Side of Design

Side Notes: Creating Connection, Whimsy, and Hope at the Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

For families seeking behavioral health care for their child, the process can feel confusing, disjointed, or even scary. When diving into the planning process for the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services’ Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health, the team approached each design decision with a different goal: creating an experience rooted in clarity, connection, and comfort from the moment families arrive. Melanie Baumhover, BWBR Principal, Director, and Behavioral + Mental Health Market Leader, joined us to discuss the recently completed project and how its “no wrong door” model is improving access to care for families in Michigan and beyond.   If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! You can also connect with us on any of our social media sites! https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions [https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions] https://twitter.com/BWBR [https://twitter.com/BWBR] https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/] https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/ [https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/]

Side Notes: Reimagining Women’s and Children’s Care at Avera McKennan Hospital

A hospital addition does more than just expand and refresh a campus—it can improve wayfinding, make room for new spaces, and prompt a broader rethink of how the environment supports patients, visitors, and staff both operationally and emotionally.   We spoke with BWBR Principal Jason Nordling [https://www.bwbr.com/team-member/jason-nordling/] about the Avera McKennan Hospital Women’s and Children’s Inpatient Addition and Remodel [https://www.bwbr.com/project/womens-and-childrens-inpatient-addition-remodel/], an exciting project that highlights the complexity, collaboration, and powerful opportunities involved in expanding these services. If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! You can also connect with us on any of our social media sites! https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions [https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions] https://twitter.com/BWBR [https://twitter.com/BWBR] https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/] https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/ [https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/]

Recruitment and Retention by Design: Supporting Talent Through Space

n today’s competitive labor market, companies across sectors are grappling with the same question—how do we attract and retain top talent? As organizations grow, evolving industries require increasingly technical skillsets, and people-first cultures that prioritize employee wellbeing continue to rise, leaders are seeking innovative solutions for recruitment and retention.  We sat down with Healthcare Practice Leader Ryan Johansen [https://www.bwbr.com/team-member/ryan-johansen/] and Science + Technology Practice Leader Nate Roisen [https://www.bwbr.com/team-member/nathan-roisen/] to discuss the challenges and opportunities they’re seeing in their respective markets. A key takeaway they share: design can make all the difference. If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! You can also connect with us on any of our social media sites! https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions [https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions] https://twitter.com/BWBR [https://twitter.com/BWBR] https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/] https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/ [https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/]

Side Notes: Momentum in Madison and Beyond

Located in the heart of downtown overlooking Wisconsin’s Capitol Dome, BWBR’s Madison office provides proximity to the ever-expanding markets statewide. Leading the talented, tight-knit team is Leigh Streit, who joined us for this episode of Side Notes to share insights into the Madison market, the opportunities shaping Wisconsin’s future, and the work driving meaningful impact across the region. If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! You can also connect with us on any of our social media sites! https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions [https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions] https://twitter.com/BWBR [https://twitter.com/BWBR] https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/] https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/ [https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/]

Next Gen Mentoring: Fostering the Future of Design

At BWBR, we believe in being stewards of exceptional design—which means sharing our team’s unique skills, specialized knowledge, and abundance of passion with the next generation. Many BWBR staff members are involved in fostering young designers, whether that’s helping high school students navigate career paths or sparking creativity in elementary school classrooms.  In this episode of Side of Design, we sat down with Senior Project Manager Andrea Cecelia and Marketing Manager Danielle Hilmo to chat about their deep commitment to outreach in their communities, the innovative new lenses students are bringing to design, and what it means for the future of the industry. If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! You can also connect with us on any of our social media sites! https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions [https://www.facebook.com/BWBRsolutions] https://twitter.com/BWBR [https://twitter.com/BWBR] https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwbr-architects/] https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/ [https://www.bwbr.com/side-of-design-podcast/]