Workplace

Creating Workplace Environments That Foster Strategic Results

We recognize the investment an organization makes in its people far surpasses that of the design of its facilities. Furthermore, we believe that every time we modify the physical environment, we have the capacity to impact individuals, shift the trajectory of an organization, and fundamentally transform culture. BHDP is a nationally recognized leader in the design of workplace environments.

Businesses don’t produce results. People do. By focusing on our clients’ strategic business objectives first, we create a clear link between design decisions and business outcomes. Our team leverages BHDP’s creative Design Process to combine the diverse expertise of our people with the sound experience of our clients to co-create integrated design solutions.

Our Work

Browse Workplace Projects

Group RMC's new Atrium 1 lobby serves as a lively focal point
Featured Project Group RMC
Atrium 1 Lobby Renovation BHDP worked with Group RMC on a lobby renovation at the Atrium 1 building in Dublin, OH, creating a lively and inviting space featuring an aluminum canopy with various seating options, warm wood accents, and plants. The revitalized atrium now serves as a beacon for the property, aiming to attract new tenants and satisfy the current employees.
An employee walks by an illuminated sign with the Oxford University Press' logo
Featured Project Oxford University Press
Office Renovation BHDP transformed Oxford University Press' new 12,500-SF office into a modern, flexible, and connected workspace. With a fast-paced timeline and tight budget, BHDP delivered a workplace that capitalizes on OUP's new ambitions and pays homage to their legacy. 
A shot of the renovated PNC lobby
Featured Project Group RMC
PNC Lobby Renovation Offering new lounge areas, seating, and best-in-class amenities, the lobby in PNC Center has been completely transformed in order to attract new tenants and improve their experience.
Exterior of VEGA Americas new North American Headquarters at dawn
Featured Project VEGA Americas
Headquarters and Advanced Manufacturing Facility BHDP designed VEGA's 233,000-SF North American Headquarters, which houses a business center and an advanced manufacturing facility with a central utility mezzanine. Enjoy a fly-through of their new space in Mason, OH.
Interior shot of P&G Grand Rapids, Michigan office
Featured Project Procter & Gamble
Sales Offices BHDP renovated and relocated multiple Procter & Gamble sales offices across the country to better reflect the local culture, connect the offices to larger corporate values, and improve collaboration among peers.
A multi-purpose room with different types of seating
Featured Project Confidential Health Insurance Client
Office Renovation A Confidential Health Insurance Client enlisted BHDP to renovate one of their buildings at their Durham, NC, campus. The outdated and restrictive building was brought up to current industry standards with a user-friendly experience for employees.
Altria's glass connector between buildings
Featured Project Altria
Corporate Headquarters and Addition BHDP paired up with Altria Group—a Fortune 200 company located in Richmond, VA—to completely transform a historic building into a state-of-the-art headquarters to house their growing teams.
View of Quantum Health's front desk and branded lobby wall
Featured Project Quantum Health
Corporate Headquarters Due to skyrocketing growth, Quantum Health enlisted BHDP to design a new, forever home that would elevate their culture, provide employee sanctuary, enable connection, and accommodate improved amenities—all in an environment that celebrates Quantum’s brand.
The Hub at P&G
Featured Project Procter & Gamble
The Hub BHDP partnered with Procter & Gamble to create an employee-focused space in their Global Headquarters called "The Hub." This modern space includes a concierge, lounge, genius bar, tech room, promotions space, learning academy, and more.
The welcoming lobby at Ensemble features a colorful mural
Featured Project Ensemble Health Partners
Headquarters Renovation and Expansion Due to rapid growth, Ensemble required a new headquarters that could inspire and support their associates. BHDP was enlisted to locate a site and create a comprehensive design encompassing architecture, interior design, and experiential graphic design.
CareSource Pamela Morris Center at night
Featured Project CareSource
Pamela Morris Center After experiencing significant growth in recent years, CareSource, a non-profit based in Dayton, Ohio, looked to expand their Dayton footprint and develop a walkable campus for their employees.
84.51 office renovations
Featured Project 84.51°
Office Renovations Looking to make a home for themselves in a major U.S. tech hub, 84.51° enlisted BHDP to renovate their new space inside Chicago's historic post office. Our mission was to create an energetic, modern workplace with an emphasis on agile working principles.
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Our People

Leaders in Workplace Design

Drew Suszko

Drew Suszko

Workplace Market Leader, Partner

Tom Arends

Tom Arends

Design Leader, Partner

Samantha Delabar

Samantha Delabar

Design Leader, Partner

Headshot of Rusty Elchert

Rusty Elchert

Workplace Director of Operations, Associate

Don Haunert

Don Haunert

Client Leader, Partner

Kate Huentelman

Kate Huentelman

Business Development Manager

Headshot for John Kline

John Kline

Client Leader

Michelle Lopez Orsini

Michelle Lopez Orsini

Design Leader

I believe I have one of the best teams in the world at BHDP. I’m really thankful for the way the team is structured; it makes design work very efficient because everyone is working together.

Valerie Garrett, Vice President, Director of Workplace Design, Fifth Third Bank

Some of Our Workplace Clients

Insights

What We're Learning About the Way People Work

Customers walking around inside of the Fifth Third CVG Branch
Blog Post 09.20.2024
Future of Retail Banking Customers today expect seamless, personalized experiences across all touchpoints, driven by the rise of remote work and digital conveniences like DoorDash and Netflix. In response, banks must adopt a "phygital" approach that integrates both physical and digital services to meet a wide spectrum of customer needs, from hands-on interactivity to fully digital, self-service solutions.
Graphic of the word "experience" being unmasked
Blog Post 08.02.2024
Beyond Efficiency and Effectiveness: Understanding and Measuring the Work Experience In pondering “experience,” we have used the “Three Es” Framework, a widely used conceptual framework for judging project performance. While many organizations are all too aware of effectiveness and efficiency, experience is, and has historically been, the overlooked third E… until now.
Employees collaborating in a flexible environment with comfortable and adjustable seating
Blog Post 07.10.2024
The Innovation Equation: Nurturing Creativity in a Data-Driven World Brian Trainer examines how corporate metrics and terminology can hinder innovation rather than support it. Key factors like inspiration, risk, research, effort, and fear in the innovation process can play a significant role in either fostering or suppressing creativity within organizational settings. By dissecting these elements, we can create environments that promote innovation despite inherent challenges and pressures.
People using the snack station in The Gym at P&G
Blog Post 06.03.2024
The Power of Thoughtful Workplace Design In a workplace environment recently leveled by the widespread adoption of new forms of technology to complement hybrid work, what role does the physical workplace play? Relatively recently, being physically present with others was an important component of contributing to the work underway in the office.
People working together at a table in the Fifth Third office in New York
Blog Post 05.31.2024
Beyond Square Feet: Transforming Workplaces for a New Era of Work At BHDP, we equally value the feet in the square—the people—and believe the time planned for solving workforce and workstyle, including the workflows that impact the people, behaviors, and experiences, optimizes place and investment.
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.
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.
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.
Into the Metaverse: Building Meaningful Connections Among a Growing Global Workforce
Podcast 08.11.2023
Into the Metaverse: Building Meaningful Connections Among A Growing Global Workforce Nishar Fatema, Global Workplace Strategy Manager for ServiceNow, joins Trends + Tensions to discuss her work within the metaverse to bridge the gap between remote workers and their physical workplace. Remote work is the new norm, but interpersonal connections have weakened. Nishar's team is exploring extended reality to restore these connections.
Quantum Health Workplace
Published Articles 07.19.2023
How HR Policies and the Built Environment Drive Employee Well-Being Companies that invest in employee well-being improve employee engagement and retention, reduce absenteeism, and create a positive work culture. Layering policy and physical workspace elements makes room for discussion around how and when space is used and for what activities.
Graphic representing the shift in bank branch design from the 1920s to 2020s
Blog Post 07.13.2023
The Evolution of Bank Branch Design Branch bank design has drastically changed in the past few decades as a result of population trends and industry advancements. The future of branches is unknown, but analyzing where design was and where it is now can help bankers and designers understand what is yet to come in the retail banking environment.
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