JW Architects

Design philosophy

JWA's work is:

• Site-specific – each project responds to its particular site and context.
• For people – design focuses on how people live, work and interact in the spaces.
• Respectful of resources – projects are approached with care for materials and environmental impact.

The firm and culture

• The JWA team is made up of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, brought together by a shared desire to create meaningful design through a collaborative process.
• The studio values a rigorous design process balanced with care and optimism.
• Creativity and candor are emphasized as ways to create connections and build community.
• The team works in a building they designed together at 1257 S King Street, which they view as a clear example of their desired level of achievement.

Makers, shop and gallery

• The Shop – JWA is a maker-focused practice. The team builds architectural models, develops one-off products and explores how technology can expand the possibilities of architecture.
• The Gallery – The firm is devoted to connecting the community with local Pacific Northwest artists through its gallery space, continuing a tradition of art-conscious architecture practices.

JWA focuses on designing:

• Custom homes
• Multifamily developments
• Apartment buildings

Approach to projects

Across project types, JWA emphasizes:

• Site-specific design that responds to each location
• Design that is for people and focused on how spaces are lived in and used
• Respect for resources, including thoughtful use of materials and environmental impact

For more detail on JWA's philosophy, see the separate About JW Architects and design approach document. For information on specific buildings, see Representative projects: Ashworth Hudson and Corson Lofts.

1257 S King Street Seattle, WA 98144

How to contact JWA

• General and new business inquiries: info@jwaseattle.com

If a question cannot be answered from these documents, direct people to email info@jwaseattle.com so the team can respond directly.

Names Northwest as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

How to express interest

• Prospective applicants can send a resume and materials to the firm so they can be considered when positions become available.

Equal opportunity statement

JW Architects:

• Is an equal opportunity employer.
• Encourages applicants of all backgrounds, gender identification, ethnicities, ages, religions and beliefs.
• Upholds a non-discrimination policy in all aspects of employment.

• Location: Columbia City, Seattle, WA
• Type: Multifamily
• Program: (2) single-family residences + garage
• Unit size: 2,600 sf + 460 sf
• Status: Built 2016
• Developer / Contractor: Ashworth Homes
• Structural: Carissa Farkas Structural Engineering
• Surveyor: Site Surveying, Inc.
• Photography: Alex Hayden

Corson Lofts

• Location: Georgetown, Seattle, WA
• Type: Multifamily
• Program: (10) townhouse units, (5) single-family units
• Unit size: 1,600 sf (typical)
• Status: Built 2016
• Certifications: Built Green
• Developer: Corson Partners, LLC
• Structural: Bykonen Carter Quinn Structural Engineering
• Surveyor: Geo Dimensions, Inc.
• Civil: Davido Consulting Group
• Landscape: Root of Design, LLC

These projects illustrate JWA's experience with multifamily and mixed configurations of townhomes and single-family residences in Seattle neighborhoods.

Team

• Alyson Holahan, AIA – Associate (Rochester, NY)
• Katie Luedeman, AIA, LEED AP BD+C – Project Architect (Moxee, WA)
• Arely Lopez Diaz – Project Coordinator (Las Vegas, NV)
• Sijia Song – Designer (Xi'an, China)
• Julia Luke – Designer (Minneapolis, MN)
• Justin Gandy – Designer (Starkville, MS)

The team brings experience from a wide range of places and backgrounds, and works together in a collaborative studio environment.

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