BWBR
@bwbr.com
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
Easy identifiable spaces are critical to good neuroscience facility design. “It’s not just signage, it’s those perceptive, intuitive wayfinding elements that help someone navigate the space more easily,” explains BWBR Sr. Interior Designer Miranda McNamara-Mace.
✨HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
✨HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
February 18, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Easy identifiable spaces are critical to good neuroscience facility design. “It’s not just signage, it’s those perceptive, intuitive wayfinding elements that help someone navigate the space more easily,” explains BWBR Sr. Interior Designer Miranda McNamara-Mace.
✨HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
✨HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
Join us in congratulating Senior Project Manager Richard Stuerman on reaching a huge milestone—30 years with BWBR! Thank you for the passion, knowledge, and skill you bring to our firm and clients each and every day. #ThankYou #Anniversary
February 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Join us in congratulating Senior Project Manager Richard Stuerman on reaching a huge milestone—30 years with BWBR! Thank you for the passion, knowledge, and skill you bring to our firm and clients each and every day. #ThankYou #Anniversary
We're excited to congratulate Principal and Director Brad Krump on an incredible 30 years with BWBR! As we celebrate this huge milestone, we're so grateful for all you do for our firm, clients, and staff. #ThankYou #Anniversary
February 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
We're excited to congratulate Principal and Director Brad Krump on an incredible 30 years with BWBR! As we celebrate this huge milestone, we're so grateful for all you do for our firm, clients, and staff. #ThankYou #Anniversary
BWBR develops scientific learning environments that support a range of functions, from multi-use teaching spaces that work across disciplines to study areas that spark collaboration and focus between classes.
✨ University of Minnesota, Shepherd Laboratories
📸 Vondelinde
✨ University of Minnesota, Shepherd Laboratories
📸 Vondelinde
February 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
BWBR develops scientific learning environments that support a range of functions, from multi-use teaching spaces that work across disciplines to study areas that spark collaboration and focus between classes.
✨ University of Minnesota, Shepherd Laboratories
📸 Vondelinde
✨ University of Minnesota, Shepherd Laboratories
📸 Vondelinde
The Mayo Clinic Center for Safe and Healthy Children and Adolescents offers a comforting environment for families and children, typically referred to the center due to potential child abuse. Daylight, child-centered spaces, and soothing natural elements are incorporated throughout to reduce stress.
February 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Mayo Clinic Center for Safe and Healthy Children and Adolescents offers a comforting environment for families and children, typically referred to the center due to potential child abuse. Daylight, child-centered spaces, and soothing natural elements are incorporated throughout to reduce stress.
Register today to attend Lab Design Conference May 11-14 in Orlando! BWBR's Nate Roisen and Kat Lauer will dive into optimizing laboratory design for hazardous materials—resulting in smarter, safer, and more efficient science + tech facilities. 🔬
Learn more here: https://loom.ly/wXdcpX0
Learn more here: https://loom.ly/wXdcpX0
February 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Register today to attend Lab Design Conference May 11-14 in Orlando! BWBR's Nate Roisen and Kat Lauer will dive into optimizing laboratory design for hazardous materials—resulting in smarter, safer, and more efficient science + tech facilities. 🔬
Learn more here: https://loom.ly/wXdcpX0
Learn more here: https://loom.ly/wXdcpX0
Madison College’s Biotech program aims to support advanced training and research. To achieve this, state-of-the-art facilities are key, yet their existing space was becoming outdated. The solution was to relocate and redesign the program to create a hyper-functional space. https://loom.ly/DUZiHYY
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Madison College’s Biotech program aims to support advanced training and research. To achieve this, state-of-the-art facilities are key, yet their existing space was becoming outdated. The solution was to relocate and redesign the program to create a hyper-functional space. https://loom.ly/DUZiHYY
To upgrade the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Greek life communities, BWBR and KWK Architects partnered to design a new replacement residence hall and a renovation of the existing Martin Hall. https://loom.ly/ERnHN0s
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
To upgrade the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Greek life communities, BWBR and KWK Architects partnered to design a new replacement residence hall and a renovation of the existing Martin Hall. https://loom.ly/ERnHN0s
Come work with us! Check out our careers page to learn more about open positions in interior design, architecture, and data and research. https://loom.ly/sSqzsJo
#hiring #careers #openroles
#hiring #careers #openroles
February 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Come work with us! Check out our careers page to learn more about open positions in interior design, architecture, and data and research. https://loom.ly/sSqzsJo
#hiring #careers #openroles
#hiring #careers #openroles
It's great to see so many of our clients on the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list! 🤩 Congrats to all of these amazing healthcare organizations on being recognized for their high-quality care and top-notch services! https://loom.ly/-jgxtCA
February 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's great to see so many of our clients on the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list! 🤩 Congrats to all of these amazing healthcare organizations on being recognized for their high-quality care and top-notch services! https://loom.ly/-jgxtCA
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.
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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. https://loom.ly/a2kr2k4
January 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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. https://loom.ly/a2kr2k4
Serving a need for healthcare technicians in Dane County, Madison College’s dental and nursing programs provide training for students pursuing careers in health fields. BWBR partnered to expand the college's dental clinic, nursing lab, and student support space. https://loom.ly/Pky48lQ
January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Serving a need for healthcare technicians in Dane County, Madison College’s dental and nursing programs provide training for students pursuing careers in health fields. BWBR partnered to expand the college's dental clinic, nursing lab, and student support space. https://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. ❤️
January 24, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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. ❤️
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. https://loom.ly/H7rHaWA
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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. https://loom.ly/H7rHaWA
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. ☕
January 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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. ☕
Located on a prominent site overlooking the Mississippi River, the Fraser Hall renewal is home to chemistry and life science 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. https://loom.ly/CxJTHMA
January 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Located on a prominent site overlooking the Mississippi River, the Fraser Hall renewal is home to chemistry and life science 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. https://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
📸 Jasper Lazor Photography
January 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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
📸 Jasper Lazor Photography
The incredible Phase II transformation of the Shepherd Laboratories brings fresh aesthetics and engaging learning spaces to the 1960s University of Minnesota facility. https://loom.ly/E36B1M4
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The incredible Phase II transformation of the Shepherd Laboratories brings fresh aesthetics and engaging learning spaces to the 1960s University of Minnesota facility. https://loom.ly/E36B1M4
The University of Minnesota added a new building to the St. Paul Campus in order to develop state-of-the-art fermentation processes for leaders in biotech. The facility grows capabilities for microbial cell production services, R&D, and consulting. https://loom.ly/H7rHaWA
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The University of Minnesota added a new building to the St. Paul Campus in order to develop state-of-the-art fermentation processes for leaders in biotech. The facility grows capabilities for microbial cell production services, R&D, and consulting. https://loom.ly/H7rHaWA
Here's a glimpse of the projects BWBR was lucky to be a part of in 2025. 🤩 We're so excited for the incredible projects to come this year! #yearinreview #newyear #architecture #design
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Here's a glimpse of the projects BWBR was lucky to be a part of in 2025. 🤩 We're so excited for the incredible projects to come this year! #yearinreview #newyear #architecture #design
BWBR's Dan Hottinger and Kari Shonblom sat down with the Smarter by Design #podcast to explore how the firm is redesigning learning and development to meet the needs of today's #AEC industry.
YouTube: https://loom.ly/RTU9xAw
Spotify: https://loom.ly/BxrcsBM
Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/0dgjqF4
YouTube: https://loom.ly/RTU9xAw
Spotify: https://loom.ly/BxrcsBM
Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/0dgjqF4
January 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
BWBR's Dan Hottinger and Kari Shonblom sat down with the Smarter by Design #podcast to explore how the firm is redesigning learning and development to meet the needs of today's #AEC industry.
YouTube: https://loom.ly/RTU9xAw
Spotify: https://loom.ly/BxrcsBM
Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/0dgjqF4
YouTube: https://loom.ly/RTU9xAw
Spotify: https://loom.ly/BxrcsBM
Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/0dgjqF4
We're excited to share photography of the completed Fraser Hall at the University of Minnesota! BWBR teamed with lead design architect VJAA to create a solution that replaced and improved outdated chemistry teaching labs throughout campus, consolidating them in the facility.
📸 Jasper Lazor
📸 Jasper Lazor
January 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
We're excited to share photography of the completed Fraser Hall at the University of Minnesota! BWBR teamed with lead design architect VJAA to create a solution that replaced and improved outdated chemistry teaching labs throughout campus, consolidating them in the facility.
📸 Jasper Lazor
📸 Jasper Lazor
Human-Centered Safety® is an integrated design approach focused on improving outcomes, safety, and satisfaction across the complex needs of today’s behavioral health centers. . #behavioralhealthdesign #healingdesign https://loom.ly/2tEIwNk
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Human-Centered Safety® is an integrated design approach focused on improving outcomes, safety, and satisfaction across the complex needs of today’s behavioral health centers. . #behavioralhealthdesign #healingdesign https://loom.ly/2tEIwNk