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BDP

Multidisciplinary architecture, design and engineering practice founded in 1961, with 19 studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia and Americas.

Overview

Inside the practice.

Key facts about the practice, its work and working life.

Practice size
201+
Regions
UK - England - Greater LondonUK - England - BristolUK - Scotland - EdinburghUK - Scotland - GlasgowUK - England - Greater ManchesterUK - England - LeedsUK - England - BirminghamUK - England - LiverpoolUK - Wales - Cardiff
Workplace
Hybrid
Sectors
ResidentialCommercialEducationCulturalHealthcareHospitalityInfrastructureMixed-UseRetailTransportPublic SectorLeisureIndustrialScience & TechnologyBusiness SpaceDefenceFood & BeverageUrban Design
Software
RevitAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignMicrosoft Office

Flagship projects

Work worth spending time with.

Three projects are selected for this profile. Explore the project directory for more.

  1. London, United Kingdom · 2024

    Google HQ King's Cross

    Google's 60,400 sq m London headquarters, with BDP leading design delivery alongside Heatherwick Studio and BIG.

  2. Liverpool, United Kingdom · 2015

    Alder Hey Children's Health Park

    A 270-bed children's hospital integrated with a public park through architecture, landscape and interior design.

  3. London, United Kingdom · 2022

    Leighton House Museum

    A Grade II* listed museum restoration that improves access, visitor facilities and connections to the house and garden.

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Dive into the world of architecture at BDP with Justin Parsons, the creative force behind some of the most innovative retail and residential spaces across the globe.

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About

About BDP.

BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) is one of the world's most established multidisciplinary architecture practices, founded in 1961 by Sir George Grenfell-Baines. Headquartered in Manchester with a flagship London studio in Clerkenwell, BDP now operates 19 studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, UAE, India, Peru, Singapore, USA, Canada and China. The practice brings architects, designers, engineers, urbanists and lighting and acoustics specialists together as a single integrated team. With over 1,200 employees, BDP is consistently ranked among the top three UK practices in the AJ100 (rank 3 in 2025, with 15 consecutive years on the list). Major sectors covered include health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, leisure, public safety and energy utilities.

Culture

Inside the studio.

A closer look at studio life, development and working patterns.

BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession-led CPD events, BDP also offers annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by its internal online learning platform. BDP is committed to being an employer of choice and offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy or swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision. Regular international and studio-based social, sporting and charitable events are run, including month-end socials, hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. A variety of employee forums give everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard, helping create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

Careers

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BDP has its own careers page. Use it for the latest opportunities, or browse current roles on Architecture Social.

People & conversations

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Podcast · Episode

Inside Innovation: BDP's Justin Parsons Talks Transformative Design

Dive into the world of architecture at BDP with Justin Parsons, the creative force behind some of the most innovative retail and residential spaces across the globe.

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