Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Partner in Healthcare Design
At BDA Architects, we believe design solutions should center around people. With over 75 years of experience, our collaborative partnerships with clients drive our success in healthcare, education, and commercial architecture. Our team prioritizes personalized attention, maintaining a 90% repeat client rate since 1965. We operate three offices across Pennsylvania and Florida, ensuring hands-on project involvement at every stage.Founded in 1948 as a family business, we evolved from military engineering to specialize in healthcare design, becoming an employee-owned firm in 2011. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in milestones like being among the first to adopt Revit technology. We foster a family-oriented culture, investing in employee growth and community service initiatives like Canstruction and United Way donations.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Space Programming
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 75+ years of specialized healthcare architecture experience
- 90% client retention rate with partnerships since 1965
- Hands-on project management with in-person team presence
- Three regional offices serving PA, NJ, NY, and FL
- Employee-owned firm committed to community impact
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Specializing in hospital expansions, patient tower renovations, and healthcare facility design. Our team creates functional spaces that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. We combine clinical expertise with architectural innovation to meet evolving healthcare needs.
Interior Design
Creating inspiring interiors for healthcare, education, and commercial spaces. Our designers focus on functionality, aesthetics, and user experience. We develop cohesive environments that reflect client brand identity while meeting practical requirements.
Master Planning
Developing comprehensive plans for facility growth and development. We analyze spatial requirements and future needs to create adaptable solutions. Our planning ensures efficient use of space while maintaining design integrity.
Space Programming
Determining optimal space requirements for projects through detailed analysis. We translate client needs into actionable design parameters. This process ensures efficient layouts that maximize functionality and workflow.
Construction Administration
Managing construction processes to ensure design integrity. Our team coordinates with contractors, reviews progress, and resolves issues. We maintain quality control from design phase through project completion.
People
Don Flynn
President
With over 30 years in architecture, Don leads BDA's operations and client relations. He specializes in healthcare design and mentors emerging professionals while maintaining active involvement in community projects.
Tim Laboranti
Executive Vice President
A certified healthcare architect with 25+ years experience, Tim directs BDA's healthcare studio. He opened the Bethlehem office in 2012 and expanded operations to Florida in 2024 while maintaining design excellence.
Karen Andrews
Assoc. Director of Bethlehem Office
With 12+ years in healthcare design, Karen leads project teams using LEAN methodology. She focuses on collaborative processes that strengthen partnerships and improve project outcomes across multiple healthcare facilities.
Jennifer Fink
Director of Healthcare Planning
Combining interior design expertise with healthcare administration knowledge, Jennifer creates spaces that enhance patient care. She has led complex projects at major medical centers while maintaining active industry certifications.
Nathan Nace
Director of Bethlehem Office
A registered architect with healthcare design specialization, Nathan focuses on community impact through functional medical spaces. He brings military experience to project management while maintaining strong client relationships.
Questions
What healthcare architecture services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive healthcare design services including hospital expansions, patient tower renovations, medical office buildings, and specialized clinical spaces.
How long have you specialized in healthcare design?
Since our founding in 1948, with dedicated healthcare focus since the 1950s and 50+ year relationships with major medical centers.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from three offices in Pennsylvania and Florida, serving clients across PA, NJ, NY, and FL.
How do you approach project collaboration?
We use LEAN methodology and maintain in-person presence throughout projects, ensuring constant client communication and team coordination.
What makes your firm unique?
75+ years of healthcare architecture experience, 90% repeat client rate, employee-owned structure, and family-oriented service culture.
