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Anderson Hall Renovation
Gustavus Adolphus College
A building vacated upon the completion of BWBR-designed Beck Academic Hall, Arthur H. Anderson Hall had served many uses since its creation...
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Athletes Village Women’s Gymnastics Performance Center
University of Minnesota
The new Women’s Gymnastics facility is located on a prominent site in Athletes Village adjacent to the Indoor Football Practice...
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Avera on Louise Health Campus
Avera McKennan Hospital
To meet growing needs and actively shape the future of healthcare in Sioux Falls, S.D., Avera Health embarked on the...
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R & D Innovation Center
Syngenta
This project creates a campus supporting a new research and development facility and customer experience center showcasing the company’s scientific...
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Rankin Hall Renovation
Carroll University
Following the success of the Doug and Nancy Hastad Hall and Michael and Mary Jarahis Science Laboratories projects, the Rankin Hall renovation completes Carroll...
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Anoka Campus
Eagle Brook Church
Eagle Brook Church is Minnesota’s largest church organization — and growing. While Eagle Brook has welcomed its growth spurt, it also meant...
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Culture
BWBR is a team of professionals specializing in commercial architecture, interior design, planning, and research who are committed to the optimal performance of people, spaces, and organizations. Since 1922, the firm has designed solutions to enhance how people live, work, heal, learn, pray, and play in engaging and empowering spaces nationwide. Leveraging the power of design, BWBR transforms lives through exceptional environments.
With over 175 employees and offices in Saint Paul, Madison, and Omaha, our people-first culture is committed to equity, flexibility, and community as by-products of our core values. 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 help you grow with personal support and opportunities to work on varied projects of all sizes.
Markets
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
March 25, 2025
BWBR’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients Challenge Injustice in Design
This year's scholarship winners aren't waiting until graduation to tackle the industry's most pressing questions about who benefits from the spaces we build—and who doesn't.
March 10, 2025
Building Hope: Key Considerations for Pediatric Healthcare Design
The needs of pediatric patients are unique, and designing these environments requires a layered approach to planning and design.
February 26, 2025
Designing a Career Path: Navigating Unexpected Professional Journeys
The path to professional fulfillment isn't always a straight line, and the stories of some of our BWBR team members prove just that.
February 10, 2025
Continuum of Care: The Unique Needs of Mental and Behavioral Health Facilities
From inpatient hospitals to outpatient clinics, each facility requires a distinct design approach to effectively support patient recovery.
January 31, 2025
Beyond Athletics: Driving Enrollment, Wellness, and Campus Identity in Higher Education
Athletic facilities do more than house sports programs—they create spaces where students thrive, communities connect, and institutions grow.
January 6, 2025
Redefining Healing: Themes Informing Cancer Center Design
As cancer treatment continues to evolve with new breakthroughs and technologies, healthcare spaces must evolve alongside them.