Platt/Whitelaw Architects Celebrates Opening of Mira Mesa Community Park Phase II
$55 Million San Diego Park Adds Aquatic Complex, Sports Courts, Play Areas and More Article summary: Designed with extensive community input and targeting LEED Silver certification, the Mira Mesa Community Park project demonstrates how collaborative public architecture can create an inclusive, durable and vibrant community hub for generations to come. Platt/
Designing for Substance Use Residential Treatment Services
A Property and its Residents Get a New Lease on Life The County of San Diego is committed to providing high-quality mental health and substance abuse recovery services. We’re fortunate to support this effort with architectural services for several buildings and campuses within the County’s Health and Human Services Agency program. As part of the [&hellip
Integrated Architecture and Interior Design: Creating Cohesive, Purpose-Driven Spaces
Supporting People, Purpose and Client Goals in Public Architecture Offering in-house interior design services at our architecture firm means we can design from the inside out and the outside in. We can turn architectural elements into interior experiences and vice versa. And usually, we do both in a seamless flow! Designing for public and community-facing [&
Designing Civic Wellness Care: Spaces for Dignity, Safety and Healing
Overview: Civic wellness care facilities play a critical role in supporting vulnerable populations, and thoughtful architecture can help advance their mission. Explore how designing for dignity, safety, serenity and durability creates environments that promote healing, stability and equitable access to care. Mission-driven architecture combines the art of de
Sacred Space Architecture
Designing Spiritual, Functional and Community-Centered Places of Worship In summary: This article explores how thoughtful architectural design balances technical performance and emotional resonance to create meaningful sacred spaces tailored to each congregation’s beliefs, rituals and community needs. Through real-world examples, it highlights how collabor
Associate Architect Dave Madigan on Community Projects, Sustainable Design and His 14-Year Journey at Platt/Whitelaw Architects
Article Summary: Registered architect Dave Madigan reflects on his 14-year journey with Platt/Whitelaw Architects, sharing why he returned to the firm, how its commitment to sustainable, community-focused design has evolved and what he values most about its collaborative culture. From municipal and water infrastructure projects to historic renovations and th
Empowering Vulnerable People Through Compassionate Design
Platt/Whitelaw Architects Designs Behavioral Health Facility in San Diego’s East County A sneak peak at this article: Platt/Whitelaw Architects designed the East Region Crisis Stabilization Unit in El Cajon, a 13,845-square-foot, Zero-Net-Energy and LEED Gold-certified behavioral health facility created to support San Diego County’s most vulnerable popul
From Intern to Senior Principal: Naveen Waney Reflects on 40 Years at Platt/Whitelaw Architects
In Platt/Whitelaw Architects’ 70th anniversary year, it’s notable that one team member has worked at the firm for more than half its lifetime! Naveen Waney joined our firm in 1985 and worked his way up from intern (gopher) to owner and senior principal. As part of our principal profile series, we sat down with Naveen […]
Platt/Whitelaw Architects Marks 70 Years of Designing Important Community Spaces
Article summary: Platt/Whitelaw Architects celebrates 70 years of community-focused design excellence, highlighting a diverse portfolio that spans schools, temples, hotels, infrastructure and more. Rooted in collaboration, lifelong learning and a deeply committed, diverse team, the firm honors its legacy while looking ahead to the next seven decades of impac