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  • JWDA Architects | Award-winning San Diego Architects

    JWDA Architects is San Diego-based collaborative of architects, designers, and urban planners creating contemporary projects that enhance social value and contribute to a sustainable future. since 1977 Impactful design. Inspired solutions. Simone Little Italy | San Diego, CA JWDA Architects is a uniquely boutique studio for architecture and urban design. Established in San Diego, California in 1977, we are committed to delivering projects and services that promote well-being and enhance the human experience. JWDA has produced award-winning structures throughout Southern California and major cities in Asia with a reputation for sustainable and impactful architecture, design, and planning services, tailored coordination, and seamlessly delivered projects. North City Campus Continuing Education Building | San Diego, CA Jan 1 IN THE PRESS San Diego Business Journal offers sneak peek of Park Summit Dec 2, 2024 AWARDS & RECOGNITION JWDA Managing Principal Matthew Geaman Named to 2024's Leaders of Influence List Nov 24, 2024 IN THE WORKS Harrington Heights Marks a Milestone Nov 20, 2024 NEWSLETTERS & RELEASES Our Fall 2024 Newsletter Oct 18, 2024 AWARDS & RECOGNITION Weingart Tower honored with the 2024 Los Angeles Business Council’s (LABC) Architectural Award Sep 14, 2024 AWARDS & RECOGNITION Simone named Project of the Year at BIA San Diego Icon Awards Jul 16, 2024 AWARDS & RECOGNITION Simone Little Italy Named Multifamily Community of the Year at the 2024 Gold Nugget Awards May 31, 2024 IN THE WORKS JWDA celebrates groundbreaking of 21-story Park Summit in San Diego's Bankers Hill Project Spotlight Simone Little Italy LOCATION San Diego, CA YEAR COMPLETED 2023 MARKET Mixed-Use, Multifamily Residential Awarded Multifamily Community of the Year by the PCBC Gold Nugget Awards, the Builder's Institute of America's Icon Awards , and other honors, Simone is a 36-story mixed-use residential tower, and currently the tallest building, in downtown San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. Simone’s glazed façade and stunning rooftop spaces enhance downtown San Diego’s skyline, as its programming sets a new standard for vibrant, sustainable, and connected community living. Its 27,600 SF site is less than half of a typical city block, yet within that footprint the tower contains 395 market rate and affordable apartments, and five penthouses, with more than 18,700 SF of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces. Simone is LEED BD+C Gold certified, and strategically sited near current and future job centers. Residents enjoy stunning city and bay views, convenient access to high quality transit, and a variety of restaurants, retail, and cultural attractions a just steps away. Visit the Simone project page

  • Daniel Geiger

    Architect Daniel Geiger, AIA Architect with JWDA since 2019 Education: - M. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design - B.S. University of California, Santa Barbara Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

  • The Monsaraz San Diego

    completed 2021San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 50,000 SF 92 guest rooms Subterranean carlift parking COLLABORATORS Interior Design: KNA Design Landscape Architect: Wimmer Yamada Caughey Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers M/E/P Engineer: Robison Engineering General Contractor: R&R Construction PRESS Boutique Hotel Wins Int’l Design Award - San Diego Business Journal AWARDS Architectural Design Winner: Midscale Lifestyle Hotel - LIV Hospitality Design Awards The Monsaraz, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a boutique hotel in San Diego, CA’s Point Loma Coastal District. Designed in homage to the local coastal culture and inspired by the Portuguese town of Monsaraz, the project’s design merges with the historic fishing community to provide visitors an authentically local and hospitable stay, and residents a sense place and pride. Sited adjacent to America’s Cup Harbor and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf, the design of the three-story, 50,000 SF, 92-key Monsaraz is a contemporary tip of the hat to the history-rich community. Upscale yet comfortable, the spaces feature finishes, color selections, and artwork inspired by the quintessential Portuguese fishing village including a modern take on Azulejo hand-painted ceramic tiles paired with patterned concrete tiles applied to the project’s exterior and interior. Guest amenities include a fitness room, sundry shop and sky terrace. Street level highlights include a double-height lobby with shared access to a full-service restaurant and bar that opens to a 4,000 SF courtyard. Parking is accommodated by car lift in a single level below-grade, optimizing the user experience and hotel operations while maximizing development of the site. STATUS completed 2021 SIZE 50,000 SF CLIENT Alliance Development Services and Lamming Company SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record The Monsaraz San Diego San Diego, CA

  • Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park

    completed 2017Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Shanghai JWDA Architects Co., Ltd. Landscape Architect: Famous Garden, USA PRESS AWARDS Best Office and Business Development - MIPIM Asia Credaward - Credaward.com Best International Commercial Development Project - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Located at the core of the southern Chengdu suburb called the Luhu Eco-City, this site was originally farmland; but after undergoing substantial site work and irrigation the land was transformed into a finger lake dotted with small islands, all of which are connected via bridges and boats. One of the unique features of this site is that this eco-city is a wetland for migrating birds. The dynamic characteristic of the bird and its wings can be seen reflected in the ‘soaring’ aspirations as that of the client- Langjiu Group. The headquarters design incorporates the special qualities of the bird in its design. The Headquarters program includes an exhibition hall, restaurant, VIP chambers, chess and card chambers, wine and cigar bar, reading bar, swimming pool and boutiques. STATUS completed 2017 SIZE 410,000 SF CLIENT Chengdu Widehorizon Real Estate SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Interior Architect Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

  • ALX Camellia

    under constructionSan Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 531 market-rate and affordable units Detached, 676-stall above-grade parking structure COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Parisa O’Connell Interior Design Landscape Architect: EPTDesign Civil Engineer: Fuscoe Engineering Structural Engineer: VCA Structural Electrical Engineer: Candela Engineering Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: FARD Engineers General Contractor: Trammell Crow Company PRESS San Diego announces plans for new housing, roads and parking in Convoy Asian Cultural District - KPBS New Vision for Convoy – Mayor, Local Leaders Celebrate New Housing, Signage in District - Times of San Diego AWARDS ALX Camellia is a new 531-unit apartment and mixed-use development located in the Convoy Asian Cultural District (CACD) of San Diego, CA’s Kearny Mesa neighborhood. Providing market-rate and affordable housing, the project will transform the CACD — among the largest Pan-Asian business districts in the U.S. — by bringing much-needed housing and commercial uses to the locality. The overall master plan of Camellia’s 5-acre site resembles a campus community; with five and six-story apartment buildings, a detached 676-stall above-grade parking structure, recreational spaces with resort-style pools, built-in BBQ stations, fire pits, dining furniture, and lounge seating areas, all complemented and easily accessed by multiple walking paths and gardens. Interior amenities include numerous private offices, conference rooms, a work lounge, garden lounge, karaoke/theater room, clubroom, fitness rooms, and sky lounge connected to an outdoor roof terrace with picturesque views of the primary pool area and spa below. STATUS under construction SIZE 700,708 SF CLIENT Trammell Crow Residential SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record ALX Camellia San Diego, CA

  • David Priest

    Associate Principal David Priest, AIA Associate Principal with JWDA since 2015 David Priest was born and raised in Duluth, MN. An energetic doer, he’s enjoyed solving construction challenges since he was a seven-year-old building tree houses. While attaining two professional degrees at the University of Minnesota, he was awarded the school’s ‘Golden Ruler’ for the Student Steel Bridge Design Competition, all while also a PSIA certified ski instructor. After completing his studies, David migrated to San Diego in 1984 to work for the celebrated Hope Consulting Group. Now, with over forty years of residential, commercial, and hospitality design experience, David’s work at JWDA Architects has involved programming, construction documentation, construction administration and project management, and he has completed architectural design projects for residential and commercial developers as well as many Southern California clients. His residential and mixed-use project experience includes programming, feasibility studies, master planning, and full architectural services, focused on the preparation of construction documents and construction management for large scale projects. For David, the best part of his job is seeing how grateful residents are when they move into their building, especially the affordable housing projects. David has been married for 40 years and has three children and one grandchild. An avid volunteer, he has been recognized with the Servant Ministry Award by the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in 2014 and 2021. Education: - B. Arch., University of Minnesota - B. Civil Engineering (w/Emphasis in Structural Design) University of Minnesota Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

  • JWDA Architects | Say Hello

    Connect with JWDA Architects. Use our online form to submit an inquiry, or sign up to receive updates on our projects and firm news. Get In Touch. CONTACT US Subscribe to the JWDA newsletter. First name Last name Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Subscribe Say hello. * First name * Last name * Email Phone * Message Submit JWDA Architects, Inc. 2359 Fourth Avenue, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92101 U.S.A. www.jwdainc.com jwda@jwdainc.com 619-233-6777

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