Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Total Projects from Allford Hall Monaghan Morris: 5

We invented Allford Hall Monaghan Morris in 1989 because we wanted to make architecture that is beautiful to look at and satisfying to use; an architecture that is defined by a process of imagining, describing, making, using and enjoying.

We design very different buildings, for very different people to use in very different ways and, since the dark and difficult early days, we have grown from four to over one hundred people and our budgets from a few thousand to tens of millions of pounds. Although each project has the individual specificity that comes from particular needs and particular places and time, it is equally important that there is an underlying consistency which comes from the thorough exploration of our continuously developing ideas. Architecture is not static but constantly evolving.

We search for the opportunity in every site, budget and programme and pursue a pragmatic, analytical and communicative working method to produce a responsive, intelligent and delightful architecture. This clarity facilitates discussion of our approach between all parties: clients, architects, collaborators, constructors and users.

Our aesthetic approach is shaped by our working method. If a design concept is clear and logical, the resulting building will express its function in a clear and logical way; it will be easy to recognise and enjoyable to use. It may also surprise but it must always delight. We innovate because we know that innovation is as much about finding simpler ways of doing things better as it is about finding new things to do.

Over nineteen years this way of seeing the world has allowed us to make architecture which resonates with our clients, some critics and changing constructional techniques. Our success is reflected in the winning of many competitions and numerous design awards for houses, apartments, schools, sports and exhibition buildings, healthcare facilities, offices and the odd bus station, art gallery and now, interestingly, hybrids of many of the above. We are part of a team where each member has a vital role, but most importantly we enjoy working with anybody who shares our belief that architecture can make a positive, inspirational but never overbearing contribution to the world around us.

website: www.ahmm.co.uk

Featured Projects

	Babican Arts Centre Address: Silk Street , LONDON - United Kingdom Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Category: Cultural



	Barking Central Address: Barking town centre , LONDON - United Kingdom Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Category: Residential \| Retail



	Latitude House Address: Oval Road 1-12 , LONDON - United Kingdom Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Category: Residential \| Housing



	Tooley Street Address: Tooley Street 160 , LONDON - United Kingdom Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Category: Office



	Westminster Academy Address: The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road , LONDON - United Kingdom Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Category: Education