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07.07.25

HLM Architects Climbs the AJ100 Rankings Again in 2025

We’re proud to share that HLM Architects has been ranked number 22 in this year’s AJ100 list, securing our place once again among the UK’s top architectural practices.

This growth is a testament to the talent, collaboration, and commitment of our people.

Our continued upward movement in the rankings reflects the steady and sustainable growth we’ve achieved across all areas of the practice. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed new team members across the UK and internationally, strengthening our capacity and expanding our expertise.

This year, we’re proud to report:

  • A rise in UK-based qualified architects from 80 to 92
  • An increase in internationally based qualified architects from 1 to 5
  • Growth in female architects from 29 to 35
  • Overall headcount across the practice rising from 214 to 237

This growth is a testament to the talent, collaboration, and commitment of our people, and to the trust placed in us by our clients and partners.

As ever, we remain focused on creating thoughtful, sustainable architecture that improves lives—and we look forward to continuing that journey with the energy and creativity of our expanding team.

The AJ100 is the definitive list of the top 100 Architectural Practices in the UK. Run by the Architect’s Journal, the annual survey analyses the market and discovers new trends across the AJ100.

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