Education
As a national leader in higher education programming and design, we uncover the unique attributes that define the colleges and universities’ values. We design academic spaces that foster diversity and connectivity as a literal and figurative investment in the future.
Education
As a national leader in higher education programming and design, we uncover the unique attributes that define the colleges and universities’ values. We design academic spaces that foster diversity and connectivity as a literal and figurative investment in the future.
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Academic Research
Connecting community
John M. O’Quinn Law Building
University of Houston
The new law center promotes community engagement while providing a modern, interdisciplinary legal education in a student-focused environment.
The Latest
Q+A: Perspectives on Modeling and Drawing in Architecture
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...
Clayton University Center announced as Finalist in Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards
Interior Design magazine celebrates the contributions to the world of design in their annual Best of Year Awards. Our transformative renovation of Lehigh University’s Clayton University Center was recognized as a finalist in the Large...
Smart Planning for Nursing Education: Benchmarking Simulation Space
by Jeremiah Fairbank The size of a nursing program’s undergraduate cohort and its skills lab square footage are closely linked, as shown in benchmarking data from 18 U.S. schools. This correlation stems from state board requirements for...
Metropolis offers first look at Johns Hopkins University Student Center
Metropolis offered an exclusive first look at Johns Hopkins University's new Bloomberg Student Center ahead of the grand opening on October 17, 2025. Founded in 1876 as America’s first research university, the school has a long history of...
Shepley Bulfinch Welcomes Jeremiah Fairbank as Director, Senior Architect
The Houston Business Journal shared the addition of Jeremiah Fairbank to our team as a Director and Senior Architect. He brings with him a wealth of experience and specialized expertise in the design of professional and nursing schools,...
Healthcare to Higher Education: Workspaces that Foster Connection and Well-being
NeoCon highlighted the expertise of Director Amanda Vigneau, IIDA, NCIDQ, and Senior Interior Designer, Associate Scott Steffes, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED. Together they dive into principles of wellness-focused design. From empowering end users to...
Vanderbilt University Medical Center celebrates centennial of Shepley Bulfinch design
The Vanderbilt University Medical School building, now known as Medical Center North, opened on Sept. 16, 1925, and for decades served as the home to all Vanderbilt University Medical Center activities. Designed by Coolidge, Shepley,...
All Gender Restrooms: Embracing Change in the Built Environment
by Amanda Vigneau, IIDA, NCIDQ, and Christopher Hillebrand, AIA, LEED AP As architects and designers, we face design challenges rooted in the built environment. Our collaboration with student activities professionals emphasizes the...
Higher Education Symposium
Join Principal Kelly Karpinsky, AIA, LEED AP, and HOK's Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors, Kay Sargent, for a dynamic panel exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the modern higher education landscape.Learn more...
Shifts in Dining Philosophy and Operation to Build Community
Shepley Bulfinch and Envision Strategies have been collaborating on the redesign of Lehigh University's Clayton University Center (CUC) for nearly a decade. Emerging from the pandemic and with new University leadership, the project scope...
Student Life
Refreshing a legacy
Lehigh University
Clayton University Center
The transformative renovation to the Clayton University Center at Lehigh University conveys a graceful nod to the institution’s past, and a bold gesture to the school’s future.
Meet the Team
Bob Mohr, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Bob’s design practice over the past 20 years has spanned across the globe, working on a variety of project types and sizes ranging from the tiny to the territorial. He treats every project as a unique opportunity to create something meaningful and beautiful.
Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Matt’s collaborative approach to the design process has created highly sustainable, highly functional academic, library, and student life facilities. He is committed to developing solutions that are unique to each client’s culture and goals.
Jeremiah Fairbank
Director
Jeremiah is a senior architect specializing in the design of nursing schools, simulation labs, and academic spaces for healthcare professionals. With over 15 years of experience, he creates innovative and functional educational environments.
Expertise
Our academic and campus environment planning services create flexible higher education spaces that adapt for growth opportunities.