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.
News | 6th September 2022
We’re delighted to announce that the Sir William Henry Bragg building has been shortlisted for Higher Education Project of the Year (over £20m) at the AJ Architecture Awards 2022. The project breathes new life into the Grade II* listed Old Mining Building and provides the wider University community with a new gateway to the understanding […]
Insights | 31st August 2022
Architect Alex Macbeth explains how he’s working with MSA students to explore the use of digital tools in creating new ways of working. Two years ago, at the start of the pandemic, I realised my goal of becoming an architect. It was a path I began eight years prior, and the prospect of a world […]
News | 7th July 2022
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards at the Education Estates Awards 2022.
— Creative Director
Joe Morgan
FX Award: Best Mixed Use Development – Winner
Spanish City: Bringing a national treasure back to life
