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Simone Little Italy | San Diego, CA
Established in San Diego in 1977, JWDA Architects is an architecture and urban design practice distinguished by nearly five decades of design experience and a commitment to shaping places that enrich the human experience. Working across a diverse range of project types and scales, the firm brings together thoughtful design, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to create enduring environments that respond to their context, serve their communities, and contribute to the vitality of the built environment.
JWDA's award-winning portfolio spans Southern California and major cities throughout Asia, reflecting a breadth of experience and a consistent commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and meaningful impact. From individual buildings to larger urban settings, the firm approaches each project with an understanding of the relationship between architecture, people, and place.
North City Campus Continuing Education Building | San Diego, CA
Project Spotlight
Alexan Camellia
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
YEAR COMPLETED
2026
MARKET
Mixed-use multifamily development
Located in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, California, and developed by Greystar, Alexan Camellia marks a historic milestone as the first residential housing development built directly on Convoy Street. Part of the Kearny Mesa Community Plan update, it adds living spaces to what has traditionally been San Diego’s premier Asian business, dining, and cultural hub.
The 6-story urban village features 531 units (including studios, urban 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms), alongside 22 affordable housing units and ground-floor live-work units.
The development transforms a T-shaped commercial site into a pedestrian-friendly environment, placing residents immediately next to top restaurants, night spots, and retail, with access to dedicated bike lanes and local bus routes.
Alexan Camellia has received several awards, including a Merit Award for Multifamily Community of the Year, Best Multi-Family Housing Community (100 DU/Acre or More), and a Grand Award for Best Interior Design of a Multi-Family Community from the PCBC Gold Nugget Awards. It was also named Best Luxury Rental by Modern Luxury Magazine: Best of the City 2026.
Visit the Alexan Camellia project page for more information and images.