Father Joe’s 14th & Commercial Breaks Ground

Formerly known as 14th & Commercial, St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa was named to honor the late Mother Teresa.  The proposed $145 million permanent housing development is part of Father Joe’s Villages’ (FJV) larger plan to bring 2,000 affordable housing units to San Diego.  Funding for this project came from multiple sources including private and […] Learn More

JWDA Receives Top National Award for Best Mid-Rise Residential Development

The 2019 Excellence Awards, sponsored by Multi-Housing News (MHN), honors Broadstone at North Park with GOLD for best new development and design in the mid-rise category.  MHN provides national news, information & analysis on the multi-housing industry. Alliance Residential Company retained JWDA for full architectural services on this market-rate apartment located in the vibrant North […] Learn More

JWDA Receives Top Design Awards for The Conrad

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center has been awarded the 2019 People’s Choice Orchid and ENR California’s Best Project Award.  A heartfelt thank you to our community, friends and colleagues for this distinction. JWDA is the Architect of Record and collaborated with Cambridge, MA based Epstein Joslin Architects.  The $82 million development is located at […] Learn More

SDBJ Recognizes Broadstone Makers Quarter as an Outstanding Architectural Design

The San Diego Business Journal selected Broadstone Makers Quarter as one of sixteen local projects that are outstanding architectural design.  Thank you to the efforts of many, our team could not be more excited to receive this recognition! BMQ has been well-received by our community since its completion in 2018.  Its vibrant and trendy design […] Learn More

Palisade at Westfield UTC is Open

Palisade at UTC welcomes its first tenants this month.  The 23-story, 300-unit tower features luxury living inclusive of large units ranging from studios to 3 bedrooms – each with their own private balcony – and resort-style amenities. 26,000 square feet of outdoor amenity deck includes a pool, cabanas, outdoor grills and kitchens, and fire pits.  […] Learn More

Montezuma Hotel Receives Unanimous Approval by San Diego City Council

San Diego City Council has unanimously approved a 125-key hotel at the intersection of Montezuma Road and El Cajon Boulevard in Roland Village East County San Diego. JWDA is providing full architectural services for the project.  The four-story, 68,000-square-foot building includes a pool, conference room, gym and breakfast area on the first level. Construction expected […] Learn More

Mission Cove Wins Ruby Award

Mission Cove has been honored with the Ruby Award for Housing Project of the Year in New Construction.  The project is developed by Community HousingWorks and National Community Renaissance.  This affordable housing master development blends mixed-use residential, commercial and business to create an intergenerational community in the City of Oceanside, California. JWDA provided architectural services […] Learn More

The Conrad Opens

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center is officially open!  After two years of construction, The Conrad celebrated its grand opening in April 2019 with an all-star gala concert featuring nearly a dozen artists. JWDA is the Architect of Record and collaborated with Cambridge, MA based Epstein Joslin Architects on the design and construction of The […] Learn More

Unanimous Approval for Weingart Center

Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved entitlements for the Weingart Center to build long-term affordable housing in Skid Row.  The 12- and 18-story tower development is comprised of 382 apartments including 278 very-low income units and four manager units; support space for Weingart Center operations; and retail space at the ground floor.  Project amenities include […] Learn More

Construction Starts on $110 million Encinitas Beach Resort

First envisioned in 1989, the construction of the Encinitas Beach Resort is finally underway this new year.  JWDA was retained by JMI Realty and Fenway Capital Advisors for full architectural services on the project.  The Resort will be managed by Two Roads Hospitality and carry the brand of the Alila Hotel and Resorts, based in […] Learn More