So, you want to get to know an architecture and design firm in Durham, North Carolina?
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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Meet The Finches

Jeffery Bottomley, AIA
Principal

Kinsey Diomedi
Architect

Sabin Ciocan
Designer

Kelly Karpinsky (Brubaker), AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Read Some of our Local Thought Leadership
The Architect’s Newspaper: Luke Voiland named managing principal
The Architect's Newspaper highlighted the elevation of Luke Voiland, AIA, LEED AP, to managing principal of Shepley Bulfinch.In this role, Luke will oversee both practice and market strategy nationally for the firm. Learn more about this...
Learning to Thrive: Examining Higher Education and Downtown Durham
By Jeffery Bottomley, AIAOver the past year, Shepley Bulfinch has celebrated our 150th anniversary across the country. From captivating exhibitions in Boston and Phoenix, to a thought-provoking roundtable in Houston, we’ve taken the time...
Learning to Thrive: Higher Education and a Vibrant Downtown Durham
Join Principal Jeffery Bottomley, AIA, as he moderates a panel in partnership with Downtown Durham, Inc. The panel will include local experts in the higher education field, President JB Buxton, Durham Tech, Chancellor Dr. Karrie...
A History of Beautiful Partnerships
by Alison RaineyAs an architecture and design firm, we understand the importance of infusing art throughout our daily lives. Art nurtures creativity and innovation. It helps us to share knowledge and sparks dialogue. At Shepley Bulfinch,...
3B: The Role of Pharmacy within a Broader Interdisciplinary Research Environment
Join Principal Jeffery Bottomley, AIA, and Principal and Executive Vice President of Practice Strategy Luke Voiland, AIA, LEED AP, at the 2025 Lab Design Conference. They will be joined by Dr. Lamar Pritchard from the University of Houston...
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,...





