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Fitness & Recreation

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Backed by success stories from districts across the Midwest, our experienced experts have seen it all and will serve as your resource and advocate from start to finish. 
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John Whitlock, Principal
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John Whitlock, AIA, LEED AP

Principal
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Director of the Higher Education Design Group
John epitomizes one of BLDD's Core Values, passion and fun. It is this zest for life that John brings to his position as BLDD's Director of Higher Education Design Group. John infuses his enthusiasm into his work and his attitude will bring life to your projects. He also has extensive experience in the fitness and recreation market. John's unique personality and ability to develop creative solutions for the most difficult of projects has made him an indispensable resource to his clients.

​When John isn't developing 21st century learning environments for his clients, he is busy practicing what he preaches...reading a good book, watching his kids play a plethora of sports, water skiing, playing guitar, or singing in the office band. You can be sure that John is always seeking solutions that will benefit and advance the education environment.
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Featured Projects

Mt. Zion High School Field House and Auditorium
Workman Family Softball Field: Millikin University
Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy
Bellatti Fitness Center: Illinois College
Four Seasons Health Club

Innovations that make your project rock, every step of the way.

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3: Transform
- Construction Administration
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It was a pleasure to work with the professionals from BLDD on our project. They provided great insight, assisted us in many aspects of planning, and were very responsive. I was particularly impressed with their willingness to work with our volunteers and our national consultants in helping to put together a building that we are all proud of.
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-Daryl Sieplinga, Former Executive Director, Greater Decatur Y

BECAUSE LIFE DESERVES DESIGN

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  • INNOVATE
  • WORK
    • PreK-12
    • Higher Education
    • Senior Living
    • Religious
    • Branded Environments
    • Healthcare
    • Fitness & Recreation
    • Commercial
    • Community
    • What's Brewing
  • CONNECT
  • Learn
  • PROJECT BID DOCUMENTS