The Evolution of a Lab Space: NIST's Wing 5 Renovation
The landscape of lab design is continuously evolving to meet the demands of modern research and technological advancements. Lab Design News sat down with Principal and Project Manager Dave Swanson, RA, to discuss extensive renovations on Wing 5 of Building 1 at the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s campus in Boulder, Colorado.
Featuring modernized laboratories and flexible outdoor space, the recently completed project represents a comprehensive approach to creating a state-of-the-art research environment to support a diverse, multi-generational workforce.
Learn more from Lab Design News.
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Morningstar
Design as a Solution to America's Education Funding Gap
Due to funding shortage for educational facilities across the country, DLR Group is among those advocating for design modernization as solution.
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Architectural Record
Three Palisades Schools Rebuild for the Future
Learn how our design is bringing future-ready learning to Palisades Charter High School and most importantly, normalcy and stability to Pali students and families.
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DLR Group Leverages US Mass Timber Manufacturing Growth
As mass timber construction gains momentum in the U.S., DLR Group’s Bobby Larson highlights the importance of U.S. sourcing.
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Work Design Magazine
The Great Escape: Spaces That Help Us Rest and Refocus
As the workplace grows louder and more connected, DLR Group’s Abbey Cwiek-Garrett explores spaces that support focus and calm.
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Design Middle East

Leading From the Core
DLR Group’s Dubai Studio leadership team outlines how integrated design, cultural insight, and clear direction are shaping the firm’s next phase of regional growth.
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ICSC
Mass Timber Construction Takes Root in Retail
DLR Group shares how mass timber is reshaping mixed-use developments through its low-carbon design and biophilic benefits.
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Modern Steel Construction
What’s Cool in Steel: COOL Wellness Center – Letting In Light
DLR Group activities and wellness center project at Green Hill School is included in Modern Steel’s annual roundup of recent captivating steel projects.
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Architectural Record
The Ismaili Community Gets a New Home in Houston
Designed by Farshid Moussavi Architecture in partnership with DLR Group, the first Ismaili Center in the U.S. learns from Islamic architecture to foster cultural exchange.
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Fast Company
Employee Ownership Isn’t an Exit Plan – It’s a Legacy
Discover how shared ownership can sustain a company beyond any one leader.
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Justice Design News

Benton County Advancing Steadily on Oregon’s Most Modern Justice Campus
DLR Group designed the new Benton County Courthouse and District Attorney’s Office to reflect a shift in justice infrastructure from a place for legal proceedings to a civic anchor for safety, accessibility, and resilience.