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A Holistic Approach Delivered Through Strategic Design Practices

BHDP’s markets include Workplace, Higher Education, Industrial, Discovery & Science, Healthcare, Community & 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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BHDP has over eight decades of experience serving clients worldwide.

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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

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Todd Duwel

Community & Government Market Leader

Andrew McQuilkin

Andrew McQuilkin

Design Leader, Partner

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Saint Francis University graphic for the Higher Education Strategic Partnership series
White Paper 05.30.2023
Higher Education Strategic Partnership Series: Saint Francis University and The Curry Supply Company This edition of BHDP's Strategic Partnership Series explores the partnership between Saint Francis University and The Curry Supply Company. Through this partnership, SFU's new Curry Innovation Lab provides hands-on, real-world experiential learning opportunities to the University's students.
Creating Opportunities Through Community Partnerships: Part 1
Podcast 05.24.2023
Creating Opportunities Through Community Partnerships: Part 1 Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Father Malachi Van Tassell, President of Saint Francis University, about the strategic partnership the university has started with the Curry Family of Businesses that resulted in the creation of the Curry Innovation Center in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Creating Opportunities Through Community Partnerships: Part 2
Podcast 05.24.2023
Creating Opportunities Through Community Partnerships: Part 2 Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Saint Francis’s Erin McCloskey and Dr. Frank Montecalvo, as well as Mark Ritchey of Curry Rail Services and Curry Supply, and Ron McConnell, Representative of the Curry Company, about the strategic partnership the Curry Family of Businesses has created with Saint Francis University that resulted in the Curry Innovation Center in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Blog Post 05.23.2023
Higher Education Deferred Maintenance: A Mounting Problem Virtually every college and university campus is dealing with deferred maintenance, and the financial hole is getting deeper. As leaders plan for the success of future college campuses, Tom offers some guidance from a design and planning perspective.
Virginia Union University graphic for BHDP's Higher Education Strategic Partnership Series
White Paper 05.18.2023
Higher Education Strategic Partnership Series: Virginia Union University and Paragon VTOL Aerospace This edition of BHDP's Strategic Partnership Series explores the partnership between Virginia Union University and Paragon VTOL Aerospace. Through this partnership, Virginia Union University can prepare its students to be leaders in their fields and communities.
Technology's Influence on Educational Equality: Part 2
Podcast 05.16.2023
Technology's Influence on Educational Equality: Part 2 Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Dwight “Thanos” Smith, Chief Visionary Officer of Paragon VTOL, about the strategic partnership Paragon VTOL Aerospace created with Virginia Union University.
Technology's Influence on Educational Equality: Part 1
Podcast 05.15.2023
Technology's Influence on Educational Equality: Part 1 Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Dr. Hakim Lucas, President of Virginia Union University, about the strategic partnership the university has started with Paragon VTOL. By providing students with technology for learning, Dr. Lucas is overcoming the stigma associated with the desire to learn and economic instability.
Actionable ESGs: Achieving Ambitious Corporate Goals in Sustainability Part 2
Podcast 04.28.2023
Actionable ESGs: Achieving Ambitious Corporate Goals in Sustainability Part 2 In part two, we discuss how organizations like the Cincinnati 2030 District help companies reach their sustainability goals. BHDP’s Daniel Lessing brings in Elizabeth Rojas of Cincinnati 2030 District, as well as P&G’s Melissa Doughty and Steve Winbigler, to offer practical insights from their respective organizations.
Actionable ESGs Achieving Ambitious Corporate Goals in Sustainability Part 1
Podcast 04.21.2023
Actionable ESGs: Achieving Ambitious Corporate Goals in Sustainability Part 1 Introducing ESG practices—which stands for environmental, social, and governance—heavily influences business decisions and employees’ behaviors. BHDP’s Daniel Lessing brings in P&G’s Melissa Doughty and Steve Winbigler, as well as Elizabeth Rojas of Cincinnati 2030 District, to offer practical insights from their respective organizations.
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Published Articles 04.07.2023
Table of Experts: The future of Charlotte BHDP's Michael Verdier joined some of Charlotte's prominent economic development leaders for an interesting panel discussion led by the Charlotte Business Journal about the future of this growing city—including its challenges and differentiators.
Manufacturing Growth Strategy Planning: A Step-By-Step Guide to Success
Published Articles 03.08.2023
Manufacturing Growth Strategy Planning: A Step-By-Step Guide to Success Manufacturers commonly overspend on capital investment by proceeding with facility expansions or new facility construction before they conduct a thorough due diligence assessment. To ensure long-term growth, understanding five things before making decisions will improve the outcome and mitigate risk.
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Published Articles 03.01.2023
A Formula for How Pharma Can Navigate Hybrid Work The office work environment for research-driven workplaces need to look much different than they did prior to the pandemic. While many pharmaceutical firms successfully overcame unique challenges during the pandemic and found strategies to support critical drug research, development, safety, and regulatory functions, ongoing innovation is top of mind.
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