Continuing BWBR's long-term partnership with Eagle Brook Church, our team supported their growth and evolution by designing a vibrant new worship center in the Twin Cities west metro. https://loom.ly/-s5i1Mw
📸 Vondelinde
In a healthcare setting where urgent needs and life-changing moments intersect, the stakes for good design are high. Forward-thinking birth center design can streamline workflows, improve outcomes, and deliver meaningful experiences during one of life’s most pivotal moments. https://loom.ly/89PXSb4
Located in the heart of downtown overlooking Wisconsin’s Capitol Dome, BWBR’s Madison office provides proximity to the ever-expanding markets statewide. Leading the team is Leigh Streit, who joined us for to share insights into the Madison market. https://loom.ly/1BtFJIE
While small in square footage, this strategic renovation within the Billy Graham Community Life Commons creates outsize impact as part of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul's ongoing efforts to make the best use of all campus spaces. Learn more: https://loom.ly/qfUw0a8
📸 Farm Kid Studios
We had a fantastic time attending the recent grand opening ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls' new Science and Technology Innovation Center! Congrats to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the whole project team!
BWBR is proud to announce that the University of St. Thomas Schoenecker Center for STEAM Education has earned a 2026 USGBC Local Leadership Award, receiving the award for Project Excellence in the Minnesota market. Congratulations to the entire project team!👏 https://loom.ly/KoGx3r8
Happy #WorldHealthDay! It's an honor to play a role in helping people stay healthy through the design of spaces that support care and wellbeing. Here's to all of the incredible professionals who help provide health to all! ❤️
Today, we're celebrating #NationalStudentAthleteDay in honor of all the amazing young athletes we're lucky to support in their sports, academics, and wellness.
Project Spotlight: University of Minnesota, Athletes Village Women’s Gymnastics Performance Center
📸 Farm Kid Studios
Dowling and Brady are two residence halls housing students at the University of St. Thomas. BWBR partnered with McGough to renovate the facilities in a phased construction process. Goals of increasing wellbeing, enhancing community, promoting learning, and serving recruitment guided the project.
In this episode of Side Notes, BWBR Science + Technology Practice Leader Nate Roisen explores the evolving world of design and innovation in the market. https://loom.ly/z5f2Pig
Located in Wisconsin's capital city, BWBR's Madison office has been helping drive the firm's success since 2012. When you peek inside the office, you'll find a tight-knit group of over a dozen staff whose work in higher education, healthcare, and more continues to grow alongside the office. 📍
Happy #DoctorsDay to all of the incredible medical professionals we're honored to support and partner with. Your bravery, dedication, and skill make it possible for people to stay healthy and receive critical care, and we feel lucky to play a role in enhancing the staff and patient experience. 🥼🏥
When you zoom into life at our Saint Paul office, you’ll find BWBR’s headquarters and largest location—home to around 150 team members who create a vibrant social culture and share a deep passion for community outreach. ❤️
To address program growth, build connections to campus, and reflect evolving technology, BWBR worked with the University of Minnesota-Duluth to design the Heikkila Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science building. The high performance space sends UMD’s courses into the future.
In this episode of Side of Design, we sat down with Sr. Project Manager Andrea Cecelia and Marketing Manager Danielle Hilmo to chat about their commitment to community outreach, the new lenses students are bringing to design, and what it means for the future of the industry. https://loom.ly/z0hKKhA
The Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health was in the news as Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services celebrates its recent opening! https://loom.ly/xQAK5YQ
Our team was honored to join Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services for the grand opening of the Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health! A wonderful time was had exploring the treehouse-inspired facility that will expand access to behavioral health services for children in western Michigan. 🌳❤️
BWBR is delighted to partner with EmPATH Summit 2026, bringing together hospital leaders, clinicians, policymakers, designers, innovators, and advocates who are committed to advancing the EmPATH model and transforming psychiatric emergency care. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/nr1jdPQ
Our Saint Paul office received a lobby refresh that creates a more welcoming front door to our space by updating aesthetics, relocating the reception desk, and adding comfortable seating. While the renovation may look as simple as a swipe, we appreciate the work of our team behind the design! ✨🎨
When Madison College’s food pantry was displaced by a nursing expansion, the team saw an opportunity to reimagine the program. Formerly located in a storage closet, the pantry was moved to a prominent location, evolving into a resource hub for wellness while nearly tripling food storage capacity. ✨
Architecture shapes all of our lives, impacting how we interact with the community around us. Architects create places where communities heal, learn, work, and so much more—which is why it’s so important to design for holistic needs of users. https://loom.ly/zh_uKWQ
As cancer treatment evolves with new breakthroughs, healthcare spaces must evolve alongside them. Intentional design that adapts to the latest advancements while balancing the holistic needs of patients and staff can make all the difference in healing.
✨ Avera St. Mary's Hospital - Helmsley Center
We understand the complexities that come with government, workplace, non-profit, and community projects, and help create spaces that thoughtfully communicate an organization's mission and values. https://loom.ly/i5HztY8
The clock is ticking! ⏰ Applications are due March 15th for the BWBR Portfolio Scholarship. Architecture students—don't miss your opportunity to demonstrate your design skill for a financial prize.
Learn more and apply here: https://loom.ly/grlKOYw
To expand their community presence and meet increased demand for services at their Mount Horeb Clinic, Upland Hills Health (UHH) partnered with BWBR on a renovation and expansion that accommodates growth now and into the future. https://loom.ly/KQcNM1k
Athletic facilities for educational institutions aren’t just about sports anymore. As BWBR Architectural Design Manager Kyle Lunke explains, "Now we're seeing more dedicated space for meditation, recovery, and spaces to go to chill out for a little bit."
✨ University of Minnesota, Athlete's Village
BWBR and architect of record BCRA partnered with the State of Washington on an immersive design process for new community-based facilities for civilly committed individuals, including the new Brockmann Campus. https://loom.ly/n9pnt7U
📸 Aaron Locke Photography
The BWBR team started the morning off right thanks to the Wellbeing Committee, who cooked up amazing breakfasts for our staff! 🧇🥞❤️
As BWBR Senior Planner Jessica Sweeney shares in the latest episode, by building strong relationships with organizations and leveraging her first-hand knowledge working in healthcare operations, we can work together to create resilient facilities. https://loom.ly/kM28XfI
