Neil Sansum

Architect director Bristol

T: +44 [0]117 929 9861
E: neil.sansum@bdp.com

Neil is an architect director and heads the retail architect team in Bristol.

Neil has led a number of important masterplan bids for BDP including the major retail-led regeneration of Swansea city centre with Hammerson and Urban Splash and has contributed to masterplan proposals for Ashburton and Yeovil. His team also works at the other end of the spectrum such as a small development of eco homes in Frome, Somerset for a local developer as well as specialist projects in the education sector.

One of his projects, the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), on the Combined Universities in Cornwall’s Falmouth campus, achieved a score of 91.57%, one of the highest BREEAM Outstanding scores in the UK. A regular presenter, Neil recently spoke at the Making Buildings Smart conference at the ESI at the invitation of the University of Exeter.

He assists in marketing the practice in Bristol and to the south-west region construction market.

What will be the key characteristic of the industry in 2050?

The quality of urban design has continued to advance during the last decade. However, the pressure of population expansion and need to conserve energy will have a dramatic effect on how we all live and on the spaces we inhabit. Our role as designers will be to understand and use this technology in a way that enhances our urban experiences rather than being dominated by it.

Projects

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Canolfan S4C Yr Egin

Yr Egin is transformational project that brings the creative and digital content industries together to stimulate ideas and connections while nurturing talent and sharing resources under one roof.

Guildhall Shopping Centre

The refurbishment and reconfiguration of the historic Guildhall Shopping Centre, the Ambulatory and Grade II listed Upper Market, together with full redesign of its public realm.

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Gloucester Transport Hub

The new Gloucester Transport Hub is the first phase of the Council’s City centre regeneration offering a light and beautiful welcome to the city. Stained glass windows were commissioned to add colour, interest and identity.

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Environment and Sustainability Institute

Highly sustainable new building comprising bio-science research laboratories.

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Launchpad

Launchpad is especially designed to support the University’s postgraduates, helping them develop business opportunities and ultimately create the next generation of Cornwall-based technology companies.

Theatre Royal

The refurbishment and extension of an icon of Plymouth's city centre and one of the south west's major theatre venues.

Academy of Innovation and Research

The Academy for Innovation and Research (AIR) for University College Falmouth is a major new initiative aimed at increasing the impact of the university’s research and enterprise.

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University of Wales Newport Campus

On a very tight urban site, the building responds by layering activities vertically and integrates the Business School, and the School of Art, Media and Design.

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