Celebrating Five Years with Erik Petersen
Team MWA is lucky to celebrate five years with Architect and Project Manager Erik […]
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Announcement
2024 Pride Celebrations
To celebrate Pride this year, MWA compiled a list of opportunities to support queer-owned
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Happy First MW-Anniversary to Michael Payne
Architect Michael Payne is celebrating one year with MWA’s Portland Infrastructure studio. As Project
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Moe and Madeline’s One-Year MWA Anniversaries
MWA has had the privilege of working with Designer Muhammed El-Sayed and Architectural Intern
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The Expansion of MWA
Continuing our celebration of 35 years in business, we sat down with Jeff McGraw
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The Next Generation of Leaders Rise at MWA
Celebrating the accomplishments and success of our team, we are thrilled to announce this
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A Lifetime Love for Art and Architecture
David Williams Retires after 20 Years with MWA David Williams, Architect and Studio Manager
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Acknowledging Black History and Celebrating Black Futures
In 1988, Michael Willis founded Michael Willis and Associates, Architects. MWA’s mission and values
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The Beginning of MWA
MWA is celebrating 35 years since Michael Willis opened Michael Willis and Associates, Architects.
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One Year with Celia Crawford Zapanta
Celia originally joined MWA as the Energy Trust of Oregon Net Zero Emerging Leaders
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS WITH WINNIE LOUIE
This fall, we’re celebrating 25 years with Winnie Louie, MWA’s Accounting Manager. Winnie is
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Places of Pride – LGBTQIA+ Historical Landmarks
This Pride Month, MWA has been reflecting on the history of Civil Rights in
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Just Another Day in Paradise
After 27 Years, MWA Principal Carlton Smith Retires “Just another day in paradise,” Principal
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Introducing Celia Crawford – MWA’s Net Zero Emerging Leaders Intern
With one of MWA’s core values being responsibility, we always seek to do the
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Five Years with Thomas Stark
Tom has worked in architecture since 1979, but this year, we celebrate five years
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Sarah Lundy’s Five-year Anniversary
For five lucky years, MWA has had Designer Sarah Lundy on our team, and
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Kate Kearney’s First Year with MWA
MWA’s fearless Marketing Manager, Kate Kearney, joined us one year ago and immediately jumped
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Careers, Promotions, and Finding Your Fit
Allison Plass’ Ten-year Journey with MWA With a lifetime of love for all things
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Celebrating Trevor Gotfredson’s Fifth Anniversary with MWA
MWA has had the pleasure of working with Trevor Gotfredson for five years. A
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Women in Architecture
MWA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee hosted our first firm-wide DEI forum last month.
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How Access to Outdoor Space Affects Mental Health
Ever wonder why, when people are overwhelmed, a typical response is to go outside,
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Reflecting on Black History Month
As we reflect on Black History Month, we are hopeful that everyone will continue
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Integrating Art & Architecture
As neighborhoods rapidly evolve with changing populations and new developments, it is important to
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A Year of New Talent Pt. 7
We’ve celebrated so many talented people throughout the course of 2021, and these individuals
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Becoming a Principal: Greg and Jean’s Journey to MWA Leadership
MWA’s two newest Principals, Greg Robley and Jean von Bargen Root, reflect on their
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A Year of New Talent Pt. 6
Celebrating the one-year anniversaries of Erina Yamada, Amber Snowden, and Katerina Esparza As 2021
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Celebrating 5 Years with Alex Harm
We’re celebrating Alex Harm’s 5-year Anniversary as a member of MWA’s San Francisco Infrastructure
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Ten Terrific Years with Nathan Streib
Celebrating ten years with MWA’s Portland Infrastructure studio is Architect Nathan Streib. As Project
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A Year of New Talent Pt. 5
Celebrating the one-year anniversaries of Ameilia Ashley, Shradhan Shrivastav, and Sophia Alberts-Willis. We are
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MWA’s 10 Tips for Thoughtful Lab Design
Designers typically tailor a workspace for current employees: focused on comfort, a collaborative atmosphere,
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A Decade of Design with Diana
This summer, we’re celebrating the milestone anniversary that marks a decade of design with
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A Year of New Talent pt. 4
Celebrating the one-year anniversaries of Valerie Reynolds, Jose Silva, and Anna Hermann. As MWA
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Ryan Roepke After 10 Years with MWA
Congratulations, Ryan Roepke, on your 10-year anniversary with MWA’s Portland Infrastructure Studio. Working on
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Monica Clarke’s 45 Year Journey in Marketing for Architecture
After 45 years of leading proposals for architecture, our star Proposal Coordinator, Monica Clarke,
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Fifteen Years with Alfred Twu
Celebrating fifteen years with MWA’s San Francisco housing studio is Architect Alfred Twu. Alfred
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Offsetting Our Carbon Footprint – One Step at a Time
Like many companies in 2020, MWA Architects closed our office doors due to the
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Three Attainable Goals Every Architecture Project Needs
Director of Sustainability Jean von Bargen Root presented at the 2020 Women in Construction
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A Year of New Talent pt.3
Celebrating the one-year anniversaries of Samia Rashed and Dana Elliot As we continue getting
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Cost-Efficient Design and Construction
CEDC, a term coined by Walsh Construction Company, is a disciplined approach to affordable
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A Year of New Talent Pt.2
Celebrating the One-year anniversary of Fei Li and Gabriela Alija The Infrastructure Studio at
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Five Years With Leslee Randolph
Project Manager and Associate Leslee Randolph is celebrating five years in MWA’s Portland Infrastructure Studio. With
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Ten Years And Counting With Shura McGraw
Celebrating 10 years with MWA is Project Accountant Shura McGraw. Working with both our Portland and San Francisco
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Five Steps to Boost Employee Satisfaction Within Your Firm
Want to create a safe and welcoming environment for all your employees? Have you
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Putting the “Tech” in Architecture – Five Years with Elliott Ruzicka
In our Portland infrastructure studio, Architect Elliott Ruzicka is celebrating five years with MWA this month.
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A Year of New Talent
Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Bridget Basham, Ying Hong, and Sangyoon Byun It’s
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Ten Years with Chad Sanderson
An architect and Associate in our Portland infrastructure studio, Chad Sanderson, AIA, celebrated ten years with MWA
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A Silver Jubilee Celebration
Carlton’s Twenty-fifth MWAnniversary A graduate of Tuskegee University, Carlton Smith, FAIA, NOMAC, joined MWA Architects
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Lee Abuabara After Five Years with MWA
Celebrating five years at MWA, Lee Abuabara is an integral part of the San Francisco Affordable Housing Studio. Lee wears many hats at
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Good Neighbors – A Design Week Portland Event Recap
Organized by: MWA Architects & University of Oregon School of Architecture & Environment Spatial
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Ian Flood After Ten Years with MWA
A project architect in our Portland housing studio, Ian Flood has been with MWA
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We Vow to be Better
The news of late is heartbreaking, drawing attention to the ugliness of systemic racism
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New Leaders Join the Ranks as MWA Looks to our Next 30 Years
2019 started with a bang for MWA! Having just finished our 30th year in
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Narrow, Not Confined
When the owners of a narrow lot in a single dwelling urban neighborhood in
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MWA is over the moon excited about new leadership!
It is a great day at any business when strong office leaders are recognized
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Like a Rock in the River – Hannah Mason Pump Station
How do we celebrate our infrastructure as a valuable public resource that we can
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Dwelling on the past – from industrial history to urban revival
We are always excited to be able to explore ideas for affordable housing in
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