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A Holistic Approach Delivered Through Strategic Design Practices

BHDP’s markets include Workplace, Higher Education, Industrial, Discovery & Science, Healthcare, Government, and Retail. Additionally, we provide services in architecture, experiential graphic design, interior design, master planning, and strategic services. 

With every project, we focus on creating environments that align our clients’ people, processes, and needs. We measure our success by achieving desired results for our clients.

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Drew Suszko

Drew Suszko

Workplace Market Leader, Partner

Paul Orban

Paul Orban

Higher Education Market Leader, Partner

Michael Verdier

Michael Verdier

Industrial Market Leader, Partner

Mike Habel

Mike Habel

Executive Principal, Partner

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Todd Duwel

Government Market Leader

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Toms Sens and Alejandro J. Medina are shoveling dirt for the groundbreaking event
In the News 03.22.2024
University of Kentucky breaks ground on Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building The University of Kentucky has broken ground on the transformative $60 million Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building, a project designed by BHDP that promises to revolutionize agricultural education through innovative design and expanded programs.
Tom Sens appears alongside his client for the 10-year anniversary ceremony
Blog Post 03.13.2024
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact: The Armstrong Student Center at Miami University March 12, 2024, marked a significant milestone for Miami University's Oxford, OH, campus: the 10-year celebration of the Armstrong Student Center. This commemoration was not just about a building; it was about the profound impact this facility has had on the Miami student experience.
Miami University McVey Data Science building
In the News 02.16.2024
Miami University McVey Data Science Building opens doors to students Miami University's new McVey Data Science building, designed by BHDP, is a state-of-the-art hub for cross-disciplinary research, industry partnerships, teaching, student activities, and collaboration.
Front of VEGA headquarters
In the News 02.14.2024
VEGA Americas' North American headquarters in Mason, OH, is set to double in size VEGA Americas Inc. is set to double the size of its North American headquarters located in Mason's Research & Development Park with a $16 million expansion project.
Revisiting Campus Master Plans: A Deeper Dive into Rethinking Strategies
Podcast 12.19.2023
Revisiting Campus Master Plans: A Deeper Dive into Rethinking Strategies In this episode, we are bringing back Ron Schumacher and Jennifer Fehnrich of Terra State Community College, Todd Hernandez of Northwest State Community College, and Tom Sens of BHDP to discuss the outcomes of their campus master plans created last year.
Graphic representing the shift in branch bank EGD and signage
Blog Post 12.11.2023
The Evolution of Bank Branch Design Part III: Experiential Graphic Design: Empowering Customers In the third and final part of "The Evolution of Bank Branch Design" blog series, Declan and Margaret examine the importance of graphics in banking environments. Rather than working as separate design aspects, EGD now works to strengthen the bank's connection to its community and customers.
UNC Murray Hall Lab
Published Articles 11.21.2023
Flexible, Adaptable And Focused: Designing The Future Laboratory Workplace Technology’s impact on the workplace—including the laboratory—cannot be overstated, and technological advancements present incredibly complex challenges in designing future-oriented laboratories.
Where Science, Happiness, and Design Intersect
Podcast 11.03.2023
Where Science, Happiness, and Design Intersect Have you ever wondered how design can promote employee well-being? BHDP’s Andrew McQuilkin, Design Leader, and Brittany Clark, Interior Designer, join Trends + Tensions to take "designing for people" to the next level. In this episode, they discuss how the science behind happiness can influence design and architecture.
Miller Valentine Construction Photo
White Paper 11.03.2023
The Advantages of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracting and How Three Party Agreements Work In the world of construction and project management, traditional contracting methods have long been the norm. However, as industries evolve, so too do the methodologies and approaches used to achieve project success. One approach used by Miler Valentine & BHDP in highly technical environments is Integrated Project Delivery(IPD) contracting, a collaborative system that offers a range of benefits over traditional methods.
At Proud Hound Coffee, sensory effects including textural finishes and color are critical elements of design for happiness.
Published Articles 11.02.2023
Creating A Happy Workplace: Business Environment Design Matters Brittany Clark and Andrew McQuilkin of BHDP Architecture explore how to design spaces that consider employee work preferences and support them to be at their best.
Graphic representing the difference in bank tellers over the past century
Blog Post 10.18.2023
The Evolution of Bank Branch Design Part II: Tellers or Listeners? The role of the teller in a banking environment has completely changed—there's a smaller focus on counting cash and a greater emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. In this blog, Declan McCormack examines the modern version of a teller line and the direction the industry is moving.
Two people stand in front of a booth for BHDP and Terra Firma
Blog Post 10.03.2023
Summer Homework: Listening and Learning from Higher Education Leaders Michael Garvey attended a number of Higher Education workshops, conferences, and other events across the Southeast this summer, giving him a chance to assess the current state of affairs and compile some of his findings.
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