completed 2025San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold certified 22 stories 220 market rate and affordable residential micro-units 556 SF average unit size Semi-automated, 25-stall, stacked parking COLLABORATORS Interior Design: VIDA Landscape Architect: EPTDESIGN Civil Engineer: Kettler Leweck Structural Engineer: KOR Structural Electrical Engineer: Salas O’Brien Mechanical Engineer: Robison Engineers Plumbing Engineer: AMPAM Parks General Contractor: Greystar Construction PRESS Greystar begins pre-leasing for Ancora Little Italy — San Diego Daily Transcript AWARDS Ancora is a LEED® Gold Certified, 22-story residential tower located in downtown San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. At approximately 183,808 SF, Ancora is comprised of 220 market rate and affordable residential micro-units averaging 556 SF. An expansive roof terrace caps the tower with an interior sky lounge connected to an outdoor pool, spa, fire pit, and kitchen/dining areas. Residential amenities include include a fitness studio, pet spa, bicycle parking. The setting, shape, and height of Ancora's tower is devised to maximize the allowable density. A semi-automated, stacked parking system accommodates 25 parking stalls. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 183,808 SF CLIENT Greystar SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Ancora Apartments 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 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

Production Manager Edward Natanauan Production Manager with JWDA since 2006 Education: - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University BACK TO TEAM

completed 2025San Jose, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS Upon completion, Rue Ferrari becomes the largest tiny home community in San Jose, CA's Interim Housing Communities program. COLLABORATORS Landscape Architect: GreenDesign Landscape Architects Civil Engineer: Kier+Wright Structural Engineer: Kier+Wright Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer: ACIES Engineering Electrical Engineer: ACIES Engineering General Contractor: Level 10 Construction Modular Building Partner: California Modular PRESS San Jose homeless housing site doubles capacity - San Jose Spotlight San Jose invests $30M to double capacity at tiny home site for the homeless - Mercury News San Jose breaks ground on $30M expansion of Rue Ferrari tiny home site - SiliconValley.com San Jose tiny home site to double beds for homeless - San Jose Spotlight AWARDS As one of eight emergency interim housing sites in San José, CA, Rue Ferrari plays a key role in the City’s long-term strategy to address homelessness. The expanded 255,352 SF development includes 108 newly designed sleeping units housed in factory-built modular buildings—adding 144 beds for a total of 252—making it the largest tiny home community in the city. The Rue Ferrari Expansion welcomes residents and fosters a sense of pride and place, while providing a safe, stable environment where they can rebuild their lives and work toward independant living. Program participants have access to a range of supportive services to help them obtain and sustain permanent housing, including job placement assistance, behavioral health services, life skills training, and housing application support. Most residents stay in city-provided interim housing for several months before transitioning to permanent homes. The new 12’ x 60’ modular residential buildings contain 60 single-occupancy units, 36 double-occupancy units, and 12 accessible units. Each resident has a private space with bed(s), bathroom, desk, and chair. A new central Community Building offers on-site social services and shared amenities including a kitchen, pantry, and laundry facilities. The pet-friendly campus also features a dog park, raised community garden beds, outdoor picnic areas with seating, security offices, caretaker units, additional storage, and expanded parking. An uplifting palette of Sage Green, Tahoe Blue, and Sand Gold for the residential units, and Tile Red for the community buildings, creates a welcoming and visually coherent environment. These hues convey harmony, eco-consciousness, and a hopeful path forward, while subtle color-coding helps residents—especially newcomers—navigate the neighborhood with ease. Through thoughtful design, meticulous programming, and the use of sustainable, eco-friendly materials and construction methods, the Rue Ferrari Expansion advances the City of San José’s mission to provide healthy spaces and opportunities for residents to stabilize their lives and work toward self-sufficiency. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 5.86 acres CLIENT The City of San Jose, CA SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Rue Ferrari Expansion San Jose, CA

completed 2013Shanghai, China BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 24-stories two, 311,000 SF towers COLLABORATORS PRESS AWARDS 2013 Grand Award, Best International Project - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards 2009 Inspiration Award - Contract Design Magazine 2009 Shanghai Best Residential Development Project Award This luxury residential complex is located next to the historic Bund District and faces the Central Business District of Pudong. Considerable attention was given to create elegant design with quality materials and details throughout the development, contributing to an iconic form of architecture that defines contemporary Shanghai. Phase I consists of two out of the six residential towers in the complex. STATUS completed 2013 SIZE 1,813,525 SF CLIENT Greentown China Holdings Limited SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Bund House Shanghai Shanghai, China

completed 2018San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 7 stories 265 units averaging 738 SF each 94 Walk score / 80 Transit 60,000 SF of creative office space COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Basile Studio Landscape Architect: Neri Landscape Civil Engineer: BWE Structural Engineer: Edmond G. Babayan & Assoc. Mechanical Engineer: Walsh Engineers Electrical Engineer: OMB Electrical Plumbing Engineer: Ampam Parks Mechanical General Contractor: Alliance Residential PRESS In the apartment amenity arms race, service and technology win out - Curbed Orchid for Interior Design - San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions 2020 Outstanding Architectural Design - San Diego Business Journal AWARDS Orchid for Interior Design - San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions 2020 Outstanding Architectural Design - San Diego Business Journal Broadstone Makers Quarter is a mixed-use apartment community in downtown San Diego’s East Village. As part of the developing I.D.E.A. (Innovation/Design/Education/Arts) District, the project aligns seamlessly with the vision of a hub for local entrepreneurs, artists, students, and residents by providing retail and office spaces and high-density housing. Designed to be a central neighborhood gathering place, the 395,746 SF project contains 265 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, with multi-level penthouse residences and townhomes, ground floor retail and parking, and a multitude of work and recreational spaces designed to accommodate the many offered services intended to foster a sense of growing and learning. Exterior textured concrete finishes, structured glazing, and metal claddings of iron, steel, and aluminum are complemented by the clean and contemporary industrial vibe of its interior. The S-shaped design of the 7-story structure forms two central courtyards and indoor/outdoor amenity areas including including a zero-edge pool, fitness lounge, yoga/cycling studio, bike repair shop, DIY room, mobile tech and worktables, gardens, grills, workspaces, and more. BMQ’s exterior wall assembly alleviates noise pollution with high Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings. Stormwater runoff and drainage are addressed with a combination of bio-filtration planters and modular wetlands, and 80% of the rooftop is equipped with photovoltaic panels to support the energy needs of the building. Expansive streetscapes along its intersection encourage pedestrian and bicycle uses. Makers Quarter’s ideal location offers a neighborhood feel and culture of community, central to the trendiest neighborhoods, best attractions, and most convenient transit. Moments from Interstates 163, 5, and 94, as well as the Metropolitan Transit System’s (MTS) Rapid bus line, commuter rail lines, and Trolley systems. STATUS completed 2018 SIZE 395,000 SF CLIENT Alliance Realty Partners, LLC SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Broadstone Makers Quarter San Diego, CA

completed 2021San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold certified 100% affordable project 14 / 7 story tower 407 units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Design Line Interiors Landscape Architect: GMP Electrical Engineer: RBC Engineers Structural Engineer: BWE M/P Engineer: Randall Lamb Associates General Contractor: Level10 Construction PRESS Best Affordable Housing Project of the Year - San Diego Business Journal Father Joe's Villages' new 14-story building will take 550 people off the street - KPBS More than 400 San Diegans will find homes at downtown high-rise - San Diego Union-Tribune Father Joe’s unveils 407-unit affordable housing community - FOX News San Diego St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa - Giving Back Magazine AWARDS Project of the Year - San Diego Housing Federation Ruby Awards Best Affordable Housing Project of the Year - San Diego Business Journal Named to honor the late Mother Teresa, St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa is a LEED® Gold certified permanent housing development, and part of a larger plan to bring 2,000 affordable housing units to San Diego, CA by Father Joe’s Villages . Funding for this project came from multiple sources including private and public institutions, community groups and philanthropists. This 14-story and 7-story mixed-use tower is comprised of 407 units, ground-level tenant and support services, and new Father Joe's Villages office headquarters. Tower amenities include multipurpose space, offices, employment education services, courtyard space, lounge, community room, shared laundry rooms, dining area, and roof/garden terraces. Of the 407 units, 270 are reserved for chronically homeless individuals while the remaining units are dedicated to formerly homeless veterans, families, and others. On-site supportive services include health clinic access, job training, child care and programs supportive of self-sufficiency. STATUS completed 2021 SIZE 330,900 SF CLIENT Chelsea Investment Corporation and Father Joe's Villages SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa San Diego, CA

Architect João Costa, RA Architect with JWDA since 2020 Education: - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

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

Associate Principal David Priest, AIA Associate Principal with JWDA since 2015 David Priest was born and raised in Duluth, MN. An energetic doer, he’s enjoyed solving construction challenges since he was a seven-year-old building tree houses. While attaining two professional degrees at the University of Minnesota, he was awarded the school’s ‘Golden Ruler’ for the Student Steel Bridge Design Competition, all while also a PSIA certified ski instructor. After completing his studies, David migrated to San Diego in 1984 to work for the celebrated Hope Consulting Group. Now, with over forty years of residential, commercial, and hospitality design experience, David’s work at JWDA Architects has involved programming, construction documentation, construction administration and project management, and he has completed architectural design projects for residential and commercial developers as well as many Southern California clients. His residential and mixed-use project experience includes programming, feasibility studies, master planning, and full architectural services, focused on the preparation of construction documents and construction management for large scale projects. For David, the best part of his job is seeing how grateful residents are when they move into their building, especially the affordable housing projects. David has been married for 40 years and has three children and one grandchild. An avid volunteer, he has been recognized with the Servant Ministry Award by the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in 2014 and 2021. Education: - B. Arch., University of Minnesota - B. Civil Engineering (w/Emphasis in Structural Design) University of Minnesota Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM