Architecture
For over 150 years, Shepley Bulfinch has countered the status quo to produce forward-thinking spaces that inspire living, learning, exploring, and healing. Today, our team of designers are shaping the future across industries. We design beyond what’s expected.
Architecture
For over 150 years, Shepley Bulfinch has countered the status quo to produce forward-thinking spaces that inspire living, learning, exploring, and healing. Today, our team of designers are shaping the future across industries. We design beyond what’s expected.
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Designing the future of pediatric medicine
Boston Children’s Hospital
Hale Family Building
In 1912, we broke ground on our first project with Boston Children’s Hospital. More than a century later, we’re partnering with the hospital again, this time to spearhead the largest expansion in its history.
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Bloomberg Student Center Earns ENR East Award of Merit
The Bloomberg Student Center at Johns Hopkins University has received an Award of Merit in the Higher Education/Research category as part of the 2026 ENR East Projects Awards. Presented by Engineering News-Record (ENR), the annual program...
Lehigh University Clayton University Center Wins American Architecture Award
Lehigh University's Clayton University Center has been honored with a 2026 American Architecture Award in the Restoration/Renovation category. Presented by the The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European...
Tradeline: Turning Deferred Maintenance into Transformation
Join Principals Bob Mohr, AIA, LEED AP; David Whitehill, AIA; and Janette Blackburn, FAIA, LEED AP, at Tradeline's Facility Renovations and Repurposing Conference 2026.Principal Bob Mohr, AIA, LEED APPrincipal David Whitehill, AIAPrincipal...
Mass Timber+: What Today’s Projects Mean for Tomorrow’s Market
The Mid-Atlantic has emerged as one of North America’s most active regions for mass timber, with universities, cultural institutions, and mission-driven owners leading the way. While these projects vary in size and purpose, they share...
Feature: American Libraries 2026 Design Showcase
American Libraries features Wellesley College's Margaret A. Clapp Library in its list of the year's most impressive new and renovated libraries. The Library Design Showcase is selected from projects across the United States and Canada.The renovation of Clapp Library...
New Academic Medical Center Announced for UT Austin
Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) with Shepley Bulfinch, the UT Dell Medical Center will be a destination for world-class healthcare and will anchor a new campus for care, discovery and innovation as part of The University...
The Architect’s Newspaper: Studio Visit
The Architect's Newspaper stopped by for a Studio Visit and shared their findings in the July/August 2026 edition of the paper.Change, both architecturally and operationally, is built into the DNA of the firm ... it's not beholden to any...
WoodWorks Case Study: The Bloomberg Student Center
The Bloomberg Student Center at Johns Hopkins University has been spotlighted by WoodWorks, recognizing the project as one of the most ambitious and innovative mass timber buildings completed in the eastern United States. The case study...
Bloomberg Student Center Named World’s Most Beautiful By Prix Versailles
The Bloomberg Student Center at Johns Hopkins University was recognized on the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses of 2026 list, published by the international architecture and design awards program Prix Versailles. Announced annually, the...
TIME: A Portrait of America in 25 Buildings and Monuments
Austin Central Library is highlighted in TIME’s Our America 250 collection. The piece, “A Portrait of America in 25 Buildings and Monuments,” is a curated reflection on how the built environment captures the nation’s identity. The article...
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Our academic and campus environment planning services create flexible higher education spaces that adapt for growth opportunities.