Joining SMBW from Duda Paine Architects where he'd worked for the last four years since graduating from Virginia Tech's School of Architecture in 2018, Ethan's passion for architecture lives in his method of problem solving through artistic exploration.

SMBW Interior Designer Stephanie Wilburn attended NeoCon 2023 to explore the latest updates in the design industry. This experience offered key insights into the latest design innovations and an opportunity to network with industry professionals from around the world.

For the next in our series of Shine the Light Chats, SMBW sat down with the Partnership for Housing Affordability's Executive Director Jovan Burton to discuss the housing crisis in Richmond, Virginia. One of the region's leaders in housing policy, PHA advocates for affordable housing and fair housing practices through community partnerships and research. ⁠

For the next in our series of Shine the Light Chats, SMBW sat down with Urban Hope's Executive Director Sarah Hale to discuss the housing crisis, its roots in Richmond, Virginia, and how her organization is working to provide access to affordable housing and financial literacy to the Church Hill community. According to Hale, "Urban Hope's mission is to make home a cornerstone of opportunity by keeping it affordable. We envision a thriving community where everyone can find a home."⁠

In this Shine the Light Chat, we speak to HomeAgain's Director of Shelter Programming Antonio Edgerton about how the housing crisis has unfolded in Richmond, VA and how he is working to help those experiencing homelessness find a home, again.⁠

We're so excited to share the first in our series of conversations with housing experts who are dedicated to finding solutions to the ongoing housing crisis and advocating for more equitable housing practices.⁠ For our first Shine the Light chat, we spoke with HomeAgain's Executive Director Mandy Herbert about how the significance of housing and how HomeAgain advocates for people experiencing homelessness. ⁠

The inaugural article in SMBW's new Design Forward Campaign, "Healthy Materials" is a deep dive into thoughtful, informed, and sustainable material selection. ⁠

SMBW visited Davis Furniture in High Point, NC to see the manufacturing process first-hand and get the inside story on their design collaborations.

SMBW is excited to share that Michelle Mikita will be stepping into the role of leading our talented interiors team. We sat down with her to discuss her leadership evolution.

As part of our Corporate Spotlight on Change Management, we take a look behind the scenes of the site selection process for workplaces

As part of our Corporate Spotlight on Change Management, we look at how to accommodate the workplace knowns and unknowns with strategic design tactics that stretch your real estate’s value

As part of our Corporate Spotlight on Change Management, we look at how workplace planning methodology can create inclusive stakeholder experiences and streamlined project execution

SMBW welcomes interior + graphic designer Andy Lehman back to the design team. We sat down with him to discuss his perspective on everything from his love of design to where to find him on weekends.

SMBW welcomes architects Emma Vermillion, Nate Diemer, and Quinn Ritter to the design team. Let's get to know them!

SMBW welcomes interior designers Meredith Owen and Stephanie Wilburn to the design team. Let's get to know them!

SMBW staff visited the Steelcase Headquarters in Grand Rapids Michigan where they toured a variety of spaces and had many valuable, impactful conversations.

SMBW staff visited the OFS facilities in Huntingburg, IN where they toured a variety of spaces and had many valuable, impactful conversations.

SMBW staff visited USAI Lighting's Collaboratory in SOHO where they explored personalized lighting.

As part of our 2022 Shine the Light program, SMBW is engaging in research on designing inclusive spaces.

SMBW sat down with Chris Burton from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities to discuss his role at VCIC and how we can create inclusive environments.