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DePaul Celebrates Opening of True North Apartments

A new 70-unit affordable and supportive housing community is now open in Rochester's northeast neighborhood, connecting residents with housing, wellness, and support services.
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Announcements
Date
September 30, 2026
Philip DiNicola, Senior Project Manager

SWBR Welcomes Philip DiNicola as Senior Project Manager

With more than two decades of experience, Philip has built a career around helping organizations move big ideas forward, bringing together diverse perspectives, clarifying objectives, and guiding projects from vision through execution.
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Announcements
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September 30, 2026

SWBR Named Among BD+C’s Top 100 Multifamily Architecture Firms

This recognition reflects our commitment to creating housing that strengthens communities and improves quality of life for all.
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Recognition
Date
September 30, 2026

Wayfinding’s Role in the Built Environment

The experience of a place is shaped by more than architecture alone – it also depends on whether people know where to enter, where to go, and how to move once they arrive.
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Insight
Date
September 28, 2026

Safety Starts Before the Vestibule: Rethinking the Front Door in K-12 Schools

Designing for safety means thinking past the vestibule. Visibility, staffing, weather protection, and material choices all influence not only how well the entrance performs, but how secure people feel using it.
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Insight
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September 22, 2026

SWBR Welcomes Alli Presutti as Project Designer

She brings an enduring passion for the iterative nature of design and the collaboration required to transform ideas into meaningful spaces.
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Announcements
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September 21, 2026

SWBR Welcomes Allyson Cottier as Structural Designer

Her work has explored the connection between engineering theory, building code requirements, and practical applications in the built environment.
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Announcements
Date
September 21, 2026

What Makes a Place Worth Saving? A Framework for Adaptive Reuse in Housing Development

Adaptive reuse is often framed around what can be saved: the structure, the materials, the historic details. But the real value of a place extends far beyond what’s physically intact.
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Insight
Date
September 21, 2026

Liz Reynolds Named an RBJ Forty Under 40 Honoree

The annual program recognizes professionals under 40 whose leadership and community involvement are making a meaningful mark on the region.
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Recognition
Date
September 18, 2026

Jamie Bucci Featured by AIA in Mentorship and Career Growth Article

Jamie reflects on his nearly two decades with SWBR and the role mentorship has played throughout his career.
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Recognition
Date
September 17, 2026

Designing Around the Science: A Conversation with Lab Architect Gianfranco Pietrantoni

What should research organizations know before planning a new lab? Explore practical insights on space, infrastructure, and future growth.
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Insight
Date
September 8, 2026

SWBR Recognized Among BD+C’s Top 160 K-12 Architecture Firms

This recognition reflects the trust our district partners place in us and the dedication of our team members who work alongside them.
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Recognition
Date
September 8, 2026
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