Kris Kowal Promoted to Principal

Kris Kowal Promoted to Principal

WBRC Architects Engineers, a full-service architecture and engineering firm with offices in Maine and Florida, is pleased to announce that architect Kristian Kowal, AIA, has joined its owner/management team as a Principal. Kris was unanimously asked to join WBRC’s Board of Directors in recognition of his design leadership, personal integrity, and exemplary service to clients.… Read more »

Three Promoted to Senior Associate

Three Promoted to Senior Associate

WBRC, a full-service architecture and engineering firm with offices in Maine and Florida, announces the promotion of Stephanie Laplant, Daniel Monroe, and Paul Monyok to Senior Associates and Shareholders. These professionals were chosen unanimously by WBRC’s Board of Directors in recognition of their leadership, innovative solutions, and exemplary service to clients. “These promotions recognize the… Read more »

Architect Mauren Freire Joins WBRC

Architect Mauren Freire Joins WBRC

WBRC welcomes senior architectural designer Mauren Freire to its team. Freire comes to the United States from Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she owned the award-winning Mauren Freire Architecture & Interior Design, specializing in residential and commercial design. Her work has been exhibited at the Casa Cor Es Exhibition and the Morar Mais. Mauren Freire is… Read more »

WBRC CEO Doug Whitney Inducted Into Francis Crowe Society

WBRC CEO Doug Whitney Inducted Into Francis Crowe Society

Whitney and his father, retired electrical engineer Wilbert Whitney, were honored for their contributions to the engineering profession at a ceremony at Emera Astronomy Center. ORONO, ME – Douglas W. Whitney, AIA, was inducted into the University of Maine’s Francis Crowe Society as an honorary member during an August 12 ceremony at its Orono, Maine… Read more »

Laura Adcock Promoted to WBRC Principal

Laura Adcock Promoted to WBRC Principal

WBRC Architects ⋅ Engineers, a full-service architecture and engineering firm with offices in Maine and Florida, has announced the promotion of Laura Adcock, AIA, CDT, NCARB to Principal. Adcock joined WBRC in 2005 after achieving a Bachelor’s of Architecture from Mississippi State University. “Laura has consistently shown a high level of leadership, client dedication, and… Read more »

Architect Jocelyn Boothe Joins WBRC in Portland

Architect Jocelyn Boothe Joins WBRC in Portland

PORTLAND, ME – WBRC Architects ⋅ Engineers, a full-service architecture and engineering firm with offices in Maine and Florida, recently announced the strategic hire of architect Jocelyn Hoppe Boothe, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate. Boothe brings global healthcare design and project management experience to WBRC clients. As a recent Senior Designer at RTKL Associates in Washington, DC,… Read more »

WBRC Announces Promotion

WBRC Announces Promotion

Adam Gillespie to Lead WBRC Architects Engineers’ Structural Department BANGOR, ME – WBRC announces the promotion of Adam Gillespie, P.E., as leader of WBRC’s Structural Engineering Department. Adam Gillespie has 10 years of experience in WBRC’s structural department. He has been a part of some of the region’s signature projects, including Bangor Police Department; Orono… Read more »

AIA Maine Merit Award presented to WBRC Architects Engineers for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Project

AIA Maine Merit Award presented to WBRC Architects Engineers for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Project

LEWISTON, ME – WBRC, in association with Perkins and Will, was recognized for architectural excellence at Monday night’s 2014 AIA Maine’s Design Awards ceremony in Lewiston, receiving a Merit Award for its work at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Maine-based WBRC received the award on behalf of the entire project team, which included Boston design… Read more »

R&D Magazine Recognizes Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

R&D Magazine Recognizes Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’ new LEED platinum research campus has been recognized by R&D Magazine’s 48th annual Laboratory of the Year Award program with an Honorable Mention. Designed by Perkins+Will and WBRC Architect Engineers, this project is 1 of only 4 laboratory facilities from around the world to be honored in this year’s international design… Read more »

WBRC Expands Portland Office to Include Two New Principals

WBRC Expands Portland Office to Include Two New Principals

Strategic hires affirm firm’s commitment to southern Maine and the healthcare sector PORTLAND, ME – WBRC Architects ⋅ Engineers, a full-service architecture and engineering firm with offices in Maine and Florida, is pleased to announce the acquisition of three strategic hires, including two new shareholders, at its Portland-based office. Will Pogar, AIA, and Richard Borrelli,… Read more »