by Kelsi Schwede, AIA, LEED GABanner University’s Diamond Children’s Play Zone is an innovative pediatric care space designed to support patients from 18-months to 18-years. Designed to extend the hospital’s Child Life Programs, multi-sensory, interactive environment...
The Phoenix Business Journal shares Director Katherine Chappelle, IIDA, EDAC, joining the firm. Katherine brings over two decades of healthcare interiors experience to the team, as well as an expertise in inclusive design. Learn more from...
Principal Michelle Amberson, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, was featured in AZ Big Media’s AzBusiness Leaders 2026 issue. Michelle was highlighted for her experience in project management and medical planning, having led and successfully delivered many...
by Derek Noble, AIA, LEED AP Architectural models—whether physical or digital—play a crucial role in communicating design concepts, making ideas accessible and comprehensible. Thoughtful model-making bridges the gap between abstract...
We’re proud to announce the recent advancement of several of our talented, dedicated team members. These Bulfinches have demonstrated leadership, exceptional ability, and an active commitment to advancing the future of the firm. Career...
By Natalie Shutt-Banks and Sabin CiocanHow do you spark creativity and empathy in a fast-changing world? For our annual All-Firm Design Charrette, the answer emerged through a collaborative journey—one that blended rigorous systems thinking and infused the element of...
by Angela Watson, FAIA, LEED AP, and Jennifer Aliber, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP When you think of hospitals on TV, what comes to mind? Sleek glass walls, dramatic helicopter landings, and doctors delivering life-saving care in impossibly large...
The Shepley Bulfinch team was honored with multiple awards by AIA Arizona, including the Goodwin Collaboration Award for our work on the Mayo Clinic East Expansion. This category is for completed architecture, with recognition for...
Senior Architect Sarah Potzler, AIA, has been selected to be the AIA Arizona representative to the AIA Young Architects Forum for the 2026-27 term. Sarah succeeds Senior Architect, Associate Andrea Hardy, AIA, EDAC, in the role.As...
President and CEO Angela Watson, FAIA, LEED AP, will join a panel discussion on the impacts and influence of AI on the built environment. The panel, which is facilitated by University of Arizona Associate Professor of Urban Planning Kristi...
by Spencer Smith As summer winds down, our 2025 class of summer design interns closed out their experience with a series of teachout presentations. These sessions offered a glimpse into the diverse experiences, projects, and personal...
Join Principal Peter Rasmussen, AIA, LFA, at the 2025 Interface Phoenix Multifamily Conference. Peter will participate in a panel discussion entitled "Trends in Architecture, Design and Construction." Explore Peter's insights into the...