Chris Harding
Chair
London- Qualifications
- BA(Arch)Hons, Diploma in Architecture, University of Sheffield
Chris is an architect and Chair of BDP. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the practice and stimulating a people and planet-friendly approach to design. From its socially-progressive and multi-disciplinary roots in 1960’s Northern England, BDP has developed into a global network of city studios designing for all life’s activities. Current projects span residential, workplace, healthcare, education, sci-tech, retail, sport, leisure, culture, transport, and heritage sectors – all with an urbanistic and research-based mindset.
Projects
Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal
BDP was awarded a full interdisciplinary contract for client advisory services to help ensure the safe and secure future of the Palace of Westminster.
Centre for Creative Learning, Francis Holland School
The Centre for Creative Learning at Francis Holland School replaces a barren courtyard with a lush roof garden atop a modest library.
American School of Paris
Unifying the schools' campus in Saint-Cloud while defining each lower, middle and upper school’s identity.
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University of Cambridge, History Faculty Building
This bold heritage project is to restore and refurbish James Stirling’s Grade II listed History Faculty Building at The University of Cambridge.
The Maxwell Centre, University of Cambridge
The Maxwell Centre aims to expand the University of Cambridge’s world class Cavendish Laboratory.
Armada Housing, Paleiskwartier, Den Bosch
Ground-breaking residential scheme celebrates the great outdoors.
Northern Estate Programme
The refurbishment and development of multiple Grade I, II and II* listed buildings that provide office space for the House of Commons.