Architect director London
james.baker@bdp.com
James is an architect director and he has contributed to many of the workplace studio's award winning projects.
James is an architect director and he has led many of the workplace studio's award winning projects. He has led the design of several major interdisciplinary projects, including One Angel Square in Northampton, the BBC Mailbox in Birmingham, Royal Festival Hall Extension and various BBC Framework Projects. He is currently leading a major refurbishment of a 22 storey tower in Victoria for Westminster City Council.
He believes the most successful projects spring from effective interdisciplinary working, where innovation is stimulated by bringing talented individuals together from traditionally disparate disciplines.
What will architecture practices be like in the future?
"Totally design-focussed and immersed in a building information modelling environment, with closer links to developers and contractors. Above all they'll be doing sustainability and not talking about it."
One Angel Square, Northampton
Award winning, BREEAM Excellent office building that supports collaboration and agile working.
BBC Mailbox
State-of-the-art broadcasting house proves it's worth the licence fee.
Roche Headquarters
'Best of the Best' British Council of Offices Award winning building
BSkyB
Refurbishment of 1980s buildings for an administrative HQ. We provided open plan space with minimal closed offices to enhance internal communications and support company culture.
Centrum is key to the realisation of the Norwich Research Park vision and its new masterplan, and is designed as the anchor point and catalyst for future development.