Workplace

On average we spend a third of our lives at work. So it’s vital we create spaces that help us be happy, healthy and well.

This means our workplace needs are changing, and that’s challenging the way we think about design.

Attracting and retaining talented staff are vital for a thriving business. We make personalised work spaces that engage staff – helping our clients to stay competitive.

No longer tied to cellular offices and desks, work has become flexible: often remote, and frequently collaborative.

That’s brilliant news for occupiers, helping reduce the cost of their real estate, but demands clever design to create a workspace that stands out from the crowd.

We think sustainably, drawing on expertise from a multitude of sectors – not least health, wellbeing and higher education – to provide spaces that enhance the employee experience.

We engage with our clients, staff and stakeholders to create inclusive environments that help people connect with their corporate community.

Our specialist experience includes:

  • Retail and mixed-use development
  • Warehousing and distribution
  • Industrial and manufacturing
  • Transport
  • Offices
  • Laboratories
  • Innovation hubs
  • Science and business parks
  • Healthcare workplaces
  • Conference centres
  • Interior design and fit-out
  • Collaboration and social spaces
  • Space utilisation
  • Space planning
  • Wayfinding and graphics

Our Workplace projects

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News | 17th July 2025

ADP Shortlisted at the OxProp Awards 2025

The OxProp Awards celebrate the people, places, and projects shaping Oxfordshire, one of the UK and Europe’s most dynamic regions. We’re proud to share that ADP has been shortlisted for Architect of the Year. With a presence in Oxfordshire for 60 years, this recognition reflects our commitment and connection to the region. In addition, three […]

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Insights | 3rd December 2024

Granton Station: An Adaptive Asset for the Community

Built in 1901, Granton Station stands as a testament to the transformative power of adaptive reuse. Once a key piece of infrastructure connecting people to the Granton Gasworks, the station fell into dereliction after the gasworks closed. Its redevelopment has breathed new life into this historic landmark, creating a vibrant hub that blends heritage preservation […]

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Insights | 2nd November 2022

ADP achieves planning permission for Standingford House redevelopment

We are thrilled to have received planning permission for our redevelopment of Standingford House in Oxford. Oxford City Council is transforming an ageing and energy-inefficient commercially-let building on a tight urban site into an accessible and sustainable workspace set within generous and environmentally sensitive landscaping. Located east of the city centre on Cave Street, the […]

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Our Workplace Clients

  • Munroe K Ltd
  • British Antarctic Survey
  • Natural Environment Research Council
  • Science Oxford
  • Dorchester Group
  • A2Dominion
  • Gloucester City Council
  • Innis and Gunn
  • Kärcher UK