Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Ryder Architecture is a full-service architectural and design practice with a presence across the UK and internationally. With approximately 300–400 employees, the firm describes itself as “a team of teams” committed to improving the quality of the built environment and people’s lives through its ethos of “Everything architecture”. It specialises in major sectors including health, education, infrastructure, and civic buildings, delivering integrated solutions from concept through to completion. The practice emphasises collaborative working, innovation in design and sustainability, and a responsibility to society and the future of the planet.