BHI Architects

Our approach is about the synthesis of context, functionality, and sustainability having a specific vision and design approach to each project. We have a culture of designing for economic, environmental, cultural and social sustainability providing innovative and cost effective solutions.

The work of BHI Architects is based on design excellence and close communication with the client, directors, and the design teams through all stages of the project.

The 40+ years experience of BHI, coupled with core sustainability knowledge and research ability, forms the focus of the integrated design process that drives BHI Projects from concept to project delivery. We manage the project in a collaborative manner as a single team including consultants, client, specialist designers and other stakeholders.

ARCHITECTURE.
Architecture is the integration of art, technology and the environment, creating functional space in an aesthetic manner. Our approach is the consideration for all aspects of context, community, culture economics; to be a product of its time and place in society. To have relevance and contribute to the users and community today and tomorrow. The design process is to be inclusive of all stakeholders having at its core the central design idea which inform all aspects of the architecture.  

INTERIORS.
BHI is passionate about interior design whether it is the natural extension of an architectural brief or the creation of an entirely new interior fit-out within an existing shell. BHI creates interiors that enrich those who use them. Residential or commercial work is undertaken with design solutions that explore all possibilities. BHI has achieved award-winning recognition in this field and has a significant portfolio of private and corporate clients.

RESEARCH & PLANNING.
Research and planning informs our projects based on the client brief, context, market demand, planning legislation, environment and economics. All issues are identified for stakeholders and strategy development to achieve successful project outcomes. The highest and best use is established for the functionality of the site combined with aesthetics/environment controls addressed through materiality.  

LANDSCAPE.
BHI integrates the landscape component of all disciplines including architecture, urban design and interior design, utilizing specialist designers and landscape architects. The knowledge of climate, vegetation, soils and hydraulics provides a background for design of urban parks, water front development, building landscape and recreational facilities. Landscape design connects the human elements, natural elements and living elements to enhance the quality of life and health of community.  

URBAN DESIGN.
BHI urban design is the process of ‘place making’ having at its core the principles of sustainability to ensure long term success in environmental design, social equity and economic viability.

Mark is a Registered Architect with over 30 years’ professional experience and is a director of BHI Architects. Bishop + Hitchcock commenced operation in 1981, with 2 partners, Mark Hitchcock and Paul Bishop, with the main office located in Nowra, NSW, with a primarily residential base of work. The practice demonstrated a sustained growth in turnover and projects to result in a total capacity of 8 offices and 60 employees by 2006. This company then had 5 directors and a practice manager working through offices in Sydney, Canberra, Nowra, Wollongong, Kiama, Batemans Bay, Brisbane, and Dubai. Mark Hitchcock as a Director and Principal, was instrumental in expanding the practice into new markets and winning numerous competitions and architectural awards.
Mark Hitchcock as a director of BHI Architects ensures a continuity of service, employment of staff, and commitment of resources to clients through the offices of Sydney, Kiama, Wollongong and internationally in China. The Diversity of experience, and range of project scales continues to define the broad spectrum of BHI Architects, architectural, interior design, urban design and master planning experiences.