On Friday, 26 September 2025, our founder Michael Kalam and planning consultant Charles Robinson attended the Architectural Technology (AT) Awards 2025, hosted by Matt Allwright at One Marylebone, London. The evening, presented by CIAT President Eddie Weir, marked not only this year’s celebration of innovation in Architectural Technology but also the 60th anniversary of CIAT, the Institute’s Diamond Celebration.

The event brought together leading practices, educators, and innovators from across the built environment to recognise excellence in design, delivery, and technological advancement.

For UK Planning Gateway, a new digital platform reshaping how planning applications are validated and submitted, being invited to such a prestigious occasion was more than a recognition; it was a moment of alignment with the wider movement driving the profession forward.

“Architectural Technology has always been about bridging design intent with practical delivery,” said Michael Kalam. “That’s exactly what UK Planning Gateway is trying to do in the planning space; connecting digital data with professional judgment to make planning faster, clearer, and smarter.”

The evening also highlighted the importance of collaboration between architects, technologists, and digital innovators, an ethos at the heart of UK Planning Gateway’s mission. Developed in partnership with Lapworth Architects, UK Planning Gateway builds on decades of architectural experience to deliver a platform designed for both professionals and homeowners.

As the industry marks CIAT’s 60th year, events like the AT Awards remind us that the next frontier of Architectural Technology will be digital. For UK Planning Gateway, attending this year’s celebration was a sign that the conversation about modernising planning has truly begun.