SWBR Architects recognized by IES with two awards

SWBR Architects was recently recognized by the Rochester Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) with two Harley Hill Excellence in Lighting Awards for the Harris RF Communications Advanced Manufacturing Facility on Jefferson Rd. in Henrietta. SWBR received the Harley Hill Excellence in Lighting Award for Interior Lighting for the accent lighting of the main visitor's lobby, manufacturing areas and corridor to the observation deck. SWBR received the Harley Hill Excellence in Lighting Award for Exterior Lighting for the main entrance, on Jefferson Rd. which includes features such as linear LED fixtures, site bollards and a spire highlighted by a continuous beam of red light that is powered by the world's first 96-watt, red-only LED fiber optic illuminator. The Harris RF Communications newly renovated facility is used to make the world's most advanced tactical handheld communication devices, many of which are used by the U.S. military. The IES Rochester Chapter annually recognizes excellence in design for local lighting projects. Awards are bestowed in three categories: "The Harley Hill Excellence in Lighting Award for Exterior Lighting," "The Harley Hill Excellence in Lighting Award for Interior Lighting" and "The Energetix Excellence in Green Lighting Award." The Harley Hill Excellence in Lighting Awards are a tribute to Harley Hill, a well-known lighting professional and an active IES member. The award signifies the best lighting project as submitted by local firms and as judged by members of the lighting community. 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 firm's practice working to meet clients' expectations as they relate to design, quality and budget.