JHA Ltd

10/04/2026

Please join us in congratulating our staff!🎉

Matthew Stables on his promotion to Associate Director.

Brendan Foster on achieving his MCIAT chartership.

Both milestones reflect a significant amount of hard work and expertise. We’re proud to have them on the team.

02/04/2026

Great to visit HQ and manufacturing facilities last week 👏

Seeing the processes behind the product, particularly the Plaza paving range really highlights the quality, innovation, and commitment to sustainability.

It was also valuable to explore the Heathfield brick range and discuss real-world specification challenges with the team.

A big thank you for for the warm welcome, insights, and hospitality (and Guinness!) 🍻

Looking forward to continuing the conversation and working together on future projects.

01/04/2026

🟧 A fresh take on convenience retail.

Our concept for a drive-thru explores how stores can adapt to faster, more flexible customer journeys.

Alongside design, we support projects with high-quality 3D visuals, walkthroughs and presentation material helping bring ideas to life for clients, planning and stakeholder engagement.

20/03/2026

Planning Granted for One Call Insurance!

We’re delighted to share that planning permission has been approved for One Call Insurance Services Limited!

The scheme follows the client’s acquisition of the office adjacent to their existing building, with the vision of creating a more cohesive and efficient workspace. The design brings the two buildings together as one, featuring a new connecting bridge that integrates seamlessly with the existing façade system.

In addition, the proposal enhances the workplace environment through the connection of roof terrace amenity spaces—creating a more unified and functional setting for staff.

We’re excited to see this transformation take shape!

13/03/2026

Design for everyone.
Our latest Bradford project proves accessibility doesn’t have to look clinical, we’ve blended inclusive features bespoke for the client's needs. This is architecture for the way we actually live functional, stylish, and built for inclusive living.
Here is a snippet into how we’ve transformed this space.

13/03/2026

🟠 Grimshaw Park, Blackburn, a new head office and flagship Shell filling station for The Kay Group. The contemporary building forms the centerpiece of the site, featuring distinctive sawtooth glazing that brings natural light into the workspace while creating a strong architectural identity. The development also includes a new Greggs and Londis convenience store.

06/03/2026

🟠 The right environment can transform the learning experience. Smart, thoughtful architecture helps create inspiring spaces where education can flourish.

02/03/2026

🟠 Project Completion: The Sycamores

JHA Architecture is proud to have acted as the architect for this exclusive development of four high-end detached houses.
Each home features a dedicated double garage and premium finishes throughout. These are beautiful spaces, flooded with natural daylight the perfect forever home for a modern family.

20/02/2026

Advise on the Best Procurement Route & Manage Contractor Selection

For domestic residential projects whether a new build, extension, or refurbishment we:

🟠 Explain procurement options in plain English (e.g. traditional, design & build) and recommend the most suitable route based on your budget, complexity, and desired level of involvement.

🟠 Assess risk and cost certainty, helping you understand how each route affects price control, programme, and responsibility for design and construction.

🟠 Prepare a clear tender package including drawings, specifications, and contract information so contractors can price the work accurately and consistently.

🟠 Invite reputable, vetted contractors with relevant residential experience
and strong references.

🟠 Analyse tender returns to ensure pricing is transparent, realistic, and comparable identifying omissions or risks before you commit.

🟠 Support contract appointment, advising on the appropriate JCT homeowner contract and ensuring roles, responsibilities, and payment terms are clearly defined.

This process protects homeowners from unclear pricing, unsuitable contractors, and avoidable disputes later in the project.

17/02/2026

In honour of Lunar New Year, we’re revisiting a project from 2022, the redevelopment of an equestrian building designed to sit seamlessly within its rural setting.

The scheme combines natural stone, clean contemporary lines and a living roof to anchor the building into the landscape. Its low-profile form follows the contours of the site, while carefully positioned openings frame expansive countryside views and maximise natural light throughout.

This development reflects our approach to equestrian architecture: practical, robust spaces delivered with a considered design language and a strong connection to the land.

13/02/2026

It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2026, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible contribution our apprentices make to JHA Architecture.

At JHA, we believe architecture is about more than design it’s about problem solving, collaboration, and seeing projects through from concept to delivery. Our apprenticeship programme gives aspiring professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, real responsibility, and valuable insight into life in practice.

We’re proud to support Joseph, Cai, and all our other apprentices Jake and Chris as they continue to build their knowledge, skills and confidence within the industry.

03/02/2026

📣 Why being an architect still matters in 2026 — and why we’re as committed as ever at JHA Architecture.

Last week, The Architects’ Journal published a thoughtful piece listing “16 reasons why you should still be an architect in 2026” — a timely reminder that despite headlines about burnout, fee pressure and professional challenges, the core of what architects do still matters deeply.

At JHA Architecture we feel that truth in every project we take on.

💡 We design for people, not just places — architecture is a social act as much as a creative one.

🌱 Sustainability isn’t optional anymore — it’s baked into how we think about materials, energy and community impact.

🤝 Collaboration is at the heart of great outcomes — clients, consultants, communities — we listen first.

Yes, the profession has hurdles — from fee compression to long qualification paths — and they deserve honest conversation. But when we see the difference good design makes — better wellbeing, more inclusive spaces, resilient urban fabric — it’s clear the architect’s role is indispensable now and into the future.

This isn’t nostalgia. It’s purpose. And at JHA we’re proud to practise architecture that matters — not because it’s easy, but because the world needs designers who think holistically, ethically, and with humanity at the centre.

Here’s to continuing the journey — not just as architects, but as building advocates, environmental stewards and community partners. 🧩✨

If you wish to see the full article, you can read it here https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/16-reasons-why-you-should-still-be-an-architect-in-2026

Battered by bad news and in need of a pick-me-up as January crawls to a close? Industry professionals set out 16 reasons why being an architect is as important and fulfilling as ever