PDP Architecture llp

Established as an architectural practice in 1983, and is based in Havant, Hampshire. Our commissions cover an extensive area across the south, from the West Country along the south coast to Kent and as far north as the Midlands. Mike Willenbruch has been a Practice Partner for 30 years and has a broad range of experience in public & private sectors. Michael Saunders has been with the Practice for over 10 years, becoming an Associate in 2011 and a Partner in 2013 and leads the Practice’s design strategy of producing good design that is cost effective and factors in buildability from inception. Heather has been with PDP since 2008 and an Associate since 2014, becoming a Partner in April 2015 and alongside her design skills has a keen interest in contract administration and how the Practice can operate more efficiently. All three Partners are always directly involved with the Client on every project and take an active role in supervising project staff. Louise Fell is our Practice Manager, organising the administration side of the Practice. The Practice currently employs 10 members of staff. The Practice has a broad portfolio of project experience including Private and Affordable Residential, Conservation, Commercial, Leisure, Supported Living, Nursing and Elderly Care. In recent years the Practice has excelled in Nursing and Elderly Care and has been a flag bearer in designing for the elderly with projects such as Extra Care. This ensures even at the inception of a feasibility study, the appropriate standards and guidance are factored in to give realistic appraisals of sites and their potential. Such a practical approach to design is carried through a projects life to ensure quality design and cost effective buildability are driving factors and the Practice prides itself on a high percentage of planning approvals and built schemes to client satisfaction and factoring in the needs and experiences of the end user. We are innovative in maximising the potential of the sites by assessing the site context and considering the use of the latest technologies, sustainable products and systems. We have a wide experience in using Modern Methods of Construction, Off Site Manufacturing and modular construction as well as the more conventional traditional masonry, thin joint construction and timber frame construction methods. The Practice also has extensive experience of sustainable design, working on CfSH 3, 4 and 5 projects as well as Passivhaus criteria.