Boomerang Design

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In 1981, the world didn’t know it needed another architecture firm, but our founder did. Our firm grew and prospered, and after thirty years we believe we’ve made a positive difference in the communities we serve. We are proud of the notion that we have left things better than we found them, and that the exterior and interior spaces we have created strive to inspire their occupants and elevate our

client’s mission. We are now well into our “next generation” and, as you have probably noticed, we have changed our name from MBAJ to Boomerang. Not just because “M” and “B” have retired and not just because there is only a one in twenty four chance of getting the acronym right, but because of what a boomerang symbolizes to us… read on.

Congratulations to Jack Schappell on becoming a registered architect through the North Carolina Board of Architecture (N...
04/08/2026

Congratulations to Jack Schappell on becoming a registered architect through the North Carolina Board of Architecture (NCARB)! 🎉

Jack’s passion for architectural design has helped our team complete several successful projects across market sectors. We are proud of the hard work Jack has put in to preparing for the test needed to become an NC-registered architect, and cannot wait to see what he will go on to create in the future.

Our team had a blast meeting with high school seniors from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at their career fair on Tuesday...
03/26/2026

Our team had a blast meeting with high school seniors from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at their career fair on Tuesday. We loved sharing our passion for design and inspiring future creatives to explore the world of architecture. Thank you, for planning this event and giving us the opportunity to meet some future architects!

Our team had a blast attending Wake Tech’s 9th annual Ignite celebration this week. Hosted by the Wake Tech Foundation, ...
02/27/2026

Our team had a blast attending Wake Tech’s 9th annual Ignite celebration this week. Hosted by the Wake Tech Foundation, the Ignite program celebrates the life-altering impact of education and the innovative ways Wake Tech and its partners help students reach their educational and career goals through storytelling and community.

Our team is honored to be a part of Wake Tech’s mission to inspire and uplift students. The ability to not only create quality educational buildings on their campus but also serve as visible role models for their students so that they can see themselves in the A/E/C industry is truly a privilege.

Wake Technical Community College

Interiors Lead, Hannah Snarski Steppe, got an early start on her New Year’s resolutions and has earned both the National...
01/08/2026

Interiors Lead, Hannah Snarski Steppe, got an early start on her New Year’s resolutions and has earned both the National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) and the Registered Interior Designer (RID) certifications! 🎉

Hannah’s passion for interior design has helped our team complete numerous successful projects during her time at Boomerang. We are proud of the hard work Hannah has put in to preparing for the tests needed to obtain both certifications, and cannot wait to see what she will go on to create in the future.

12/10/2025

One of the unique features of the new NC Emergency Training Center is the Swiftwater rescue track. This large training course assists in training rescue professionals for technical rescues in moving water environments and includes opportunities to practice utilizing rope systems, victim extraction techniques, and survival skills.

Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new project!

To celebrate the end of the beautiful fall season, our Raleigh team enjoyed a picnic and hike at William B. Umstead Stat...
12/04/2025

To celebrate the end of the beautiful fall season, our Raleigh team enjoyed a picnic and hike at William B. Umstead State Park. Much of Boomerang’s design inspiration comes from North Carolina’s natural features, and our team enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with nature and find inspiration from our local landmarks.

12/03/2025

Introducing the North Carolina Emergency Training Center (NCETC)! 🚒🚨

Located in New London, North Carolina, this new facility has been designed to become the most advanced emergency training center in the country. NCETC delivers realistic, high-impact instruction across multiple disciplines, including Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Swift Water Rescue, Urban Search and Rescue, hazardous materials response, and fire investigation.

The initial 28-acre phase has been completed. This first phase of design included a Boeing 737/C130-modeled aircraft for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) training, along with a Swiftwater Rescue course in a controlled setting. Our team is currently working on a 30-acre Fire Service Operations campus that is currently in development and will include a three-bay non-response fire station, student housing, and specialized facilities for hazardous materials training, earthquake resiliency, and drone operations.

This second phase of work is set to be completed in 2027. Stay tuned for more updates from our team on this exciting project.



The Raleigh office celebrated Halloween with a fun murder mystery and Dracula’s 500th birthday. 🧛🎂🐺🔫☠️🧛‍♀️
10/31/2025

The Raleigh office celebrated Halloween with a fun murder mystery and Dracula’s 500th birthday. 🧛🎂🐺🔫☠️🧛‍♀️

We’re excited to announce the completion of our latest project: Cooper Academy. This expansion has added 24 modern class...
10/30/2025

We’re excited to announce the completion of our latest project: Cooper Academy. This expansion has added 24 modern classrooms to the campus, effectively doubling the student capacity from 450 to 900. Our design was shaped by the unique needs of the Cooper Academy community, creating a space that promotes connectivity, accessibility, and safety throughout the campus.

A notable feature of this expansion is the new enclosed walkway, which ensures safe movement between buildings for both students and staff. We have also reconfigured existing offices and guidance centers to streamline operations and enhance student safety.

A big thank you to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life. We look forward to seeing how these new spaces will inspire the next generation of learners!

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10/22/2025

Members of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners and Currituck County Board of Education received an update last week on construction of the county’s newest school – Tulls Creek Elementary – as well as a tour.

📸: Photo courtesy Currituck County Government
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Currituck County Schools
Sussex Development Corporation
Boomerang Design

Last week, our staff attended the grand opening ceremony of the new North Carolina Emergency Training Center (NC ETC) in...
10/22/2025

Last week, our staff attended the grand opening ceremony of the new North Carolina Emergency Training Center (NC ETC) in New London, NC. This new training center will provide world-class training for firefighters, law enforcement, emergency management, and military personnel, and we are proud to have been a part of the process to bring the State’s vision for this new facility to life.

We cannot wait to share more details with you all about this exciting project. Be on the lookout for more information from our team in the coming weeks.


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