design that satisfied the varied expectations of the municipality, the residents, and the builder. That wasn’t a simple task, but FBP Architects enjoyed the challenge. “We don’t shy away from problem sites,” Elizabeth says. “We’re addicted to problem solving. We love it when there are unique issues that need to be dealt with.” Again, Elizabeth emphasizes that the team at FBP Architects embraces it when a site has constraints they have to consider: “We have builders that come to us with all their sites that have either floodplain or a highway exposure, or their leftover sites that used to be school zones,” she says. “Those sites come with lots of constraints, but those restraints aren’t negatives in our opinion. They make the site more exciting and the project more interesting. “ Moving forward, FBP Architects’ goal is to continue taking on interesting and challenging projects. They also want to maintain the commitment to “design excellence, contextual sensitivity, and personalized service” that has defined the firm for over four decades. As for the size of the firm, Elizabeth says they are happy where they are, but they also have a proven ability to scale up if the market calls for it. “We’ve been up to 25 people in the past, and that’s been fun and dynamic, but my current expectation is we’ll stay at the size we’re at now,” she says. “We’re comfortable with it. We’ve got an amazing team. We have this wonderful blend of people who know how to do the job and do it well.” “If something happens and the economy suddenly reignites and we need to get bigger, I’m happy to do that too,” she concludes. “But what I’d really love to do is just build something that can be handed over to the next generation of architects in our firm. That’s where we’re headed.” JANUARY 2026
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