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Summit Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch in Henrietta
The Summit Federal Credit Union celebrated on Jan. 12 its grand opening of a new full-service Henrietta branch located at 2087 E. Henrietta Road. This is the seventh Rochester-area branch to be built or remodeled using The Summit’s new design branding, which features a brick exterior and tower entry area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held […]
Donald Naetzker II Promoted to Associate at SWBR
SWBR Architects is pleased to announce that Donald Naetzker II has recently been promoted to an associate of the firm. Naetzker is a multidisciplinary development, management and design professional, having joined SWBR in 2014 with more than 30 years of experience. He has been a key member in the regional and national growth and development […]
Lynanne Wehner Promoted to Associate at SWBR
SWBR Architects is pleased to announce that Lynanne Wehner has recently been promoted to an associates of the firm. With over 30 years of experience, specializing in K-12 projects for the past 10 years, Wehner joined the firm in 2014 and is involved in key education projects. Additional professional experience includes projects in residential, commercial […]
Gabriel Guzman Promoted to Associate at SWBR
SWBR Architects is pleased to announce that Gabriel Guzman has recently been promoted to an associate of the firm. Guzman joined SWBR in 2014 as structural engineer. With nearly 15 years of experience within the industry, throughout the United States and internationally, he has acquired a diverse background in structural design, including work with hospitals, […]
Donald Naetzker Visits Council Rock Elementary School
Donald Naetzker, planning manager at SWBR Architects, recently visited a first- and second-grade classroom at Council Rock Primary School in Brighton to discuss the planning and behind-the-scenes process of major architectural projects in the Greater Rochester area, specifically the Seneca Park Zoo. The students presented new programs they want to see in the zoo. Don […]
The School at Springbrook Recognized by the AIA’s CNY Chapter
SWBR was recognized November 16, 2013 by the Central NY Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with a citation for design of the School at Springbrook in Oneonta, NY. Springbrook, is a non-profit organization that supports over 800 individuals with development disabilities. They provide educational, residential, therapeutic, rehabilitation and community support options for […]
Brickstone by St. John’s Wins EFA Award of Merit
Brickstone by St. John’s was designed to reinvent the concept of senior living by embracing new urbanism. Those efforts have resulted in Brickstone by St. John’s receiving the Award of Merit from Environments for Aging (EFA) for its 20th annual Design Showcase. “We are proud that all of the hard work in creating Brickstone by […]
DePaul Rochester View Apartments Wins Community Impact Award
DePaul’s Rochester View Apartments was selected for the prestigious Community Impact Award out of more than 50 nominees from the New York Housing Conference. The event’s theme was “Uplifting Communities — Reimagine, Revitalize and Renew” and featured projects and initiatives making a difference in New York neighborhoods. Rochester View Apartments, designed by SWBR Architects, is […]
Matthew Lupiani, AIA, Promoted to Central NY Branch Manager
Matthew Lupiani, AIA, has been promoted to Branch Manager of our Central NY office. Matt is responsible for implementing our mission of positively impacting lives through meaningful design and continues our vision to provide expertise, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. He supports all of the firm’s design studios, manages the Syracuse office operations and continues to […]
At Thriving Eastman Business Park, the Lights are Always On
Commuters are experiencing some holiday cheer as they pass by the long red brick wall on West Ridge Road in Rochester, NY – familiar to locals as Building 28 at Eastman Business Park. The walkers and motorists frequenting this continuous 1,000 foot long stretch of highway and walkway are being treated to a refreshing array […]
Rochester View Apartments Wins Community Impact Award
Out of more than 50 nominees, DePaul’s Rochester View Apartments was selected for the prestigious Community Impact Award from the New York Housing Conference (NYHC). The December 9, 2015 event’s theme was Uplifting Communities — Reimagine, Revitalize and Renew, and featured innovative projects and initiatives making a difference in New York neighborhoods. Designed by SWBR, […]
SWBR Receives AIA Award for SUNY Brockport Liberal Arts Building
SWBR was recognized by the Rochester Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with a 2015 Merit Award for the State University of New York College at Brockport Liberal Arts Building. The Design Awards encourage excellence in architectural design, to make the public more aware of the potential of the human-made environment and to […]