Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Flagstaff Architects for Sustainable Design Solutions
Established in 1985, JWA Architects has built a reputation as a trusted architectural firm serving Northern Arizona. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to innovative, energy-efficient design solutions tailored to public sector needs. We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring projects like the NAU Hazardous Waste Facility and Navajo County Jail Expansion reflect both functional requirements and sustainable practices.With registered architects licensed across multiple states, we manage complex projects from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Our focus remains on delivering visionary design, exceptional service, and enduring value to every community we serve.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Healthcare Facilities
Industrial Design
K-12 Education
Religious Structures
University Projects
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined architectural experience in public sector projects.
- Our team holds multi-state architectural licenses for regional expertise.
- We implement energy-efficient design methodologies for long-term sustainability.
- Our firm manages complex projects across Northern Arizona's diverse geography.
- We maintain direct client communication from concept to construction completion.
Services
Commercial Architecture
We create functional commercial spaces that balance aesthetics with practical requirements. Our designs incorporate energy-efficient systems while maintaining compliance with local building codes. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in retail centers, office complexes, and mixed-use developments across Northern Arizona.
Healthcare Facilities
Our healthcare architecture focuses on patient-centered environments that meet strict regulatory standards. We design clinics, hospitals, and specialized care facilities with infection control and operational efficiency in mind. Recent projects include North Country HealthCare locations in Flagstaff and Holbrook.
K-12 Education
We specialize in creating safe, inspiring educational environments that support modern teaching methods. Our portfolio includes security upgrades, classroom additions, and complete renovations for Flagstaff Unified School District. Designs prioritize natural lighting and flexible learning spaces.
Industrial Design
Our industrial projects address complex technical requirements while optimizing workflow efficiency. We've completed high-tech manufacturing facilities and public works complexes like the Navajo County Public Works Complex. Designs incorporate durable materials and future expansion considerations.
University Projects
We develop academic facilities that enhance campus functionality while respecting institutional heritage. Notable work includes the NAU Conference Center and Hazardous Waste Facility. Our designs integrate sustainable practices and support evolving educational technologies.
People
Mitchell Walzer
Principal Architect
Registered architect in Arizona, Maryland, and New Mexico with 40+ years of experience. Served on Flagstaff Building and Fire Code board of Appeals for 19 years. Specializes in public sector projects including healthcare and educational facilities.
Timothy Whiteside
Principal Architect
Licensed in Arizona and Colorado with expertise in commercial and religious architecture. Led design of Flagstaff Aquaplex and Trinity Heights Church. Holds dual degrees in architecture and business administration from Kansas State University.
Nataani Jim
Project Architect
Flagstaff native with 15+ years of experience in educational and medical facility design. Managed technical documentation for Navajo County Jail and NAU School of Hotel & Restaurant Management. Graduated from University of Arizona in 2000.
Kerri Strunk
Graphic Designer
Handles visual design, marketing, and office management. Creates presentation materials for proposals and client communications. Manages website and social media presence while supporting project billing and permitting processes since 2012.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We focus on public sector projects including educational facilities, healthcare centers, industrial complexes, and religious structures across Northern Arizona.
Do you work outside Northern Arizona?
While based in Flagstaff, we complete projects statewide including Holbrook and Grand Canyon locations with experienced project management teams.
How do you handle complex public projects?
Our principals have 40+ years combined experience managing technical requirements through direct client communication and multi-disciplinary coordination.
What sustainable design practices do you use?
We incorporate energy-efficient systems, natural lighting strategies, and durable materials to create environmentally responsible buildings that reduce long-term operational costs.
