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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.
These facilities need to be hard-working and efficient but, more importantly, serve as hubs to build connection and collaboration while still prioritizing equity and accessibility. Whether you need to facilitate public visibility and engagement, encourage staff collaboration, foster neighborhood outreach, support diverse worship practices, or promote community wellness, our team ensures that your new space meets your needs and supports your goals now and into the future.
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GOVERNMENT
BWBR embraces civic pride through respectful use of public funds and designs that embody the democratic spirit. Our work supports community engagement and, with demonstrated expertise in projects such as city halls, government workplaces, maintenance facilities, and public works and utilities, we’re experts at balancing competing stakeholder requirements and creating a space for everyone.
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WORKPLACE
Today’s workplace needs to utilize space and technology in innovative ways, bringing people together to connect, learn, create, and collaborate while still providing private spaces in which to focus. BWBR helps organizations create flexible, collaborative spaces that reflect unique cultures while also strategically supporting mission and goals.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The way people define health is changing, and so are the places that help us to be healthy. BWBR designs spaces that enhance the health and wellness of people of all ages, in turn making a positive impact on the surrounding communities. Through projects that improve citizens’ quality of life, we design safe, accessible, and healthy environments to meet, play, and exercise.
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COMMUNITY AND WORSHIP
Non-profits and religious establishments do vital work for their communities, and BWBR is proud to help them get the most out of their budgets and their spaces. We love engaging deeply with stakeholders, supporting the dedicated staff, and helping organizations achieve maximum impact.
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ND Heritage Center and State Museum, Military Gallery Expansion
State of North Dakota
Located on North Dakota’s State Capitol grounds, adjacent to the BWBR-designed State Lab, this museum addition is grounded in its...
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Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center Renovation and Expansion
State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services
The Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC) is a secure treatment facility located on the Mendota Mental Health Institute campus offering...
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Baseball Clubhouse
St. John’s University
The new Saint John’s University baseball clubhouse provides the team with on-field facilities, enhancing the student athlete experience with lockers,...
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North Dakota State Lab
State of North Dakota
Due to increased testing volumes in both public health surveillance and environmental quality functions, the state of North Dakota has...
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Office Renovation
SFM Mutual Insurance Company
BWBR partnered with SFM to create a destination for employees that supports a new hybrid work culture. Most of SFM’s...
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Hybrid Workspace
BWBR Architects, Inc.
In this new world of hybrid work, BWBR utilizes our offices as living test labs for a variety of work...
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