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Brandon interned with us last summer and winter. He recently graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from SUNY Alfred and has joined our Workplace studio as a Project Designer.

Throughout his career, Phil has managed a variety of notable projects, with a particular dedication and expertise for learning environments. He’s been devoted to understanding how students learn and creating environments that enable them to succeed, and has passed that vision and passion onto his talented team. His award-winning portfolio includes projects for Cornell University, […]

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology from SUNY Alfred and has joined our our Education studio as a Project Designer.

Josh brings experience with historic preservation and adaptive reuse to help as a Project Designer in our Housing Studio. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from SUNY Alfred in 2016.

Gabrielle recently graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from SUNY Alfred and has joined our Housing studio as a Project Designer.

Article Excerpt: “Designing projects in the urban environment takes certain sensibilities. There’s a persistence with the design team, the developer and city officials that evolves into the best and highest use for a particular site. In an urban setting, this takes a critical understanding of historical context—and bit of a crystal ball—to succeed. Like some […]

SWBR was recently recognized by the New York State American Institute of Architects (AIA) with the 2018 Excelsior Honor Award in its New Construction category for the design of Wedgepoint Apartments in Rochester. “The South Wedge is a thriving neighborhood where residents feel connected with each other and are committed to making it a better […]

SWBR was recently recognized at the 2018 Preservation Buffalo Niagara Awards for its work on the Evergreen Lofts project in Buffalo. Preservation Buffalo Niagara provides leadership in identifying, protecting and promoting the unique architecture and historic legacy of Western New York communities. Recognized with 2018 Outstanding Commercial Project Award, Evergreen Lofts, located in downtown Buffalo, […]

Ben served at SWBR as a co-op while a student at RCSD’s Robert Brown High School of Design and Construction. He recently graduated from SUNY Alfred and has joined our Education Studio as a Project Designer.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 12, 2018, to celebrate an addition that will nearly double the size of the library to accommodate a growing number of users and programs. The library has seen a doubling of cardholders and a quadrupling of the number of library visits since 2008. Continue to FLTimes Article

DePaul Ebenezer Square has achieved LEED for Homes Platinum Certification Article Excerpt: Many jurisdictions are also encouraging sustainable development through economic incentives, particularly for affordable housing. In late 2016, SWBR, a Rochester, N.Y.-based architecture and design firm, completed DePaul Ebenezer Square, a $16.5 million, 100-unit apartment community in West Seneca, N.Y. The project, a blend […]

We’re proud to announce we’ve been recognized as a top-performing architecture and engineering (A/E) firm by Engineering News-Record. ENR has also selected us to their annual New York Top 100 Design Firm’s list, which is based on annual revenue for architectural and engineering services performed in the previous year. Read more on ENR’s Website