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How can our eight basic, or biological needs, inform workplace decisions? In our latest episode of Trends + Tensions, Dustin Jackson, Ph.D., an organizational psychologist, joins BHDP Client Leader Chris LaPata and Host Brian Trainer to discuss these needs and their influence on the brain as we learn to work in new ways. Don’t miss out on a future episode! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. https://smarturl.it/rpbx0p

We are proud to share that not one but TWO BHDP projects have been recognized in the Spaces4Learning Education Design Showcase. Ohio Northern University’s James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building received the 2020 Grand Prize, and the Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center at the University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN has been honored as a Project of Distinction. Grand Prize and Honorable Mentions are awarded to the most outstanding projects. As ...Spaces4Learning notes, Good designs don’t just happen; they are based on exhaustive research and the study of best practices. Both projects highlight modern, collaborative, and innovative spaces for learningand were the result of strong collaboration with our partners and clients. We are honored to be recognized among these outstanding representations of architecture and design. To see the full list of honorees, visit https://spaces4learning.com//education-design-showcase.aspx.

Congratulations to BHDP’s Lisa Bambach! Lisa, one of our talented Experiential Graphic Designers, was recently named a Cincinnati Chapter Co-Chair of the Society of Experiential Graphic Design. SEGD is a professional organization that brings together a multidisciplinary community to create experiences that connect people to place. We’re proud to see Lisa take on this leadership role with SEGD and look forward to the creative and inspiring partnerships ahead.

A major design driver for every project we complete with P&G? Accessibility. Although the ADA has minimum requirements concerning accessibility, good designers can go beyond those basic requirements and provide solutions that fit each person’s needs. Inside The Hub at P&G, various seating types can accommodate anyone, and the service bar includes curved countertops at different heights to make the experience comfortable for every guest.... When designing with the usersas opposed to just for themyour designs can reach the next level.

We’re excited to announce that the Trends + Tensions podcast has returned for season 3! In this first episode, Looking Back and Looking Beyond, BHDP’s Market Leaders join Host Brian Trainer to examine what we learned in 2020 and what we can apply to 2021 and beyond. Andrew McQuilkin of Retail, Paul Orban of Higher Education, Drew Suszko of Workplace, and Michael Verdier of Integrated Industrial Design explore the differences and surprising similarities across industries fo...r architecture and design. Be sure to listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! https://smarturl.it/rpbx0p

Nature inspires us. When working with the University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN on the renovation and addition of the Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center, our goal was to seamlessly connect the building to its beautiful surroundings. The curved shape of the glass addition connects the building's interiors to the natural curves of Mirror Lake's shore. Beside the large glass façade, the cascading amphitheater stair offers captivating views an...d a place for students to rest, socialize, and study. Outdoor learning spaces with writing surfaces and seating were designed at the first level by the lake and on the rooftop terracegiving students additional opportunities to experience nature. Let this be a reminder that learning extends beyond the classroom.

The American Heart Association’s #CycleNation may have looked a bit different this time around, but we all worked toward the same great mission. The results are in from this year’s fundraiser: Cincinnati is the second highest fundraising city in the U.S., and the BHDP team had the second highest team mileage! As a group, we logged 838 miles and raised $4,790. Thomas Sens, Client Leader at BHDP, had the second highest individual mileage at 405 miles!... Great work, Cincinnati! Remember, there is still time to donate to this awesome cause. Just head over to this link: https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=cn_home

We are proud of BHDP Client Leader Chris LaPata for being recognized as a Top-Rated CoreNet Global Faculty member. Chris currently serves as a CoreNet Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) Faculty member where he connects with industry leaders to discuss trends and best practices as they seek MCR certification. This designation is reserved for faculty who earn a rating of 3.6 or higher out of 4.0 on the evaluation surveys completed by course attendees. It is an honor to serv...e as a faculty member for the CoreNet Global MCR certification program, Chris said. Having gone through the program myself, I know the critical role the faculty plays in helping to deliver a positive and engaging learning experience. I am continually in awe of the industry knowledge and experience the MCR candidates bring to each class. Keep up the good work, Chris!

Teamwork makes the dream work! Yet again, Christopher LaPata and T. Patrick Donnelly received the Luminary Award for Excellence from CoreNet Global. This awardgiven for their Co-Creation Lab: Re-Imagining the Workplace Experience in 2019signals that Chris and Patrick were in the top 10% of all speakers at the 2019 North America Summit in Orange County. This is an amazing honor, and these two leaders are well-deserving. Congratulations to both Chris and Patrick, and thank you to CoreNet Global for giving us such a large platform to share our thoughts and ideas.

Collaboration + Ideation + Connection. When designing The Forum for Fifth Third Bank, these activities were top of mind. The 22,000-SF space is home to meeting spaces, huddle rooms, and other areas for bank employees to work and engage with colleagues. Included in The Forum is The Exchangea large, adjustable space that can house meetings of 200 people. The new environment is filled with energy and provides employees with more versatilityallowing individuals to balance collaboration with concentration and reflection. The space readily welcomed Steve Watkins from the Cincinnati Business Courier for its first public tour. Take a look at the photos they captured.

BHDP needs your vote! Two of our projects are up for an AIA Columbus People’s Choice Award: The James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building at Ohio Northern University and The Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center at the University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne, IN. Both of these projects are exemplary examples of #DesignforPeople, and they clearly communicate our passion for improving the student and faculty experience. You can vote once every day unt...il October 31. So, what are you waiting for? Get voting! https://woobox.com/9dw26g

BHDP designs places and experiences that inspire students and research professionals alike to investigate, invent, create, and formulate more effectively. An example of this? Kenan Labs. BHDP was the Laboratory Planner and Architect for the phased renovation of all nine floors of the The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan Laboratoriesa building that houses the Departments of Chemistry and Applied Physical Sciences. Labs are designed to allow for maximum fle...xibility with fixed benches on the perimeter and a spacious floor plan made up of open space and mobile tables with overhead utility services. Corridor windows allow the formerly dark hallway to filter natural light into the interior of the floor plate and thus provide views into the lab spaces allowing for learning on display opportunities to occur. Future-focused labs are crucial to universities and their studentsespecially to advance science for the common good.

New podcast out now! https://smarturl.it/rpbx0p Stacy Siegel, Vice President of Design and Construction with JPMorgan Chase, and Samantha Delabar, Workplace Design Leader at BHDP, join host Brian Trainer to explore building excitement through Purposeful Design. Our guests use the lens of the recent JPMorgan Chase renovation in Columbus, OH, and its dynamic amenity spaces that evoke excitement and draw employees together.... Listen now and be sure to subscribe to Trends + Tensions!

Nowadays, college libraries serve multiple purposes. Some students head to the library to study, while others use the library as a social and collaborative space. After opening its doors in 1953, West Virginia Wesleyan College’s main library did not keep up with the academic and social needs of its students. The library was underutilized, and it lacked the amenities that students need such as collaboration spaces, convenience outlets for electronic devices, and modern lightin...g and temperature controls. BHDP was commissioned to lead the library master planning and implement a new visionone that rebalances various functions of the library to focus more on the ways students learn and study in the current technological and sociological context. The new, rear library entrance addresses accessibility issues, connects the entire campus, and encourages student flow into the building. The open main floor includes soft seating, group study rooms, and a tutoring center. The library is now a central academic hub on campus, and the design is both timeless and comfortable. Take a look at the finished result, and see what we started with.

Meet Justin Ferguson, BHDP’s new Lead Strategist. Justin’s first experience with BHDP was actually 25 years ago as an architecture co-op from the University of Cincinnati. Now that he’s back, he will focus on combining strategy, business analytics, and design thinking to support clients in pursuit of workspaces that deliver better results. Justin is a strong addition to BHDP’s Strategy team. He understands the challenges clients are facing with their corporate facilities, an...d he is passionate about engaging with them to transform obstacles into strategic assets that improve the worker experience, BHDP CEO Michael Habel said. We know Justin will add value to many of our Workplace clients. We’re proud to have Justin join the team. Check out his feature in People on the Move for more information: https://www.bizjournals.com//submi/6488683/Justin_Ferguson

Architects who design today’s science laboratories work with researchers and scientists who, by their very nature, know the importance of safe practices. Still, the new coronavirus is a pathogen whose resistance eludes the research community. The microorganism will be conquered eventually, but in the meantime, scientists need to re-confirm what is already known about protecting personnel and assets as laboratories reopen. Scott Kreitlein, BHDP Client Leader, recently authored an article published in Labcompare offering recommendations for laboratory planning and operating practices. He discusses the physical ways to make labs safer as well as scientific considerations and training suggestions. Check it out.

The City Of Cincinnati Government was one of the first 10 founding members of the Cincinnati 2030 Districtan initiative of Green Umbrella. So, what is the Cincinnati 2030 District? The Cincinnati 2030 District is an organization striving to reduce the climate footprint of our buildings with ambitious goals of decreasing energy-, water-, and transportation-related emissions by 50% by the year 2030. We are proud to say that BHDP Client Leader Daniel Lessing leads the 2030 Ener...gy Impact Team. For two years, Newsy followed a diverse group of government, academic, business, and nonprofit organizations as they formed the Cincinnati 2030 District and worked to find common ground toward a more sustainable community. The culmination of this work is a documentary series titled "Modern Metropolis," and the first three episodes were released this week! These short episodes are packed with great information about how Cincinnati is creating healthier buildings and a healthier community, so be sure to check them out: https://www.2030districts.org/cincinnati/modern-metropolis

Mount St. Joseph University's (MSJ) Centennial Field House will be complete this fall, so why not #ThrowbackThursday to the beginning of this project? The overarching strategy of MSJ's visionTransformation 2025" began with a letter sent to BHDP from Dr. James Williams in 2017. Over the next eight weeks, our team led visioning sessions and focus groups with students, faculty, staff, and Cincinnati community leaders to advance Transformation 2025 into a compelling and colle...ctive vision statement. One of the most expansive features in the recreation and fitness center is the indoor practice and training spacethe fieldhouseto accommodate several teams and many activities for the student population, including track and field, softball, baseball, lacrosse, and soccer. It will be surrounded by an indoor, 200-meter, six-lane running trackthe only indoor NCAA regulation-size track in the region. This facility highlights MSJ's commitment to the balanced development of body, mind, and spirit. For a glimpse of their future campus, check out this video. You might see a familiar BHDP face toward the end!