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In this episode of Side of Design, we sit down with BWBR’s Director of Professional Services Dan Hottinger and Construction Administration Manager Bryan Desma to unpack what “quality” really means—and how it begins long before a project breaks ground. loom.ly/syNsohU

BWBR is excited to announce our newest shareholders! Please join us in congratulating César Honorio-Arroyo, Alex Sirko, and Bryan Toov—we are so grateful for the talent and dedication each of these outstanding employees brings to the team!

Designed to provide culturally responsive care rooted in community support and clinical excellence, the new Adolescent Recovery and Wellness Center will offer treatment for adolescents struggling with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions. loom.ly/5mUm5tk

Join us in congratulating BWBR's newly appointed Associate Principals: Construction Administration Manager Bryan Desma, Benefits & Compliance Manager Angie Shaw, and Staffing & Hiring Manager Elizabeth Stiehl! Thanks to each of you for your incredible contributions to our firm.

BWBR is proud to make the list for Building Design+Construction's top architecture firms for 2025, ranking nationally as an overall firm and in each of our markets. loom.ly/a2kr2k4

Serving a need for healthcare technicians in Dane County, Madison College’s dental and nursing programs provide training for students pursuing health careers. BWBR partnered to expand the college's dental clinic, nursing lab, and student support space. loom.ly/Pky48lQ

Happy #InternationalDayofEducation! 📚🎓 From K-12 to higher ed, academic institutions support the intellectual, social, and psychological needs of growing minds. We're grateful to play a role in creating spaces that help teachers inspire students to explore ideas. ❤️

We recently held the BWBR Prize competition for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an opportunity for architecture students to present their work for a financial prize. A huge congratulations to winner Natalie Whitehead! ✨

This art installation is a focal point of the new University of Minnesota Microbial Cell Production Facility Designed by the BWBR graphics team, the design incorporates scientific imagery representing the processes that take place inside the facility. loom.ly/H7rHaWA

BWBR's Kat Lauer and Nate Roisen will present their session “Smarter Labs, Safer Labs: Optimizing Design with Hazardous Materials in Mind" at the 2026 Lab Design Conference. Read Kat's interview ahead of the conference, and learn more about registration! loom.ly/2SbwA8s

BWBR's Midweek Mixers have begun for 2026, an opportunity to get together with colleagues after work while exploring Saint Paul's restaurant scene. Thanks to everyone who joined! 🍻

#Sustainability, QA, codes, and specifications—these critical design functions are overseen by Rachael Spires, Performance Design & Quality Manager. In this episode, she explores how these roles intersect, all working together to drive #design excellence. loom.ly/2TCVHgk

What better way to kick off the new year than a work session with our remote Chicago staff! It's always nice to catch up, collaborate, and share our projects with each other. ☕

Calling all architecture students! 📣 Submit your collection of work to the BWBR Portfolio Scholarship, awarding $2,500 to a developing designer who demonstrates exceptional skill! Learn more and apply here: loom.ly/grlKOYw

Located on a prominent site on the Mississippi River, Fraser Hall is home to chemistry and life sciences teaching labs. With an eye-catching copper façade and floor to ceiling glass, the facility acts as a visual gateway to the University of Minnesota. loom.ly/CxJTHMA

Located in northwestern Wisconsin, CedarCrest Surgery Center enhances the region’s service capacity by expanding and consolidating functions previously spread across leased spaces and the local hospital into one convenient location. 📸 Jasper Lazor Photography

BWBR is excited to announce Steve Berg as our new Education Practice Leader. Congrats, Steve!

The incredible Phase II transformation of the Shepherd Laboratories brings fresh aesthetics and engaging learning spaces to the 1960s University of Minnesota facility. loom.ly/E36B1M4