OUR WORK SUPPORTS OUR VALUES
We advocate for racial and socio-economic equity by designing spaces where all people can live happier and healthier lives. We strive to create a legacy of beautiful and sustainable architecture that positively impacts the world. We believe that the most effective designs work with their environment to promote human health and preserve our planet’s well-being, and each of our projects thoughtfully respond to site context and serves as a foundation for community growth.
MISSION
MWA serves the essential needs of the community through innovative, thoughtful, and respectful design.
VISION
A society in which all benefit from beautiful and healthy architecture.
VALUES
Community: We are inclusive and cultivate connection through design
Creativity: We are smart and flexible problem solvers
Responsibility: We are attentive and seek to always do the right thing
Meaning: We are committed to work that provides value to our team, our clients, and our end users
2030 CHALLENGE
MWA Architects stands alongside nearly 1,000 other firms as signatories of the 2030 Commitment. As architects, it is our responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the construction process, and in the operations of the buildings we design.
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Just Label
We realize that good design work starts with our staff. We strive to provide a creative and innovative community and, as of 2021, have achieved Just Certification, confirming this commitment. Our policies address equity and benefits for our employees, consultants, community, and planet.
ROOTED IN OUR DIVERSITY
MWA has a decades-long history of advocacy within our local communities. MWA (formerly Michael Willis and Associates, Architects), a Black-founded business, is currently a minority- and woman-owned firm. We support disadvantaged communities by advocating for minority and women-owned business partnerships and are committed to utilizing 20-30% minority-owned, women-owned, and emerging small business consultants on every project. We have documented this commitment as part of our Just policies for equitable business practices.
MWA’s values and mission are rooted in the commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion. This philosophy has helped our staff grow to over 70% minorities and/or women.