WA Design

The studio

WA Design Architects is a Berkeley-based architecture firm established in 1985 that specializes in sustainable, modern residential and commercial architecture throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. The firm emphasizes climate-sensitive design, integrating passive solar, natural ventilation, and energy-efficient materials to create elegant and enduring spaces. WA Design serves a diverse range of projects, including custom hillside homes and adaptive reuse commercial developments, focusing on craftsmanship, clarity of form, and a seamless integration with the environment.

Recognition

—2021 BDA Award for Design Excellence — Folger Live Work
—2014 11th Annual Mountain Home Awards — Tahoe Ridge House
—2009 Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association Award, — Hillcrest Remodel
—1994 Sunset Magazine, Interior Design Award of Excellence — Woodside House
—1994 Sunset Magazine Interior Design Award — Woodside House
—1992 Metropolitan Home Best of Winners — Neilson Remodel
—1991 Metropolitan Home Winners, Remodeling Design Award — Neilson Remodel
—1990 Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association’s Award For New Construction — Wagner House
—1991 Metropolitan Home Remodeling Design Award — Neilson Remodel

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