Jonathan Tsurui

Associate Principal - Hospitality, Owner
AIA

Jonathan Tsurui

Associate Principal - Hospitality, Owner
AIA

As Associate Principal, Jonathan works closely with William Duff to manage the hospitality practice. Jonathan’s experience ranges from concept and original one-off designs to well-established brands, where strict standards must be followed. Jonathan adds value to every phase of his projects through dedicated client service and by facilitating a close collaboration process.

Jonathan completed his Bachelor’s in Architecture with a Minor in Sustainable Environments from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Outside the office, he enjoys golf, foosball and maintaining his humidor.

Who is an architect or designer, living or dead, that you admire?
Philip Johnson. I remember doing a report on him back in high school and it strengthened my interest in architecture.
What is a professional accomplishment you’re proud of?
Going from a designer to associate principal and shareholder at WDA. I really had no ambition to climb the ranks, but each new position provided a new challenge, which in turn provides opportunity for success and failure, both of which bring the opportunity to learn. Learning provides that feeling of accomplishment.