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Meet Derek Noble
Meet Derek Noble, AIA, LEED AP Derek is a principal and the new VP of Marketing + BD at Shepley Bulfinch whose journey into architecture was sparked by a love for art and design from a young age. Derek’s passion for the profession and connecting people and ideas is...
Discovering Little Sparta: A Journey of Poetry and Follies
by Shelley WarnerA journey that started in my head more than five years ago came to fruition and, from it, I gained incredible insights into a topic I was eager to learn more about: the English garden typology and its connection to the...
Healthcare End-User Engagement: Collaborative Workshops
by Uma RamanathanAt Shepley Bulfinch we recognize the critical importance of engaging end-users in our healthcare design process. A cornerstone of our healthcare design approach is collaborative workshops, in which we bring together a diverse team of stakeholders,...
A Legacy of Design Innovation in Phoenix
by Pete Rasmussen, AIA, LFAFor 150 years, Shepley Bulfinch has countered the status quo with forward-thinking buildings and spaces inspired by living, learning, and healing. In this adventure, we explore our impact on some of the iconic and significant buildings that...
Enhancing Student Wellbeing Through Thoughtful Campus Design
by Derek Noble, AIA, LEED APUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Union Renovation in Amherst, MA. Photo by Raj Das.In the post-pandemic world, the importance of student wellbeing has never been more pronounced. With the partnership of Caryn Brause, FAIA,...
Pathways: Career Advancements and Professional Growth
We’re proud to announce the recent advancement of several of our talented, dedicated team members. These individuals have demonstrated leadership, exceptional ability, and an active commitment to advancing the future of the firm and the industry. Career growth at...
Delivering Big Projects from the Big Room
by Michelle Amberson, AIA, ACHA, EDACWhile the concept seems simple on paper, the practice of design and construction teams working together from a central operations hub requires thoughtful consideration and coordination beyond traditional project delivery. Ingenuity...
A 150-Year History of the Architectural Workplace
by Derek Noble, AIA, NOMA Shepley Bulfinch Phoenix Studio. Photo by Nic Lehoux. When H.H. Richardson established his practice in Boston, he set up shop in an outbuilding on the property of his Brookline home, nicknamed the “Coops.” Named for their resemblance to a hen...
Advocating for Our Professional Community
At our firm, we are committed to making a meaningful impact not just through our projects, but also by taking on leadership roles within our industry. Our active volunteer efforts reflect our dedication to driving positive change. Here are some of the latest updates...
Transforming College Life: Housing and the Student Experience, Part II
by Justin Pelland, AIA, LEED GARise at State College in State College, Pennsylvania. Photo by Matt Dula.In Part 1 of this series, we explored some of the ways housing factors into supporting a positive student experience within a campus community. Student housing,...
Meet Sara Shumbera
Meet Sara Shumbera, EDAC, LEED GA Sara is a Senior Designer and Healthcare Planner who recently joined Shepley Bulfinch in our Houston studio — and we’re so happy she did. She brings with her over 15 years of experience in healthcare planning, along with additional...