BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd)

Zuyderzee Lyceum Lemmer opgeleverd! Afgelopen donderdag was een feestelijk moment, toen de nieuwbouw van het Zuyderzee Lyceum in Lemmer officieel aan de VariO Onderwijsgroep werd overgedragen. Associate Director Kerstin Tresselt zette namens BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) haar handtekening onder het opleveringsrapport en vertelde hoe bijzonder dit project voor ons was: “De afgelopen vier jaar hebben wij met veel passie samen met het ontwerpteam, de docenten en medewerkers van het Lyceum en de aannemers vormgegeven aan deze school. Het resultaat is niet alleen een prachtig nieuw “huis in de polder”, maar ook een gebouw dat qua duurzaamheid haar tijd behoorlijk vooruit is. Het schoolgebouw verbruikt nagenoeg geen energie en bestaat enkel uit duurzame materialen die wij geselecteerd hebben op hun lage CO2 voetprint. Een carbon assessment toonde aan dat we met het ontwerp zo’n zeven jaar vooruit lopen op de routekaart naar klimaatneutraal. We zijn daarmee “Paris Proof” zonder dat hiervoor aanvullend budget nodig was.” Het gebouw is nu klaar, maar de komende periode zal de school worden ingericht en zal het landschap rond de school worden aangebracht. Beide hebben wij ook ontworpen en daarom kijken wij uit naar het voorjaar wanneer echt alles gereed is en de leerlingen hun plek claimen in het nieuwe gebouw. Exciting times! Van Wijnen, Harwig Installatietechniek - Uitblinkers in techniek, LindHorst huisvestingsadviseurs bv, Sijperda Hardy, abtWassenaar | Inventief met techniek Fotografie: Marcel van der Burg

Preston Bus Station, a landmark of Brutalist architecture, continues to capture global attention. Recently featured in The Guardian as one of its readers' favourite Brutalist buildings, this iconic structure remains a defining feature of modernist design. Opened in 1969, it was once the largest bus station in Europe and has served as a major transport hub for Lancashire. After years of campaigning, it was granted Grade II listing in 2013, securing its place in architectural history. Since then, it has undergone an extensive restoration programme, ensuring its legacy endures. Brutalist architecture is having a moment in the spotlight, with the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist drawing renewed interest in the movement’s raw, sculptural power. Preston Bus Station stands as a proud example, evoking the bold spirit of the era while continuing to serve the people of Preston today. Does Preston Bus Station make your top ten list of favourite Brutalist buildings? Read more in The Guardian: https://loom.ly/3dTrITI #PrestonBusStation #BrutalistBuilding #GradeIIlisted

On behalf of everyone at BDP, we would like to wish all our colleagues and clients a Happy Lunar New Year 🏮 May the year of the snake bring you success and happiness!

On behalf of everyone at BDP, we would like to wish all our colleagues and clients a Happy Lunar New Year 🏮 May the year of the snake bring you success and happiness!

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has been a leader in paediatric care since 1852. The new Children’s Cancer Centre, designed by BDP and supported by GOSH Children’s Charity’s Build It. Beat It. campaign, introduces outdoor spaces to reconnect patients, families, and staff with nature. The design embraces the themes of ‘House’ and ‘Garden,’ creating sensory spaces for play, relaxation, and recovery. Insights from the GOSH Young Person’s Forum shaped a nurturing environment where children can feel at home and connected to the outdoors. At the centre of the project are garden bays, designed by our Landscape Architects in London. Balconies, terraces, and rooftop areas encourage activity, provide peaceful retreats, and support social interaction. The rooftop garden on Level 10 features three distinct areas: The Glades, The Enchanted Forest, and The Secret Garden. These accessible spaces combine play, tranquillity, and vibrant murals by artist Sol Calero. Seasonal sensory planting enhances the experience, with fragrant lavenders, colourful flowers, and rustling grasses creating a calming natural environment. This approach restores GOSH’s heritage as a “hospital in a garden,” offering restorative outdoor spaces that support its commitment to exceptional care. To read the full article in Landscape Institute magazine, click the link below https://loom.ly/HOFfk7Q #GreatOrmondStreetHospital #LandscapeArchitecture #InclusiveSpaces Great Ormond Street Hospital

Exciting news! We have been appointed to Laing O'Rourke's Design Partner Framework – a multi-practice initiative focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration to create productive relationships and better buildings, places and value for our clients. As part of the framework, we collaborate to share carbon information, as well as common measurement systems for construction emissions, embodied carbon and operational energy and water use on all our projects. Simon Riley, Principal at BDP, commented: “Partnering with Laing O’Rourke on this forward-thinking framework is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change in the built environment. By combining expertise across disciplines, we can create innovative workflows and tools that set a new standard for integrated multidisciplinary design and delivery. This partnership represents a significant step towards creating industry-wide best practices and aligning long-term objectives. Together, we’re committed to shaping a more sustainable built environment.” #WholeLifeDecarbonisation #Sustainability #Collaboration #NetZero #BDP WSP

As 2024 comes to an end, we look at the transformation of the Egyptian Room at Oldham Town Hall and our update of the Yas Marina Circuit at the end of the Formula One season. We also follow the progress on the Gap House in Bristol and we unveil the completed SPECTRA building at the University of Hertfordshire.

We have moved into our new Glasgow studio in The Grosvenor Building at 72 Gordon Street, a landmark space originally designed by one of the city’s most celebrated architects, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. The move reflects our values and vision for creativity, sustainability, and collaboration in a property that blends characterful, inspiring architecture with modern amenities and sustainability credentials, The 1859 A-listed building, initially conceived as a warehouse with retail space, features additions by architect J H Craigie that transformed it into a prominent office space. Surrounded by iconic Glasgow architecture, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s designs and the Grand Central Hotel, the building offers an ideal environment for our creative Glasgow team. The new studio features an exposed structural soffit ceiling to highlight the building’s robust character while maximising natural light from the central lightwell. BDP has undertaken a biophilic-inspired fit-out using natural materials such as timber, linoleum, and living plants to create a workplace that is both contemporary and conducive to collaboration. https://loom.ly/_pGaNjQ

Last week, the Government published the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), marking a bold step forward for tackling the housing crisis and delivering economic, social, and environmental growth. Will Thompson, Town Planning Director at BDP, commented: “Following multiple failed efforts by successive Governments to overhaul the planning system, solve the ever-increasing housing crisis and deliver economic growth alongside social and environmental measures, at last, a brave step-change in the framework has materialised. “Alongside other measures, it’s a statement of intent from the Government to get tough on councils and NIMBYs that effectively block housing delivery in their locality, and a way forward for building the new homes that the nation so desperately needs. “It’s going to be very interesting to see how this pans out politically, especially where Labour ministers are expected to back the national direction locally in the constituencies where they were elected, potentially in the face of mass local opposition. One thing for sure is that the stagnation in housing delivery has been going on for too long, to the detriment of the nation and society. Now has to be the time to engage in the right way, get local plans, housing allocations and numbers up to date, and make a difference.” Our town planners specialise in front-end town planning consultancy, guiding clients through every stage of the planning process. From early feasibility studies and planning applications to complex development frameworks and masterplans, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of both public and private sector clients. https://loom.ly/dCOjUTs #BDPPlanning #NPPF #housingcrisis #housing #economicgrowth

Last week Sencia Bogotá announced the selection of ERG International UK as their EPC partner for the design and construction of El Campin Stadium in Bogota, Colombia. This is a project that will transform Bogota into a world class entertainment and sports destination. Together with Lindsay Johnston, BDP Pattern's director, and our partners, I had the pleasure to attend the announcement at the Mayor's Palace, the press conference at the stadium and a lunch organised by the British Embassy in Colombia at the Ambassador's residence. We are very happy to be a part of such ambitious and transformative project! - La semana pasada Sencia anunció la selección de ERG International UK como su socio EPC para el diseño y construcción del Estadio El Campín en Bogotá, Colombia. Se trata de un proyecto que transformará Bogotá en un destino deportivo y de entretenimiento de primera clase. Junto con Lindsay Johnston, directora de BDP Pattern, y nuestros socios, tuve el placer de asistir al anuncio en el Palacio Mayor, a la rueda de prensa en el estadio y a un almuerzo organizado por la Embajada Británica en Colombia en la residencia del Embajador. ¡Estamos muy contentos de formar parte de un proyecto tan ambicioso y transformador! #BDP #BDPPattern #SportsArchitecture #ElCampin #Bogota