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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.
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May 22, 2026

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.
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May 14, 2026
A group of people stand in front of a brick building at a ribbon-cutting.

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.
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May 13, 2026

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.
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May 12, 2026

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. 
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May 11, 2026
A photo of Devika Kharkar, a young woman with a burgundy blouse and dark hair. She stands with one hand on her hip, looking at the camera.

SWBR Welcomes Devika Kharkar as Landscape Designer

Her interdisciplinary background will support work on complex urban projects, delivering holistic, resilient design solutions.
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May 8, 2026

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.
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May 5, 2026

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.
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April 24, 2026
An exterior shot of the main entry for the Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Church Home at 505 Mount Hope Avenue in Rochester, NY. A blue sky in the background shows white clouds.

Episcopal SeniorLife Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Transformative Church Home Renovations

The reimagined Church Home will support ESLC's vision for people-first care for decades to come.
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April 16, 2026
A group of people are gathered and posed to cut the ribbon for the new Teen Center at the Boys and Girls' Club headquarters in Rochester, NY.

Boys & Girls Clubs Invest in Youths’ Futures with Genesee Street Teen Center Renovation

The reimagined Boys and Girls Clubs' Teen Center is a purpose‑built home for learning, connection, and personal growth. 
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April 14, 2026
Jennifer Sandora, a woman with long blonde hair, a black short-sleeved blouse, and her arms folded across her chest. She is smiling at the camera.

SWBR Welcomes Jennifer Sandora as Interior Designer

Jennifer brings a people‑first approach to workplace, education, and senior living projects.
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April 14, 2026
A group of people are gathered and posed to cut the ribbon for the new Goodwill location in Chili, NY.

Goodwill Brings New Life to Chili Retail Site with Community-Focused Store Opening

With 30 jobs created, the new location represents a meaningful investment in workforce development and community growth.
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April 13, 2026
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