So, you want to get to know an architecture and design firm in Phoenix, Arizona?
Shepley Bulfinch is a woman-led architecture and design firm celebrating 150 years.
We’re a hybrid practice, and our Phoenix Studio is our common ground to connect with teams, partners, and communities.
With a design presence in the city for over 100 years, Shepley Bulfinch has a strong history in Phoenix. We excel in the design of pediatric hospitals, academic medical centers, laboratories, science and technology buildings, libraries, and student life projects.
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Meet The Finches
Angela Watson, FAIA, LEED AP
President and CEO
Alison Rainey, AIA
Principal
Michelle Amberson, AIA, ACHA, EDAC
Principal
Peter Rasmussen, AIA, LFA
Principal
Read Some of our Local Thought Leadership
Climate Toolkit Symposium 2026: Regenerative Thinking
Join Associate Principal Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA, at the Climate Toolkit Symposium 2026.Together with Richard V. Piacentini, President and CEO of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Sonja will...
Delve: The Future of Wellness in Healthcare Design
In the October 2026 issue of Delve, Senior Interior Designer, Associate Scott Steffes, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED GA, challenges the industry to rethink what wellness means in healthcare environments. In his article,“More Than Well: From Basics to...
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...
After the Move-In: How to Evaluate Whether Your Lab Design Works
A laboratory project isn’t truly finished when occupants move in: Associate Principal Andrea Hardy, AIA, EDAC, shares with Lab Manager that move-in actually marks the beginning of a critical evaluation phase. At this point, organizations can begin to assess whether...
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...
From Vision to Focus: A Strategic Refresh
by Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA, and Annelise Pitts, AIA, LFAMost strategic planning begins with a familiar question: What should we do next? We believe there is a better place to start: Who are we...