design and operations advice, commercial performance assessment and experiential design. Ashton Flow evaluates vertical circulation systems such as lifts, escalators and stairs, and undertakes occupancy, egress and evacuation assessments under everyday and peak conditions. The consultancy works with architects, designers, operators and multidisciplinary teams across venues, events, civic and cultural sites, transport hubs, education and healthcare facilities, urban realm projects and retail destinations. It develops crowd management strategies and operational plans to support both permanent places and temporary or major events.