In the UK, architecture and town planning are inseparable in creating an attractive built environment, yet few UK architectural consultancies find both architect and town planner under one roof. West Waddy ADP is an exception, employing both architects and town planners working on an increasingly diverse portfolio of UK commissions.

West Waddy is the longest established architecture practice in Oxfordshire and one of the oldest in the UK.

The Abingdon based architectural and town planning practice is this year celebrating its 120th anniversary.

Under the personal direction of Partner and Principal Architect Philip Waddy, the practice has completed many architectural and conservation projects involving works to UK historic architecture sites. Much of the UK architecture and conservation work involves a change of building use. The aim is always to secure the long term future of the historic architecture building stock, whilst respecting the architecture of the original.

In the ever-changing world of architecture and town planning, 120 years continuous service puts West Waddy ADP in a unique position within UK town planning and architectural firms.

An architect is like a composer and conductor rolled into one. There are primary skills of creativity, analysis and technical know-how combining to make design.

Then there is project management. Like conducting an orchestra; to make work 'happen', starting and finishing on time without misssing parts out and all in the right order.