Education

An evolution is taking place to redefine the role that classrooms and academic centers play in education. Moving past classrooms as lecture platforms, facilities are now places where students partner with teachers in the learning process.

BWBR has designed for educational clients and projects since the firm was established 100 years ago. We develop more than places for students to attend classes; we develop centers that support the intellectual, social, and psychological needs of growing minds. Done right, these spaces inspire students to explore ideas, invite collaborative learning, and turn curiosity into discoveries.

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An exterior rendering of the new UMN Biomanufacturing Innovation Center. — University of Minnesota

Biomanufacturing Innovation Center

A view of a nursing simulation lab with numerous patient mannequins. — University of St. Thomas

Morrison Family College of Health and Nursing Simulation

Rendering of a UWRF SciTech touchdown collaboration space. — University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Science and Technology Innovation Center

An exterior rendering of the UMN Fraser Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Lab — University of Minnesota

Fraser Hall, Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Facility

An exterior, head-on view of the Seton Townhome front entries in the Flynntown Village — Saint John's University

Seton Townhomes & Nicol Pedestrian Bridge

An interior rendering of a second level touchdown space in the SCC STEM Center. Expansive windows show views to campus and a feature wall connects to the first floor — Southeast Community College

Sandhills Global Technology Center for STEM Education

Students work in the Biological Sciences Active Learning Lab, complete with whiteboards, flexible lab stations, and views to the outdoors — University of Minnesota

Biological Sciences Center, Third and Fourth Floors Renovations

A person walks past brightly colored chairs and seating options outside the Cotter Schools cafeteria — Cotter Schools

Classroom Building Renovation and Residence Hall

Exterior view of the North Residence Hall main entry looking toward the iconic campus clock tower — University of Wisconsin-Stout

North Residence Hall Renovation and Addition

Head on shot of the front patio with outdoor student gathering spaces at the CVTC TEC. — Chippewa Valley Technical College

Transportation Education Center and Storage Facilities

An exterior rendering of the renovated Martin Hall. — University of Nebraska at Kearney

Fraternity and Sorority Life Housing

The main cardio area in the Lund Center features expansive views, high wood paneled ceilings, and branded wall graphics — Gustavus Adolphus College

Lund Center Expansion and Renovation

Open tutoring lounge with a variety of workstations. — Buena Vista University

Siebens Forum Library Renovation

Exterior rendering of the facility from Grand Ave. — University of St. Thomas

New Schoenecker Center for STEAM Education

A student engineering work room with various types of machinery and abundant daylight. — University of Northwestern

Rosedale Square North Engineering & Science Center Renovation

An ecology lab features wrap-around window views and high-tech equipment. — Bethel University

Science Facilities Renovations and Addition

Two children walk up to the main entry of the Explorer Academy. Native landscaping complements the exterior color palette — Fargo Public Schools

Explorer Academy at Lewis & Clark Elementary

Interior corridor in the entry to the Healthcare Center of Learning, surrounded by exposed brick, wood paneling, feature circular lighting, and open seating. — Lake Area Technical College

Prairie Lakes Healthcare Center of Learning Addition and Renovation

Exterior view of Sugihara Hall. — North Dakota State University

Sugihara Hall

Engineering students adjust testing equipment in the structures lab. — University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jun and Sandy Lee Wisconsin Structures and Materials Testing Laboratory

Students utilize the open seating in the Sesquicentennial Hall main staircase. — University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Sesquicentennial Hall

Brookview Elementary School Locker Bay — Stillwater Area Public Schools

Brookview Elementary School

Stillwater Area Public Schools Stillwater High School — Stillwater Area Public Schools

Stillwater Area High School

Stillwater Area High School Pony Activity Center and Pony Stadium — Stillwater Area Public Schools

Pony Activity Center and Pony Stadium

Exterior view of the HCAMS entry and courtyard. — University of Minnesota-Duluth

Heikkila Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science Building

Buena Vista University Siebens Forum Renovation — Buena Vista University

Siebens Forum Student Center Renovation

Carroll University Rankin Hall Renovation — Carroll University

Rankin Hall Renovation

Exterior view of the MCTC skyway with the rainbow light effect. — Minneapolis Community & Technical College

Hennepin Skyway Renovation

University of Minnesota Shepherd Laboratories College of Science and Engineering Gemini-Huntley Robotics Research Laboratory — University of Minnesota

Shepherd Laboratories, College of Science and Engineering Gemini-Huntley Robotics Research Laboratory

University of Minnesota Gopher Wrestling Training Facility — University of Minnesota

Gopher Wrestling Training Facility

View from corridor into the Engineering maker space through an interior window. — Cornell College

West Science Hall Renovation

Exterior dusk view of Russell Science Center from the northwest. — Cornell College

Russell Science Center

Saint Paul Public Schools RiverEast K-8 Special Education School — Saint Paul Public Schools

RiverEast K-8 Special Education Center Relocation

University of Minnesota Athletes Village — University of Minnesota

Athletes Village

Carroll University Doug and Nancy Hastad Hall — Carroll University

Doug and Nancy Hastad Hall

Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 Pankalo Education Center — Pankalo Education Center

Pankalo Education Center

Gustavus Adolphus College Anderson Hall — Gustavus Adolphus College

Anderson Hall Renovation

University of Northwestern Lord Knight Performance Hall — University of Northwestern

Beverly & John Lord Knight Performance Hall Renovation

Carroll University Michael & Mary Jaharis Science Laboratories — Carroll University

Michael and Mary Jaharis Science Laboratories

NDSU Ehly Hall Engineering — North Dakota State University

College of Engineering, Phase I: Ehly Hall Renovations

UMN Vet Med Small Animal Hospital — University of Minnesota

Small Animal Wellness Center

Metro State Student Center — Metropolitan State University

Student Center

University of Minnesota Microbiology Research Facility — University of Minnesota

Microbiology Research Facility

Metropolitan State University Science Education Center — Metropolitan State University

Jason R. Carter Science Education Center

North Dakota State University A. Glenn Hill Center for STEM Education — North Dakota State University

A. Glenn Hill Center for STEM Education

University of Wisconsin-Stout McCalmont Residence Hall — University of Wisconsin-Stout

McCalmont Residence Hall Renovation and Addition

KARNER BLUE EDUCATION CENTER KARNER BLUE EDUCATION CENTER — Karner Blue Education Center

Karner Blue Education Center

University of Minnesota Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Active Learning Classroom

University of Minnesota School of Nursing

Bentson Healthy Communities Innovation Center

BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY PIERCE-WHITE RESIDENCE — Buena Vista University

Pierce-White Residence

STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY CENTER — Stillwater Area Public Schools

Early Childhood Family Center

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENTS OF BIOMEDICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING — University of Minnesota

Medical Devices Center

COE COLLEGE PETERSON HALL OF SCIENCE — Coe College

Peterson Hall of Science

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE WARREN AND DONNA BECK ACADEMIC HALL — Gustavus Adolphus College

Warren and Donna Beck Academic Hall

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, AND BIOPHYSICS NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE LABORATORY — University of Minnesota

Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Jarvis Science Wing

AUGSBURG COLLEGE OREN GATEWAY CENTER — Augsburg College

Oren Gateway Center

Hamline University Klas Stadium — Hamline University

Klas Stadium & Events Center

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - MEDICAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY MOOS TOWER SURGICAL RESEARCH AND CANCER LABORATORIES — University of Minnesota - Medical School Department of Surgery

Moos Tower Surgical Research and Cancer Laboratories

University of Northern Iowa McCollum — University of Northern Iowa

McCollum Science Hall Addition

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