
October 23, 2009 -
Upstate New York
SWBR Architects has hired Donald Bataille, AIA, Matthew Weber, P.E. and Kelly Holland.
Bataille joins SWBR as an architect, and specification writer. He is responsible for the preparation of project manuals and technical specifications for projects.
He brings 35 years of experience in the A/E industry with a concentration in adult and juvenile correctional design, education, historical renovation, and acoustics. He is currently working on several different projects for SWBR including the Nixon Peabody Clinton Square Office Renovation and the Cornell CT MRI Facility. He serves on the Hearing Loss Association of America, Rochester Chapter Board and has spoken nationally addressing hard of hearing issues. He is also an active member of CSI and is a Certified Construction Specification writer. Bataille earned his bachelor's degree in Architecture at the University of Kentucky and has completed additional programs at University of Wisconsin and Pratt University. He resides in Pittsford.
Weber has been appointed structural engineer at SWBR where he is responsible for the structural design of building projects.
Weber is a licensed professional engineer and has eight years of experience in the industry. His projects at SWBR include the DePaul Main Street Campus and the SUNY Geneseo Bailey Hall renovation. Weber received his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University. He resides in Irondequoit.
Holland joins SWBR as a technical coordinator where he is responsible for document production, design work and providing coordination between consultants.
He gained industry experience through his previous work with SWBR as a student intern. Holland is a graduate of Tulane University where he earned a certificate of preservation studies in addition to both his bachelor's and master's of architecture degrees. He is now working on SWBR's Hannibal CSD 2009 CIP project.
SWBR Architects is an award-winning architectural practice serving local and east coast clients. With offices in Rochester and Syracuse, the firm specializes in education, housing, health, science and technology, corporate/industrial and municipal design. Sustainable design principles help guide the firms practice working to meet clients' expectations as they relate to design, quality and budget.