Hunters is climbing up the rankings

We are pleased to share that Hunters has climbed another place in Building Magazine’s Top 150 Consultants 2026, moving from 82nd to 81st place.

We are also named at No. 31 in the Top 50 Architects in the UK.

It’s another positive step for the practice and a great reflection of the hard work, commitment and contribution of teams across Hunters.

A massive well done to everyone at Hunters who has helped us to maintain our long standing position among some of the best in our industry.

What is a Design Guardian?

We spoke with Associate Paul Stephens about his new role as a Design Guardian/Technical Adviser. Paul walks us through the details of this work, and why local authorities are bringing in and trusting design guardians more often.

Victoria Falzon promoted to Associate Director

Victoria has been promoted to Associate Director after joining our Civils & Structures department in April 2026. Victoria is diligent, a great collaborator and is incredibly deserving of this promotion.

More Affordable Housing in Fulham

Hunters’ Employer’s agent project Chelsea Riverview recently completed midway through 2026, as Hunters brought affordable living tenures to the riverside on behalf of The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Hunters Football Team Back in Action

On Friday the 28th August our Hunters team – Jonathan Waro, Victor Muñiz, Sahil Jagpal, Louie Capsalis and Duy Tran competed in the annual L&Q fundraising football tournament at Cobham Academy for Mind Matters FC. Hunters did not come away with the trophy, but had a great day out, and are incredibly proud to have helped raise around £4,000 for the Mind Matters FC Charity.

It’s a Triple Final

We’ve been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Seniors Housing Awards demonstrating the importance of collaboration between contractors and clients with our joint submissions with Birchgrove and Kori Construction.

FINALIST – Christ Church – Retirement Housing Scheme of the year

FINALIST – Hunters – Architect / Design of the year

FINALIST – Hunters, Kori and Birchgrove – Partnership of the year

And Birchgrove has been shortlisted for use of technology.

James Wallace, Director said ‘This demonstrates how partnerships create better buildings and places. It’s a massive achievement to be shortlisted in three categories.’

Congratulations to our Later Living team, Birchgrove and Kori. We look forward to the results in October

Banstead Place Revived

Hunters has successfully completed Banstead Place. An extra-care later living development and conservation project for Birchgrove, located in Surrey and set within the historic grounds of Grade II listed Banstead House.

Hasan Receives a First With Honours

Hunters apprentice Hasan Ahmed, in our Civils & Structures Team has graduated with a first class BEng (hons) degree in Civil Engineering from London South Bank University.

Refurbishing Willowmere Care Centre

Hunters has completed the extensive refurbishment of Willowmere Care Centre in Barnet, transforming what was a vacant and severely deteriorated building into a modern, specialist care facility for adults living with neurological conditions, dementia and complex mental health needs. Originally known as Apthorp Care Centre, it closed in 2021 to allow essential fire safety and maintenance works to be undertaken, it remained vacant leaving much of the building in a considerable state of disrepair. Hunters were commissioned to bring life and practicalities back into the building. What has been created is a welcoming, homely and care-focused experience.

Rita Pena Promoted to Associate Director

Hunters Architect Rita Pena has been promoted to Associate Director.

Rita has been with Hunters for over four years, working within our Healthcare Architecture Team. With over twenty years of experience and expertise, Rita has successfully led and coordinated multiple complex and challenging multi-phase schemes.

A huge congratulations from all of us here at Hunters!