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Science, Research & Technology

BDP’s designs respond to the rapid pace of change in R&D and the demand for open, agile and interactive places for scientific research.

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We pioneer cost effective and space efficient solutions in response to demanding and complex briefs which synthesise design and functional excellence with low energy, high sustainability performance in these high technology environments.

By its very nature science and research experiences constant technological and mission change. We respond to these changes by designing inspirational, adaptable spaces which can accommodate future needs through imaginative space planning and intelligent services infrastructure design, which enhance collaborative working, facilitate advanced ICT and other technologies, while respecting the need for low operational costs. We believe that full and open engagement with the client and building users to test and challenge the performance requirements reduces CO2e emissions and contributes to the goal of achieving a net zero carbon building.  All of this is achieved through collaboration with our clients to realise their aspirations, creating places that celebrate science as a cultural activity.

We have world-class laboratory design expertise combined with innovative workplace design capability, working with bluechip clients across the life-sciences and workplace sectors and have received many industry accolades for our work.

We’re committed to staying ahead of the latest technologies, emerging trends, and modern methods of construction to anticipate the evolving needs of our SciTech clients. Our recent research into the Future of SciTech Ecosystems pushes boundaries and challenges assumptions to reveal energy-efficient, flexible laboratory designs for a range of scenarios that inspire, engage, and adapt to the rapid pace of change in science, research and technology. Browse our Future of SciTech Ecosystems campaign here.

Adaptability

By its very nature science and research experiences constant technological and mission change. We design inspirational, adaptable spaces which can accommodate future needs through imaginative space planning and intelligent services infrastructure design, which enhance collaborative working, facilitate advanced ICT and other Technologies, while respecting the need for low operational costs.

Achieving Net Zero

We believe that full and open engagement with the client and building users to test and challenge the performance requirements for the proposed activities can reduce CO2 emissions from structural design and servicing. This includes zoning activities by the intensity of their technical need and optimising space through interrogation of uses and shared facilities.

Our interdisciplinary structure enables the creative use of hybrid material solutions to holistically reduce the carbon emission impact of the structure and building fabric.

An energy plan for known uses, together with scenario planning, allows for future adaptation and ensures building longevity. In-use performance measurements inform data-led design to optimise operation and achieve effective re-use of existing facilities.

Collaboration

We work closely with academics, scientists, researchers, engineering and FM Ops estates teams; listening, analysing, exchanging ideas and stimulating imaginative solutions.

Differing perspectives need to be considered when developing potential options in response to a complex brief with demanding functional requirements.

We believe that a collaborative work style is an essential ingredient of this process of reconciling quality, functionality, sustainability and aesthetics with our client’s capital and operational cost objectives.

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Keith Papa

Architect director, Head of science, research and technology London
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Keith is head of science, research and technology. He has significant experience designing and delivering large, complex science projects with a focus on the briefing process, espousing collaborative working.

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Steve Pardy

Building Services Engineering Director London
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Steve has extensive experience as a building services engineer specialising in complex laboratory and healthcare projects and leads these sectors in the London studio.

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David Brennan

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David was a principal and was the head of the Dublin studio. He also lead the building services engineering team in Ireland.

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Sue Emms

Principal Architect, Global Head of Education Manchester/Liverpool
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Sue was appointed Chair for our North Region in 2019 and is responsible for guiding the strategy for our Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, and Liverpool studios. She is also Global Head for Education, having designed and delivered some of our most innovative and award winning education projects.

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Sustainable Weather and Climate Science Building set to be built in Reading
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Sustainable Weather and Climate Science Building set to be built in Reading

The University of Reading campus is set to become home to the largest cluster of weather and climate scientists in the world, following agreement to build a new, sustainable, state-of-the-art headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) on the University’s Whiteknights campus.

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