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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
AZ Big Media: People to Know 2025, Tom Chinnock
Director Tom Chinnock has been named to AZ Big Media's list of "People to Know" in commerical real estate for 2025. Over his 30-year career, Tom has worked on a diverse range of projects, bringing foresight and passion for design to each undertaking. He embraces...
Who’s Who in Arizona Healthcare for 2025
Principal Michelle Amberson has been named to AZ Big Media's list of Who's Who in Healthcare for 2025. With this recognition, she joins an impressive roster of healthcare advocates and professionals guiding "the future of healthcare by introducing groundbreaking...
Design Intelligence Media: Angela Watson on Communication in the AI Age
President and CEO Angela Watson was shared her thoughts on AI and communication in a piece for Design Intelligence Media on May 1, 2024. "I have been thinking about AI and related issues for some time. In 2022, I was asked to give a presentation at AIA Arizona and...
Sonja Bochart Of Shepley Bulfinch On Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career As A Commercial Designer
Director Sonja Bochart was profiled in a piece for Authority Magazine on September 8, 2024. "Education. I would recommend finding an educational design program that offers interdisciplinary and hands-on learning, focusing on collaboration, creativity, teamwork, and...
Guiding Lines: Mentorship in Architecture
Angela Watson joins podcast Tracing ArchitectureIn the ever-evolving landscape of architecture, mentorship serves as a guiding light, to remind us to nurture creativity and foster a passion for design. In this episode, we dive into the world of architecture through...
Meet Scott Ross Steffes, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate
Scott is a Senior Interior Designer at Shepley whose creativity and passion for design is infectious. Scott’s motivation behind design is fueled by his ability to positively impact people through thoughtful design and mentorship, continually seeking new ways to shape...





