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 interior rendering of student-athlete gymnasts practicing in the new branded facility.

University of Minnesota

Athletes Village Women’s Gymnastics Performance Center
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
Metro State Student Center

Metropolitan State University

Student Center
University of Minnesota Microbiology Research Facility

University of Minnesota

Microbiology Research Facility
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 School of Nursing

Bentson Healthy Communities Innovation Center
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENTS OF BIOMEDICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

University of Minnesota

Medical Devices Center
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE WARREN AND DONNA BECK ACADEMIC HALL

Gustavus Adolphus College

Warren and Donna Beck Academic Hall