MWA Architects, Inc.

We’re #hiring in our San Francisco, CA, office! Are you a team player who is creative, collaborative, enthusiastic, and organized? Can you adapt to multiple complex project scopes at all phases of design and construction? We have an opportunity for you. We are seeking a licensed architect with experience in lab design to join our San Francisco infrastructure design studio. The right person for our team is responsible, organized, and enthusiastic about this technical work-type. You will be performing work that requires design proficiency, adaptability, attention to detail, the ability to communicate and collaborate with a project team, and a passion for creating well-designed projects. We foster a dynamic and engaging work environment and seek applicants who will contribute to an inclusive and diverse workplace. #labdesign #jobopening #architec #architecture #design #infrastructure

MWA's Branding and Graphic Design Lead, Allison P., attended the Environmental Design Research Association's Human-centered Design Conference in June. Allison returned inspired by the connection between #ExperientialGraphicDesign and Trauma Informed Design and how they benefit the well-being of our #community. Allison shares her key takeaways below: 1. #TraumaInformedDesign is an engagement tool that eliminates barriers to getting people in the door. 2. Clear, simple #signage, well-thought-out #wayfinding, and calming colors reduce stress and add to a person's ability to absorb information. 3. Staff needs may not align with resident/patient needs. We need to design a balance between the two. 4. Designers need to be creative with budgets and prioritize design elements that benefit the people using the space the most. Planning for trauma responses upfront can save money and time. Wider hallways, quality materials, flexible spaces and furniture, sound control/acoustics, and HVAC/temp control all benefit mental health.

Incredible work and progress at Terracina Vista for USA Properties Fund, Inc. and Northwest Housing Alternatives !! This project will bring 92 new affordable homes with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units to the City of Gresham, supporting our most vulnerable community members. The incredible collaboration between USA Properties Fund, Inc., Northwest Housing Alternatives, Walsh Construction Co., MWA Architects, Inc. and project stakeholders is driving the success of Terracina Vista. This project is being built to Earth Advantage platinum standards, featuring a highly diverse workforce and incorporating Walsh's Cost-Efficient Design and Construction principles. Special shout-out to our dedicated Walsh team: Jay Nees, Charlie Silvis, Erik Johnson, and Caitlin Kelley for their hard work and commitment to meeting project goals. This project is a significant step in addressing the housing crisis in the Portland metro area. It aligns with the urban renewal plan, aiming to boost the economy, create jobs, increase affordable housing, and rejuvenate the Rockwood neighborhood. We look forward to welcoming residents to their new homes in 2025! #walshbuildscommunity #affordablemultifamily #affordablehousing #walshaffordable #CEDC #costefficientconstruction #earthadvantage #diverseworkforce #womenbuild #sustainableconstruction #buildgreen

The Black Panther Design Tour with AIA East Bay Located in West Oakland, The Black Panther is a groundbreaking #affordablehousing community that supports very low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals. Working with local non-profit Oakland & the World Enterprises (OAW) and McCormack Baron Companies (MBS), MWA designed a five-story #apartmentbuilding with residential, community, and #commercialspaces. Situated just three blocks from BART, the development is a transit-oriented community with convenient access to downtown #Oakland, #SanFrancisco, and the entire #BayArea. History of The Black Panther The Black Panther is the culminated vision of Civil Rights activist and Oakland and the World Enterprise (OAW) leader Elaine Brown, who, combined with McCormack Barron Salazar (MBS), has raised $80 million for this development. About Our Tour Guide Christopher Remedios has 30 years of experience designing buildings that positively impact underserved communities. He is passionate about #multifamilyhousing and continues to explore how good quality #design can affect our lives.

Team MWA is lucky to celebrate five years with #Architect and #ProjectManager Erik Petersen, AIA, NCARB! Erik, a key member of the #PortlandHousing Studio, is valued by his team for his love for serving the #community, dedication to his projects, and ability to make people laugh. Thank you, Erik, for pouring into your projects and team for the past five years. To celebrate his time with MWA so far, Erik shares his experience on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g_Dhx2hd #anniversary #employeeanniversary #employeeappreciation

Join us in welcoming #Designer Kelsey Plucar to Team MWA! We are thrilled to have Kelsey on board, bringing her love for all things #creative to MWA. Kelsey is a #MissionDriven designer who studied both #psychology and #architecture in college. She sees the #BuiltEnvironment as the culmination of these disciplines, testifying to the significant effect our surroundings can have on people’s lives. As part of the Portland #Infrastructure Studio, Kelsey is excited to apply her #UserCentric, elevated designs to buildings that are often seen as utilitarian. Visit our website to get to know more about Kelsey! https://lnkd.in/gsTKcnxa

Architect Michael Payne AIA, is celebrating one year with MWA's Portland #Infrastructure studio! As #ProjectManager on many of MWA's large-scale #InfrastructureProjects, Michael has been a jet-setter, traveling up and down the West Coast to manage our projects on-site. His positivity brightens the days of our clients and colleagues, and his well-rounded knowledge of #architecture is invaluable to our projects. Thank you, Michael, for a year of supporting MWA's #mission of serving the essential needs of the #community through innovative, thoughtful, and respectful #design. Visit our #blog to hear what Michael has been up to during his first year at MWA: https://lnkd.in/gNn2yUqQ

Related Northwest is honored to receive the PNBC Golden Nugget Merit Award for Best Affordable Housing Community (60-100 du/acre) for the Cathedral Village Apartments. Located in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland, Cathedral Village provides 110 apartments for low and very low-income individuals and families, with eight units dedicated to providing Permanent Support Housing. Developed with the idea of bringing together art, music, and the greater St. Johns' neighborhood, Cathedral Village features onsite supportive services and amenities, including a community room, teen lounge, playground, barbeque, and picnic areas. In Partnership with Vibe of Portland, Cathedral Village includes a dedicated music studio that hosts family programming and provides children access to musical instruments, music recording equipment, and software. Many thanks to partners LMC Construction, MWA Architects, Inc., the Portland Housing Bureau, and Vibe of Portland.

To celebrate #Pride this year, MWA compiled a list of opportunities to support #queer-owned and operated businesses, participate in #PrideCelebrations, and learn more about the historic #LGBTQIA+ landmarks in our cities. This is a partial list, but it highlights some of Team MWA’s favorite spots in our neighborhoods, each linked on our #blog: https://lnkd.in/gXaZ5Qva As a little bonus sparkle, we made it pink!

The integration of public #transportation and public #art. If you have ever wondered who the artists featured at the Yerba Buena/Moscone Station are – Catherine Wagner, Leslie Shows, and Roxy Paine - the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) put together a short video in which you can meet two of them. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g2gzyiED Photo of the completed Yerba Buena/Moscone Station by David Papazian #SFMTA #Muni #CentralSubway #publictransport ‪#ArtsCommission #publicart #publictransportation