Designing with purpose.
To know us is to love us. BDH was founded on the belief that design should be about people. Our architects and designers combine their design expertise and creativity with a passion for problem-solving. We influence the world with design: Our thoughtful and purpose-driven spaces positively impact end users and our process and responsiveness builds lasting relationships with clients. As one of the most wellrespected women-owned design firms in the Twin Cities, BDH creates transformative design for working.
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We design for people. Driven by the well-being of the employees working in the spaces we design, we collaborate with our clients to devise progressive solutions unique to each project.
We invest in relationships. Not only do we promise to give our clients our best energy and ideas, we take the time to connect with them and foster genuine, long-lasting relationships.
Our clients come back for more. 98% of our clients are referrals and repeat business, which upholds our commitment to building and maintaining relationships and delivering transformative design.
Current number of fostered relationships
4,000
Valued partnerships for successful projects. Our client-focused service united with thoughtful design bring clients back project after project. Throughout the past 50 years, we have built an invaluable amount of mutually beneficial partnerships. Altus Properties Artis REIT Avison Young Bauer Design Build Calhoun Commercial CBRE Christensen Group CLA Colliers Continental Property Group Cushman & Wakefield Frauenshuh Hennepin County Inland Development Partners Interstate Partners JLL Life Time Onward Investors Oppidan Ryan Companies Schafer Richardson Slumberland TaTonka Real Estate Advisors Transwestern The Excelsior Group Wildamere Capital Management WSB & Associates
For more than 20 years, BDH has provided design and architectural services for CLA. As we continually remodel, refresh, and relocate our 120-plus office portfolio, BDH is an integral part of the team. Their ability to develop trust and solid relationships with the local office, respect for the project schedule, and attention to detail while creating stunning finishes is phenomenal. BDH creates office spaces that CLA can be proud of and that support our culture. Beth Peterson Managing Director of Real Estate CLA
We can do it all. As a comprehensive design firm, we offer a variety of services to our clients. From architectural and interior design to construction administration to visualization, we partner with our clients from the exploratory stages of the project all the way through the final punch list.
Architectural Planning
Programming
Architectural Design
Tenant Planning
Space Planning
Interior Design
Construction Documentation
Visualization
Construction Administration
Values you can count on. You can trust us to act with integrity. We’re committed to excellence both in front of and behind closed doors.
As a client-focused firm, we prioritize the needs of our clients to turn their vision into reality.
We understand that collaboration with our clients is the key to a successful project.
Our passion for impacting the world drives our design, transforming environments into inspiring spaces.
Transformative design for working. Design is our tool for making a difference. We create environments that make life better and aspirations possible. We embrace fresh thinking and design with intention, ensuring that every workplace we design aligns with the company culture, cultivates productivity, and attracts and retains employees. Providing comprehensive architecture and interior design services for five decades, our expansive project portfolio encompasses new buildings, renovations, and expansions.
Workplaces designed last year
370
BDH for the win. At BDH, we always put our best foot forward. By coupling our client’s vision with our progressive ideas, we create award-winning design recognized by distinguished organizations.
Twin Cities Business Best Commercial Interior Design Firm Finance & Commerce Best Office Interiors MSPBJ Cool Office Interstate Development Superhuman Wilson Wolf Fafinski Mark & Johnson HERO Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Timco Construction Tradition Capital Bank NAIOP Awards of Excellence Minnetonka Corporate Campus
A team committed to your goals. We approach each project as a unique opportunity, devising creative solutions tailored to the end users of each particular space. We help clients realize their unlimited potential and transform their spaces into environments that enhance the working experience. Derek Lillo Project Manager A.S. Architectural Technology | Lake Superior College 19 years of experience Specialties: workplace design, project management
Marika Defillo Project Designer A.S. Interior Design | Dakota County Technical College 9 years of experience Specialties: design development
Carrie Rainey Sr. Technical Designer | BIM Coordinator A.A.S. Architectural Technology | Minneapolis Community & Technical College 9 years of experience Specialties: construction detailing, 360 scanning
Interstate Development The Specs Eden Prairie, MN 5,000 SF Completed 2021 Transformed into a synergistic space to support a fun and collaborative culture
Superhuman The Specs Minneapolis, MN 6,000 SF Completed 2021 Designed to support a collaborative culture and leverage existing brick and timber
Trex Commercial Products The Specs Brooklyn Park, MN 40,000 SF Completed 2019 Transformed to reflect client’s brand and provide opportunities for collaboration
EMC The Specs Plymouth, MN 40,000 SF Completed 2018 Open office layout designed to increase productivity and showcase products
Staywell The Specs Eagan, MN 15,600 SF Completed 2018 Open office environment that parallels the company’s brand and cultivates a positive culture
Canteen The Specs Minneapolis, MN 135,000 SF Completed 2018 Automated warehouse and modern open office showcasing company’s brand and products
A sample of our workplace projects. Arrow Technologies Atria Corporate Center Canteen DHI Title Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center Emerson Process Management Energy Management Collaborative HERO Heating, Plumbing & Cooling Helms Capital Interstate Development JNBA Advisors Minnetonka Corporate Campus Northmarq Capital Olson & Nesvold Engineers Pepsico Plymouth Corporate Center Superhuman The Linn Companies Trex Commercial Products Timco Tunheim Varde Partners Vital Images Wiley Winmark Ximedica
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