Ruth Atkinson
Architect Director
London- Qualifications
- BArch (Hons) MArch
Ruth is an architect director in the London studio.
Ruth is an experienced architect with strong technical and detail design skills accrued through working on a series of major projects including in the historic sector.
She played a key role as design manager on the new global R&D centre and headquarters for AstraZeneca and led the team delivering Google's new headquarters in King's Cross. She is currently architect lead and design team leader for the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
She previously held the London studio Quality Assurance Champion role, overseeing and auditing projects, ensuring BDP's procedures and processes are applied across all design work stages.
Projects
AstraZeneca Discovery Centre
BDP was the lead consultant for AstraZeneca’s Discovery Centre (DISC), a state-of-the-art global R&D facility.
Royal Albert Hall
Redeveloping a world-class performance space. This was the first complete refit for the Royal Albert Hall since 1871.
Platform 37 – Google HQ
New UK headquarters for Google at King’s Cross combining workplace innovation, sustainability and global operational standards.
Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal
Full interdisciplinary client advisory services helping secure the future of the Palace of Westminster through coordinated restoration and renewal.