Chelsea Investment Corp in partnership with JWDA Architects Wins Bid to Build the First Affordable Housing Project on SDSU Mission Valley Campus

San Diego State University (SDSU) selected the Chelsea Investment Corporation / JWDA team to develop the first affordable housing project as a part of the larger mixed-use SDSU Mission Valley campus.  At full build out, SDSU Mission Valley includes 80 acres of parks and open space, up to 4,600 market-rate and affordable housing units, 1.6 […] Learn More

JWDA TO CO-HOST EVENT WITH LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY AT THE CONRAD

JWDA is excited to co-host a post-concert reception with the La Jolla Music Society at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center for upcoming video installation and music performance by acclaimed architect Hakan Demirel, accompanied by award winning pianist Alice Sara Ott.  Located at 7600 Fay Avenue in La Jolla, between Pearl Avenue and Kline Street, […] Learn More

UCSD is the new owner of Framework, a new micro-unit mixed use residence designed by JWDA located in East Village

The University of California San Diego (UCSD) recently purchased Framework – an 87-micro-unit mixed-use residence – to provide modern and efficient housing to faculty and staff for the downtown satellite campus.  JWDA Architects provided full architectural services on Framework from concept design and entitlement to completion.  Please watch this short VIDEO by Glenn Rose of […] Learn More

The San Diego Business Journal’s 2022 CRE Awards Honors St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa and 525 Olive with Project of the Year

The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Awards showcases the “biggest, best and most notable commercial real estate projects and sales throughout San Diego.” JWDA is honored to receive this year’s Project of the Year for two of its projects.  A complete list of award winners can be found in the October 17 – 23 2022 Edition […] Learn More

Construction of Downtown Los Angeles’ Largest Supportive Housing Tower is Underway

Construction for Weingart Center’s new 19-story residential tower (phase 1) is underway with anticipated completion scheduled for late 2023.  Non-profit developer Weingart in partnership with Chelsea Investment Corporation retained JWDA for entitlement with LA firm AXIS/GFA as the Architect of Record.  For more info. please visit the 2022-09 editorial of Urbanize LA. The project is […] Learn More

Monsaraz Hotel Wins International Design Award

Point Loma’s new $30 million Monsaraz Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton,  received a LIV Hospitality Design Award in Interior Design from the prestigious design organization based in Zurich.  The LIV awards recognize excellence in hospitality architecture, interior design and guest experiences on a global scale. Please visit LIV Awards for a complete list of […] Learn More

Alila Marea Featured in Hospitality Design as Best of 2021

Alila Marea Beach Resort is a January feature in Hospitality Design Magazine as “Best of 2021”, selected by HD as one of 30 hotels from around the world that showcase the best hospitality has to offer.  Developed by JMI Realty and Fenway Capital Advisors, JWDA Architects provided full architectural services on the project with MARKZEFF […] Learn More

Momentous Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa Supportive Housing

The San Diego community at large joined forces on Thursday to celebrate the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa.  A long list of project sponsors, stakeholders, neighbors and city and state leadership attended and gave praise to the project, with the celebration covered by local and state news outlets and social media.   Three […] Learn More

ALILA MAREA BEACH RESORT FEATURED IN INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE AND HONORED WITH BEST OF YEAR 2021

Alila Marea Beach Resort is a November feature in Interior Design (ID) Magazine and was selected by ID as a “Best of Year 2021” Honoree. Mark Zeff served as Interior Designer on the project with JWDA providing full architectural services. Alila Marea debuted in early 2021 on San Diego’s North County coast as the Hyatt […] Learn More

Joseph Wong Honored by San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

Our Founder & President, Joseph O. Wong, FAIA was recently honored by the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum (SDCHM) for his career and lifelong commitments to the museum and greater San Diego community. The SDCHM serves as a cultural and community center for the city of San Diego.  Early in his career, Joseph Wong led […] Learn More