Studio News
Stay up to date on recent projects, press releases, and company updates.
Welcome Interior Designer Jesse Stallard
Meet the newest addition to our design team, Interior Designer Jesse Stallard.
2023 Shine the Light Scholarship
To close out our 2022 Shine the Light program, we hope to inspire and support the next generation of creative leaders through the award of this scholarship.
Now Hiring: Technical Director
SMBW is looking for an experienced architect to fill a Technical Director position.
Welcome Architect Ethan Porter
Ethan Porter's passion for architecture lives in his method of problem solving through artistic exploration.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Opens New Facility Designed by smbw
“A nonprofit that provides lodging and hospitality services to families with kids undergoing medical treatment.”
Project Announcement: Virginia Public Media Richmond HQ
VPM Media Corp. and the Virginia Foundation for Public Media announced Wednesday that it is building a new headquarters in Downtown Richmond.
Shine the Light 2023
Exploring the current housing crisis, the significance of having safe and equitable housing, and what professionals in the AEC field can do to help.
Introducing Design Forward
SMBW's Design Forward scales sustainably-focused approaches to every-day Design.
SMBW’s Lou Wolf To Take On New Role As Principal Emeritus
SMBW has announced that Lou Wolf will be transitioning into a new role as Principal Emeritus.
Jennifer Kielb Promoted to SMBW Studio Manager
SMBW has announced the promotion of Jennifer Kielb to the position of Studio Manager. In her expanded role, Kielb will be responsible for accounting, office management and human resources administration.
SMBW Rings in the New Year By Promoting Michelle Mikita, CID to Principal of Interior Design
SMBW is starting the new year looking to the future of the firm and celebrating exciting news – the promotion of Michelle Mikita to Principal of Interior Design.
Planned 8-story Arts District apartment building gets first city approval
Our mixed-use collaboration with Bank Street Advisors at 219-225 W Broad St has been approved by the city.
Project Announcement: Green City
SMBW is excited to be partnering with ZGF Architects and Capital City Partners on the re-imagining of the Best Products Building, the first phase of the Green City development.
Congratulations, Main Street Station!
Congratulations are in order for one of Richmond’s architectural gems! The historic Main Street Station is getting a stamp as part of the USPS’ Railroad Stations collection.
REVERB Corporate Spotlight: The Change Edition
Introducing the Change Edition of REVERB Spotlight, an exploration into the changing corporate world and how design evolves and adapts to meet those changes within workplaces.
2022 IDEAS Awards Winners: Virginia Humanities & YWCA
Last week, SMBW took home two awards from the ASID VA and IIDA VA’s Interior Design Excellence awards for two of our favorite projects!
2022 Golden Hammer Awards: Congratulations, YWCA!
Thank you to Historic Richmond and Storefront for Community Design for awarding our restoration and renovation of YWCA Richmond’s downtown space a Golden Hammer for Best Restoration: Community Institution Revitalization.
Project Announcement: 219-225 W. Broad St.
SMBW is excited to announce our new mixed-use development in Jackson Ward
Shine the Light Inclusivity Webinar
Hosted and moderated by SMBW, this webinar is the next installment in our exploration into inclusive design strategies.
REVERB: Summer 2022
Happy summer! The SMBW team has been especially busy; this edition of REVERB features some exciting research initiatives, project documentation, and new team members.