BDP Joins Forces With Leading Canadian Practice

Leading UK and Canadian architectural practices form partnership to create a platform for broadened international growth and expertise

BDP has made a strategic investment in Toronto-based Quadrangle, one of Canada’s most respected architecture and interior design practices. The partnership will create a platform for continued international growth in key markets and sectors across Canada and North America.

John McManus, Chief Executive of BDP says: “Quadrangle supports our strategy to grow operations in the Canadian marketplace and greatly enhances our expertise and resources. The addition of a 200-strong studio in one of North America’s largest cities will not only provide exceptional opportunities for our people, it will also enable both BDP and Quadrangle to expand our services into new regions. BDP’s collective grouping of professions design with a progressive outlook and a sensibility towards the creation of a sustainable and human environment. We are confident that our culture and ethos will be greatly enhanced by the addition of Quadrangle. We are also delighted to welcome four of Quadrangle’s Principals to the BDP Group Board.”