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AHR’S London Office Acquires PCKO, UK

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AHR Acquires PCKO

Location: 5-8 Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4RG, UK

AHR has acquired award-winning architecture practice PCKO to strengthen its offer in delivering innovative residential and affordable housing projects and large scale masterplans.

The move will allow both companies to provide a better service for new and existing clients through shared resources, knowledge and experience. PCKO’s ethos and over 30 years’ experience in delivering attractive and innovative projects is a natural fit with AHR.

PCKO has an extensive residential portfolio and an existing client base. Their expertise, combined with AHR’s experience in large mixed-use schemes, transport related development and broad sector specialisms, will allow both to expand the work they are able to undertake.

Michael Walters, Managing Director at AHR London, said: “PCKO is a like-minded practice and from the first meeting, the team felt this will be a great move. The acquisition will not just allow AHR to grow quickly and bolster our capabilities in the residential sector, but we’ll be adding further creative and knowledgeable people to our practice that will enhance the projects we work on in the future. David de Sousa and Wai Lun Ho will join us as Directors and will be a positive addition to the leadership team.”

Andrew Ogorzalek, Director at PCKO, said: “This is a really exciting move for us. With our portfolio, track record and long established working relationships with our clients we feel we can make a strong contribution. AHR’s size and reputation will enable us to move to the next level and start competing for work on a larger scale.”

PCKO will continue to operate under its existing name as an AHR Company. All existing Directors and PCKO staff will be retained and move to AHR’s existing office in Clerkenwell

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AHR Architects

AHR
We are one of Europe’s longest standing architecture and building consultancy practices, with experience dating back to 1835. AHR today is one of Europe’s largest practices and has evolved into an international business encompassing 450 staff in 13 offices.

As architects we are passionate about design and the positive effects good design can have on our environment. As building consultants we are passionate about how we care for buildings and how their creative re-use can enhance the fabric of our communities.

Our collective experience and the creativity of our teams, combined with our commitment to innovation and design research, allows us to help our clients develop environments that respond positively to the particular challenges of a project and the wider social, economic and climatic issues we all face.

The way we design and care for our environment is changing rapidly and we continue to seek innovative solutions and develop new ways of working to meet the future needs of our clients and society.

Website: AHR

PCKO

PCKO is a design led, multi-award-winning, architectural and planning practice, with over 30 years’ experience in delivering attractive, sustainable and innovative buildings.

Our success is founded upon an ethos of building strong, long-term Client relationships, providing a high standard of service and personal commitment to fulfil and surpass our client’s aspirations for each project.

We focus on research and development to create innovative yet practical solutions across all aspects of project delivery, from inception to occupation, unlocking the full potential of every project, delighting our clients and promoting strong, sustainable communities.

PCKO is a RIBA Chartered Practice with ISO9001 accreditation.

Website: PCKO

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