Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Solutions
BHDP Architecture is an award-winning international architectural firm recognized for innovative and inspiring solutions in architecture, planning, interior design, and strategic consulting. With decades of experience, we specialize in creating spaces that align with strategic goals across markets including Workplace, Higher Education, Industrial, Healthcare, Government, Retail, and Community. Our iterative design process ensures a deep understanding of client needs, organizational culture, and future objectives, resulting in adaptable environments that foster collaboration, innovation, and well-being.We prioritize people-centric design, integrating technical expertise with a commitment to advancing client missions and enhancing user experiences. Our national recognition in corporate office design and workplace interior design underscores our ability to deliver high-performance spaces that reflect brand identity and drive business outcomes.
Services
Workplace Design
Higher Education Architecture
Industrial Facility Planning
Healthcare Interior Design
Research Laboratory Design
Government Building Strategy
Retail Space Optimization
Campus Master Planning
Sustainability Consulting
Experiential Graphic Design
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- We employ an iterative design process to align spaces with strategic business objectives.
- Our cross-disciplinary expertise spans workplace, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors.
- We prioritize people-centric design to enhance productivity and user well-being.
- Decades of experience in high-performance laboratory and research facility design.
- Recognized as one of Cincinnati's Top 150 Private Companies for 2025.
What people say
Understands our story
Elevates student experience
Delivers innovative solutions
Aligns design with strategy
Supports workforce needs
Services
Workplace Design
We create adaptable workplace environments that align with organizational culture and strategic goals. Our designs foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and support hybrid work models through flexible layouts and technology integration. With expertise in corporate headquarters and campus master planning, we deliver spaces that reflect brand identity while addressing evolving workforce needs.
Higher Education Architecture
Our higher education solutions focus on enhancing student experiences through innovative academic and residential spaces. We specialize in research facilities, student centers, and learning environments that promote engagement and institutional growth. By integrating strategic master planning, we ensure campuses remain future-ready while honoring historical context and community values.
Research Laboratory Design
We design high-performance laboratories for pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial clients, emphasizing safety, flexibility, and technological integration. Our 50+ years of expertise ensure spaces that attract top talent and support cutting-edge research. We prioritize adaptable infrastructure to accommodate evolving scientific methodologies and equipment advancements.
Healthcare Facility Design
Our healthcare designs balance patient care with operational efficiency, creating healing environments that reduce stress for patients and staff. We specialize in hospitals, clinics, and research labs with layouts that optimize clinical workflows and incorporate evidence-based design principles to improve health outcomes and staff satisfaction.
Industrial Facility Planning
We deliver industrial facilities that enhance productivity through optimized equipment layouts and material flow strategies. With 80+ years of experience, we design manufacturing plants and distribution centers that prioritize worker safety, ergonomic considerations, and scalability for future expansion while aligning with operational efficiency goals.
People
Michael Verdier
Industrial Market Leader
With over 20 years of experience, Michael leads BHDP Architecture's industrial design practice, focusing on manufacturing facilities that balance operational efficiency with workforce well-being. He specializes in capacity planning and advanced logistics solutions for global clients.
Alejandro J. Medina
Higher Education Client Leader
AJ Medina brings nearly 20 years of expertise in student-focused campus design, leading projects that enhance learning environments and support institutional growth strategies through integrated master planning and facility innovation.
Ryan Blair
Industrial Client Leader
Ryan specializes in industrial market expansion, bringing strategic design leadership to manufacturing and distribution projects. His focus includes optimizing facility layouts for operational efficiency and future scalability in advanced logistics environments.
Paul Orban
Higher Education Market Leader
As a partner and Higher Education leader, Paul directs complex academic and research facility projects, combining strategic planning with design excellence to create spaces that advance institutional missions and student success outcomes.
Drew Suszko
Workplace Market Leader
Drew leads BHDP Architecture's Workplace practice, focusing on corporate environments that align with organizational culture and evolving work models. His expertise includes workplace strategy and interior design solutions for Fortune 500 clients.
Questions
What industries does BHDP specialize in?
We specialize in workplace, higher education, healthcare, industrial, government, and retail sectors, delivering tailored architectural solutions across these markets.
How does BHDP approach design projects?
We use an iterative design process that prioritizes understanding client strategy, organizational culture, and future goals before developing customized solutions.
What makes BHDP different from other firms?
Our people-first approach combines technical expertise with cross-disciplinary insights to create adaptable spaces that align with evolving business needs.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in over 25 countries, applying our design expertise to diverse cultural and operational contexts.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We integrate energy-efficient strategies and sustainable materials while balancing operational needs and long-term facility performance requirements.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects ranging from small renovations to large-scale facilities exceeding 200,000 square feet, adapting our approach to each client's needs.
