Designing for healthcare has never been more challenging – or more important. The sector faces ageing population, diminishing resources, and rapidly evolving technology. Pressures and models of care are changing.
We understand these factors intimately, allowing us to speak the same language as our clients, and to listen to everyone’s point of view. Our approach is evidence-based, and driven by partnerships – not just with other members of the project team, but with clinicians, nurses and patients. This allows us to design environments that have a positive effect on patient wellbeing and clinical delivery, creating spaces which are more efficient and better connected.
Today’s healthcare sector needs buildings which are flexible, innovative and affordable. Most importantly, it needs places where patients are safe, and can be cared for with compassion and dignity. Thanks to our patient-centred approach and huge range of experience, we can provide those places.
News | 18th January 2023
The proposal is for a new health and wellbeing facility and residential accommodation in Wolverhampton, including two GP surgeries, a clinical bookable suite and 23 new homes. ADP is pleased to announce that we have submitted an application for outline planning permission on behalf of the City of Wolverhampton Council for a new health and […]
Insights | 3rd May 2022
ADP joined forces with a wider team of built environment and healthcare specialists, including Macmillan Cancer Support, iDEA and Carter Jonas, to explore potential new models of healthcare delivery that would tap into the current supply and demand imbalance, resulting in the research white paper Shopping for Health.
Insights | 1st October 2021
Stakeholder engagement – the process of consulting with people affected by a building project, for better or for worse – is central to design. Without it, a building might not achieve its stated aims, and at worst could risk alienating the very people it’s supposed to benefit.
— Healthcare Director
Chris Thornton
— Regional Healthcare Director
Hannah Brewster
Building Better Healthcare Awards 2018: Best Collaborative Arts (Static) – Winner
Emergency Care Pathway: A new standard of emergency care for this major hospital
Building Better Healthcare Awards 2019: Best Interior Design Project (New Build) – Highly Commended
The Stokes Centre for Urology: Putting patient wellbeing first
Healthcare Estates Awards 2018: Refurbishment Project of the Year – Highly Commended
Emergency Care Pathway: A new standard of emergency care for this major hospital
RICS Social Impact Awards 2020, South East: Healthcare – Winner
The Stokes Centre for Urology: Putting patient wellbeing first
