Developing evidence-based design solutions to inform smart decision-making and resource allocation
Research identifies opportunities and impacts outcomes. We leverage data and weave primary research into our projects to help clients maximize their design budgets and shape the future of their built environments. Our approach combines data intelligence; high rigor, validity, and efficacy; cross-pollination; and thought leadership to help ensure our clients’ projects work harder for them. […]
We are recharging ⚡️ Our offices will be closed July 1-3 for our annual summer break. We will reopen Monday, July 6 2026 #architecture #design #workplace #wellbeing #recharge #unplugged
We are recharging ⚡️ Our offices will be closed July 1-3 for our annual summer break. We will reopen Monday, July 6 2026 #architecture #design #workplace #wellbeing #recharge #unplugged
What a thrill to attend the Juneteenth ribbon cutting ceremony for @thecitizensciencelab and celebrate the official opening of their newly renovated home. All electric systems and great insulation will help the building be efficient and comfortable for the young scientists working inside. Every good lab has a place for scientists to exchange ideas and the same is true here: the interior includes lab space but also a lobby/lounge area for eating lunch and socializiing. Congratulations TCSL on this amazing milestone! #architecture #design #science #community #pittsburgh
What a thrill to attend the Juneteenth ribbon cutting ceremony for @thecitizensciencelab and celebrate the official opening of their newly renovated home. All electric systems and great insulation will help the building be efficient and comfortable for the young scientists working inside. Every good lab has a place for scientists to exchange ideas and the same is true here: the interior includes lab space but also a lobby/lounge area for eating lunch and socializiing. Congratulations TCSL on this amazing milestone! #architecture #design #science #community #pittsburgh
Lighting isn’t just an add-on, it’s part of the architecture. For a new music venue we’re designing in @huberheightsohio we built a full-scale mockup to study how light moves across the scalloped aluminum panels that are part of the building’s exterior facade. Working side by side with a lighting rep, an electrical engineer, and our team, we tested multiple fixture options to see what truly brings the form to life.
At 67,000 sf with 4,000 seats, this project is all about creating a destination experience that feels bold, welcoming, and unique. The mockup gave us confidence that the lighting and panel design will work together to highlight the building’s sweeping movement and guide people into the plaza. A little making goes a long way in understanding scale, light, and place, and the psychology of arrival @rosemusiccenter #architecture #design #lightingdesign #mockup #musicvenue #huberheights #venuedesign #music #livemusic #performingarts
Lighting isn’t just an add-on, it’s part of the architecture. For a new music venue we’re designing in @huberheightsohio we built a full-scale mockup to study how light moves across the scalloped aluminum panels that are part of the building’s exterior facade. Working side by side with a lighting rep, an electrical engineer, and our team, we tested multiple fixture options to see what truly brings the form to life.
At 67,000 sf with 4,000 seats, this project is all about creating a destination experience that feels bold, welcoming, and unique. The mockup gave us confidence that the lighting and panel design will work together to highlight the building’s sweeping movement and guide people into the plaza. A little making goes a long way in understanding scale, light, and place, and the psychology of arrival @rosemusiccenter #architecture #design #lightingdesign #mockup #musicvenue #huberheights #venuedesign #music #livemusic #performingarts
Prospect and refuge at @childrensmn emergency department flow renovation. A cozy in-wall seating nook is playful in feeling but grounded in research into how buildings can help us feel better and more in control during scary or vulnerable times. Having a safe-feeling vantage point helps💙🩵💜#architecture #design #healthcare #pediatrics
Prospect and refuge at @childrensmn emergency department flow renovation. A cozy in-wall seating nook is playful in feeling but grounded in research into how buildings can help us feel better and more in control during scary or vulnerable times. Having a safe-feeling vantage point helps💙🩵💜#architecture #design #healthcare #pediatrics
Space for hope and healing at @cincychildrens William K. Schubert MD Mental Health Center. Read the full case study on our website #architecture #design #health #healthcare #pediatrics #behavioralhealth
Space for hope and healing at @cincychildrens William K. Schubert MD Mental Health Center. Read the full case study on our website #architecture #design #health #healthcare #pediatrics #behavioralhealth
We are thrilled to share that our renovation of the Emery Theater, home of @tctcincinnati has been honored by @cincinnatipreservation with its Preservation Champion Award. At the awards ceremony, Beth Johnson, executive director of Cincinnati Preservation, framed the recognition this way: “The Preservation Champion Award is unique among our honors. It recognizes individuals, organizations, or projects that demonstrate a long-term dedication to historic preservation and have made a significant impact on the Greater Cincinnati region. At its core, this award is about influence—those who not only do the work, but elevate it, expanding what preservation can be and ensuring its relevance for future generations.” Read more at our website gbbn.com/work/arts #architecture #design #awards #historictheater #theater #theatre #liveperformance #renovation #childrenstheater #arts
We are thrilled to share that our renovation of the Emery Theater, home of @tctcincinnati has been honored by @cincinnatipreservation with its Preservation Champion Award. At the awards ceremony, Beth Johnson, executive director of Cincinnati Preservation, framed the recognition this way: “The Preservation Champion Award is unique among our honors. It recognizes individuals, organizations, or projects that demonstrate a long-term dedication to historic preservation and have made a significant impact on the Greater Cincinnati region. At its core, this award is about influence—those who not only do the work, but elevate it, expanding what preservation can be and ensuring its relevance for future generations.” Read more at our website gbbn.com/work/arts #architecture #design #awards #historictheater #theater #theatre #liveperformance #renovation #childrenstheater #arts
Good bones, historic fabric, but no wing space? Yeah, we can work with that! GBBN’s Marcene Kinney was at @tctcincinnati with @laure_quinlivan and @terrexllc talking about how the reimagination of The Emery Theater in #cincinnati has expanded the possibilities of what TCT can do. A collaborative design and construction team, strategic interventions, agility, and a dose of whimsy have brought this historic theater back to life with technology and staging capabilities to rival the best Broadway houses; with an immersive experience that evokes wonder and possibility; with an expanded lobby to better host pre-show connections and concessions; with full accessibility to welcome people of all ages and abilities. We love a good constraint and The Emery, which sat vacant for 30+ years offered plenty! But just look at it now! 🤩 Through teamwork and TCT’s strong vision for the experience they wanted to deliver young patrons, challenges were met with solutions. The final project is making a positive impact on TCT productions, the city of Cincinnati, and on audiences who leave performances dazzled like never before #architecture #design #arts #performingarts #theater #theatre
Good bones, historic fabric, but no wing space? Yeah, we can work with that! GBBN’s Marcene Kinney was at @tctcincinnati with @laure_quinlivan and @terrexllc talking about how the reimagination of The Emery Theater in #cincinnati has expanded the possibilities of what TCT can do. A collaborative design and construction team, strategic interventions, agility, and a dose of whimsy have brought this historic theater back to life with technology and staging capabilities to rival the best Broadway houses; with an immersive experience that evokes wonder and possibility; with an expanded lobby to better host pre-show connections and concessions; with full accessibility to welcome people of all ages and abilities. We love a good constraint and The Emery, which sat vacant for 30+ years offered plenty! But just look at it now! 🤩 Through teamwork and TCT’s strong vision for the experience they wanted to deliver young patrons, challenges were met with solutions. The final project is making a positive impact on TCT productions, the city of Cincinnati, and on audiences who leave performances dazzled like never before #architecture #design #arts #performingarts #theater #theatre
Step inside the @farmermusiccenter! At their recent media day, @memiconcerts shared a fly-through video that conveys how the finished venue will look at feel. With a capacity of 19,000, design of The Farmer Music Center provides unique patron experiences through four different club spaces, a rooftop viewing lawn and strategically stacked concessions and amenities created to alleviate queuing and maximize audience views and enjoyment. Read our project case study and recent insight article to learn more about The Farmer Music Center and the tools we use to craft live performance venues. #architecture #design #music #livemusic #venuedesign #concert #concerts #bands #arts #artsprojects #newconstruction @messerwearebldg
Step inside the @farmermusiccenter! At their recent media day, @memiconcerts shared a fly-through video that conveys how the finished venue will look at feel. With a capacity of 19,000, design of The Farmer Music Center provides unique patron experiences through four different club spaces, a rooftop viewing lawn and strategically stacked concessions and amenities created to alleviate queuing and maximize audience views and enjoyment. Read our project case study and recent insight article to learn more about The Farmer Music Center and the tools we use to craft live performance venues. #architecture #design #music #livemusic #venuedesign #concert #concerts #bands #arts #artsprojects #newconstruction @messerwearebldg
Art-a-Whirlers! We loved seeing you last weekend. Thank you for stopping by our office to say hi, to color, and enjoy a live performance by @freecandy_band! We had a blast, hope you did too @nemaamn #architecture #art #arts #design #artawhirl2026 #minneapolis #mn #music
Art-a-Whirlers! We loved seeing you last weekend. Thank you for stopping by our office to say hi, to color, and enjoy a live performance by @freecandy_band! We had a blast, hope you did too @nemaamn #architecture #art #arts #design #artawhirl2026 #minneapolis #mn #music
There`s no place like home.
For families with children undergoing life-saving treatment at Dayton Children`s Hospital, @rmhcdayton is a home away from home-- offering softness and support; daylit, cozy spaces; and comfy nooks for quiet time. All of this, plus 42 rooms, kitchen, and communal space, is wrapped in a highly efficient, building that uses renewable geothermal heating and cooling to minimize energy use. Read the full project case study at our website #architecture #design #health #wellbeing #nonprofit #house #home
There`s no place like home.
For families with children undergoing life-saving treatment at Dayton Children`s Hospital, @rmhcdayton is a home away from home-- offering softness and support; daylit, cozy spaces; and comfy nooks for quiet time. All of this, plus 42 rooms, kitchen, and communal space, is wrapped in a highly efficient, building that uses renewable geothermal heating and cooling to minimize energy use. Read the full project case study at our website #architecture #design #health #wellbeing #nonprofit #house #home
Hey #Minneapolis! Heading to Art-A-Whirl this weekend? Yeah you are! Same here! Stop by our coloring station on Saturday to work on your entry for the coloring contest or just say hi. Sponsored by @nemaamn, Art-A-Whirl is the largest open artist studio tour in the country. If you`ve been, you know it`s a blast, if you haven`t come and check it out. #architecture #design #art #coloring
Hey #Minneapolis! Heading to Art-A-Whirl this weekend? Yeah you are! Same here! Stop by our coloring station on Saturday to work on your entry for the coloring contest or just say hi. Sponsored by @nemaamn, Art-A-Whirl is the largest open artist studio tour in the country. If you`ve been, you know it`s a blast, if you haven`t come and check it out. #architecture #design #art #coloring