Harbor East: Lancaster Street - Baltimore, MD
(Spinnaker Bay in the foreground and Legg Mason beyond)
Our focus is on buildability, approvals, and market performance.
Our portfolio includes Planning, Public & Civic buildings, Hospitality and complex Residential which spans townhomes, podium structures, mid- and high-rise buildings — and includes both wood and concrete construction. We know how to work within zoning, maximize yield, and reduce surprises in the field.
Because for us, “Architecture That Works” means just that: workable plans, real approvals, smoother delivery — and buildings that look as good as they function.
Our Work Includes:
complex residential projects
including mixed-use communities, transit-oriented developments, and large-scale multifamily housing.
Notable examples include:
Wyandanch:
Five TOD buildings totaling over 600 units
Port Jefferson:
Market-rate and workforce housing near the harbor and train station, including the Shipyard and Port Jefferson Crossing; and more to come.
Bay Shore:
Shoregate, a 418-unit market-rate community, approved at Building Department on the first submission and recognized by Urban Land Institute for Excellence in Market Rate Multifamily Developments in the NY Region; as well as a completed 75-unit mixed use Senior Living development.
Hospitality That Balances Vision & Execution
From modular builds to luxury hotels, BHC delivers hospitality projects that blend design impact with construction precision, including:
Sagamore Pendry Hotel (Baltimore):
Rated the #1 spot in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards for the U.S.
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center at JMU University (VA)
Four Seasons Hotel (Baltimore)
Yorktowne Hotel (PA):
Tapestry by Hilton; this massive renovation successfully blends historic preservation and modern luxury.
HeadQuarters & Commercial Development that endure
We’ve been trusted to deliver major corporate offices, including:
Legg Mason HQ:
24-story tower on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Constellation Energy HQ:
350-ft. regional headquarters
T. Rowe Price HQ:
550,000 SF HQ with numerous design awards from AIA
public & civic Architecture That Serves Communities
BHC has a long track record of delivering impactful civic and public projects — from community centers and municipal buildings to large-scale institutional work. Our approach prioritizes community context, public goals, and long-term performance, making us a trusted partner to public agencies across the region.
which includes extensive LIBRARy projects
Within our Public & Civic portfolio, libraries have been a defining strength. BHC has completed over 150 library projects — from adaptive reuse to ground-up design — including the Greenburgh Public Library, Cold Spring Harbor Library, and more than 50 locations for the Brooklyn Public Library system.
For more on our library experience, visit our Library Projects page: Library Design
140 Years of Purposeful Architecture
Founded in 1880, BHC Architects began designing churches and cathedrals for the Archdiocese of Brooklyn. Over time, our focus expanded to educational, civic, and adaptive reuse projects — and today, we continue to deliver context-driven work for our clients.
Today, under the direction of Todd Harvey and Salvatore Coco, the multi-disciplined, 30+ person organization continues to provide highly personal service to its prestigious list of clients from the Mid-Atlantic to the North East.
Built on Relationships, Proven by Results
We’ve completed over 150 library projects and have worked across nearly every town on Long Island, from Hempstead to Riverhead — as well as throughout Westchester, Rockland, and New Jersey. In the Mid-Atlantic, our portfolio includes nearly every building in Baltimore’s Harbor East and Harbor Point. We also serve clients across Washington DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Architecture, Planning & Interiors
Our in-house team delivers:
Master Planning & Urban Design
Architecture across all sectors
Interior Design for libraries, amenity spaces & more
Our experience spans residential, hospitality, corporate, educational, institutional, and industrial facilities — with deep expertise in podium structures, mixed-use developments, and approvals-driven design.
Documents That Drive Construction
We’re known for producing clear, coordinated construction documents that reduce RFIs, change orders, and delays — helping teams move from concept to completion with fewer surprises. Our technical precision, paired with seamless collaboration, makes us a trusted partner for complex, fast-moving projects.
Rest assured that when you choose BHC Architects, you are guaranteed exceptional results across a diverse range of architectural and design disciplines.
Designs that get built. Details that don’t get missed
From community libraries to amenity-rich housing, our architecture is grounded in real approvals, real budgets, and real-world constraints — without compromising quality.