News

Introducing Our 2026 Summer Interns
From Housing and Education to Civil Engineering and Interiors, our 2026 interns are gaining hands-on experience while making meaningful contributions across the firm.

SWBR Welcomes Meredith Gifford-Morath as Marketing Assistant
Meredith will coordinate firmwide marketing & business development efforts, harnessing expertise in process improvement.

SWBR Welcomes Ben Deuel as Project Manager
Ben will lead Workplace projects from early concept through occupancy, bringing a thoughtful, well-coordinated approach to design.

CreekView Apartments Achieves Phius Zero Certification
Combining geothermal technology, on-site solar generation, and an all-electric design approach, CreekView decreases operational carbon emissions by 84%.

Remembering Bud Knapp
Bud's legacy can be seen not only in the buildings he designed, but in the countless lives he improved through his dedication to accessible design and service to others.

Groundbreaking Marks Start of Transformational Affordable Housing Development in Niagara Falls
The Nest responds directly to City Action Plan priorities around safe, affordable housing and expanded support services for vulnerable populations.

Helping Projects Succeed in the Field
Get a quick look at how we guide clients from early conversations and proposals through site visits, punch lists, and closeout.

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.