Our mission is to create spaces that captivate, enrich and endure. We are guided by a commitment to design excellence and transparent communication, ensuring a seamless journey from concept to project delivery. Our team combines extensive expertise in sustainability and a commitment to research which drives our design process. Our culture is about understanding and we prioritize collaboration among consultants, clients, specialist designers, and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive outcome.
Our approach focuses on the synthesis of context, functionality, and sustainability. At BHI we value the long-term life and performance of our projects, balancing the requirements of the site with the needs of the users. We acknowledge every brief is unique and embrace a distinct vision and design philosophy for each project, delivering inventive and efficient solutions.
Methodology
we research, analyse +
identify issues +
innovative solutions
We approach our work with integrity and a commitment to clear communication. We work diligently to resolve complexities and provide solutions that align with our clients’ aspirations, aiming to balance the needs of our stakeholders, with environmental and planning considerations. We are thorough in our research to drive quality in our design.
The ongoing demand for diverse project types has cultivated a design approach that thrives on employing innovative solutions to enhance project performance. Project priorities are tracked throughout all stages of project delivery with design management systems ensuring the delivery of projects that adhere to budget and programmed parameters.
People/Team
SYDNEY | KIAMA | SUNSHINE COAST
BHI Architects is led by Director Mark Hitchcock, a Registered Architect with over 40 years of professional experience. Mark specializes in urban design, sustainability, and heritage, having played a pivotal role in numerous distinctive projects. Mark works with our team leaders to guarantee a consistent level of service, a dedicated team, and the allocation of necessary resources to serve our clients across the Sydney, Kiama, and Sunshine Coast offices. Our extensive experience and involvement in projects of varying scales underscore BHI Architects’ broad spectrum of offerings in architectural, interior design, urban design, and master planning.
COMPANY STRUCTURE
Our studios operate collaboratively with teams in Rosebery, Kiama, and the Sunshine Coast. Through our collective expertise, our teams contribute their knowledge at key stages of the design process, fostering an environment where individual expertise enriches the work of others. Our open-plan studios facilitate the sharing of ideas and projects among colleagues and offices.
Mark Hitchcock
Director
Sophie Fossey
Operations Manager
Jeremy Kim
Senior Project Manager
Bill Jackson
Senior Project Architect
Ben Coulston
Senior Project Coordinator
Bee Ling Tan
Senior Project Coordinator
Sarah Casas
Project Architect
Riccardo Gardenal
Project Leader
Carly Gibson
Project Leader
Patrick Ng
Architectural Technician
Veronica Cuiuri
Project Coordinator - Interiors
Luke Ryan
Project Coordinator
Hannah Kidd
Senior Project Coordinator
Teresa Jooste
Team Assistant