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SWBR Earns Three Honors at the 2026 AIA Rochester Design Awards
We're proud to celebrate three project awards from AIA Rochester, recognizing excellence in adaptive reuse, workplace design, and community impact.
SWBR Earns National Marketing Excellence Award
Our team was honored in the Internal Marketing category for The Hub: A Seamless Move from Custom WordPress to a SharePoint Intranet.
SWBR Reaffirms Leadership Through 2026 Board Re-Elections
We're thankful for the insight, stewardship, and dedication each Board member brings as we continue to grow and serve our communities.
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.
SWBR Scores Trifecta in RBJ’s 2026 Reader Rankings
We were named a top Architecture, Engineering, and Interior Design firm.
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.
Where Design Meets Execution
See firsthand how coordination, documentation, and jobsite checks keep projects moving — and quality where it belongs.
Tom Gears Named to 2026 Power List for Construction and Real Estate
The list includes individuals who are quite literally shaping the Rochester community.
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.