Culture & Leisure
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 Highlights
Historic Egyptian Room at Oldham Town Hall transformed into a vibrant food hall
Blending modern dining with the preserved elegance of the building's historic Victorian architecture.
BDP’s bold design for Boxpark Birmingham secures planning approval
The green light marks a transformative moment for the city’s iconic Digbeth district.
BDP’s Leighton House wins the AJ Architecture cultural project award
BDP's meticulous restoration and extension of the Grade II*listed Leighton House secured yet another accolade.
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.
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.
Leighton House Museum
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.