Retail & Mixed Use
We craft memorable, immersive experiences that revitalize urban centres and foster social cohesion. As mixed-use developments emerge as the de facto model, we balance community needs with innovative solutions. By listening to communities, we transform spaces into vibrant social and cultural hubs, driving a sustainable economy. Our focus is on creating wonder filled sustainable environments that unlock opportunities for society to flourish. Our team leads in retail, mixed-use, and placemaking design, working globally on projects that transform cities, communities, and lives. Our work spans urban solutions in open streets, partially covered schemes, arcades, and internal destinations responsive to climate and community needs. We collaborate with clients and stakeholders to maximize value, incorporating flexibility and future proofing into beautifully designed buildings and spaces.
Retail and Mixed Use Highlights
Collaboration and healing at the heart of design at the Indigenous Hub
The Indigenous Hub – a first-of-its-kind mixed-use urban development in Toronto’s Canary District has been completed.
Ireland's first Net Zero supermarket sets benchmark for sustainable retail design
Ireland’s first 100% Net Zero Energy supermarket has opened in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, marking a milestone for sustainable retail.
The Good City: Bringing people together
The primary function of cities is to bring people together. In a world of social media and online meetings, face-to-face contact still matters.
Think.
Insights on how to address today’s global challenges through design.
BDP’s bold design for Boxpark Birmingham secures planning approval
The green light marks a transformative moment for the city’s iconic Digbeth district.
The Well is the epitome of urban uniqueness
How can new developments still deliver architectural individualism and placemaking whilst reflecting the uniqueness of their context?
BDP shares plans for a new mixed-use anchor development in Wichelstowe
BDP has released designs for Wichelstowe district centre which forms the centrepiece of a new flagship housing development in Swindon.
India is ready for a retail revolution
Pranay Singh argues that ndia’s retail sector finds itself poised for a transformative year.
Design.
Every design tells a story.
Advisory Services
Explore more to unlock long-term valueAsset Optimization
Maximize asset value through lifecycle insight, targeted investment and strategies that improve performance and support confident decisions.
Site Appraisal & Capacity Planning
Assess development potential early through planning-led insight that reduces risk and supports confident investment decisions.
Inclusive Design
Through Human Space, our specialist inclusive design consultancy, we advise clients on embedding inclusion across the built environment.
Practice.
We are the original multidisciplinary house of design.







Retail and Mixed Use Brochure
Our brochure covers the key trends in retail and mixed use design and showcases our experience and projects.












