Lindsay Johnston
Architect Director
- Qualifications
- BSc (Hons), PgDip Arch
Lindsay is an architect director and member of the leadership team for BDP Pattern, the sports and entertainment division of BDP.
She has over 25 years’ experience working on a range of high profile projects, particularly in the sports sectors, and also in office, retail, transport, sport, education, master planning, pharmaceutical and civic.
Lindsay has been instrumental in winning major sports projects including two stadia and masterplans for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and eight venues for the Pan-American and Para-Pan-American Games in Lima, Peru. She was also project lead on the Aquatics Centre in the Videna National sports complex for the Pan-American Games which included two Olympic size pools upgrading the sports facility into a world-class training centre.
Lindsay was the winner of the architect of the year at the Women in Construction and Engineering awards in 2023 and she appeared in a Monocle Podcast on the role of sports developments for communities in March 2024.
How to deliver the world’s largest sporting event
Back in 2013, Lima hosted, the XVIII Pan American and Para-pan American Games.
Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
A stadium for a hot and dry climate has very different drivers to one built within a temperate climate.
FIFA World Cup Stadium – Education City
Education City Stadium is an ultra-modern facility designed to host the Quarter Finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament in Doha, Qatar.
Everton Stadium
Everton Football Club’s new 52,000 seat stadium will provide far-reaching benefits to both the club and the community.
City of Regina Stadium
The design of the City of Regina Stadium responds to the city’s unique climate and incredible skyscapes.
Callao Multi-Sports Arena
The inspiration for the Polideportivo is based on Callao’s rich nautical heritage and identity.
Videna Aquatic Centre
The ocean waves on the façade of VIDENA Aquatic Centre to highlight the symbolism of the sea and its relevance for the City of Lima.
Videna Athletic Stadium
The inspiration for this project is reflected at the base of the VIDENA Athletic Stadium and the Bowling Centre.
Videna National Sports Complex
The masterplan of the VIDENA sports park was part of the redeveloped strategy for the 2019 PanAmerican and Para-pan American Games.
Videna Velodrome
Sustainable upgrade to the existing outdoor track built in 2014. To meet the Parapan and Panamerican Games.