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Construction Begins on Transformational Housing Redevelopment at Former Syracuse Developmental Center
The project will deliver 261 affordable apartments in its first phase, replacing a 600K SF facility that stood vacant for decades.

Neighbors of Watertown Expands Housing with New Downtown Apartment Community
Located along Main Avenue, the development introduces 63 one-bedroom apartments within a four-story residential building.

SWBR Welcomes J. Lawrence Manalo as Project Designer
J. Lawrence brings diverse experience across the commercial, healthcare, and residential markets, with a versatile design skillset.

SWBR Recognized with Two National Honors from Zweig Group
We’re proud to be named to Zweig Group’s 2026 Hot Firm and Best Firms to Work For lists! These recognitions speak to how we grow and show up for our people.

SWBR Named ENR East Top Design Firm for 2026
This recognition ranks the largest U.S.-based designs firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue.

Chimudi Egbuna Joins SWBR as Chief Financial Officer
With more than a decade of experience spanning accounting and corporate finance, he brings a strong track record in strategic planning and organizational leadership.

Hillside Children’s Center Celebrates Completion of First Cottage in Golisano Campus at Crestwood Transformation
The project reflects a shift toward smaller-scale, trauma-informed design, promoting stability and belonging with increased privacy.

Jewish Home Expands Continuum of Care with New Lilac Grove Senior Living Community
The 90K SF addition will empower residents to remain self-directed within private apartments while benefiting from campus-wide care services.

Emma Willard School Strengthens Campus Community with New Faculty Housing
The residences meet contemporary living needs while remaining grounded in the scale and character of the historic campus.

SWBR Welcomes Devika Kharkar as Landscape Designer
Her interdisciplinary background will support work on complex urban projects, delivering holistic, resilient design solutions.

Gateway Apartments Breaks Ground as Catalyst for East Main Street Revitalization
The event kicked off the transformation of a long‑vacant landmark at 150 East Main Street into a vibrant, mixed‑income housing community.

RIT Opens Landmark Performing Arts Center, Expanding Creative Access on Campus and Beyond
Rooted in the legacy of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the facility embodies an inclusive home for the performing arts.