Take a Walk

BOP Walks are an essential part of how we engage with the built environment. They are not just walks — they are exercises in observation, reflection, and connection. In our day-to-day routines, we often pass by buildings, streets, and public spaces without truly seeing them. BOP Walks challenge us to slow down, take notice, and actively engage with the places that surround us.

These walks help us sharpen our awareness and expand our understanding of context — an essential part of thoughtful design. By observing how buildings are used, how people move through spaces, and how areas change over time, we notice details and relationships that are often overlooked. We learn to appreciate the ordinary as well as the extraordinary. Through our walks we observe details, patterns, and solutions that we would have otherwise looked right past had we not taken the time to pause.

A key part of BOP Walks is hearing from others — inviting guests, experts, business owners, and community members to share their insights. Their stories help us understand the history, culture, and lived experience behind the places we explore. This deepens our understanding and reminds us that architecture is not just about form, but about people and their connection to place.

Ultimately, BOP Walks keep us grounded, curious, and connected to our cities, our craft, and to one another.