Architecture and engineering practice expands Yorkshire footprint with new Leeds studio

An international interdisciplinary architecture and engineering practice has announced the opening of a new studio in West Yorkshire.

BDP has launched a new base in Leeds after delivering a number of high-profile projects in the city, including the refurbishment and redevelopment of Merrion House and the restoration of The Round Foundry - part of the ongoing regeneration of Holbeck and the wider Leeds South Bank district.

Situated in Bruntwood’s Platform building, the new office will be led by architect associate Vicky Casey who has relocated from the business’ Sheffield studio.

Commenting on the opening of the new studio, Vicky said: “Over the last 50 years, BDP has worked on some fantastic projects in Leeds. With a number of new schemes underway and in the pipeline for us, we felt it was the right time to set up a permanent presence here.

“The city is thriving, and opening a new studio will allow us to further expand our work in the region and marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the business. As a Leeds resident, I’m hugely excited about building a successful team in my home city.”

Sue Emms, chair of the North at BDP added: “We are delighted to announce the opening of our Leeds studio, which has been a long-held ambition of the practice and an integral part of our national expansion plans in recent years.

“The Leeds studio has been set up to build on our already established reputation across a number of sectors and further develop our relationship with the city.”