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BWBR is a design firm with practices in architecture, interiors, and planning. We transform lives through exceptional environments.
St. Paul | Madison | Omaha
St. Paul | Madison | Omaha
Now that you've seen our top podcast episodes of 2025, here's a #ThrowbackThursday to last year's most-clicked episodes! https://loom.ly/BCFo6F8
Side of Design in Review: Top Episodes of 2024 - BWBR
With 12 episodes, nearly 30 guests, and a wide range of exciting topics, we're celebrating another incredible year of BWBR's Side of Design Podcast.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Now that you've seen our top podcast episodes of 2025, here's a #ThrowbackThursday to last year's most-clicked episodes! https://loom.ly/BCFo6F8
This year, our designers shared so many inspiring palettes, ranging from seasonal themes to BWBR project materials to trending colors. Here's a roundup! 🤩🎨 #materials #palette #interiordesign
December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This year, our designers shared so many inspiring palettes, ranging from seasonal themes to BWBR project materials to trending colors. Here's a roundup! 🤩🎨 #materials #palette #interiordesign
Following BWBR’s Phase I renovation of the Shepherd Laboratories, the team partnered again to renovate the upper floors. The project updates both learning and gathering areas to better meet the needs of students and researchers in a range of STEM fields. https://loom.ly/E36B1M4 #architecture
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Following BWBR’s Phase I renovation of the Shepherd Laboratories, the team partnered again to renovate the upper floors. The project updates both learning and gathering areas to better meet the needs of students and researchers in a range of STEM fields. https://loom.ly/E36B1M4 #architecture
This team gets a gold medal for today's treat group theme! 🥇 In honor of the upcoming Winter Olympics, the group served up "podium parfaits" complete with ice cream cone torches, chocolate medals, and trivia. Thanks for a fun and festive morning! ❄️
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This team gets a gold medal for today's treat group theme! 🥇 In honor of the upcoming Winter Olympics, the group served up "podium parfaits" complete with ice cream cone torches, chocolate medals, and trivia. Thanks for a fun and festive morning! ❄️
After 32 incredible years together, we are bidding farewell to Greg Fenton as he begins his retirement. Greg's leadership and contributions to our firm over three decades will leave a lasting impact, and we're so excited to see what his next chapter brings. Congrats and THANK YOU!
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After 32 incredible years together, we are bidding farewell to Greg Fenton as he begins his retirement. Greg's leadership and contributions to our firm over three decades will leave a lasting impact, and we're so excited to see what his next chapter brings. Congrats and THANK YOU!
EmPATH is an innovative approach to emergency mental health care that is designed to guide people safely through a crisis while helping them build coping skills for the future. https://loom.ly/R00YZms
December 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
EmPATH is an innovative approach to emergency mental health care that is designed to guide people safely through a crisis while helping them build coping skills for the future. https://loom.ly/R00YZms
Congratulations to the 2025 BWBR scholarship winners, Adesola Adenekan and Reeja Shrestha! 🤩 Their submitted projects displayed amazing talent and innovation, and we're so excited for the energy they're bringing to the profession! 👏
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 BWBR scholarship winners, Adesola Adenekan and Reeja Shrestha! 🤩 Their submitted projects displayed amazing talent and innovation, and we're so excited for the energy they're bringing to the profession! 👏
After another year filled with fresh ideas across design, BWBR’s Side of Design podcast is closing out 2025 on a high note. We gathered the four most-clicked episodes, spotlighting higher education, healthcare, workplace, sustainability, and more! https://loom.ly/FRZsOWs
Side of Design in Review: Top Episodes of 2025 - BWBR
We gathered the most-clicked episodes—spotlighting higher education, healthcare, workplace, sustainability, and more.
www.bwbr.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
After another year filled with fresh ideas across design, BWBR’s Side of Design podcast is closing out 2025 on a high note. We gathered the four most-clicked episodes, spotlighting higher education, healthcare, workplace, sustainability, and more! https://loom.ly/FRZsOWs
The momentum we've built together this year will leave a lasting impression. ⛷️ BWBR's winter cards have skated their way to mailboxes, reflecting our gratitude for the paths we've forged together in 2025. Cheers to a wonderful season! ❄️
December 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The momentum we've built together this year will leave a lasting impression. ⛷️ BWBR's winter cards have skated their way to mailboxes, reflecting our gratitude for the paths we've forged together in 2025. Cheers to a wonderful season! ❄️
Our proven approach to system-level strategic facility planning aligns long-term capital investment with an organization’s broader mission, goals, and strategic plan. 🗺️ Learn more: https://loom.ly/Tk9eMBI
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our proven approach to system-level strategic facility planning aligns long-term capital investment with an organization’s broader mission, goals, and strategic plan. 🗺️ Learn more: https://loom.ly/Tk9eMBI
Another winter afternoon means another delicious treat group in Saint Paul! Inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, the team served up desserts and hot chocolate that filled the office with warmth and connection. 🍫🎨
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Another winter afternoon means another delicious treat group in Saint Paul! Inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, the team served up desserts and hot chocolate that filled the office with warmth and connection. 🍫🎨
Our designers attended the IIDA Northland ID Awards, where the Carleton College Student Health and Counseling Center brought home the Healthcare award. "This project shines because it demonstrates how sustainability and wellness can be deeply transformative even at a small scale," said the judges.👏
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Our designers attended the IIDA Northland ID Awards, where the Carleton College Student Health and Counseling Center brought home the Healthcare award. "This project shines because it demonstrates how sustainability and wellness can be deeply transformative even at a small scale," said the judges.👏
We're excited to announce that the Carleton College Class of 1974 Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) Center team received the IIDA Northland Chapter Interior Design Award in the Healthcare category! Congrats to Carleton College and the whole team! 👏🏆
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We're excited to announce that the Carleton College Class of 1974 Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) Center team received the IIDA Northland Chapter Interior Design Award in the Healthcare category! Congrats to Carleton College and the whole team! 👏🏆
Healthcare systems and large medical center projects bring unique challenges and opportunities. Our design teams bring broad experience across over a dozen health systems nationwide to support your strategy, planning, and innovation efforts across all project needs. https://loom.ly/_4VJ8V0
Health Systems & Medical Centers - BWBR
Healthcare systems and large medical center projects bring their own unique set of design challenges and opportunities.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Healthcare systems and large medical center projects bring unique challenges and opportunities. Our design teams bring broad experience across over a dozen health systems nationwide to support your strategy, planning, and innovation efforts across all project needs. https://loom.ly/_4VJ8V0
BWBR Professional Services Director Dan Hottinger describes his role as “the bridge between design and putting the design in motion.” Listen to the latest episode of Side Notes to learn how professional services can help with the AEC industry's biggest challenges! https://loom.ly/OAsOalw #podcast
Side Notes: How Professional Services Bring Buildings to Life - BWBR
BWBR’s Dan Hottinger describes his role as “the bridge between design and putting the design in motion.”
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December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
BWBR Professional Services Director Dan Hottinger describes his role as “the bridge between design and putting the design in motion.” Listen to the latest episode of Side Notes to learn how professional services can help with the AEC industry's biggest challenges! https://loom.ly/OAsOalw #podcast
In this episode of Side of Design, BWBR designers sat down to untangle the often-confused concepts of accessible, universal, and inclusive design. Their conversation reveals why these distinctions matter and how they’re reshaping the way spaces get built. https://loom.ly/ty7hjP0
Accessible, Universal, Inclusive: Decoding Equity in Design - BWBR
Truly equitable design requires intention and thoughtful consideration of elements that go far beyond code compliance.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In this episode of Side of Design, BWBR designers sat down to untangle the often-confused concepts of accessible, universal, and inclusive design. Their conversation reveals why these distinctions matter and how they’re reshaping the way spaces get built. https://loom.ly/ty7hjP0
From one teammate to the next, cheers to collaboration, no matter where you're working from! As November comes to a close, we're passing the gratitude along to our awesome staff, one cup at a time. ☕✨ #gratitude #workplace #collaboration #coffee
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
From one teammate to the next, cheers to collaboration, no matter where you're working from! As November comes to a close, we're passing the gratitude along to our awesome staff, one cup at a time. ☕✨ #gratitude #workplace #collaboration #coffee
Congratulations to Senior BIM Technician Danny Sim on an incredible 20 years with BWBR! Thank you for choosing to share your knowledge and skill with our team—we're so grateful for all you do! 🎉 #Anniversary #Kudos
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Congratulations to Senior BIM Technician Danny Sim on an incredible 20 years with BWBR! Thank you for choosing to share your knowledge and skill with our team—we're so grateful for all you do! 🎉 #Anniversary #Kudos
The Carleton College SHAC Center, a facility that holistically meets student medical, counseling, and wellness needs, utilizes textured red and dark brick patterning that allows tight rounded corners and gives the building a distinctive feel on campus.
📸 Farm Kid Studios
📸 Farm Kid Studios
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Carleton College SHAC Center, a facility that holistically meets student medical, counseling, and wellness needs, utilizes textured red and dark brick patterning that allows tight rounded corners and gives the building a distinctive feel on campus.
📸 Farm Kid Studios
📸 Farm Kid Studios
Join us in wishing Senior Project Manager Jackie Peck a happy work anniversary! Congratulations on 15 years with the firm—we're so grateful for the passion and talent you bring to your work at BWBR! 🎉 #Anniversary #Kudos
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Join us in wishing Senior Project Manager Jackie Peck a happy work anniversary! Congratulations on 15 years with the firm—we're so grateful for the passion and talent you bring to your work at BWBR! 🎉 #Anniversary #Kudos
We're excited to congratulate Contracts Manager Julie Kersey on 10 years with BWBR! We're so grateful for your dedication, skill, and all you do to keep our processes running smoothly. Thank you! 🎉 #Anniversary #Kudos
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We're excited to congratulate Contracts Manager Julie Kersey on 10 years with BWBR! We're so grateful for your dedication, skill, and all you do to keep our processes running smoothly. Thank you! 🎉 #Anniversary #Kudos
Behind every healthy rural community are the healthcare providers who show up with skill, dedication, and heart. Critical Access Hospitals and rural health organizations play an essential role in keeping their communities thriving, and we appreciate all that they do. ❤️ Happy #RuralHealthDay!
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Behind every healthy rural community are the healthcare providers who show up with skill, dedication, and heart. Critical Access Hospitals and rural health organizations play an essential role in keeping their communities thriving, and we appreciate all that they do. ❤️ Happy #RuralHealthDay!
Our month of #gratitude continues as we celebrate the science and tech organizations BWBR is privileged to partner with! From researchers pushing the boundaries of discovery to the operations staff who keep complex labs running efficiently, we’re thankful for the teams leading innovation. 🔬 ❤️
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Our month of #gratitude continues as we celebrate the science and tech organizations BWBR is privileged to partner with! From researchers pushing the boundaries of discovery to the operations staff who keep complex labs running efficiently, we’re thankful for the teams leading innovation. 🔬 ❤️
Check out the Fall 2025 issue of Design Develop Construct (DDC) Journal, which features an article highlighting HealthPartners' new Lakeview Hospital that broke ground this summer, designed by BWBR in partnership with HKS Architects. https://loom.ly/9wpXzyg
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Check out the Fall 2025 issue of Design Develop Construct (DDC) Journal, which features an article highlighting HealthPartners' new Lakeview Hospital that broke ground this summer, designed by BWBR in partnership with HKS Architects. https://loom.ly/9wpXzyg