Dan Walder
Architect Director
London- Qualifications
- BA(Arch)Hons MArch, University of Sheffield

Daniel is an experienced architect who enjoys working with clients and key stakeholders to understand the key drivers for their projects, striking up a close dialogue to develop designs. He is adept at taking often conflicting views and synthesising them into a coherent set of development options.
He is a specialist in the education sector with extensive knowledge of the fundamental elements for achieving successful places for learning and how to design for a variety of pedagogical approaches across every age of learning, from primary to postgraduate. He has developed several masterplans and projects for universities, including Queen Mary University London, and the University of Cambridge.
Daniel also has experience in the heritage sector, restoring and repurposing historic buildings. He was lead masterplanner on the UK Parliamentary Estate, leading user workshops with key users of the Estate, including Peers and MPs, to develop a coherent brief for the Restoration and Renewal Programme that reflects the varied and complex needs of all users. This work continues to shape the future of the Parliamentary Estate.
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.
The Maxwell Centre, University of Cambridge
The Maxwell Centre aims to expand the University of Cambridge’s world class Cavendish Laboratory.
Barton Science Centre
The extension and refurbishment of Tonbridge School's Barton Science Centre.