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Walking the Work: Why Science & Tech Facilities Should Start with Process
For owners, operators, and lab directors, the opportunity is simple: before a single line is drawn, start with the work itself.

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.

7 Interior Design Strategies that Bring Health Science Education to Life
Simulation has emerged as the backbone of “med-ed,” but technology alone isn’t a guarantee of success. For students to fully inhabit the role, the classroom must disappear.

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.

SWBR Welcomes Abigail Ozog as Project Designer
Abigail will support a wide range of multifamily housing projects through schematic design and construction.

2026 Earth Week Speaker Series
Our annual presentation series rallies designers & community leaders around one urgent question: How do we build a healthier, more resilient future?

A People‑First Office for the Future
Step inside our downtown Rochester headquarters and see how we transformed a blank floorplan into a flexible, wellness‑driven workspace — just as we do for our partners.

When Microns Matter — Structural Forces that Shape the Performance of Laser Lab Facilities
Learn how external and internal structural forces shape laser lab stability and performance — and why early planning is critical.

The 80/20 Lab Renovation Process: Rethinking How Institutions Activate Research Space
The 80/20 lab model gives institutions a smarter way to activate STEM research space; faster and without the need for new construction.