Housing
We design places where we would want to live. We work with some of the most recognized developer clients and higher education institutions to design residential communities, blending comfort and accessibility with unparalleled amenities.
Housing
We design places where we would want to live. We work with some of the most recognized developer clients and higher education institutions to design residential communities, blending comfort and accessibility with unparalleled amenities.
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Establishing a neighborhood
New Residential District and Renovation to Martindale Hall
Wabash College
A new residential village at a small men’s college in Indiana sparks a transformation in student life and positions the school for an anticipated surge in enrollment.
The Latest
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...
Beyond the Blueprint: Murals in Architecture
by Omar Bailey, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA Art has a transformative power over people and places. Within architecture, murals are more than decorative additions. They’re powerful tools for storytelling, placemaking, and cultural identity. I sat...
Campus Housing: Evolving into Lifestyle Microcosms
By Pete Rasmussen, AIA, and Andrea Rose, AIA, NCARBAs most post-secondary students round out their semester next month and head home for the summer, many student housing projects across the country are nearing construction completion and...
Running Through History: 19 Iconic Designs Along the Boston Marathon Route
By Rob RocheThe Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon. After experiencing the Marathon-to-Athens Race in the 1896 Olympic Games, John Graham, coach and manager of the Boston Athletic Association, returned with plans to...
A History of Beautiful Partnerships
by Alison RaineyAs an architecture and design firm, we understand the importance of infusing art throughout our daily lives. Art nurtures creativity and innovation. It helps us to share knowledge and sparks dialogue. At Shepley Bulfinch,...
Moontower: 2025 Red Awards Multi-Family Project of the Year
We are proud to announce that Moontower has been honored with the 2025 RED Award Project of the Year for Multi-Family, over 250 units. This recognition from AZ Big Media acknowledges the vision, innovation, and community connections that define Moontower. "Located on...
A Legacy of Design Innovation in Phoenix
by Pete Rasmussen, AIA, LFAFor 150 years, Shepley Bulfinch has countered the status quo with forward-thinking buildings and spaces inspired by living, learning, and healing. In this adventure, we explore our impact on some of the iconic and significant buildings that...
Enhancing Student Wellbeing Through Thoughtful Campus Design
by Derek Noble, AIA, LEED APUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Union Renovation in Amherst, MA. Photo by Raj Das.In the post-pandemic world, the importance of student wellbeing has never been more pronounced. With the partnership of Caryn Brause, FAIA,...
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...
Meet the Team
Peter Rasmussen, AIA, LFA
Principal
Pete is a leader in our higher education, housing, and community development work. He believes that good design can have a positive impact on the quality of everyday life of our communities.
Alison Rainey, AIA
Principal
An award-winning architect and Principal at Shepley Bulfinch, Alison Rainey leads the design of environments for living, learning, and well-being across the United States.
Tom Chinnock, AIA
Director
Tom’s innate ability to see the potential of a project before it is built has propelled his design ambitions, enabling him to embrace challenges and develop solutions that are meaningful to all stakeholders.
Expertise
We are experts in master planning — from academic districts to medical centers, and pedestrian focused urban cores to rural community hospitals. Our master plans ensure that vital areas are positioned to evolve to changing needs.