Chris Harding

Architect Director at BDP. Good design makes life better.

[Architects’ Journal @ArchitectsJrnal]

The School category winner is @bdp_com for WaterSHED, Wardle Academy. 'On a tight budget, this project creates a community space in the heart of the school, and it’s making such a difference,’ said the judges #AJArchAwards ✨

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

@sue_emms @JonnyEDay @Melshimber @WatergroveTrust Well done team BDP! Schools looking to do more with less should check it out.

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@Weather_Extreme @Christina_C20 @BarnabasCalder Well done Christina - Keith Ingham will be smiling form afar!

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People's memories and connections to Preston Bus Station revealed in a series of films by the brilliant artist and filmmaker Anna Raczyniski

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

We've added more interviews from our 2019 exhibition on Preston Bus Station to our collections page.

Thank you to Lancaster University student, Joseph Atkins, for subtitling them. Listen to them here:
https://t.co/4ZlcpTKyOQ...

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@InCertainPlaces
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[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

The new wave of council housing requires big ideas https://t.co/ahLqtatqii

[BDP Quadrangle @BDPQuadrangle]

We are BDP Quadrangle.

“Recognizing that client needs are becoming increasingly multidimensional and international, our name now indicates how we are able to seamlessly address projects across greater industries and boundaries.” Executive Principal, Anna Madeira

[BDP @bdp_com]

Discover this year’s @openhouselondon programme which includes The Desktop City task as part of @OHFamilies. In this activity architectural assistants, Ben Warren and Eve Duggan, ask children to design a city using household items #OHL20 https://t.co/3BSlQ9UZBg

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

Great news!

[Sue Emms (she/her) @sue_emms]

Delighted!

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Wow!

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Aesthetics out the window. Debbie constructs garden furniture barricade to protect bird box from the neighbour’s cat. I hope they fly the nest soon!

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

Sincere thanks to all involved and also to those who will be operating the emergency facility. Sincere thanks also to the NHS staff and carers battling on multiple fronts against the virus.

[Ged Couser @gedcouser]

Just got home.
The NHS Nightingale Hospital Northwest is complete. The most remarkable and astonishing achievement from all involved. #ClapForTheNHS #ClapForTheConstructionIndustry

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

Thanks Peter and fellow leaders of UK architectural practices in China. It is very helpful to see Shanghai getting back on its feet.

[BDP @bdp_com]

Shanghai studio director Peter Marshall shares his thoughts on the positive role of architects in the future regrowth of global cities post pandemic

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

Great idea - I spent ages trying to match them!

[Kieren Majhail @kierenmajhail]

@sue_emms @bdp_com @5RC1991 I’m guessing yours is K?

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

Selfless and intuitive response. We are indebted to the team efforts by so many, fighting the pandemic and sharing knowledge immediately. Sincere thanks.

[BDP @bdp_com]

Principal James Hepburn and architect director Paul Johnson on helping to convert the ExCeL London centre into the #NHSNightingale Hospital https://t.co/yjgJ5aIWrp

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

That’s 3 shortlisted so far! Great news and shows that reusing buildings can really be the way to go.

[Sue Emms (she/her) @sue_emms]

@RIBANorthWest @bdp_com @AllianceMBS Fantastic News! An inspiring learning environment in a transformed 1960s building, that reactivates Oxford road and creates a new destination in the city! Well done @bdp_com team!

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

@sue_emms @bdp_com Great news. Another place for science discovery by BDP! @bdp_com

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@sue_emms @JoanKerrBDP @unibirmingham @bdp_com @unibham_estates Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. We need to photograph it too - looks great! Well done team.

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

@bdp_com @PlaceNorthWest Please join us. Together we can focus on the steps we need to take to avoid climate change.

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

Some of the best thought out learning spaces I’ve seen. Every square inch of the building contributes to the learning experience

[GIA @gia_tweet]

The award for the #education category was awarded to Maidenhill Primary and Nursery by @BDP⁠
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Link in bio for more information on the project.⁠
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#Architecture #Design # Scotland #Glasgow #Awards #Scottish #ArchitecturePhoto #Architecturelovers⁠ #GIA

[Chris Harding @ChrisHardingBDP]

Visited the Zeffirelli Museum. Evocative drawings, paintings, models and atmospheric use of light