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One Year with Celia Crawford Zapanta
Celia originally joined MWA as the Energy Trust of Oregon Net Zero Emerging Leaders Intern. After she completed the internship, MWA was thrilled to offer her a full-time position as …
Places of Pride – LGBTQIA+ Historical Landmarks
This Pride Month, MWA has been reflecting on the history of Civil Rights in the United States, considering the path we have already taken and the one we are continuing …
Just Another Day in Paradise
After 27 Years, MWA Principal Carlton Smith Retires “Just another day in paradise,” Principal Carlton Smith responds anytime someone asks how he is doing. Now, with retirement just inches away, …
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 right thing. We believe that designing for Net Zero energy is the responsible thing to do, …
Five Years with Thomas Stark
Tom has worked in architecture since 1979, but this year, we celebrate five years with him on team MWA. Using his years of experience, Tom mentors designers and interns at …
Sarah Lundy’s Five-year Anniversary
For five lucky years, MWA has had Designer Sarah Lundy on our team, and for that, we celebrate! As part of the Portland Housing Studio, Sarah works with a tight-knit …
Kate Kearney’s First Year with MWA
MWA’s fearless Marketing Manager, Kate Kearney, joined us one year ago and immediately jumped into leading the marketing team, year-end planning, and what MWA lovingly refers to as “proposal-land.” Since …
Careers, Promotions, and Finding Your Fit
Allison Plass’ Ten-year Journey with MWA With a lifetime of love for all things art and architecture, Allison has led graphics for MWA for ten years. A bright light at …
Celebrating Trevor Gotfredson’s Fifth Anniversary with MWA
MWA has had the pleasure of working with Trevor Gotfredson for five years. A Designer for the San Francisco Infrastructure studio, Trevor has contributed to some of MWA’s largest water …
Women in Architecture
MWA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee hosted our first firm-wide DEI forum last month. For an hour, our team met to listen, learn, and discuss DEI in the workplace. The …
How Access to Outdoor Space Affects Mental Health
Ever wonder why, when people are overwhelmed, a typical response is to go outside, take a walk, or exercise? Why do we often hear “I need to get some air” …
Reflecting on Black History Month
As we reflect on Black History Month, we are hopeful that everyone will continue to learn, grow, and discover something new about aspects of Black culture and history. It is …
Integrating Art & Architecture
As neighborhoods rapidly evolve with changing populations and new developments, it is important to acknowledge the community’s history and add new layers of beauty and richness to enhance placemaking. Integrating …
A Year of New Talent Pt. 7
We’ve celebrated so many talented people throughout the course of 2021, and these individuals are no different. We’re so excited to wrap up this year by highlighting three of MWA’s …
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 careers, how they lead effectively while working remotely, and their goals for the future. With sustainable …
A Year of New Talent Pt. 6
Celebrating the one-year anniversaries of Erina Yamada, Amber Snowden, and Katerina Esparza As 2021 comes to a close, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversaries of three San Francisco designers. Erina and …
Celebrating 5 Years with Alex Harm
We’re celebrating Alex Harm’s 5-year Anniversary as a member of MWA’s San Francisco Infrastructure studio. With over ten years of architectural experience, he brings his expertise in technical detailing, design, …
Ten Terrific Years with Nathan Streib
Celebrating ten years with MWA’s Portland Infrastructure studio is Architect Nathan Streib. As Project Manager on many of MWA’s large-scale infrastructure projects, Nathan is often the client-facing voice of our …
A Year of New Talent Pt. 5
Celebrating the one-year anniversaries of Ameilia Ashley, Shradhan Shrivastav, and Sophia Alberts-Willis. We are excited to commemorate one year with three designers from MWA’s Portland office. Their curiosity, drive, and …
MWA’s 10 Tips for Thoughtful Lab Design
Designers typically tailor a workspace for current employees: focused on comfort, a collaborative atmosphere, and productivity. Laboratory workspaces are also geared towards employees, but an extra layer of criteria must …
A Decade of Design with Diana
This summer, we’re celebrating the milestone anniversary that marks a decade of design with Diana Moosman, MWA’s Lead Design Architect in the Portland Housing Studio. We appreciate each contribution that …
A Year of New Talent pt. 4
Celebrating the one-year anniversaries of Valerie Reynolds, Jose Silva, and Anna Hermann. As MWA continues to grow, we want to highlight three individuals who have become integral members of our …
Ryan Roepke After 10 Years with MWA
Congratulations, Ryan Roepke, on your 10-year anniversary with MWA’s Portland Infrastructure Studio. Working on some of MWA’s largest water projects, Ryan has brought immense value and skill to the firm …
Monica Clarke’s 45 Year Journey in Marketing for Architecture
After 45 years of leading proposals for architecture, our star Proposal Coordinator, Monica Clarke, is officially retiring. Monica has built lasting relationships within our firm, and we are thankful for …
