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  • Paul Uong

    Designer Paul Uong Designer with JWDA since 2021 Education: - M. Arch., University of Houston, TX BACK TO TEAM

  • The Lindley

    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 The Lindley is an 800,000 SF, LEED® Gold Certified, 37-story mixed-use development located at the boundary of San Diego's downtown and Little Italy neighborhoods. One of the largest buildings in the area, it features a combination of residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces. Notably, The Lindley includes 60 hotel rooms, setting it apart from other recent residential projects. Residential unit types range range from studio, one-bedroom and one-bedroom plus den through two- and three-bedroom units, each equipped with its own private balcony. Lindley’s tower sits atop a 6-story podium comprised of double-height retail and lobby spaces at grade and parking wrapped within the podium levels above-grade, with an additional four stories of parking below. The podium is topped with a 17,000 SF terrace featuring a resort-style pool and spa, large lounge area, and catered landscape and hardscape areas throughout. Interior amenities merge high-end hospitality with a diverse residential program including separate hotel and residential lobbies, mail parlor and package room, leasing offices, co-working space, business room, conference room, game room, club lounge, club room, private reading rooms, spa parlor, sauna, massage rooms, and expansive interior and exterior fitness areas. The building design is inspired by a modern, urbanized architecture; sleek in profile, with polished materials including metal paneling and floor-to-ceiling glass storefront used to define the podium and tower structures. A tight pattern of vertical aluminum slats adorns the podium exterior, with up-lighting used throughout the exterior to better articulate the architectural detailing. Metal-framed overhangs outline the main entrances and corners of the podium and tower roof for visual prominence. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 800,000 SF CLIENT Toll Brothers Apartment Living SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record The Lindley San Diego, CA

  • 525 Olive

    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 1200-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 a silver-grey metal paneling. Large openings carve out portions of the structure, serving as atmospheric funnels, allowing daylighting to permeate the sky deck from open air above. The interiors share the selective palette of materials and finishes and refined architectural form, harmonizing to create 525 Olive's unique identity and branding. The 417,500 SF development is comprised of 204 market rate and affordable apartments ranging from studios to three-bedrooms and designed to condominium standards. Project amenities include 17,000 SF of office and meeting space supporting the cathedral’s ministry, a 10,000 SF ground floor plaza, fitness room, and 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

  • Tomas Vega-Tapia

    Associate Tomas Vega-Tapia Associate with JWDA since 1991 Education - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design BACK TO TEAM

  • Zimo Ren

    Designer Zimo Ren Designer with JWDA since 2021 Education: - M. Arch., University of Virginia - B. Arch., Central Academy of Fine Arts BACK TO TEAM

  • Eduardo Franco

    Designer Eduardo Franco Designer with JWDA since 2015 Education: - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design - AS Architecture/Architectural Drafting, Bakersfield College BACK TO TEAM

  • Atmosphere Affordable Housing

    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

  • JWDA Architects | Say Hello

    Connect with JWDA Architects. Use our online form to submit an inquiry, or sign up to receive updates on our projects and firm news. Get In Touch. CONTACT US Subscribe to the JWDA newsletter. First name Last name Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Subscribe Say hello. * First name * Last name * Email Phone Company name * Message Submit JWDA Architects, Inc. 2359 Fourth Avenue, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92101 U.S.A. Media Inquiries: press@jwdainc.com www.jwdainc.com jwda@jwdainc.com 619-233-6777

  • Shannon Xiang Fu

    Associate Shannon Xiang Fu, RA, LEED AP Associate with JWDA since 2011 Education: - M. Arch., University of Arizona - B. Arch., Hunan University Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

  • Michael Tria

    Associate Michael Tria, RA Associate with JWDA since 1998 Education: - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University Registered Architect in: - Republic of the Philippines BACK TO TEAM

  • Bert Shear

    Principal Bert Shear, RA Principal with JWDA since 1988 Bert Shear is a native San Diegan with decades of experience in architectural design, project management, and construction management. As Principal and Senior Project Architect, Bert oversees technical issues related to all phases of Architectural Design including planning and programming, schematic design, design development, design drawings, and construction documents. As a JWDA lead in specifications and construction administration, Bert also thrives on the job site and excels in his talents for coordination, creative solutions, and communications with and between consultants and contractors, ensuring the most seamless construction process as possible. Education: - B.S. Arch., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

  • Broadstone North Park

    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

  • Per Erickson

    Project Manager Per Erickson Project Manager with JWDA since 2019 Education: - M. Arch., cum laude, NewSchool of Architecture & Design (Presidential Merit Scholarship) - B. Arch., University of Minnesota BACK TO TEAM

  • JWDA Architects | Award-winning San Diego Architects

    Founded in 1977, JWDA Architects is a full service, award-winning, uniquely boutique architecture and design firm based in San Diego, CA. jwda@jwdainc.com 619-233-6777 Our new site is coming soon. Be among the first to see it, and keep up with our latest! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER FIRST NAME LAST NAME * EMAIL Submit UNDER CONSTRUCTION

  • Matthew Geaman

    Managing Principal Matthew Geaman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Managing Principal with JWDA since 2008 Matthew Geaman was born in Rochester, NY, and raised in the Chicago, IL, area where the region’s diverse cultural and educational influences laid a solid foundation for his future achievements and notable career. While attending the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, he spent a year of his undergraduate studies in Versailles, France; and was later inducted into the Gargoyle Architecture Honor Society. Matthew became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2005. After working in Chicago for four years, he moved to San Diego and joined JWDA in 2008. As Partner and Managing Principal, Matthew co-manages the firm with its founder Joseph Wong and is known for his commitment to the highest quality design, technical excellence, and transparent client relations. Matthew’s non-profit and industry-related volunteer leadership is emblematic of both his professional career and his personal ethos. In addition to overseeing a multitude of high profile JWDA projects, his list of current and previous community service includes President of AIA San Diego, Vice President of the San Diego Architectural Foundation, Board Member at La Jolla Music Society, seats on the AIACC Board of Directors and the AIACC Planning and Finance Committee. He is an active member of the Downtown San Diego Partnership. Matthew's honors include: Honoree, Leaders of Influence of Architecture and Design San Diego Business Journal (2024) San Diego County’s Men of Influence Award San Diego Metro Magazine (2021) Young Architect of the Year AIA San Diego (2016) Top 40 Under 40 San Diego Metro Magazine (2016) Top 40 Under 40 Business Professionals San Diego Daily Transcript (2016) Top 20 Under 40 ENR California Engineering News-Record California (2015) Education: - M. Arch., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - B. Arch. (with High Honors), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Registered Architect in: - State of California - State of Illinois BACK TO TEAM

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