Azuriik Affordable Development Planned for National City
Azuriik is a new publicly funded affordable housing project located on Roosevelt Avenue and East 2nd Street in National City, approximately 10 miles south of downtown San Diego along the San Diego Bay. At 22 stories, the project will be one of the tallest buildings in south county, with high visibility from the surrounding Interstate […] 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
$100 Million Residential Tower ‘525 Olive’ Set to Open in April 2022
Completion is approaching for 525 Olive, a new mixed-use residential tower located in Bankers Hill, north of downtown San Diego. The $100.2 million development is set to open this April with rents starting at $2,440 per month. JWDA was retained by Greystar to provide full architectural services on the project with Jules Wilson Design Studio […] 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
St. Teresa Supportive Housing Tower in East Village Opens for Homeless
St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa opened its doors this month to an estimated 500 people. The $148 million permanent housing development is a part of Father Joe’s Villages’ (FJV) “Turning the Key” initiative to bring 2,000 affordable housing units to San Diego in an effort to solve homelessness. Turning the Key will be funded through […] 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 as One of Most Influential People in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal’s 2021 edition of the SD500.
Joseph Wong, FAIA has been honored as one of the most influential business leaders in San Diego by the SDBJ, for bringing a remarkable impact to our business community and the community at large. As Founder and President of JWDA Architects, Joe is involved on every project that makes its way to the firm, including […] Learn More
Columba Affordable Multi-family Housing Development Receives City of Chula Vista Approval
Columba Apartments is a new affordable housing development in the Millenia Community of the Otay Ranch area. Earlier this month, Columba was given final financial approval by the Chula Vista City Council and the city’s Housing Authority. This 5-story, 200-unit multi-family development is comprised of two apartment buildings and separate 3-story parking structure. All of […] Learn More
JWDA WINS TWO TOP AWARDS FROM SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL 2021’S COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AWARDS
San Diego Business Journal’s Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Awards showcase the most notable commercial real estate projects throughout San Diego. Only a handful of projects make the winners list, with selections reviewed by an esteemed panel of local design, real estate and urban planning professionals. JWDA wins big this year, with Alila Marea Beach Resort […] Learn More
Principal Matthew Geaman Named San Diego County’s 2021 Men of Influence by SD Metro Magazine
Please join us in celebrating Matthew Geaman, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, having recently been named San Diego County’s 2021 Men of Influence by SD Metro Magazine. As Principal at JWDA, Matthew is an esteemed colleague and friend, with significant ties to the architectural profession and community. With 20 years of experience, overlapping 13 years […] Learn More