Culture, Leisure & Hospitality
Culture thrives where people thrive. As a pioneering people-focused design practice, we create spaces reflecting society’s collective ambitions – enabling expression, equity, and growth. Through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, we deliver award-winning projects for cultural and leisure institutions worldwide, tailored to each brief.
Embracing emerging technology, we optimise outcomes, balancing universal appeal with a sense of place that respects heritage and fosters sustainability. Our projects range widely, from landmarks like the Royal Albert Hall and Jiangbei’s progressive library to urban repair at the Wren Urban Nest. All share our commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and memorable design, enhancing quality of life for all who experience them.
Culture, Leisure & Hospitality Highlights
Kengo Kuma, BDP and MICA announced as winners of Project Domani architectural competition
Kengo Kuma and Associates with BDP and MICA will design the new tomorrow for the National Gallery after winning the competition.
BDP shortlisted with Kengo Kuma and MICA for National Gallery new wing
The new wing forms part of Project Domani – the Gallery’s most significant transformation in two centuries.
Think.
Insights on how to address today’s global challenges through design.
What it means for the collection
Daniel Robbins, Senior Curator, discusses the restoration of Leighton House.
Keeping it cultural
We explore the importance of retaining culturally significant architecture.
Low Carbon Luxury
Architect, Michael Mullen, introduces Ireland’s Most Sustainable Hotel.
Lancaster’s Listed Landmark
How the sensitive refurbishment of one of the UK’s most important cultural buildings.
How to make old buildings carbon neutral
We explore methods and techniques applied to make old buildings carbon neutral.
Design.
Every design tells a story.
Surf Abu Dhabi, Hudayriyat Island
Advisory Services
We connect analytical rigour with design intelligence to unlock the strategic potential of your buildings and places. Whether you're assessing a new development, expanding your portfolio, or optimising existing assets, our advisory services experts can develop tailored solutions for your unique needs.
Practice.
We are the original multidisciplinary house of design.










Culture and Leisure Brochure
Our brochure covers the key trends in culture and leisure and showcases our experience and projects.








