News

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.

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.

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.

SWBR Welcomes Jennifer Sandora as Interior Designer
Jennifer brings a people‑first approach to workplace, education, and senior living projects.

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.