SFCS Architects

08/28/2026

We were honored to attend the Roanoke Regional Chamber's 2026 State of the City and hear Mayor Joe Cobb's vision for Roanoke's future.

As designers and planners who help shape the places where people live, learn, heal, and connect, we are encouraged by the City's continued focus on strengthening neighborhoods, investing in public safety, and supporting economic growth. We look forward to being part of the partnerships and conversations that help Roanoke continue to thrive.

08/21/2026

🎙️ 𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿...
Earlier this year, Curtis Jennings shared insights on LeadingAge Virginia's Voices in Leadership podcast about the future of senior living, highlighting why flexibility, resident engagement, and cross-sector collaboration are essential as communities navigate changing expectations and growing demand.

As leaders balance today's operational realities with tomorrow's needs, the conversation serves as a powerful reminder that thoughtful design, creative thinking, and strong partnerships are key to building more responsive and sustainable communities.

Listen to the episode here: https://leadingageva.buzzsprout.com/1854948/episodes/18863816-voices-in-leadership-designing-the-future-of-senior-living

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with Curtis Jennings of SFCS to explore innovation, leadership, and the future of senior living design. Curtis shares his journey in...

08/19/2026

Each month we're featuring a new project and sharing a peek into how we design to embrace opportunities and create projects that exceed expectations. This month we're featuring The Village at Penn State Nittany View Villas in State College, PA. Two 24,000 SF buildings will provide 20 new 2-bedroom independent living apartments. Each building features a 2,000 SF clubroom and wellness amenity on the top floor with a large balcony and views to the mountains.

The site for Nittany View Villas included significant restraints including a hilly terrain, existing trees, and the need to integrate with the surrounding residential area. Additionally, The Village at Penn State requested every unit to have views to the mountains. Effectively collaborating with the client and utilizing advanced 3D modeling, our team created optimal building massing to work with the landscape, provide mountain views to every unit, and minimize obstructions to the existing community.

The project is expected to be complete Spring 2027.

08/13/2026

We're excited to welcome our newest SFCS Team Members:

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 / 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 / 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲:
- Kurt Schwinghamer

𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿:
- Sean Holley

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
- Celine Carroll

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿:
- Alex Kellogg

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
- Ashley Anderson
- Madi Nuckles
- Nyle Sheriff

The diverse skills these professionals bring enable us to keep advancing our mission to create environments that enrich lives. Welcome to the SFCS Team!

08/12/2026

At SFCS, we believe stronger communities are built through connection and collaboration. That's why we were honored to host Blue Ridge Women in Design as professionals from across our region discussed the upcoming year and how the committee can best support the women it serves across architecture, engineering, construction, planning, and design professions in Southwest Virginia. The conversation focused on creating opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and connection, with ideas ranging from mentorship programs to sharing the diverse career paths of women throughout the industry.

A special shout out to Josephine V. Arbaugh, AIA, LEED BD+C, Anne Hall Owen, AIA, NCARB, and Aidan Brown, Assoc. AIA, WELL AP for serving on the BR Women in Design committee and helping create opportunities for women to connect, learn, and lead together.

08/07/2026

We're honored to see the Department of Forensic Science and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner recognized by Engineering News-Record with a Best Project award in the Government/Public Building category, along with a Safety Award of Merit.

These recognitions reflect the dedication of the many professionals who came together to deliver a high-tech, flexible workplace that fosters connection, wellness and innovation. The new four-story, 282,000-square-foot facility combines advanced laboratory, training and administrative spaces with a thoughtful design focused on the people who use it every day.

This achievement was made possible through collaboration, creativity and an unwavering commitment to safety. Thank you to every member of the project team. We're proud of what we accomplished together and the lasting impact this facility will have for the Commonwealth.

Skanska

08/05/2026

Kerry Buck, Justine Sowers, and Bud Hart are getting ready for the 2026 NASDVA Annual Training Conference! Be sure to join us Monday at 4:15 PM to hear about our ongoing memory care research study, "Memory Care Reimagined: SFCS' Experiential Research and Design Evolution" and stop by our booth in the exhibit hall to learn more about the services we provide to support our nation's veterans.

📍Savannah, GA
📅August 9 - 12

07/31/2026

We’ve added years to life, but not life to years.

In senior living, the gap between lifespan and healthspan is one of the most urgent challenges we face today, but it is also an opportunity to reevaluate how we approach wellness on campus.

A true culture of wellness goes beyond just programming. When embedded into the environment, operations, and daily experience, it can:
• Support independence and engagement
• Improve resident outcomes
• Strengthen long-term community performance

So what does it actually take to make wellness work?

07/22/2026

Kerry Buck, Justine Sowers, and Bud Hart are attending the 2026 National Association of State Veterans Homes Summer Conference! Be sure to stop by booth #310 to learn more about the services we provide and how we're supporting our nation's veterans.

📍Oklahoma City, OK
📅July 27 - 31

07/21/2026

Over the past 25 years, senior dining has evolved from a basic service expectation into a meaningful and engaging experience. Join J.D. Landis in this webinar presented by the Senior Dining Association to learn more about the challenges and changes facing senior dining services and what you can do to foster an efficient and engaging dining environment for residents and staff alike.

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Register now - https://lnkd.in/epjS52Tg