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Shepley Bulfinch is a woman-led architecture and design firm celebrating 150 years.
We’re a hybrid practice, and our Durham Studio is our common ground to connect with teams, partners, and communities.
Our long-standing presence in the Blue Ridge state is reflected in more than 20 years of work in the Triangle region. Our practice excels in the design of science and technology labs and buildings, pediatric hospitals, academic medical centers, laboratories, libraries, and student life projects.
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Bloomberg Student Center Earns ENR East Award of Merit
The Bloomberg Student Center at Johns Hopkins University has received an Award of Merit in the Higher Education/Research category as part of the 2026 ENR East Projects Awards. Presented by Engineering News-Record (ENR), the annual program...
The Power of Participation: Supporting the Organizations That Move Our Industry Forward
by Heather GentiliAt 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...
New Academic Medical Center Announced for UT Austin
Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) with Shepley Bulfinch, the UT Dell Medical Center will be a destination for world-class healthcare and will anchor a new campus for care, discovery and innovation as part of The University...
The Architect’s Newspaper: Studio Visit
The Architect's Newspaper stopped by for a Studio Visit and shared their findings in the July/August 2026 edition of the paper.Change, both architecturally and operationally, is built into the DNA of the firm ... it's not beholden to any...
WoodWorks Case Study: The Bloomberg Student Center
The Bloomberg Student Center at Johns Hopkins University has been spotlighted by WoodWorks, recognizing the project as one of the most ambitious and innovative mass timber buildings completed in the eastern United States. The case study...
Bloomberg Student Center Named World’s Most Beautiful By Prix Versailles
The Bloomberg Student Center at Johns Hopkins University was recognized on the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses of 2026 list, published by the international architecture and design awards program Prix Versailles. Announced annually, the...