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Comment: The draft reads like something the company wants people to know about it, not what readers of an encyclopedia want to see. Things like industry awards, certifications, and media presence are just promotion for the company. CNMall41 (talk) 17:18, 28 July 2025 (UTC)
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BBCO Design LLC (styled BBCO) is an architecture and interior design firm based in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 2009 by Bhakti Bania and Bharat Baste.
History
[edit]The firm was founded in 2009 by architect Bhakti Bania and COO Bharat Baste. BBCO specializes in architecture and interior design for civic, educational, early childhood, workplace, retail, and housing projects. The firm operates under the design philosophy "Build Less | Create More".[1]
In 2022, BBCO partnered with The Day Companies to purchase the historic Schlee–Kemmler Building at 326–328 South High Street in downtown Columbus. The five-story Romanesque Revival building, originally constructed in 1895, had been vacant since 2019. BBCO restored original features such as hardwood floors, tin ceilings, and oversized windows. The firm moved its headquarters to the building’s top two floors in 2024.[2][3]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]BBCO was named one of *Columbus Business First's* "Fast 50" companies in 2023 and 2024, ranking #40 and #27 respectively.[4]
In 2024, BBCO won the "Best New Office" category at *Columbus Business First*’s Building Columbus Awards for its renovation of the Schlee–Kemmler Building.[4]
Co-founder and CEO Bhakti Bania was named one of *Columbus Business First*’s 2023 Women of Influence and was profiled in *Ohio State Alumni Magazine* and *OSU College of Engineering News*.[5][6]
She was also honored with a 2024 Smart 50 Award by *Smart Business* for executive leadership.[7]
BBCO has been described as one of the largest woman- and minority-owned architecture firms in Columbus.[8]
Certifications
[edit]BBCO is certified as a:
- Women's Business Enterprise (WBENC)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- SBA 8(a) firm
- EDGE, ACDBE, and DBE firm in Ohio[9]
Employment and Growth
[edit]As of 2025, BBCO employs approximately 14 people. Following its downtown move, the firm announced plans to double in size by 2028 to support regional growth.[2]
Media and Public Presence
[edit]BBCO has been profiled in regional media outlets including *Columbus Underground*, *Columbus Business First*, *Ohio State Alumni Magazine*, and *Designs Now*. CEO Bhakti Bania has participated in public forums and interviews, including a Columbus Business First F50 Executive Interview in 2019.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About BBCO". BBCO Design LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ a b "Architecture Firm Heading Up Renovation of Downtown Building". Columbus Underground. May 16, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "326-328 S High St - Historic Office Listing". LoopNet. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ a b "Fast 50: BBCO Design". Columbus Business First. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "Bhakti Bania, master of many kinds of building". Ohio State Alumni Magazine. March 13, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "Alumna Bhakti Bania builds meaningful spaces across Columbus". Ohio State University College of Engineering. July 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Smart 50 Awards". Smart Business. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "Bhakti Bania has grown BBCO into Columbus' largest woman-owned architecture firm". Designs Now. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "EDGE/WBE/MBE Directory". City of Columbus Vendor Services. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "F50 Executive Interview with Bhakti Bania". Columbus Business First. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
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[edit]Conflict of Interest Disclosure
[edit]This article was drafted by an employee of BBCO Design LLC in compliance with Wikipedia’s conflict of interest guidelines. Every effort has been made to maintain a neutral tone and cite only reliable, independent sources.
References
[edit]- ^ "BBCO Design LLC - BBB Profile". Better Business Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2025.