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completed 2022San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Certified 20-stories 204 market rate and affordable apartments Five-level subterranean parking structure holds 348 vehicles COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Jules Wilson Design Studio Landscape Architect: Urban Arena Civil Engineer: PDC Structural Engineer: Kor Structural Electrical Engineer: RB Consulting Engineers, Inc. M/P Engineer: McParlane & Associates General Contractor: Greystar Construction PRESS Best Multi-Family Project of the Year - San Diego Business Journal Mixed-Use San Diego Tower Inspired by Coastal Experience and Luxury Travel - Building Design + Construction Magazine 525 Olive - Archello AWARDS INT Award 2023 : Interior Design Awards Best Multi-Family Project of the Year : 525 OLIVE - San Diego Business Journal 525 Olive is a LEED® Certified, 20-story mixed-use residential tower overlooking San Diego, CA’s 1,200-acre Balboa Park. The project shares its site with St. Paul’s Cathedral in a collaboration between developer Greystar and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The tower’s modest architecture consists of a concrete frame wrapped in a floor-to-ceiling aluminum storefront system and a warm, satin bronze slab fascia. The southwest portion of the highest occupied floor is reserved for a double-height sky deck topped with a rounded roof structure finished in silver-grey metal paneling. Large openings carve out portions of the structure, serving as atmospheric funnels and allowing daylight to permeate the sky deck from the open air above. The interiors share a selective palette of materials and finishes and a refined architectural form, harmonizing to create 525 Olive’s unique identity and branding. The 417,500-square-foot development comprises 204 market-rate and affordable apartments ranging from studios to three bedrooms and designed to condominium standards. Project amenities include 17,000 square feet of office and meeting space supporting the cathedral’s ministry, a 10,000-square-foot ground-floor plaza, a fitness room, and a sky deck equipped with a pool and BBQ area. Parking for 348 vehicles is provided in a five-level subterranean parking structure. STATUS completed 2022 SIZE 417,500 SF CLIENT Greystar SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record 525 Olive San Diego, CA

completed 2025San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold Certified 40-story tower tops a 6-story podium 440-ft tall Three levels of subterranean parking 389 market-rate and affordable units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Parisa O’Connell Interior Design Landscape Architect: HPLA Studio Civil Engineer: Kettler Leweck Structural Engineer: KOR Structural Electrical Engineer: Power Design Mechanical Engineer: Atlas Mechanical Plumbing Engineer: Sherwood Mechanica l General Contractor: CA Ventures PRESS 40-Story Residential Tower Opens in Downtown San Diego - SD Metro JWDA-designed downtown high-rise opens for residents - Daily Transcript AWARDS 800 Broadway is a mixed-use, multi-family, LEED® Gold Certified development in downtown San Diego, CA, comprised of a 40-story tower with a 6-story podium and three levels of subterranean parking. The 527,520-square-foot structure fully utilizes its nearly half-acre site and contributes a lustrous design to the San Diego skyline. The project includes 389 residential units ranging from studios to 3-bedroom apartments, with 33 units designated as affordable housing. Building amenities include double-height retail spaces and a grand residential lobby at ground level; an expansive outdoor terrace coupled with a fitness room, a yoga studio, a speakeasy with open seating and private dining area, and leasing office on level 6 (on top of the podium); and a sky terrace equipped with a large pool and spa area, a lounge, a game room, and a reading area on level 40. The architecture of 800 Broadway is sleek and modern, using a refined material palette of vision glass and metal panel in white, silver and blue. The design for the podium levels complements the tower massing, and delivers pops of blue to the streetscape. Architectural projections wrap the corners of the podium while continuing the full height of the tower, working together to create a continuous ribbon that accentuates the nearly 440-foot-tall structure while embellishing the otherwise floor-to-ceiling glass field of the tower fenestration. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 527,520 SF CLIENT CA Ventures SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record 800 Broadway San Diego, CA

A selection of JWDA Architects’ accolades, awards, industry recognitions, and commendations from professional organizations and publications. Palisade at Westfield UTC | La Jolla, CA Profile People Past & Future Awards & Recognition News AWARDS & RECOGNITION ACCOLADES Year Organization Award Project 2026 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Merit Award for Multi-Family Community of the Year Alexan Camellia 2026 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Merit Award for Best Multi-Family Housing Community 100 DU/Acres or more Alexan Camellia 2026 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Grand Award Best Interior Design of a Multifamily Community Alexan Camellia 2026 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Merit Award for Best Mixed-Use Project The Lindley 2026 Modern Luxury Magazine Best of the City: Best Luxury Rental Alexan Camellia 2026 Modern Luxury Magazine Best of the City: Best New High Rise Development Andia 2026 San Diego Housing Federation Ruby Award Project of the Year – New Construction (90 or more units) Harrington Heights Affordable Housing 2025 Multifamily Housing News Excellence Awards Gold Award: Best Amenities The Lindley 2025 AIA Los Angeles Board of Directors Honoree | 2025 Building Team of the Year Weingart Tower 2025 Building Design & Construction Giants 400 2025 Giants 400: Top 200 Multifamily Architecture Firms 2025 Building Design & Construction Giants 400 2025 Giants 400: Top 180 Architecture Firms 2025 BIA Icon Awards Best Architectural Design of a Multi-Family Community For Rent, Urban The Lindley 2024 American Concrete Institute So. CA (ACISCC) Concrete Project of the Year (High Rise) Weingart Tower 2024 So CA Assoc. of Non Profit Housing (SCANPH) Multi-Family, Supportive Housing Weingart Tower 2024 Los Angeles Business Journal Housing: Multifamily – Affordable Architecture Award Weingart Tower 2024 BIA Icon Awards Multifamily Community of the Year Simone Little Italy 2024 BIA Icon Awards Best Architectural Design Multifamily (for Rent) Simone Little Italy 2024 BIA Icon Awards Best Community Amenity Feature Simone Little Italy 2024 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Multifamily Community of the Year Simone Little Italy 2024 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Multi-Family Housing Community - 200 DU/Acre or more Simone Little Italy 2024 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Interior Design of a Multi-Family Community - Common Areas/Spaces Simone Little Italy 2024 San Diego Business Journal Leader of Influence in Architecture & Design: Matthew Geaman 2024 American Concrete Institute (ACI) Best Residential Building Award Simone Little Italy 2024 U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Architecture Honor Award The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 2024 AIA San Diego Legacy Award The Neurosciences Institute 2023 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Award of Merit Framework 2023 UC Berkeley School of Environmental Design Distinguished Alumni Award, Joseph O. Wong, FAIA 2023 INT Interior Design Awards INT Interior Design Award 525 Olive 2022 San Diego Business Journal Best Multifamily Project 525 Olive 2022 San Diego Business Journal Best Affordable Housing Project St. Teresa of Calcutta Village 2022 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Multifamily Housing Community Merit Award Diega 2022 Travel & Leisure Magazine Best New Hotels in the World Alila Marea Resort Encinitas 2022 Hospitality Design Magazine The 30 Best Hotel Openings of 2021 Alila Marea Resort Encinitas 2022 San Diego Business Journal Most Influential San Diegans: Joseph O. Wong 2022 Architizer Best of La Cantina; Best Commercial Project Alila Marea Resort Encinitas 2021 LIV Hospitality Design Awards Winner Architectural Design Hotel – Midscale & Lifestyle Monsaraz Hotel Point Loma 2021 Interior Design Magazine Best Resort of 2021 Alila Marea Resort Encinitas 2021 San Diego Business Journal CRE Awards Best Hospitality Project of the Year Alila Marea Resort Encinitas 2021 San Diego Business Journal CRE Awards Project of the Year Finalist The Monsaraz San Diego 2021 San Diego Business Journal CRE Awards Best Mixed Use Project of the Year Diega 2021 Travel & Leisure Magazine Best Beach Resorts of 2021 Alila Marea Resort Encinitas 2020 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid for Interior Design Broadstone Maker's Quarter 2020 Structural Engineers Association Award of Merit in New Construction The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 2020 San Diego Business Journal Best Residential Project Palisade at Westfield UTC 2019 ENR California California's Best Projects: Cultural/Worship The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 2019 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions People's Choice Orchid The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 2019 Multi-Housing News Gold Award: Best New Mid-Rise Development & Design Broadstone North Park 2019 San Diego Business Journal Outstanding Architectural Designs of 2019 Broadstone Maker's Quarter 2019 Interior Design Magazine Best in Design: Residential Development Broadstone North Park 2018 Engineering News Record (ENR) Merit Award Atmosphere 2018 Credaward Project Award Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park 2018 MIPIM Asia Best Office and Business Development Bronze Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park 2018 San Diego Gas & Electric Excellence in Energy Leadership Award Atmosphere 2018 San Diego Housing Federation Ruby Award | Project of the Year Atmosphere 2017 Our City San Diego Development of the Year Atmosphere 2017 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best International Commercial Development Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park 2016 ASLA San Diego Merit Award North Embarcadero Visionary Plan 2016 Our City San Diego Development of the Year Alpha Square 2015 AIA San Diego Honor Award - Urban Design North Embarcadero Visionary Plan 2015 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid for Urban Design North Embarcadero Visionary Plan 2015 CMAA San Diego Honor Award North Embarcadero Visionary Plan 2015 AIA San Diego Divine Detail Award North Embarcadero Visionary Plan 2015 ASCE San Diego Outstanding Project: Urban or Land Development Category North Embarcadero Visionary Plan 2015 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Grand Award, International Residential Unbuilt) Garden of Eden Beijing 2015 Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) Leadership Award Joseph Wong, FAIA 2014 AIA San Diego Merit Award Hyatt Regency Chongming Hotel 2014 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best International Commercial and Special-Use Project Hyatt Regency Chongming Hotel 2013 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Grand Award - Best International Residential Project Bund House Shanghai 2012 AIA San Diego Merit Award 15th & Commercial 2012 Design-Build Institute of America Honor Award Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) at Camp Pendleton 2012 American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) at Camp Pendleton 2012 Builder Magazine Merit Award for Affordable or Workforce Housing 15th & Commercial 2012 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Campus Housing Finn Hall Campus Housing 2010 International Parking Institute Award of Merit Ronald McDonald House& Rady Children's Hospital 2010 Travel & Leisure Magazine Best Resorts of 2010 L'Auberge Del Mar 2010 American Institute of Architects Design Award Hotel Indigo 2010 Illumination Engineer Society Award of Merit Hotel Indigo 2010 San Diego Housing Federation Inclusionary Housing Award Father Joe's Villages 16th & Market 2009 Contract Design Magazine Inspiration Award Father Joe's Villages 16th & Market 2009 California Construction Magazine Overall Top Project in Southern CA Ronald McDonald House 2009 AIA San Diego Honor Award Jarden de Jade Restaurant Shanghai 2009 Shanghai Magazine Best Awards Best Residential Development Project Bund House Shanghai 2009 California Construction Magazine Overall Top Project Ronald McDonald House 2009 Design-Build Institute National Design-Build Institute Award Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel 2008 AIA San Diego Award of Merit (Unbuilt Category) 15th & Commercial 2007 San Marcos Redevelopment Agency Educational Design Award San Diego North County Regional Education Center 2003 AIA San Diego Design Award Shanghai ICBC Data Center 2002 AIA San Diego Honor Award: Best Interior Design Shanghai Century Financial Center 2001 AIASD / Orchids & Onions Orchid Award Port of San Diego Quiet Home Design Program 2001 AIA San Diego Honor Award Industrial & Commercial Bank of China 2001 Design-Build Institute National Excellence Award San Diego Convention Center Pavilion Enhancement 2001 American Concrete Institute Project of the Year San Diego International Airport 2000 McGraw-Hill California Construction Award Best of California Award San Diego Convention Center Sails Pavilion 2000 City of Shanghai Best Historical Preservation Industrial & Commercial Bank of China 2000 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Redevelopment Project SDSU Piedra del Sol Student Housing 2000 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Apartment Project SDSU Piedra del Sol Student Housing 2000 National Housing Administration National Best Residential Design JinLin TianXia Residential Community Shanghai 2000 National Housing Administration National Best Residential Design Wu Zhuang Residential Community Hangzhon 1999 City of Shanhai Public Works Best Project Award for Architecture Shanghai International Tennis Center 1997 AIA San Diego Citation Award Chinese Historical Museum 1997 San Our Heritage Organization (SOHO) Historical Preservation Award Chinese Historical Museum 1997 American Institute of Architects National Honor Award The Neurosciences Institute 1997 NYACE Engineering Excellence Platinum Award The Neurosciences Institute 1996 Time Magazine Best of Design The Neurosciences Institute 1996 San Diego Architectural Foundation Grand Orchid The Neurosciences Institute 1996 Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Design Award The Neurosciences Institute 1996 AIA San Diego Honor Award The Neurosciences Institute 1996 San Diego Gas & Electric Energy Efficiency Integration Award The Neurosciences Institute 1996 ASLA Design Honor Award The Neurosciences Institute 1996 AIASD / Orchids & Onions Orchid Award Chinese Historical Museum 1995 City of San Diego Earl Hayden Award Public Project of the Year Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor's Center 1994 City of San Diego Mayor and City Council Joseph Wong Day 1992 California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition West Covina Office Building 1991 City of Alhambra, CA Beautification Award Far East Corporate Office Building 1991 San Diego Housing Commission Shelter Award for Housing Design Grand Avenue Public Housing Project 1989 City of Chula Vista Beautification Award Rollerskateland 1987 City of Chula Vista Beautification Award Beacon Cove Residential Apartments 1986 AIA California Council (AIACC) Merit Award Prospect Point 1983 AIA San Diego Merit Award Prospect Point 1983 AIA San Diego Citation Award Lindo Lake Town Hall 1982 American Planning Association (APA) California APA California Award Oceanside Strand Restoration Master Plan 1981 American Planning Association (APA) San Diego APA San Diego Award Oceanside Strand Restoration Master Plan 1981 AIA San Diego Design Award for Planning Design Oceanside Strand Restoration Master Plan

A snapshot selection of portfolio projects by San Diego, CA-based JWDA Architects. The Lindley Simone Little Italy 525 Olive Harrington Heights Affordable Housing Alexan Camellia Weingart Tower Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Ancora Apartments North City Campus Continuing Education Building 800 Broadway The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center North Embarcadero Visionary Plan Rue Ferrari Interim Housing Community Father Joe's Villages: 15th & Commercial Alexan ALX Columba Affordable Family Housing Andia Broadstone Makers Quarter Atmosphere Affordable Housing Belmont Village Senior Living Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park Diega Framework Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel Hotel Indigo

completed 2019La Jolla, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 500-seat concert hall COLLABORATORS Acoustical Consultants: Nagata Acoustics Landscape Architect: Burton Landscape Architecture Studio Civil Engineer: BWE Structural Engineer: BWE M/E/P Engineer: Syska Hennessy Group General Contractor: DPR Construction PRESS A Musical Meeting Place - Music and Sound America Magazine 21 Secret Spots in La Jolla That Shine in the Winter - Los Angeles Times Two La Jolla Projects Awarded "Orchids" - SD News.com AWARDS Honor Award - U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Architecture Awards People's Choice Orchid - San Diego Architectural Foundation Best Cultural/Worship Project - ENR California Award of Merit in New Construction - Structural Engineers Association of San Diego Located in the village of La Jolla, CA, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center for the La Jolla Music Society is designed to expand opportunities for educational programing and enhance the identity of the La Jolla cultural community, and to support the continued growth of the society’s prominent music, dance, film, and opera performances. The 500-seat concert hall is outfitted with variable acoustics, stage configurations, and media projection capabilities. Adjacent to the hall, a 150-seat flexible use performance, education and/or social space offers a vibrant and more casual option. An outdoor garden plaza, protected from the street by a terra cotta curtain, serves both facilities as a mixing lobby while offering yet another lively social and performance space. The outcome of an in-depth community planning process, the facility is fashioned as an intimate composition of smaller structures and open spaces, maintaining the traditional building scale of its environs in form, materiality, and contemporary aesthetic. STATUS completed 2019 SIZE 49,000 SF CLIENT La Jolla Music Society SERVICES | ROLE Architect of Record in association with Epstein Joslin Architects The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center La Jolla, CA

completed 2013San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold Certified 42,000 SF COLLABORATORS Landscape Architect: Parterre Civil Engineer: Burkett & Wong Engineers Structural Engineer: TMAD Taylor & Gaines Electrical Engineer: Johnson Consulting Engineers Mechanical Engineer: Bender Dean Engineering General Contractor: Balfour Beatty Construction PRESS San Diego Continuing Education's North City Campus Earns LEED ® Gold - Architect Magazine North City Campus - ArchDaily AWARDS This two‐story, 42,500-square-foot facility is designed to support San Diego, CA’s Community College District (SDCCD) Continuing Education Program and further its reputation for providing pioneering business technology courses and job training programs. Designated the Campus of Excellence for Business + Information Technology , the project’s diverse program includes ultramodern hi-tech classrooms, computer labs, and multipurpose areas that support short-term classes and job training programs for business technology, and administrative offices. The facility also houses a new High Tech Center for Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS), used for assistive technology training helping DSPS students participate as fully as possible in classes and programs. The building’s design blends multi-colored fiber reinforced cementitious panels, standing seam zinc siding, and stucco with expansive windows that provide views and flood the higher education facility with natural light. Spacious exterior balconies and courtyards provide venues for outdoor activity and promote interaction among faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Large operable glass doors and windows take advantage of San Diego’s climate to provide natural ventilation and daylight to the interior spaces, and provide occupant flexibility for indoor/outdoor meeting and gathering space. LEED Gold® certified, measures incorporated to achieve the Client’s goals include the use of highly efficient mechanical and lighting systems exceeding state efficiency standards by 30%; over 40% reduction in water use through the incorporation of ultra-low-flow fixtures and water efficient landscaping; and an underground drywell for treating storm water on-site. STATUS completed 2013 SIZE 42,942 SF CLIENT San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record North City Campus Continuing Education Building San Diego, CA

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completed 2025San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold Certified 37 stories 6-story podium 422 units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: STREETSENSE Landscape Architect: EPTDESIGN Civil Engineer: PDC Structural Engineer: Kor Structural Electrical Engineer: LPG Engineering, Inc. Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: Robison Engineering General Contractor: Swinerton Builders PRESS Toll Brothers Apartment Living® Breaks Ground on The Lindley, New High-Rise in San Diego - Yahoo! Finance Developer Breaks Ground for 37-Story Apartment Tower on Edge of Little Italy - Times of San Diego Developer Breaks Ground on 285M Downtown Apartments with Extended Stay Rooms - San Diego Union Tribune AWARDS Merit Award for Best Mixed-Use Project - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Architectural Design of a Multifamily for Rent - BIA Icon Awards Gold Award: Best Amenities - Multi-Housing News 2025 Excellence Awards The Lindley is an 800,000-square-foot, LEED® Gold Certified, 37-story mixed-use development located at the intersection of downtown San Diego and Little Italy. One of the largest residential towers in the area, the project integrates luxury multifamily housing, hospitality, and street-oriented retail uses within a single urban destination. Ground-floor retail spaces activate the pedestrian experience and contribute to the vibrant neighborhood character of this rapidly evolving district. Distinguishing it from other multifamily developments, The Lindley incorporates a 60-key boutique hotel alongside its residential program, creating a hospitality-driven living experience. Residential offerings range from studios and one-bedroom units to one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences, each featuring a private balcony. The tower rises from a six-story podium containing double-height retail and lobby spaces at street level, structured parking wrapped within the above-grade podium levels, and four additional levels of subterranean parking. Above the podium, a 17,000-square-foot amenity terrace serves as the project's social centerpiece, featuring a resort-style pool and spa, expansive lounge areas, and thoughtfully curated landscape and hardscape environments. Interior amenities further reinforce the hospitality-focused concept, including separate hotel and residential lobbies, co-working and business facilities, conference rooms, club lounges, game and recreation spaces, private reading rooms, a spa parlor with sauna and massage rooms, and extensive indoor and outdoor fitness areas. The architectural design expresses a contemporary urban aesthetic through a refined palette of metal paneling, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and carefully detailed architectural elements. Vertical aluminum fins create texture and rhythm along the podium façade, while integrated uplighting highlights the building's architectural character after dark. Metal-framed canopies accent the primary entrances and crown the tower, lending visual prominence to the development within San Diego's evolving skyline. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 800,000 SF CLIENT Kennedy Wilson SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record The Lindley San Diego, CA

completed 2026San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 531 market-rate and affordable units Detached, 676-stall wrapped parking structure COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Parisa O’Connell Interior Design Landscape Architect: EPTDESIGN Civil Engineer: Fuscoe Engineering Structural Engineer: VCA Structural Electrical Engineer: Candela Engineering Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: FARD Engineers General Contractor: Trammell Crow Residential PRESS San Diego announces plans for new housing, roads and parking in Convoy Asian Cultural District - KPBS Project will add 531 apartments to Convoy District — where there are none today - San Diego Union Tribune New Vision for Convoy – Mayor, Local Leaders Celebrate New Housing, Signage in District - Times of San Diego https://online.flippingbook.com/view/492667889/80-81/ AWARDS Multifamily Community of the Year Merit Award - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Multi-Family Housing Community 100 DU/Acre or more Merit Award - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Grand Award for Best Interior Design of a Multi-Family Communit y - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Best Luxury Rental - Modern Luxury Magazine: Best of the City 2026 Alexan Camellia is a 531-unit mixed-use development situated on a five-acre site in the Convoy Asian Cultural District of San Diego's Kearny Mesa community. One of the district's first large-scale residential developments, the project is a catalyst for the transformation of a 4,400-acre industrial area into a vibrant, walkable "live, work, play" urban center as outlined in the Kearny Mesa Community Plan update. Alexan Camellia's master plan transforms its challenging T-shaped site into an integrated and connected urban village with a configuration of five- and six-story buildings varied in height, setbacks, and façade expression. The buildings are organized around a structured podium and wrapped parking garage, together establishing a network of courtyards and open spaces. The development offers 509 market-rate and 22 affordable apartments, complemented by ground-floor live-work units that animate its three street-facing frontages. Façade elements including balconies, expansive glazing, and shaded projections respond to climate by extending living spaces outward and bringing light and air deep into the residences. A restrained material palette of plaster and tile provides continuity, while wood-toned accents and moments of glass introduce warmth and refinement at key locations. Community amenities include two open-air pool decks, a rooftop lounge with panoramic city views, a poolside social lounge, a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor fitness studio, a speakeasy, dedicated pet facilities, and co-working and conference spaces, all designed to extend the sense of neighborhood beyond the individual unit. Alexan Camellia's three-sided street frontage makes the development uniquely permeable for a project of its scale. The area’s dense mix of restaurants, retail, and services puts daily needs within easy walking distance, while nearby bus stops and dedicated bike storage support a car-light lifestyle. In this way the project exemplifies the community plan's broader goals for walkability, land use diversity, and placemaking, offering an early and replicable model for the district's ongoing transformation. STATUS completed 2026 SIZE 700,708 SF CLIENT Trammell Crow Residential SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Alexan Camellia San Diego, CA

JWDA Architects is San Diego-based collaborative of architects, designers, and urban planners creating contemporary projects that enhance social value and contribute to a sustainable future. since 1977 Impactful design. Inspired solutions. Simone Little Italy | San Diego, CA JWDA Architects is a uniquely boutique studio for architecture and urban design. Established in San Diego, California in 1977, we are committed to delivering projects and services that promote well-being and enhance the human experience. JWDA has produced award-winning structures throughout Southern California and major cities in Asia with a reputation for sustainable and impactful architecture, design, and planning services, tailored coordination, and seamlessly delivered projects. North City Campus Continuing Education Building | San Diego, CA more news Project Spotlight The Lindley LOCATION San Diego, CA YEAR COMPLETED 2024 MARKET Mixed-Use, Hospitality, and Multifamily Residential Anchoring the edge of San Diego's Downtown and Little Italy neighborhoods, The Lindley brings a new level of vitality to a previously underutilized surface parking lot. Rising 37 stories and totaling 800,000 SF, the LEED® Gold-certified tower blends housing, hospitality, and retail in one of the city’s tallest recent community developments. Recognized as Best Architectural Design of a Multifamily Community (for Rent) at the 2025 BIA Icon Awards , the Lindley's design pays homage to Little Italy's Italian fishing community heritage through elements that evoke strength, warmth, and elegance, while creating a sleek and inviting, climate-responsive structure and streetscape. Residents enjoy unit options from studios to three-bedrooms, each equipped with its own private balcony, and a range of shared spaces designed for connection, including co-working areas, club rooms, and landscaped outdoor terraces. A podium with street-level retail, underground parking, and a 17,000 SF amenity deck with a pool and lounge, and notably, 60 dedicated hotel rooms, reinforces the project’s role as a community hub. The Lindley creates a vibrant, sustainable environment where hospitality and neighborhood life meet. Visit The Lindley project page

completed 2019San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 5 stories 118 market-rate units 63,000 SF parking garage COLLABORATORS Interior Design: H. Hendy Associates General Contractor: Alliance Residential PRESS AWARDS Gold Award: Best New Mid-Rise Development & Design - Multihousing News Excellence Awards Best In Design: Residential Development - Interior Design Magazine Broadstone North Park is a 5-story multifamily housing complex located in San Diego, CA’s North Park neighborhood. Comprised of 118 market-rate units, apartments range from studios to two-bedrooms, each with a private balcony . The property includes 10,850 SF of common area and amenity space, 114,000 SF of living space, and a 63,000 SF parking garage. Amenity spaces include a pool area, bar / lounge, gym / fitness center, meeting spaces, and rooftop bar with city views. The building’s design features an eclectic mix of vintage and modern architectural elements. Weathered steel paneling provides a strong identity and edgy exterior, while the sloping site carves out a public plaza with pockets of lush landscaping and a large gathering space. Inside, floor-to-ceiling murals and original artwork captivate the user with vibrant colors, distinctive materials and varying textures. STATUS completed 2019 SIZE 199,000 SF CLIENT Alliance Realty Partners, LLC SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Broadstone North Park San Diego, CA

completed 2019La Jolla, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 23 stories 300 units Five levels of secured parking COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Susan Marinello Interiors Landscape Architect: Urban Arena Civil: Stantec Structural: Glotman Simpson U.S. Inc. M/E/P: Donald F. Dickerson Associates GC: Suffolk Construction PRESS Palisade at UTC Rolls Out Red Carpet Amenities - San Diego Business Journal One of San Diego’s most expensive apartment complexes opens - San Diego Union-Tribune Palisades at Westfield UTC - Metal Architecture AWARDS Best Residential Project - San Diego Business Journal This 23-story, 300-unit residence is a landmark development marking the integration of luxury residential living within Westfield UTC, a premier retail and entertainment complex in La Jolla, CA. Constructed of cast-in-place concrete, the structure boasts a sleek, transparent exterior with floor-to-ceiling glazing to maximize ocean views. The building sits atop a four-story podium with an expansive 26,000 SF amenity deck featuring a lushly landscaped resort-style pool deck with cabanas, resident lounge, outdoor kitchen with fireplaces, coworking cafe, private dining and event spaces, bike storage, and a pet run.Interior common areas include a state-of-the-art fitness center, library, private workstations, 24-hour concierge, sky lounge, and a sports lounge. Providing five levels of secured parking, the Palisade is located minutes from La Jolla, Torrey Pines, and Del Mar and providing convenient freeway access and a short walk to the new UTC Transit Center, enhancing connectivity through the Mid-Coast Trolley Blue Line extension. STATUS completed 2019 SIZE 566,196 SF CLIENT Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Palisade at Westfield UTC La Jolla, CA

completed 2016San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS See the Lane Field Video Story here . Dual-branded, 400-key Marriott hotel 253 SpringHill select service hotel rooms 147 Residence Inn extended stay rooms 365 protected parking spaces within podium COLLABORATORS PRESS AWARDS Lane Field North is comprised of a dual-branded Marriott hotel, leased retail areas for shops and restaurants, and above-grade structured parking. The project consists of a 253-key SpringHill Suites select service hotel and a 147-key Residence Inn extended stay hotel. The dual-branded hotel shares a common lobby, check-in concierge, and elevator bank. Shared function and amenity spaces occur at the top of the podium and include approximately 6,000 SF of meeting space, a dining facility, fitness center, and outdoor pool. The 11-story guest room tower rises above this amenity level. 365 parking spaces are located within the podium. STATUS completed 2016 SIZE 449,321 SF CLIENT Lankford & Associates in partnership with Hensel Phelps & Portman Holdings SERVICES | ROLE Associate Architect in association with John Portman & Associates Lane Field North San Diego, CA

completed 2017San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Silver certified 12 stories 205 residential units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: JWDA, Inc. Landscape Architect: Garbini and Garbini Civil Engineer: Latitude 33 Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers M/E/P Engineer: Emerald City Engineers Design/Build Contractor: Suffolk Roel Construction PRESS AWARDS Merit Award - Engineering News Record Excellence in Energy Leadership Award - San Diego Gas & Electric Ruby Award | Project of the Year - San Diego Housing Federation Award of Merit - Gold Nugget Development of the Year - Our City San Diego Atmosphere Affordable Housing is a 31,000 SF, 12-story, 100% affordable apartment complex providing safe and supportive housing for a diverse downtown San Diego, CA population including homeless individuals, qualifying families, and young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. LEED® Silver Certified, the project contains 205 residential units, each with a private balcony. Common spaces include a community meeting room, computer room and several multi-purpose rooms. Outdoor passive recreational spaces are located at ground floor and 7th level, with a community garden on the 8th. Subterranean parking is included for a total of 186 vehicles, including six accessible stalls. STATUS completed 2017 SIZE 195,000 SF CLIENT Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Interior Designer Atmosphere Affordable Housing San Diego, CA

completed 2017Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Shanghai JWDA Architects Co., Ltd. Landscape Architect: Famous Garden, USA PRESS AWARDS Best Office and Business Development - MIPIM Asia Credaward - Credaward.com Best International Commercial Development Project - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Located at the core of the southern Chengdu suburb called the Luhu Eco-City, this site was originally farmland; but after undergoing substantial site work and irrigation the land was transformed into a finger lake dotted with small islands, all of which are connected via bridges and boats. One of the unique features of this site is that this eco-city is a wetland for migrating birds. The dynamic characteristic of the bird and its wings can be seen reflected in the ‘soaring’ aspirations as that of the client- Langjiu Group. The headquarters design incorporates the special qualities of the bird in its design. The Headquarters program includes an exhibition hall, restaurant, VIP chambers, chess and card chambers, wine and cigar bar, reading bar, swimming pool and boutiques. STATUS completed 2017 SIZE 410,000 SF CLIENT Chengdu Widehorizon Real Estate SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Interior Architect Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China