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SWBR Wins National Graphic Design Award
SWBR was recently recognized for its new corporate identity program that has won an American Inhouse Design Award from Graphic Design USA and will be featured in GDUSA’s prestigious “American Inhouse Design Annual,” available on newsstands and online. “The leadership and team at SWBR are proud to be recognized for our graphic design efforts,” said […]
Mobile Ordering and its Impact on Design
If you’ve eaten at a quick-serve restaurant or even grabbed a cup of coffee recently, you’re probably aware of the revolution in mobile ordering. On the surface, it’s all about convenience – no waiting in line to order, waiting to pay, waiting for food; it’s ready when you are. But mobile ordering isn’t just about […]
Meet Our 2018 Summer Interns
We are pleased to welcome our eight summer interns.
Cornerstone Pointe Apartments Opens
We are proud to be the architect of record for Greece’s new $14.3 million senior-living community. The 66-unit facility is officially open for seniors 62 and older. The nearly 70,000-square-foot community is located on a 4.4-acre site. There is a mix of 59 one-bedroom units and seven two-bedroom units. Half of the units will serve […]
Evergreen Lofts Wins AIA Rochester Merit Award
SWBR was recently recognized at Rochester’s chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the 2018 Design Excellence Awards. The annual ceremony honors excellence and achievement in design, sustainability and innovation. Merit Award winner Evergreen Lofts, in Buffalo, opened in 2016 with a mission to provide affordable housing for people in danger of, or are, […]
Evergreen Center Wins AIA Rochester Honor Award
SWBR was recently recognized at Rochester’s chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the 2018 Design Excellence Awards. The annual ceremony honors excellence and achievement in design, sustainability and innovation. Recognized with the Honor Award, Evergreen Center in Buffalo houses a medical clinic and office space for Evergreen Health, allowing them to carry out […]
Genesee Hall Wins AIA Rochester Citation Award
SWBR was recently recognized at Rochester’s chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the 2018 Design Excellence Awards. The annual ceremony honors excellence and achievement in design, sustainability and innovation. Genesee Hall, the University of Rochester’s new 72,000sf residence hall, integrates academics, athletics, and student life into the residential experience. The modern facilities, overlooking […]
Evergreen Center Wins Brick by Brick Award
We are pleased to congratulate Evergreen Health on receiving the Brick by Brick Award for Evergreen Center from the Buffalo Business First Journal. Brick by Brick honorees represent the best in class in real estate, construction and development in Western New York,” said John Tebeau, Business First publisher. “These exclusive awards celebrate not only these […]
DePaul Packet Boat Landing Apartments Opens in Lockport
DePaul’s new $11.5 million Packet Boat Landing Apartments recently celebrated its grand opening in Lockport, NY. Named for the barges that stopped there during the Erie Canal’s heyday, Packet Boat Landing will help adults in need of supportive services live independently. The three-story, 62,000 square-foot affordable housing development features 60 new one-bedroom units, along with […]
Genesee Hall Wins CSI Genesee Award
CSI’s Rochester chapter presented the Genesee Award for construction management to SWBR for Genesee Hall, University of Rochester’s 72,000 square foot residence hall that integrates academics, athletics and student life into the residential experience. The modern facilities, overlooking the athletic complex, house 151 first-year students and provide access to the fields and sports facilities, making it […]
Steve Fernaays, AIA and Kristin Purdy, AIA Named to Board of Directors
We’ve announced the addition of Steve Fernaays, AIA, and Kristin Purdy, AIA, to our Board of Directors. As members of the board, their responsibilities include the implementation of corporate procedures and controls and formulation of overall business plans, operations, market objectives and strategies. Our board is comprised of the president and six others elected by […]
SWBR Wins the Zweig Group’s Trifecta Award
We have been recognized nationally on the Zweig Group’s 2018 Hot Firm, 2018’s Best Firms to Work For, and 2018 Marketing Excellence lists, earning the prestigious Trifecta Award. This award is given to firms recognized in all three categories in the same year. This is our second consecutive year on the Hot Firms list, which […]