Workplace

"Put a good business in a better building and it will become a better business."Mark Simpson, head of workplace

Information

We have an enviable track record in workplace design, undertaking commissions for some of the world’s biggest brands, including AstraZeneca, BBC, B&Q, Google, PwC and Roche.

Drawing on a vast range of skills, our approach delivers holistic workplaces that support brand and corporate identity along with improved working conditions and productivity.

Workplace Projects

#{_Lt}#{ImageTag} class="listItem-img" src="#{ImageSrc}" alt="#{ImageAlt}" width="#{ImageWidth}" height="#{ImageHeight}" /#{_Gt}

#{CategoryPrefix}#{Category}

#{Title}

#{DateFormatted} #{Author}

#{Copy}

AstraZeneca Headquarters

A central hub of labs will form the focal point for the centre, which will encourage collaborative working across the organisation and provide easy access for the wider scientific community through an open design and campus environment.

//Project

7 More London

The first building in London and the first major office in the UK, to be awarded a new elite standard for BREEAM of ‘Outstanding’.

One Angel Square, Northampton

Award winning, BREEAM Excellent office building that supports collaboration and agile working.

//Project

Roche Headquarters

'Best of the Best' British Council of Offices Award winning building

BDP Manchester Studio, Ducie Street

A six-storey showcase of fresh thinking. We designed a transparent north elevation to catch limited light and complement the canal basin while the street side displays a confident punctuated stainless-steel façade.

//Project

Exchange Station

This office refurbishment project refocused the central atrium to become a new destination at the heart of the workplace, with a new concierge reception and improved connectivity.

Bright Building, Manchester Science Park

Bright Building, at the centre of Manchester Science Park, is the first element of our masterplan and will set the standard for new development within the Manchester Science Partnerships’ portfolio.

//Project

B&Q Store Support Office

The building for the DIY retailer is designed around an entrance atrium which is the main heart space and includes areas for meeting, relaxation and interaction.

//Project

Merrion House, Leeds

The refurbishment and redevelopment of Merrion House, a 1970s office building occupied by Leeds City Council as part of their ‘Change in the Workplace’ strategy.

People

Mark Simpson

Principal, Chair of Design, Head of Workplace London

T: +44 [0]20 7812 8000
E: Mark.Simpson@bdp.com

Mark is a principal who, as chair of our design profession and head of workplace, champions the very highest standards of design in the delivery of world class projects.

View profile

Graham McClements

Principal London

T: +44 [0]20 7812 8000
E: graham.mcclements@bdp.com

Graham is an architect principal and is the design lead on our largest interdisciplinary project, the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster.

View profile

Paul Mulligan

Architect Director Birmingham

T: +44 [0]121 200 7076
E: paul.mulligan@bdp.com

Paul is an architect director in our Birmingham studio.

View profile

James Baker

Principal London

T: +44 [0]20 7812 8000
E: james.baker@bdp.com

James is an architect and principal and he has contributed to many of the workplace studio's award winning projects.

View profile

Mark Bax

Architect director London

T: +44 [0]20 7812 8000
E: mark.bax@bdp.com

Mark is an architect director and he has contributed to many of the award winning workplace projects.

View profile

Christoph Ackermann

principal Glasgow

T: +44 [0]141 227 7900
E: christoph.ackermann@bdp.com

Christoph is an architect and principal in the Glasgow studio and also the head of our Rotterdam studio.

View profile

Mike Hitchmough

architect director Manchester

T: +44 [0]161 828 2200
E: mike.hitchmough@bdp.com

Mike joined BDP in 2015 to strengthen the design and commercial capabilities particularly within the North West region.

View profile

Bruce Kennedy

Architect director Glasgow

T: +44 [0]141 227 7900
E: bruce.kennedy@bdp.com

Bruce is an architect director with experience across a range of sectors including workplace, culture, education, heritage, healthcare and transport

View profile

Gary Wilde

Architect director Manchester

T: +44 [0]161 828 2200
E: gary.wilde@bdp.com

Gary leads the workplace team in our Manchester studio.

View profile

Elliot Boyd

Architect Director London

T: +44 [0]20 7812 8000
E: elliot.boyd@bdp.com

Elliot has led various projects ranging in scale from masterplan proposals to multi million pound new developments for both end users and developers.

View profile

#{_Lt}#{ImageTag} class="listItem-img" src="#{ImageSrc}" alt="#{ImageAlt}" width="#{ImageWidth}" height="#{ImageHeight}" /#{_Gt}

#{CategoryPrefix}#{Category}

#{Title}

#{DateFormatted} #{Author}

#{Copy}

Workplace Brochure

15/03/3021

To find out more about our workplace team's work and recent projects have a look at their latest brochure.

Double Design Award Win for BDP Quadrangle

20/09/2021

BDP Quadrangle’s landmark, innovative designs at 80 Atlantic and Yonge Sheppard Centre have been recognised at the Toronto Urban Design Awards.

//Innovative Cities

Closing the office energy use gap

Building Services engineer Diarmuid Reynolds explains how ten years of research has closed the knowledge gap in global office energy use.

//News

BDP plays major part in COVID recovery and regeneration of UK towns

19/03/2021

Several of our town masterplan projects have received funding from the UK government. Each will receive part of a £1billion cash injection from the Towns Fund or the Future High Street Fund.