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
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...
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...
Designing for the First Moments: Planning and Designing Special Delivery Units
By Andre Kamili, AIA, LEED AP and Michelle Amberson, AIA, ACHA, EDACJohn R. Oishei Children's Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Photo by Tim Wilkes.Some bundles of love come with bundles of medical concerns, requiring specialized hospital care and facilities. The special...
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...
TIME: A Portrait of America in 25 Buildings and Monuments
Austin Central Library is highlighted in TIME’s Our America 250 collection. The piece, “A Portrait of America in 25 Buildings and Monuments,” is a curated reflection on how the built environment captures the nation’s identity. The article...
Essence as a Compass for Reaching Your Highest Potential
Join Associate Principal Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA, at the American Public Gardens Association Annual Conference. She will be joined by Mark Wourms, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Bernheim Forest and...