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A photo of a brick building with white siding - it is the new Neighbors of Watertown affordable housing complex in Watertown, NY.

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.
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Announcements
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June 8, 2026
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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.
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Announcements
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June 8, 2026

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.
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Recognition
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June 3, 2026

Where Design Meets Execution

See firsthand how coordination, documentation, and jobsite checks keep projects moving — and quality where it belongs.
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June 1, 2026

Tom Gears Named to 2026 Power List for Construction and Real Estate

The list includes individuals who are quite literally shaping the Rochester community.
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Recognition
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May 29, 2026

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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Recognition
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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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Announcements
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May 14, 2026

Pan-American Square Apartments Wins AIA NYS Excelsior Award

The Excelsior Awards recognize publicly funded projects that exemplify the enduring principles of firmness, commodity, and delight.
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Recognition
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May 13, 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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Announcements
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May 13, 2026
Four SWBR team members holding award certifications for the 2026 CSI Rochester awards. From left to right: Andrew Altoft, a man with a dark suit and blue shirt; Brett Gawronski, a man with a dark suit; Aly Mancuso, a woman with a warm red/orange jacket and blonde hair; and Tom Gears, a taller man with a dark suit and blue shirt.

Three SWBR Projects Earn Recognition at 2026 CSI Rochester Awards

The annual awards celebrate excellence in design, construction, and collaboration.
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Recognition
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May 12, 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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Announcements
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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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Announcements
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May 11, 2026
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