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Class of 1974 Student Health and Counseling Center
Carleton College
The Carleton College Class of 1974 Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) Center creates a student-centered facility that holistically meets student...
Javon Bea Hospital Cancer Institute Expansion
Mercyhealth
BWBR partnered with Mercyhealth to design a new Cancer Institute that consolidates the existing Rockton Cancer Center program into a...
Sandhills Global Technology Center for STEM Education
Southeast Community College
A transformative project for Southeast Community College (SCC) and the greater Lincoln area, the Sandhills Global Technology Center is a...
Women’s and Children’s Inpatient Addition & Remodel
Avera McKennan Hospital
A six-floor addition to Avera McKennan Hospital will consolidate women’s and children’s care into one modernized location, allowing the hospital...
Biotech Relocation
Madison Area Technical College
Madison College’s Biotechnology program aims to support advanced biotech training and research in support of a skilled workforce for the...
Offsite Collections Facility
University of Minnesota
The new Offsite Collections Facility creates sufficient long-term storage capacity for the University of Minnesota’s unique and scarcely held print...
Culture
For over 100 years, BWBR has excelled at complex commercial architecture, interior design, and planning projects nationwide, committed to transforming lives through exceptional environments.
With over 175 employees and offices in Saint Paul, Durham, Madison, and Omaha, our people-first culture is committed to equity, flexibility, and community. We trust staff to do their jobs well from wherever they may be and ensure that they have all the tools and support they need to do so.
We value great design, curiosity, and dedication to colleagues, clients, and projects, and in turn are committed to helping you grow via personal support, mentorship, and opportunities to work on varied projects of all sizes and types.
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Healthcare
BWBR designs healthcare facilities that support the physical, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of patients, families, and staff.
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Behavioral + Mental Health
Through strong partnerships and decades of experience in health and wellness, we are creating spaces that are redefining mental health care.
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Education
We do more than create places for students to attend classes; we develop centers that support the intellectual, social, and psychological needs of growing minds.
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Science + Tech
From product development to fabrication, manufacturing to academia, data centers to support spaces, BWBR excels at developing high-tech environments that perform.
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Civic, Corporate + Community
We understand and embrace the complexities that come with government, workplace, non-profit, and community projects, and help ensure all voices are heard while creating spaces that thoughtfully communicate your organization’s mission and values.
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Perspectives
November 2, 2026
Durham-Based RND Architects Joins Forces with BWBR
BWBR, a St. Paul-based architecture and design firm with a national practice, has acquired Durham-based RND Architects.
October 22, 2026
Designing for the Future of Cancer Care: Avera Cancer Institute – Prairie Center LINAC Addition
A strategic Linear Accelator addition at Avera Cancer Institute - Prairie Center supports patient wellbeing, expands treatment capabilities, and enables innovation in medical technology.
October 8, 2026
Strategic Growth, Community Focus: Future-Ready Rural Healthcare at Upland Hills Health
When Upland Hills Health's facilities could no longer keep pace with community needs, rural Wisconsin-based health system partnered with BWBR to reshape care.
September 15, 2026
Closer to Care: Designing Surgery Centers for Access, Efficiency, and Choice
Surgical care doesn’t have to mean a long drive, a long wait, or a one-size-fits-all healthcare experience.
August 20, 2026
Side Notes: Where Student Wellness Meets Sustainable Design
We discuss the Carleton College Class of 1974 Student Health and Counseling Center—a LEED Platinum facility designed to address students' holistic wellness needs.
July 23, 2026
First-Person: Project Management Lessons from the Field
Senior Project Manager Andrea Cecelia shares how experiences—mistakes included—can lead to critical growth.