November 2, 2021
Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge
The City of Rochester, MN is one of 50 Champion Cities selected as a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation competition that identifies and accelerates the most ambitious ideas developed by cities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These 50 urban innovations rose to the top of a competitive pool of more than 630 applications from 99 countries, in the first-ever Global Mayors Challenge.
Thank you to co-designer Jose Rivas, AIA with CRW architecture for his participation with the project process!
https://youtu.be/uP8TCvRz5Wg

April 2, 2018

CRW architecture + design group and The Urban Studio Join Forces

CRW architecture + design group, Inc. is excited to announce that The Urban Studio, Rochester, MN merged with CRW as of April 2, 2018.
Teresa McCormack, founder of The Urban Studio, has become a partner in CRW, where she has been joined by the rest of her staff.

“We are delighted to be adding the talent behind the successful Urban Studio to our CRW team,” says Jose L. Rivas, president of CRW architecture + design group. “Teresa and her team bring a unique skill set to our firm. By working collaboratively, we can offer a greater range of high quality design services to the region.”

McCormack has been the owner of The Urban Studio since 2003 and brings more than 30 years of experience in the design and construction field.  During her career, she has worked with both public and private clients, including: School districts, churches, residential, and a variety of commercial project types, including large corporate space planning and design.

McCormack, Rivas, and other current members of CRW, including retired Principal Christopher W. Colby, worked together nearly 20 years ago at a former Rochester based A/E design firm. The decision to merge The Urban Studio into CRW came about recently as McCormack sought to expand the capabilities of The Urban Studio and CRW looked to increase their staff of highly qualified design professionals.  

“I’m proud of all that we have accomplished at The Urban Studio over the years, but the time was right to make a change,” says McCormack. “The staff and I are excited about the potential that exists by merging with CRW – not only for the business but also for the value we can add to our mutual clients through our shared talents.”