BSA

BSA has done it again! 🎉 After achieving a record-breaking #10 ranking among U.S. healthcare architecture firms last year, we're proud to share that BSA has ranked #8 nationally in the Modern Healthcare Construction & Design Survey!

This recognition reflects the dedication of our employee-owners, the trust of our clients, and the impact of our integrated approach to healthcare design.

Together, we're creating environments that support healing, advance care delivery, and strengthen communities across the country.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and teams who make this achievement possible. We look forward to continuing to shape the future of healthcare through design.

Read more about the ranking and what it means for BSA: https://hubs.li/Q04l7wSw0

Congratulations to the University of Notre Dame on a historic achievement.

McCourtney Hall East is now Notre Dame's first LEED Platinum-certified building.

BSA was honored to provide full engineering, architectural, and interior design services for this transformative research facility, helping advance both scientific discovery and sustainability.

Read Notre Dame's story on this milestone: https://green.nd.edu/news/mccourtney-east-becomes-notre-dames-first-leed-platinum-certified-building/

BSA is excited to welcome Kelvin Patel to our team!

As a lab planner and architect, Kelvin partners with clients to create environments that support discovery, innovation, and long-term success. He is passionate about understanding each organization's unique goals and translating them into spaces that empower people, advance research, and adapt to future needs.

With more than 20 years of experience across a wide range of project types, Kelvin brings a collaborative approach to every engagement. Working closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, he helps deliver thoughtful, high-performing solutions that enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and create lasting value.

Kelvin's expertise in planning complex environments helps organizations navigate change and position themselves for continued growth and impact.

Connect with Kelvin on LinkedIn: https://hubs.li/Q04k2Yl70

BSA team members Matthew Jeans, Maggie Montasser, and Nicholas Heizer recently joined University of Missouri leaders, federal partners and state officials for the groundbreaking of the University of Missouri’s new Radioisotope Science Center at Discovery Ridge! This is a transformative project that will help strengthen the nation’s supply of critical medical and research isotopes.

Designed to support advanced research, innovation, and workforce development, the facility will expand Mizzou’s leadership in nuclear science while creating new opportunities for collaboration and discovery.

BSA is honored to partner with the University of Missouri on the design and planning of this highly specialized environment, helping create a facility that supports scientific advancement with safety, flexibility, and long-term impact in mind.

Congratulations to the University of Missouri and all project partners on this exciting milestone.

Read more about BSA's involvement: https://hubs.li/Q04j09L_0

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Rural hospitals are vital to the health and resilience of their communities—yet more than 40% are operating at a loss.

In this episode, Principals Mark Abbey and Tom Bahr discuss the financial and operational pressures facing rural healthcare today and the design strategies helping facilities adapt. They share how thoughtful planning, listening-first partnerships, and right-sized solutions can strengthen rural providers and better serve patients, staff, and the broader community.

Tune in to learn how intentional facility design can help rural hospitals remain anchors in the communities that depend on them.