We're excited to share that our own Gianfranco Pietrantoni, AIA has been named a 2026 Rising Star by Zweig Group, one of just 25 honorees nationwide.
This award recognizes emerging AEC professionals making an impact through both technical excellence and true servant leadership, and it couldn’t be a better reflection of who Gianfranco is.
Whether spearheading complex science and technology projects or mentoring teammates across our offices through "SWBRU" lunch & learns, he brings clarity and a people-first approach to everything he does. We’re proud to see his work recognized on a national stage, and even prouder to have him on our team. Congratulations, Gianfranco! 👏
Step into the earliest phase of the design process and see how we translate a client’s story into architecture — shaping how a space feels, flows, and guides people from the moment they arrive.
Earth Week 2026, we've loved learning with you. 🌎
This year's Speaker Series brought our design community together to talk climate action, equity, material health, circularity, and what it takes to close the gap between design intent and real performance — not someday, but on every project.
Big thanks to our speakers: Ryan McPherson, Mark Maddalina, Moniqua Minter, Jennifer Lake, and Alison Kwok.
Swipe through for a few moments from the week; sessions, materials + product learning, and the conversations in between. ♻️🧪⚡️
Ribbon cut, doors open! 🎉🎮 We’re proud to have been a part of bringing this incredible new teen center to life for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester!
Before opening day, a view from above! This aerial drone footage captures the Rochester Institute of Technology's new Performing Arts Center — which was officially commemorated with a ribbon-cutting this morning. Our team is honored to have worked on this landmark project alongside our partners at @rittigers , @michaelmaltzanarchitecture , and @lechaseconstruction .
It's landscape architecture month! 🌱 We're celebrating our talented landscape design team — the creative minds who transform natural spaces into places of community and interconnection.
One example: Council Rock Primary School's outdoor classroom. Envisioned in partnership with both teachers and students, the space brings hands-on exploration into everyday instruction, complete with a discovery garden, stormwater zone, shaded learning areas, and a tiered gathering space. The result is a landscape that inspires and evolves alongside its learners.
For nearly two decades, our Earth Week Speaker Series has rallied designers and community leaders around one urgent question:
How do we build a healthier, more resilient future?
This year, we’re welcoming experts from University at Buffalo, Interface, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, University of Oregon, and Rochester Institute of Technology — with sessions focused on climate action, material health, circularity, and performance. Visit our website to learn more!
Collaboration is the engine behind everything we do. Joining forces within our multidisciplinary team and with our clients shapes better ideas and a workplace we genuinely enjoy.
We hold high standards — but pair them with intentional support through mentorship and continuing education, because our people matter most.
Our K-12 team had a great time participating in Frederick Douglass Jr. High School’s Career Day last week!
With more than 70 professionals in attendance, the event created meaningful opportunities to connect students’ curiosity with real‑world pathways in architecture, engineering, and the built environment.
We’re grateful for the chance to help inspire the next generation of creators and problem‑solvers one conversation at a time.
Step inside our headquarters in the heart of downtown Rochester and see how we transformed a blank floorplan into a flexible, wellness‑driven workspace — just as we do for our partners.
Grateful to have our team represented at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce's Women Empowering Women Conference! It was a day full of powerful insights, meaningful conversations, and celebrating the women who continue to lead, innovate, and uplift our community.
