Platt/Whitelaw Architects Leadership Series: Peter Soutowood – Leadership, Kindness and the Future of Design
As part of our leadership series of profile articles, read on to learn more about Principal Peter Soutowood, AIA and his leadership style, and about Platt/Whitelaw Architects’ design philosophy and culture. Platt/Whitelaw Architects Principal Peter Soutowood, AIA, just couldn’t stay away. Peter worked at our firm for several years before leaving to open
Platt/Whitelaw Architects Promotes Yolanda Velazco to Associate: A New Chapter in Leadership and Design Excellence
What does it take to become an associate at Platt/Whitelaw Architects? We know someone who can tell you. We’re proud to announce that longtime Platt/Whitelaw team member Yolanda Velazco is moving up to a leadership position! With her new role as an associate, she joins Senior Principal Naveen Waney, AIA, Principal Peter Soutowood, Principal Thomas [&hellip
Water Works: Architecture’s Role in Resilient Water Supply Systems
A quick overview of this read: Platt/Whitelaw Architects specialize in designing sustainable water infrastructure, including advanced water treatment and reclamation facilities that support drought resilience and reduce dependency on natural water sources. Seamlessly integrating architecture with engineering and community aesthetics, Platt/Whitelaw creates e
Modernizing Baker Elementary: PWA’s New Building Design Brings Innovation and Cohesion to San Diego School Campus
“School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside.” – Lon Watters PWA is creating a new tomorrow for Baker Elementary School in San Diego’s Mountain View community. The neighborhood school will move into the latest addition to its campus in November 2026. We feel fortunate to have provided the initial architectural assessment […]
Mira Mesa Community Park Phase II: A Family-Friendly Makeover
Transformative Upgrades Include New Pools, Play Areas, All-Wheels Plaza and More As the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department continues to upgrade park amenities throughout the region, Platt/Whitelaw is proud to be the Mira Mesa Community Park Phase II architect. What Will Mira Mesa Community Park Phase II Include? While Phase I, approximately [&
Helping Design Professionals and the Environment Thrive
Platt/Whitelaw Principal Thomas Brothers Cochairs AIA SD Committee on the Environment We’re proud of our firm Principal Thomas Brothers for cochairing the American Institute of Architects San Diego Chapter’s Committee on the Environment (COTE). Time and time again, Thomas shows commitment to sharing best practices with his contemporaries and the next gen