Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Architectural Solutions for People-Centric Spaces
ADP Architecture is an employee-owned architectural practice with over 50 years of experience, operating from seven studios across the UK, Cyprus, and India. Our approach prioritises people-centric design, focusing on sustainability, belonging, and engagement to create spaces that enhance communities and environments. We follow an eight-stage design process, from planning to evaluation, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with client visions. As a certified B Corporation, we integrate ethical and environmental considerations into every project, from heritage conservation to modern masterplanning.Our work spans sectors including education, healthcare, residential, and cultural projects, with a commitment to innovation and social value. We collaborate closely with clients and communities, leveraging cross-sector expertise to deliver tailored solutions that address real-world challenges. Our accolades include multiple awards for architectural excellence and sustainable design, reflecting our dedication to creating meaningful, future-focused spaces.
Services
Architecture
Heritage Consultancy
Interior Design
Masterplanning
B Corp Services
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of architectural expertise across global markets
- Our employee-owned structure ensures personal investment in every project
- B Corp certification demonstrates our commitment to ethical practices
- Award-winning designs in education, heritage, and sustainable architecture
- Collaborative approach integrating client vision with technical excellence
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- BREEAM Assessors
- CHAS
What people say
Real pleasure to work with
Transformative impact
Exceeded expectations
Services
Architecture
We create innovative architectural solutions tailored to client needs and community impact. Our services cover all RIBA stages, from initial planning to post-occupancy evaluation. Projects include educational facilities, healthcare buildings, and mixed-use developments, combining aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency while prioritising sustainability.
Heritage Consultancy
Specialists in preserving and repurposing historic structures, we offer conservation management and adaptive reuse strategies. Our expertise covers Grade I-III listed buildings and conservation areas, balancing heritage protection with modern functionality. Recent projects include revitalising Oxford Castle and Spanish City.
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates impactful environments across workplace, hospitality, and education sectors. We focus on spatial storytelling that reflects brand identity while optimising functionality. Recent work includes the University of Sussex Student Centre and Radisson Hotel in Kyiv.
Masterplanning
We develop strategic masterplans integrating sustainability, transport, and community needs. Our approach combines place-making with technical infrastructure planning for projects ranging from university campuses to coastal regeneration schemes like White Rose Office Park.
B Corp Services
As a certified B Corp, we embed social and environmental responsibility into every project. This includes carbon reduction strategies, community engagement initiatives, and sustainable material sourcing, ensuring our work delivers positive impact beyond architectural excellence.
Questions
What architectural services does ADP offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, heritage conservation, interior design, and masterplanning across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors.
Is ADP Architecture certified for sustainability?
Yes, we hold ISO 14001 accreditation and are a certified B Corporation, demonstrating our commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Where are ADP's offices located?
We operate from seven studios in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Oxford, Delhi (India), and Nicosia (Cyprus).
What awards has ADP won?
Recent accolades include Best Architect at OxProp Awards and RICS Heritage Project awards for projects like The Sir William Henry Bragg Building.
How does ADP approach sustainable design?
We integrate sustainability through our 'Sustainability, Belonging, and Engagement' framework, using BREEAM assessments and low-carbon design principles in every project.
Can ADP handle international projects?
Yes, with studios in the UK, India, and Cyprus, we deliver projects globally while maintaining local contextual understanding.
