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12 December 2025
Langsett, Redmires and Strines Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, northern England, UK

photo : David Barbour

15 September 2025

Nick Jackson Joins BDP To Lead Workplace Architecture Projects

BDP has appointed Nick Jackson as an Architect Director to strengthen its workplace design expertise in London and across the UK.

With more than 25 years of experience designing and delivering award-winning commercial developments, Nick will focus on expanding BDP’s integrated workplace offer, combining architecture, interiors, retail and retrofit expertise.

Nick joins BDP from Arup, where he was a director within the architecture group, leading major commercial projects across the UK and internationally. His portfolio includes masterplanning, tall buildings, new build and refurbished offices, science facilities, hotels, residential and retail. He has recently led the team on British Land’s latest science and innovation hub at 1 Triton Square. Prior to joining Arup Nick was a Director at Eric Parry Architects for 20 years where he led teams on significant projects such as 10 Fenchurch Street, the competition-winning design for 1 Undershaft in the City of London, 1 Eagle Place, and Stirling Prize shortlisted 5 Aldermanbury Square and 30 Finsbury Square.

Speaking about his appointment, Nick Jackson said: “I am very excited to be joining BDP and taking up an Architect Director role within the workplace team in London. We first collaborated more than ten years ago on the new headquarters for Cambridge Assessment for the University of Cambridge, a project that seamlessly integrated the architecture of the building with BDP’s deep understanding of workplace culture and behaviour. Building on BDP’s multidisciplinary capability, that approach reflects the ethos I want to bring to the sector today.

“With BDP’s track record in workplace interiors, retail and retrofit and the recent success of large-scale projects such as AstraZeneca’s The Disc in Cambridge and its ongoing work at Google King’s Cross, we are in a strong position to share our experience and industry knowledge with the wider market. As the nature of the workplace becomes more diverse in the way it is utilised, flexibility and longevity are even more important for the success of projects we design today. I am looking forward to working with colleagues and clients to shape workplaces that are inspiring, sustainable and commercially successful.”

Mark Simpson, Chair of Design and Head of Workplace at BDP, said: “Nick is an outstanding addition to our team. He brings a wealth of experience in designing workplaces that respond to both business needs and human experience. His knowledge of commercial architecture in London and internationally will strengthen our integrated design offer and enhance the value we can deliver for clients. We are delighted to welcome him to BDP.”

BDP’s workplace team continues to grow in response to strong demand for people-centred, sustainable and flexible commercial environments. Nick’s appointment will further reinforce the practice’s ability to deliver innovative projects in London and beyond.

4 September 2025
The Discovery Centre Cambridge, England, UK
Design: Herzog & de Meuron / BDP

photo © Hufton+Crow

2 May 2025
Coventry University, College of Arts & Society, Coventry, West Midlands, Central England, UK

photograph © Nick Caville, BDP
Coventry University, College of Arts & Society

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17 October 2024
University Of Warwick £700m Capital Investment, Warwickshire, central England, UK

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University of Warwick STEM Connect Programme

9 August 2024
Metro Central Cardiff Bus Interchange, Cardiff, Wales, UK

photo : Nick Caville / BDP
Metro Central Cardiff Bus Interchange

21 November 2023
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) headquarters, University of Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

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European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts

7 July 2023
Broad Marsh Nottingham Masterplan, South Nottingham, central England, UK

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Broad Marsh Nottingham Southside masterplan

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12 Nov 2022
BDP Creative, Multidisciplinary Structure Delivers More Success

photograph © Hufton + Crow
BDP Architecture
BDP has published its results for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. The architectural and engineering practice achieved revenues of £136.6m and an operating profit of £13.2m.

1 Oct 2022
BDP a double winner at The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2022

International architectural practice, BDP has been awarded two major titles at The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2022, which were held in Glasgow last night. The annual awards ceremony showcases the best of residential and commercial development across the country.

Glasgow Queen Street Station building:

photo : Nick Caville

BDP’s Learning and Teaching Building, created for the University of Strathclyde from two existing buildings, was named the winner of the ‘Best Regeneration Project – Commercial’ category. The transformation of Glasgow Queen Street Station into a 21st century transport hub was highly commended in the same category.

Accepting the award on behalf of BDP, Christoph Ackermann, Principal, BDP, said: “The Learning and Teaching Building at the University of Strathclyde shows what can be achieved when you use what’s already there, rather than levelling it and starting again and I’m very happy that the judges have recognised its merits.”

University of Strathclyde Learning and Teaching Building:

photo : David Barbour

Commenting on their highly commended title for the transformation of Glasgow Queen Street Station, Edward Dymock, Associate Architect, said: ”Working on Queen Street Station allowed us to both strip away old structures in order to reveal James Carswell’s glorious train shed and to expand the station into a contemporary and highly visible part of Glasgow’s civic architecture. It is highly gratifying to have our vision for this new symbol of a decarbonised Scotland recognised by The Herald Property Awards for Scotland.”

The Herald Property Awards for Scotland winners were announced at a dinner held at the Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow, on 29 September.

The judging panel for this year was: Andrew McFarlane, Consultant, DM Hall (Chair); Tom Barclay, Professional Group Director, Wheatley Group; Richard Blair, Business Development Manager, Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Beverley Brown, Editor, Scotland’s Homes; Alexander Cassidy, Director, Ross & Liddell; Alison Glen, Director, Barham Glen Architects Ltd; Richard Hepburn, Managing Director, Arneil Johnston; Sara Seravalli, Creative Director, Double S Events Ltd; Doreen Smith, Partner, Doreen Smith Interiors.

10 May 2022
BDP Shortlisted in Two Categories of Scottish Design Awards

Glasgow Queen Street Station and the University of Strathclyde Learning and Teaching Building, both designed by BDP’s Glasgow studio, have been shortlisted in separate categories of this year’s Scottish Design Awards.

The transformation of Scotland’s third-busiest rail hub from a run-down collection of outdated extensions into a soaring contemporary concourse that celebrates the station’s Victorian heritage, has been nominated in the ‘Public Building’ category, while the refurbishment of two existing buildings to form new teaching spaces, lecture theatre, Student union and support services, has been shortlisted in the ‘Retrofit’ category.

And Ed Dymock, Architect Associate, BDP, said: “Since 1878, James Carswell’s original train shed has been hidden away at the heart of Queen Street, but the southern extension of the platforms gave us the opportunity to open up the views, work with volume and scale and allow the station to play a civic role within the city.

Martin Jarvie, Architect Associate, BDP, said: “We are delighted to be nominated for these awards. At Strathclyde University the decision to transform the existing buildings rather than a new-build project has substantial sustainable benefits. Our Sustainability Team compared the embodied carbon of the adaptive re-use of the existing building structure to a notional new build equivalent and demonstrated that the project saved around 67% of CO2e.”
The winners of the Scottish Design Awards will be announced on 29 June.

14 Apr 2022
Former Baowu Steelworks in Chongqing, southwestern China

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Former Baowu Steelworks Chongqing masterplan

23 Feb 2022
BDP’s Gregory Fonseca Named Vice President Of American Institute Of Architects UK

BDP architect director, Gregory Fonseca, has been selected as the 2023 president elect for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) UK. For the 2022 financial year, Gregory will serve as vice president for the institute and will work to facilitate interaction and communication between members, other professionals and industry leaders; and lead the adoption of progressive initiatives that address the urgent challenge of climate change.

As part of his role, he will also host virtual and live building tours for the AIA, including a virtual building tour of Mole Architect’s Freeholders in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on 11th March 2022. He will also manage and host the AIA UK’s Excellence in Design Awards, which will be held at the Barbican on 12 May 2022.

Gregory said of his appointment: “I am very excited to take on the role of president of the AIA UK in 2023, I will be dedicated not only to promoting the objectives of the AIA UK’s mission statement my main goal will be to encourage and facilitate exemplary design solutions through a ‘sustainability in architecture’ agenda. In my view, the foundations of sustainable architecture include three diverse approaches: “economy”, “society” and “environment” and architects must play a key role in the reshaping of the built environment with innovative, effective and inclusive solutions in an effort to achieve net zero carbon. My ambition is to advocate for the profession; a sustainably minded one.”

The AIA UK’s mission statement is to serve members and the architectural community of the UK by providing relevant and innovative educational opportunities, promoting ethical and inclusive practices in the architectural industry and promoting good design in all aspects of the built environment.

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18 Feb 2022
WaterSHED sports hall, Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, north west England, UK
Design: BDP

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WaterSHED sports hall Rochdale

7 Feb 2022
Patimban New City masterplan , Patimban New City, Subang, West Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

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Patimban New City masterplan, West Java

17 Jan 2022

Seven New Principals For BDP

BDP promotes seven of its architect directors to support the growth of the interdisciplinary practice across its network of global studios.

BDP has announced that seven of its studio directors have been promoted to principals from January 2022. The move reflects BDP’s strategy for international growth and its commitment to enhancing its position as a market leader in the UK.

Caroline Robbie and Sami Kazemi have become BDP principals, joining Les Klein, Richard Witt and Anna Madeira to build BDP’s presence in new sectors across North America – from its Toronto studio.

Jeremy Farrington, who heads up BDP’s Singapore studio, also takes on the new role to increase BDP’s market share in Southeast Asia with a focus on urban design, transportation and mixed-use places.

In Dublin, Michael Mullen, who leads large-scale, urban regeneration and leisure projects such as The Net Zero Carbon Wren Hotel, Bonham Quay and Augustine Hill, takes on his new role and Max Martin, who has been instrumental in developing and leading major healthcare projects in both the UK and international locations, is promoted in Sheffield.

From its London Studio, James Baker and Kathryn Tombling have commenced their positions as BDP principals. James will lead workplace projects for both private and public sectors and Kathryn’s expertise in the design of major housing and regeneration developments will see BDP strengthen its work for developers, agents and local authorities, under her guidance.

BDP Chief Executive, Nick Fairham, said: “As we enter 2022, we are looking to the future with optimism and clear direction. We are proud to announce our seven new principals who reflect the ambition and strength of our practice and will help us secure new opportunities to design the most innovative, sustainable, people-centred places across the globe.”

Our plans for the success of our practice will be measured against higher levels of recognition for excellence of design, employee contentment and client satisfaction. These promotions are indicative of a new approach across our network of studios and we look forward to a prosperous future with them on our leadership team.”

BDP has a leading track record as a global interdisciplinary consultancy working in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, media environments and leisure and has won more than 1000 awards for design quality.

15 Dec 2021
Westergouwe Community Centre, Gouda, South Holland, The Netherlands

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Westergouwe Community Centre Gouda Building

3 Dec 2021
Whitechapel Elizabeth Line Station, Whitechapel Market Conservation area, east London, England, UK

image © BDP
Whitechapel Elizabeth Line Station Building
The Whitechapel Elizabeth line station has opened after being handed over to Transport for London. Sitting within the Whitechapel Market Conservation area, the design of the new station retains the distinctive and historic buildings constructed more than 100 years ago.

18 Nov 2021
, Ireland

photo : Nick Caville
The Wren Urban Nest Dublin Hotel

18 Aug 2021
St James Quarter , central Edinburgh, Scotland
Architects: BDP Glasgow studio + Allan Murray Architects

St James Quarter Edinburgh
BDP has helped complete the delivery of phase one of the new St James Quarter, Edinburgh, working with client Nuveen Real Estate to create a new destination in the heart of the capital. A new and modern 1.7 million sq ft masterplan in urban placemaking, it is one of the UK’s largest inner-city regeneration projects.

23 Jul 2021
Learning & Teaching Building at the University of Strathclyde, central Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Design: BDP Glasgow Studio, Architects

photograph : David Barbour
Learning and Teaching Building University of Strathclyde

13 July 2021
, central Glasgow, Scotland

photo : Nick Caville
Glasgow Queen Street Station Building

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BDP is an international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living, working, shopping, culture and learning across the world. Founded in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, UAE, India, China, Singapore and Canada. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport and leisure and has won over 1000 awards for design quality.

In March 2016, BDP combined forces with Japan’s leading engineering practice Nippon Koei to form an integrated design group of genuine international reach. Sharing a philosophy which places an emphasis on design integration and community impact, the new group offers a unique combination of deep technical skills in engineering, architecture and the full range of design disciplines.
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