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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.