Dianna Fletcher - ADP Architecture

Durston House School: An entirely new site for this leading preparatory school

Building a new school from scratch is always a challenge – but when an existing school decides to move to an entirely new site, the challenge becomes even greater. Durston House School tasked us with designing a school which was true to their history and core values of character, curiosity, and capability. But the new […]

St. John’s School: Continuing the legacy of this historic school

Our close working relationship with St. John’s School in Leatherhead spans over ten years, and began with a strategic masterplan. The School wanted to create a stronger sense of identity, preserving its stunning historic buildings while adding a range of high-quality, contemporary facilities. Over that decade the School evolved and became co-educational – and our […]

University of Sussex Jubilee Building entrance

University of Sussex: A decade of development on this unique campus

We’ve worked closely with the University of Sussex for over fifteen years, from developing their masterplan to designing a number of new buildings for their campus. Founded in 1959, the campus is characterised by its listed buildings designed by Sir Basil Spence, as well as the surrounding South Downs National Park. Growth in the late […]

Epsom College: Promoting wellbeing through the power of design

Knowledge Gateway Building University of Essex

Knowledge Gateway: Building a world-class hub for innovation

A decade had passed since the last masterplan for the Knowledge Gateway – the University of Essex’s research and business park in Colchester – and the University commissioned us to create a new one. The masterplan would help to increase density on the site, and would explore options for a number of new buildings including […]

The Photographers’ Gallery: A new lease of life for the home of British photography

As the nation’s first public gallery dedicated to photography, the Photographers’ Gallery holds a special place in the heart of British photographers. The gallery wanted to refurbish and extend the spaces; O’Donnell + Tuomey designed the project up until planning, and we then took it through the detailed design and delivery stages.

The Aurora Centre: A new home for the British Antarctic Survey

The Aurora Centre aims to promote science studying the earth’s polar regions. We had two main tasks: to remodel temperature-controlled laboratories including an aquarium, and to improve non-laboratory areas. This included extending the conference room, providing a collaboration space and seminar rooms, and making the entrance lighter and more welcoming – all while avoiding too […]