About Us
We believe that design should be beautiful, contextual, and intentional. We see immense potential in the built environment and the eternal optimists in us strive to make the world a better place through design.
Our work results from a deep understanding of our clients coupled with an appreciation for each project’s unique context, environment and history. We design with a research-based approach, studying a place’s history and nature, with the goal of creating a project that is timeless, personal, and well-functioning. We see our role as our clients’ partners and believe that the best product is a result of true collaboration.
Sustainability is integral to our practice. We are Passive House certified and consider the quality of the air you breathe just as important as the materials we choose. We are experienced in building environmentally-conscious details and believe that buildings should help to foster health and longevity.
We are also realists and love to see projects come to life. We will take you to the finish line. We get in the weeds, working closely with contractors, fabricators, and craftsmen to ensure that our collaborative vision comes to life in a realistic and optimal way. We care about building relationships and trust, and we believe that the success of the entire team leads to a successful project.
Who We Are
Nicole Wiznitzer, RA | Partner
Nicole brings a versatile range of experience and building typologies to her practice. She began her architectural career with community focused work, designing a K-12 school and performing arts center in Chicago. Her passion for residential architecture emerged while working in Manhattan with Morris Adjmi on large-scale high-end residential and hospitality developments.
Nicole is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied in Rome and earned the AIA Henry Adams Silver award for exemplary thesis work. She received a Post-Graduate certificate in Public Interest Design from Archeworks and won Fast Company’s World Changing Idea’s competition in 2016 while working at CannonDesign. Nicole was a member of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation Emerging Leaders program in New York in 2021. Nicole is a registered Architect in New York and Illinois.
Ben Crocker, CPHD | Partner
Ben brings a well-rounded and critical eye to SB. Ben’s experience is rooted in residential and commercial architecture from his time with Method Design, followed by project and owner management with Adam America Real Estate Investment, focused on high-end condominium projects. Ben has a depth of experience in construction detailing, budgeting and project management.
Ben is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, earning a Master of Architecture with studies at Brown University in Real Estate Development. Ben is also a Certified Passivhaus Designer and has experience designing energy efficient and Passive House buildings. Ben brings knowledge of all sides of the design, development, and construction process.
