AHAL projects are purposeful, cost-effective and enriching for the lives of the occupants.
AHAL were incorporated in June 2015 following the amalgamation of N W Ayres Architect and Martin Haynes Architect Ltd. AHAL are a Chartered Practice. Both directors are members of the Royal Institute of British Architects with a combined architectural experience of over 50 years.
We have worked on projects in a number of different sectors for a wide range of clients primarily based in the southwest region, stretching up the A-38 corridor from Plymouth to Exeter including the South Hams.
Our Plymouth offices, located in the Mount Batten Watersports Centre, give us great views over The Cattewater. Our printing facilities output A4 up to A0 and we regularly print documents and drawings for other businesses upon request. Our main drafting software is AutoCAD LT.
The core objective of AHAL has always been quality design. From our first meeting with a client, we establish the initial project brief and identify the client’s needs. Our architectural services focus on developing project objectives, quality objectives, project outcomes and sustainability goals.
The progression to construction then goes through the three stages of design: Concept design, Spatial Coordination and Technical design.
The construction phase involves contract administration, site inspections, certification, building handover and building in-use monitoring.
We have a wealth of skill and knowledge from over 50-years of joint experience
Neil Ayres RIBA
FOUNDER
Neil is a chartered architect with 20-years experience in private practice. His experience ranges from running multi-disciplinary consultant teams on large projects to technical and site inspection services for one-off houses. Neil has a particular interest in the concept and early design stages of projects and the development of project briefs.
Martin Haynes RIBA
FOUNDER
Martin is a chartered architect having graduated from Plymouth School of Architecture in 1986. He has over 25-years in private practice and a range of experience on both residential and commercial projects, particularly education and social and supported housing schemes. Martin is skilled in dealing with a number of project procurement routes including traditional, partnering & design and building contracts.
Jon Bovey
Architectural and Interior Designer
Jon is a qualified architectural technician, surveyor & commercial interior designer with 30 years experience. Projects range from the full design & management of £1.5 million office headquarters for listed companies, to strategic space planning & bespoke house design. He is never happier than when drawing elevations or choosing materials & finishes for new projects.
James Perkin
Part 1 Architectural Assistant
James is a part 1 architectural assistant, having graduated from the University of Lincoln in 2020. Since graduating James has worked within Plymouth City Council’s Planning department, working on a range of different enforcement cases. As well as undertaking freelance work within the local area.