About PWArchitects

Who We Are

We are a client-centered, community-oriented architectural design team committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

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What we do

We create designs for where you want to be.

Lafferre Hall, University of Missouri

We Create

Missouri Department of Conservation Regional Office
  • Building IconArchitecture that fits your life and your community
    We create architecture that is expressively creative, functional, safe, affordable, energy-efficient, and maintenance-friendly.
  • Building IconResponsive spaces
    We develop designs that are sustainable and responsive to the missions, values, spatial needs, and functional/budgetary requirements of our clients
  • Building IconConfidence
    Our remarkable staff of architects, designers, and administrators has the right blend of expertise, communication, project management, and design capabilities to make all the difference in the efficient and appropriate delivery of projects. Proof of this comes from satisfied clients who repeatedly ask us to assist with new projects and from those who provide vital feedback on their facilities and how their spaces work for them.

We Are

Missouri Credit Union, Columbia, Missouri
  • Building IconClient-centered
    We aim to develop lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and colleagues within the design and construction community.
  • Building IconCommunity-oriented
    PWA has been a consistent presence in mid-Missouri, providing local project leadership to public and private institutions for many years.

How We Work

Quality service is the foundation of our success.  Using a collaborative approach, our team develops customized design solutions that meet our clients’ needs and align with their aspirations.

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Remington Nature Center, St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Our Building Design Approach

  • Building IconCollaboration
    We firmly believe quality architecture is achieved when design team members and clients interact throughout the entire design process.  Using this team approach, we begin by asking the right questions and implementing strategies to achieve our client’s project goals.
  • Building IconCustomized architecture and approach to planning and design
    We customize our project approach to suit each client. The results are innovative designs that are responsive to our client’s needs and goals.
  • Building IconIntroduction to Our Sustainable Design Process
    Our remarkable staff of architects, designers, and administrators has the right blend of expertise, communication, project management, and design capabilities to make all the difference in the efficient and appropriate delivery of projects. Proof of this comes from satisfied clients who repeatedly ask us to assist with new projects and from those who provide vital feedback on their facilities and how their spaces work for them.
  • Building IconQuality Professional Service
    We approach each project with a fresh eye and attention to detail, following through from initial meetings, through construction, and beyond.