Award-winning PA and NJ based firm led by Harvard-trained Registered Architect Benita Cooper, with a full menu of architectural, interior design, construction management and custom furniture services to meet all of your needs. Established in 2008 by Harvard-trained, award-winning Registered Architect Benita Cooper, and based in Philadelphia, PA, and Haddonfield, NJ, BCD is a full-service firm offe
ring a complete menu of architectural, interior and furniture design, engineering coordination, and construction management services. In addition, having worked with successful developers and real estate agents since day one, we can show you exactly how to spend your construction dollars to optimize your real estate return, at any budget. Benita is a Registered Architect in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and a LEED Accredited Design Professional. She holds an MArch from Harvard University, and a BA in Architecture and a BA in Art from University of Washington. Philadelphia Business Journal awarded Benita with the prestigious title of Minority Business Leader, which is given each year to the region's (PA, NJ and DE) “top minority business leaders based on demonstrated business success.” The NJ Senate also honored Benita with a Ceremonial Legislative Resolution Certificate, describing Benita as a “woman of strong character and fortitude” with a “meritorious record of excellence within all the spheres of her life and work.” In addition, the PA Senate issued an official Certificate recognizing her leadership and contribution “in a meaningful way toward a better and more productive society.” Benita has also received national awards from American Institute of Architects, American Architectural Foundation, and Houzz. Our work has been featured in a range of newspapers, magazines, blogs and podcasts, such as Harvard Design Magazine, Architectural Record, Society of American Registered Architects Magazine, Foobooz, Eater, Philadelphia Magazine, Philadelphia Business Journal, Haddonfield Living, Haddonfield Sun, Hazard Girls, Entrepreneur Next Door, Courier Post and USA Today. We are so grateful for everyone’s support! Authentic approach. Powerful team structure. Construction expertise. Complete menu of integrated design-build services. These are 4 simple reasons why BCD is different from any other architecture or interior design firm you’ll ever meet, and why your project and you are naturally positioned for success when you work with us. Visit our website to learn more about us. We look forward to working with you!
