PURPOSE▲PLAY
Balancing intention with creativity.
SURPRISE▲DELIGHT
We work closely with national retail chains, owners and developers, to support their needs, attract customers and retain employees.
SURPRISE▲DELIGHT
We work closely with national retail chains, owners and developers, to support their needs, attract customers and retain employees.
We believe that great educational environments do more than support learning—they inspire it. Our Education Studio is driven by a deep enthusiasm for shaping the spaces where knowledge is shared, curiosity is sparked, and future generations are formed.
With decades of experience and a portfolio that spans K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and specialized learning facilities, we bring a rare blend of design intelligence and technical excellence to every project. Our team understands the unique demands of academic architecture—from evolving pedagogies and inclusive design to sustainability, safety, and long-term value.
We believe that great educational environments do more than support learning—they inspire it. Our Education Studio is driven by a deep enthusiasm for shaping the spaces where knowledge is shared, curiosity is sparked, and future generations are formed.
With decades of experience and a portfolio that spans K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and specialized learning facilities, we bring a rare blend of design intelligence and technical excellence to every project. Our team understands the unique demands of academic architecture—from evolving pedagogies and inclusive design to sustainability, safety, and long-term value.
SBLM approaches every educational project as an opportunity to create vibrant, adaptable, and forward-thinking environments that reflect the mission of the institutions we serve. We don’t just design buildings—we design possibilities for students, educators, and communities to thrive.
SBLM approaches every educational project as an opportunity to create vibrant, adaptable, and forward-thinking environments that reflect the mission of the institutions we serve. We don’t just design buildings—we design possibilities for students, educators, and communities to thrive.
"The design of a learning space is never neutral—it either uplifts potential or limits it. Good design creates environments where focus deepens, curiosity thrives, and every learner feels seen and supported."
"The design of a learning space is never neutral— it either uplifts potential or limits it. Good design creates environments where focus deepens, curiosity thrives, and every learner feels seen and supported."
Studio Director
Studio Director
John Kelly
Principal
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Projects
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