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Design Vision is WDA's internal guidebook created

Design Vision is WDA's internal guidebook created to facilitate the expression of creativity within a cohesive, overarching design vision. Let's take a look inside at our first section on Ordering Principals and explore Horizontality.

Horizontality can generate a sense of visual and physical comfort. As creatures subject to the earth's gravity, we are always innately aware of the horizon. Butterfly House is a great example of horizontality, thanks to its strong linear structure, further emphasized by the surrounding horizontal deck slats and siding. #WDArch_DesignVision
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Congratulations to our Residential practice leader

Congratulations to our Residential practice leader, @jim_westover , on 10 years at WDA! As a Partner and Principal, Jim provides direct oversight of all of WDA’s residential and winery projects, preparing a strategy to achieve each of our client’s unique goals.

In addition to his accomplishments at WDA, Jim spent 7 years as the pro bono Project Architect for the Lincoln Park Steps renovation and is currently an adjunct faculty member of the University of San Francisco department of Art + Architecture.

Of his decade at WDA, Jim said: “Time really does fly when you are having fun. Of course, it helps to be working with smart, creative, collaborative, and kind people. A big thank you to @willliamduff for giving me this opportunity ten years ago and to everyone at WDA for making this such a great place to work!" #architect #sfarchitect

Because nothing tells a renovation story quite lik

Because nothing tells a renovation story quite like a good before-and-after, we're excited to share some of our most impactful residential transformations.
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Our Jordan Park renovation included a kitchen that went from cramped to spacious, enhanced by abundant natural light, modern millwork and luxe finishes. Swipe to see the 'before'. #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Home
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Because nothing tells a renovation story quite lik

Because nothing tells a renovation story quite like a good before-and-after, we're excited to share some of our most impactful residential transformations.
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For Big Ranch Road, we breathed new life & purpose into an old barn with beautiful bones. Swipe to see the 'before'. #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Home
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Because nothing tells a renovation story quite lik

Because nothing tells a renovation story quite like a good before-and-after, we're excited to share some of our most impactful residential transformations.
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We took what was once a past-its-prime midcentury house and designed Golden Oak, a home that makes the most of the natural beauty of Portola Valley. Swipe to see the 'before'. #WDArch_Home #WDArch_DesignVision
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Because nothing tells a renovation story quite lik

Because nothing tells a renovation story quite like a good before-and-after, we're excited to share some of our most impactful residential transformations.
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For our Vallejo Street project, we opened up our client's below grade basement to become a modern indoor-outdoor entertaining space. Swipe to see the 'before'. #WDArch_Home #WDArch_DesignVision
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New year, new fitness goals? We're sharing a sneak

New year, new fitness goals? We're sharing a sneak peek of one of our latest projects, full of natural light, a pretty view and all the fitness equipment needed to start 2021 right. #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Home
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Congratulations to our Residential practice leader, Jim Westover, on 10 years at WDA! As a Partner and Principal, Jim provides direct oversight of all of WDA’s residential and winery projects, preparing a strategy to achieve each of our client’s unique goals.

In addition to his accomplishments at WDA, Jim spent 7 years as the pro bono Project Architect for the Lincoln Park Steps renovation and is currently an adjunct faculty member of the University of San Francisco department of Art + Architecture.

Of his decade at WDA, Jim said: “Time really does fly when you are having fun. Of course, it helps to be working with smart, creative, collaborative, and kind people. A big thank you to Duffer for giving me this opportunity ten years ago and to everyone at WDA for making this such a great place to work!

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Congratulations to our Residential practice leader, Jim Westover, on 10 years at WDA! As a Partner and Principal, Jim provides direct oversight of all of WDA’s residential and winery projects, preparing a strategy to achieve each of our client’s unique goals.

In addition to his accomplishments at WDA, Jim spent 7 years as the pro bono Project Architect for the Lincoln Park Steps renovation and is currently an adjunct faculty member of the University of San Francisco department of Art + Architecture.

Of his decade at WDA, Jim said: “Time really does fly when you are having fun. Of course, it helps to be working with smart, creative, collaborative, and kind people. A big thank you to Duffer for giving me this opportunity ten years ago and to everyone at WDA for making this such a great place to work!" ... See MoreSee Less

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Jim, Congratulations! For some reason I am considering shaving the last of my remaining hair and you have given me the courage to so. Looking my friend! How do I miss WDA? Let me count the ways. Here is to long lasting and meaningful work for many years to come.

Wow - 10 years!! How did that happen? Congratulations.

Happy Holidays from WDA!

Holiday Wishes and Giving Back

In lieu of sending holiday gifts this year, we made a donation to Hamilton Families—San Francisco’s leading service provider to families experiencing homelessness. We at WDA all feel very fortunate to have a home to work from this year, and passionately support this essential need for others. Learn more about Hamilton Families:

We also asked our team to share their wishes for 2021. Whether we're traveling, cooking or creating, all of us wish for more "in-person" time with family and friends. We hope the same for you, and wish you a safe and happy holidays! ... See MoreSee Less

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Its official: weve moved! Find us at our new address, 1275 Folsom Street and be sure to follow us on Instagram for more peeks at the space as we put on the finishing touches: https://www.instagram.com/wdarch_inc/ #WDArch_1275Folsom #WDArch_AdaptiveReuse #adaptivereuse #commercialarchitecture

It's official: we've moved! Find us at our new address, 1275 Folsom Street and be sure to follow us on Instagram for more peeks at the space as we put on the finishing touches: #WDArch_1275Folsom #WDArch_AdaptiveReuse #adaptivereuse #commercialarchitecture ... See MoreSee Less

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18 Dec 1339731140324728832

More doorways we love: The sliding barn door at our project, Big Ranch Road, reveals a mirror reflecting the surrounding vineyard and the entrant, welcoming the outdoors and guests in even before entering. #WDArch_Home #WDArch_DesignVision #napavalley #barnrenovation

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Because our homes have taken on more importance than ever this year, especially during the holidays, we’re looking at a few of our favorite residential doorways. Natural wood siding paired with lush landscaping frame the doorway of our Golden Oak project. #WDArch_Home

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11 Nov 1326575412223201281

Explore three of our adaptive reuse retail projects that all celebrate and recognize their sites and respond to local design conditions, yet effectively showcase high-end retail brands: https://wdarch.com/2020/11/adaptive-reuse-and-retail-a-complementary-match/ #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_AdaptiveReuse

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14 Oct 1316461168228065280

As Design Architect, we worked with Chef & The Butcher to create a multifunctional space, designed to serve as a meat-focused restaurant, marketplace, and butcher shop. To experience more of this cozy, modern project, click here: https://wdarch.com/project/chef-and-the-butcher/ #WDArch_DesignVision

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Perched on an idyllic 5-acre Napa County hillside, our design for this single-family residence takes advantage of topography to capture sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. Read our latest article on the design process: https://wdarch.com/2020/10/old-coach-road-shaped-by-its-surroundings/ #WDArch_Home

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Take a look behind the design of Golden Oak, a single-family residence that makes the most of the natural beauty surrounding it https://wdarch.com/2020/09/balance-in-nature/ #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Home #residentialarchitecture #indooroutdoorliving

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WDA is passionate about serving clients through the creation of innovative, sustainable architecture delivered through exceptional project management.

Specialities: Residential, Retail, Commercial, Restaurant.

Founded 1998
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