“Healthcare buildings are among the most complex projects architects are expected to deliver. They are shaped by dense regulatory frameworks, unforgiving performance requirements and programs that must operate continuously, often under extreme pressure. Few typologies...
by Cathleen Lange, AIA, LEED APAs designers, we’re enabling a critical shift in the perception and treatment of behavioral health. Mental illnesses affect tens of millions of people each year in the U.S., yet according to estimates, only half of the people with mental...
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...
By Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP, and Kalyn Pavlinic, NCIDQ, LEED AP, IIDAThe transformation of student life at Johns Hopkins University is a story of evolution—one that our team began with the design of the Brody Learning Commons and has...
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...
by Katherine Chappelle, IIDA, EDACIn healthcare design, we invest deeply in creating environments that support dignity, well-being, and connection. We think intentionally about inclusion—who we’re designing for, what they need, and how our decisions shape their...
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...
by Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA and Annelise Pitts, AIA, LFAIn a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, strategic planning may feel useless. How can you chart a course when the landscape is constantly changing? But that...
by Janette Blackburn, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP Imagine delivering a bold vision for an all-inclusive, campus wide gathering place within the realities of existing building fabric. Add in fiscal responsibilities and stewardship of campus...
by Derek Noble, AIA, LEED AP Architectural models—whether physical or digital—play a crucial role in communicating design concepts, making ideas accessible and comprehensible. Thoughtful model-making bridges the gap between abstract...
Senior Interior Designer, Associate Kalyn Pavlinic, NCIDQ, LEED AP, IIDA, shares with Spaces4Learning how the renovation of Harvard Medical School’s Countway Library utilized biophilic principles to adapt a dark, insular space into one of...
We’re proud to announce the recent advancement of several of our talented, dedicated team members. These Bulfinches have demonstrated leadership, exceptional ability, and an active commitment to advancing the future of the firm. Career...