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.
See Some of Our Featured Phoenix Projects
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
Student Housing Is Affordable Housing
By Pete Rasmussen, AIA, NCARBAcross the country, universities and their surrounding communities are grappling with the shared challenge of housing affordability. While conversations about skyrocketing rents often focus on families, local...
Bad Bunny’s Casita: When Architecture Becomes a Cultural Symbol
Mariela Ortiz and Omar Bailey, AIA, LEED AP, NOMAAs architects, we’re trained to read form the way others read language. We look for meaning in scale, in material, in the way a space holds memory. But every so often, architecture shows up...
Our Approach to Academic Nursing Design
by Jeremiah FairbankNursing is a unique and demanding profession—one that requires an equally distinctive approach to education. With ongoing nursing shortages, preparing the next generation for long-term success is more critical than ever. With students required to...
Cultivating Joy in Pediatrics
by Kelsi Schwede, AIA, LEED GABanner University’s Diamond Children’s Play Zone is an innovative pediatric care space designed to support patients from 18-months to 18-years. Designed to extend the hospital’s Child Life Programs, this multi-sensory, interactive...
Director Katherine Chappelle Featured in Phoenix Business Journal
The Phoenix Business Journal shares Director Katherine Chappelle, IIDA, EDAC, joining the firm. Katherine brings over two decades of healthcare interiors experience to the team, as well as an expertise in inclusive design. Learn more from...
Shepley Bulfinch Principal Recognized in AZ Big Media Leaders List
Principal Michelle Amberson, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, was featured in AZ Big Media’s AzBusiness Leaders 2026 issue. Michelle was highlighted for her experience in project management and medical planning, having led and successfully delivered many...