Hear Here

At BOP, listening is at the core of our practice — but not in a passive or transactional sense. We understand that truly listening means engaging deeply, asking the right questions, and interpreting with care and clarity. Our role is not simply to deploy client directions, but to synthesize a wide spectrum of inputs — from clients, cities, residents, engineers, collaborators, and environments — and distill them into architecture that is meaningful and enduring.

Listening for us is an active process. It involves filtering and contextualizing what we hear, understanding not only what is said but what is unsaid, and aligning it with broader project goals and realities. We are careful not to let the first or loudest voices dominate. Instead, we lean in — to quieter perspectives, to those still forming, to those that haven’t yet found a seat at the table.

We also listen for the voices that are not yet present — future users, overlooked communities, emerging needs. These imagined and anticipated perspectives are just as important as those voiced in the room. By being critical and comprehensive in our research and engagement, we ensure that our designs are not only responsive, but inclusive, thoughtful, and built to serve with intelligence and care.