Library Journal reviews a Year in Architecture, showcasing projects that balance creativity and practicality to welcome the entire community. The University of North Carolina Wilmington Library is highlighted in the article as a case study...
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Top 100 Women-Led Businesses and Nonprofits in Massachusetts
Shepley Bulfinch is honored to share that President and CEO Angela Watson, FAIA, has once again been named to the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses and nonprofits in Massachusetts, and represents the only architecture firm in this year's...
New England Real Estate Journal: Optimizing neuro patient journeys
The New England Real Estate Journal shared an article by Principal Cathleen Lange, AIA, LEED AP, and Associate, Healthcare Planner Scott Mueller, AIA, ACHA, NCARB. They detail how our collaborative approach to healthcare design is...
Principal recognized in Texas A&M’s “Architecture for Health” program anniversary
Trent’s portfolio includes University of Houston’s Health and Biomedical Sciences Buildings 1 & 2. This space combines three programs—clinical, educational and research—into two distinct, yet interconnected buildings. Photo by Robert...
Smart Planning for Nursing Education: Benchmarking Simulation Space
by Jeremiah Fairbank The size of a nursing program’s undergraduate cohort and its skills lab square footage are closely linked, as shown in benchmarking data from 18 U.S. schools. This correlation stems from state board requirements for...
Sound Check: Implications of Busier Libraries
by Barak Yaryan, AIA Walk into the first floor of a modern library and you might feel like you’ve entered a train station. The hum of conversation, the clatter of footsteps, the buzz of collaboration—it’s a far cry from the hushed...
Metropolis offers first look at Johns Hopkins University Student Center
Metropolis offered an exclusive first look at Johns Hopkins University's new Bloomberg Student Center ahead of the grand opening on October 17, 2025. Founded in 1876 as America’s first research university, the school has a long history of...
Designing for Connections Beyond Books: Information and Users
The modern library is more than its stacks; they’re home to multimedia resources, makerspaces, and exhibitions. Join Principal Kelly Karpinsky, AIA, LEED AP, at the North Carolina Library Association Conference, “Books and Beyond:...
Healthcare Design highlights Rising Star honoree
Architect Liyang Zhang was profiled in Healthcare Design magazine as part of their 2025 Rising Star awards program. Now in its eighth year, this national award recognizes emerging leaders who have made significant contributions to the...
Shepley Bulfinch Welcomes Jeremiah Fairbank as Director, Senior Architect
The Houston Business Journal shared the addition of Jeremiah Fairbank to our team as a Director and Senior Architect. He brings with him a wealth of experience and specialized expertise in the design of professional and nursing schools,...
Houston Freed-Montrose Library wins IIDA New England design award
The Houston Freed-Montrose Public Library has won an IIDA New England Design Award in the Community and Culture category.The IIDA NE Design Awards is the region’s premier event celebrating outstanding interior design across New...
ALA Core Forum: The Quiet Revolution is Loud
Senior Architect, Associate Barak Yaryan, AIA, joins an expert panel at the American Library Association 2025 Core Forum.As libraries are seeing visitor numbers reach or surpass pre-pandemic levels, the demand for quiet study spaces can be...