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Here’s a short list of some projects recently completed by one of our principals Jim Thomas: 58 West – Logan, OH: This project is a…

BDT Architects & Designers has had the opportunity to continue working at the Ohio University campus in Athens. We’ve completed a few projects in the…

You might think it’s an April Fools prank, but it’s certainly not. BDT has launched our new website on April 1st, 2023. We’ve been working…

On Nov. 7, 2019, the AIA Columbus Chapter announced the winners of its annual Architecture Awards Program. BDT Architects & Designers—an Athens, Ohio architecture and…

As climate change impacts the built environment in more and varied ways, architects must be ready to meet the challenges. Their tasks include: identifying and…

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently held a training in Columbus, Ohio, in which volunteer architects learned how to use their skills when responding…

BDT is a proud committee sponsor of Diversity by Design at AIA Columbus. Diversity by Design (DxD) is a Collective Leadership Group advocating difference towards…

It feels like second-nature to know where we’re going, whether it’s through a familiar room in the dark, or the town where you grew up.…

Scientists have long studied how we feel in different settings—and it’s no secret that people’s brains respond more positively to natural settings than to artificial…

The College of Business Renovation at Ohio University is now featured in our portfolio. The renovation encompassed both the college’s home in Copeland Hall, as…

Design is about balance and functionality, solving problems and, in the case of architecture and interior design, making spaces. Physical spaces. Spaces in which items…

WHAT MAKES A CITIZEN ARCHITECT? In the field of architecture, the term “Citizen Architect” is widely known—but outside the field, people might never have heard…

South Cannon Garage Renovation, which officially opened in December 7, 2014 is now featured in our portfolio. The garage renovation was challenging on many fronts–from…

Most of our choices involve communication. What we drive, wear, listen to—and the spaces that make us comfortable. Tattoos, VW Bugs, bow ties, Frank Zappa—yurts,…

“If we are to truly make change in our communities and the nation, we need to both practice architecture AND advocate on policies that influence…

In today’s fast-paced work world—where young people bounce from job to job and create (digital) résumés with ten postings in eight years—the idea of company…

Columbus AIA design:ROLLS Bike Tour featured the Columbus BDT office as its first of six stops along a 4.5-mile route. BDT staffers Nicholas Bittner, Melissa…

Welcome to the first installment of our inaugural BDT blog series. The concept behind the series is to more deeply explore ideas that connect the…

BDT has been busy recently! As you know, BDT expanded earlier this month by opening a second office in Columbus’ Discovery District. Concurrently, they’re in…

Meet our newest intern, Allison Atha! Allison is a smiling face you’ll see around our Athens, Ohio office. Learn more about Allison and her role…

BDT is expanding. We have some pretty amazing people at BDT and would like to introduce you to some of them! Meet Michael Holland, Intern…

What do high school kids love to do during their summer vacation? Attend architecture camp, of course! That’s exactly what fifteen-year-old Sam Dispenza, son of…

When designing a facility, not only are aesthetics important, but it is crucial to understand the functional nature of the facility and what impact the…

The anticipated observatory at Ohio University (OU) in Athens opened to the public last Saturday, May 6th with an evening grand opening ceremony at The…

March 6th kicks off Columbus Women in Design Week. Today we talk with Viviane Herbert, Interior Designer at BDT. How did you get into your…

While we are expanding from Athens into a new market in Columbus, it is important to remember and honor the history of our firm and…

Much like the rest of the world, we are ready to work together and move forward into 2017. However, we would be remiss to not…

After a November 2014 fire shutdown the north side of Union Street, City of Athens Mayor Steve Patterson saw an opportunity for rebirth. The mayor…

BDT is proud to announce that Principal Nicholas Bittner was named chairperson of the AIA Columbus Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Committee. The committee’s purpose…

As Shawnee Lodge makes preparations to greet a full house over the Thanksgiving weekend, we look back on the first year of major renovations. Shawnee…

Nearly two years after a fire swept through half of Union Street in Athens,  Ohio, The Union Bar is serving patrons again. The Union Bar…

BDTAID, Inc. (BDT) is delighted to announce its expansion into Columbus, BDT Principal Architect Nicholas Bittner is heading up the renovation efforts and will lead…