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BHDP's strategic, people-focused approach encourages understanding, collaboration, and innovation, which enables us to further an institution’s mission and strategy through its campus and buildings. Our expertise in campus planning and the design of academic facilities, teaching and research laboratories, administration, and student life spaces is founded upon our deep knowledge of the business of higher education and a passion for improving student and faculty experiences.

The building captured exactly what our brand is. It’s amazing how that was an intentional goal of this project, and it came together.

Tom Zechman, Assistant Dean of the College of Engineering, Ohio Northern University

Our Work

Our Higher Education Projects

A lenticular wall states, "Find beauty in unpredictable outcomes."
Featured Project Bucknell University
Freeman College of Management and Department of Art & Art History Experiential Graphic Design BHDP partnered with Bucknell University to develop an experiential graphic design strategy inside a new building housing the Freeman College of Management and the Department of Art & Art History.
Student-athletes work out in the new weight room at Cedarville University
Featured Project Cedarville University
Callan Athletic and Academic Expansion BHDP partnered with Cedarville University to execute a new building addition to the Callan Athletic Center as part of their 10-year campus master plan. 
Students working and hanging out in commons area of Miller Hall at Heidelberg University.
Featured Project Heidelberg University
Miller Hall Study and Renovation BHDP completed the renovation of Miller Hall, the largest residence hall on Heidelberg University's campus. The project modernizes student amenities and improves the physical connection to the renovated dining hall nearby.
Two students work together in a lab while another student works beside a fume hood
Featured Project The Ohio State University
Celeste Laboratory Study and Renovation BHDP conducted a master plan study and subsequent phased renovations to Celeste Laboratory—home to The Ohio State University's undergraduate department of chemistry.
People in Laboratory
Featured Project Penn State University
Forker Laboratory BHDP worked closely with Penn State Shenango to modernize Forker Laboratory—a building housing faculty offices, classrooms, and laboratories for all STEM and physical therapy courses.
Interior view of study space and bookcases at Columbus State Community College library
Featured Project Columbus State Community College
Columbus Library Renovation BHDP Architecture worked in close collaboration with Columbus State planning team to create a design concept for a new learning commons that will maximize space for students to work, learn and succeed.
Exterior shot of Galen College of Nursing Louisville
Featured Project Galen College of Nursing
Louisville Campus and Main Headquarters Galen College of Nursing teamed up with BHDP to assist in the site selection, programming, and design of a new Louisville campus and corporate headquarters. The 130,000-SF campus features high-level clinical-learning labs, active-learning classrooms, an advanced simulation hospital, a café, and more.
USF Achatz Hall and John and Toni Murray Research Center
Featured Project University of Saint Francis
Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center The vision for the Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center at the University of Saint Francis was to be a modern, sustainable, collaborative, and innovative science learning center that embodies the Franciscan values that lay at the foundation of the University.
Students work inside Kenan Labs
Featured Project University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Kenan Laboratories Renovation BHDP was the Laboratory Planner and Architect for the phased renovation of all nine floors of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan Laboratories—home to the Departments of Chemistry and Applied Physical Sciences.
Leaves are changing colors in this shot of the Krapf Gateway Center
Featured Project Lycoming College
Krapf Gateway Center BHDP designed the Krapf Gateway Center—a facility on Lycoming College's campus that supports four distinct programs focused on the College's future success: Admissions, the Center for Outdoor Leadership in Education, the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences, and the Alumni Development Office.
Eastern Gateway Community College Gator Center exterior
Featured Project Eastern Gateway Community College
Student Success Center (Gator Center) BHDP transformed a former portion of Lycoming College's Main Academic Building into a buzzing student success center—the Gator Center. The new space provides access to several student support services, like tutoring, enrollment services, and a bookstore.
BGSU University Hall exterior at night
Featured Project Bowling Green State University
University Hall Renovation Bowling Green State University (BGSU) tasked the BHDP team with renovating University Hall to create a 21st-century learning environment that blends old with new.  

Insights

What We're Saying About the Future of Higher Education

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.
An image of the Brent Spence Bridge
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.
Trends + Tension logo on blue overlaid aerial photo of Miami University's campus
White Paper 03.01.2023
Research on Campus Master Planning - A Survey of Presidents and Chief Financial Officers In his white paper, Paul Orban discusses his takeaways from a recent survey and roundtable focused on campus master planning. As colleges and universities look to better plan for the future, making strategic decisions that have the support of board members and trustees can make a huge difference.
A student works inside a lab that has a large window with a view to nature
Blog Post 02.21.2023
Designing the Infrastructure for Change As higher education buildings planned in the 1960s come to the end of their life, redevelopment of these buildings must last another 50 years. To meet the changing needs of students, there is a critical element we must factor into our designs: flexibility.
People viewing and interacting with Cloud Gate (The Bean) in Chicago, IL.
Blog Post 02.16.2023
Design for People in the Windy City A trip to Chicago calls for sightseeing, people-watching, and even furniture shopping. In his blog, Alejandro J. Medina examines where BHDP's "Design for People" philosophy is apparent and accompanies Manchester University in its quest for campus furniture.
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Blog Post 12.06.2022
Southeast Economic Outlook in Construction for 2023 and Beyond Michael Garvey reflects on his key takeaways from Clemson University’s 7th annual Construction Symposium. The day-long event focused on the current economic, political, and technological trends shaping the industry. 
A speaker stands on stage during a higher education conference
Blog Post 11.17.2022
Reflections on Challenges and Opportunities Facing Higher Education Leaders Michael Garvey reflects on his experience speaking and attending the Leadership in Higher Education annual conference in Baltimore, MD. He reflects on what he learned and shares more about his presentation topic.

Our People

Leaders in Higher Education Design

Paul Orban

Paul Orban

Higher Education Market Leader, Partner

Peggi Anneken

Peggi Anneken

Business Development

Giancarlo Del Vita

Giancarlo Del Vita

Design Leader

Kevin Denman

Kevin Denman

Senior Project Manager, Associate

Michael Garvey

Michael Garvey

Client Leader

Tom Sens

Tom Sens

Client Leader

Some of Our Long-Standing Partnerships

50

States in which BHDP has Registered Architects

70+

Years of Higher Education design experience

#33

2022 BD+C's University Giants Report

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