Architecture

What makes good architecture? We believe that it starts with understanding a place: the people who use it, its context, and its purpose. Only by fully understanding places can we create sustainable communities which thrive.

We create buildings which inspire people, enriching their quality of life. Whether designing a new building on a sensitive site or reinvigorating one which already exists, we make a point of getting to know the people who will use the finished product – the people for whom the building matters most.

It’s an approach which celebrates difference. The buildings we design aren’t recognisably “ADP’s”: they belong to the people who use them, and it’s those communities which ultimately shape each and every one of our projects. By designing buildings in this way, we create architecture which is more sustainable, more creative, and brings more joy to the people it serves.

Our accreditations and specialist experience include:

  • RIBA Chartered Practice
  • RIBA Architecture Ambassador
  • RIBA Client Adviser
  • RIAS Accredited Sustainability Architect
  • Incorporated member of the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)
  • Civic Trust Award Assessors
  • CHAS
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
  • BREEAM Assessors
  • One planet design criteria
  • Carbon development
  • Passivhaus accredited
  • Well Standard Silver
  • LEED

Our Architecture 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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News | 7th May 2025

New Teaching and Workshop Buildings Revitalise Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Campus

ADP has completed a new Teaching building and specialist Workshop at Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Hill site. These buildings are set within the historic grounds of the Grade II listed Headington Hill Hall and its surrounding conservation area. Officially opened on 1st May, these buildings are set to transform teaching, learning, research, and industry collaboration. […]

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Insights | 28th April 2025

Heritage in Times of Conflict by Lily Ward

Lily works as an architectural assistant and heritage advisor in our London studio and has a Masters in Conservation Architecture. Below she shares some of her findings from her recent research—Heritage in Times of Conflict: An Evaluation of the Role of Communities in Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Ukraine. “At ADP, we recognise the importance of […]

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