Our goal is to encourage every client to explore and understand how they can effectively engage with and make the most of the spaces we design. We then take this inspiration and channel it into creating functional, beautiful designs that bring joy and inspiration.


Who We Are

OJW is a collection of design professionals that work to create beautiful projects our clients use every day. We work at all scales from large master plans to custom-built furnishings for a small private garden. 


We think that using genuine materials and involving the people who use our designed spaces are essential for creating lasting and timeless projects. The users' daily engagement and emotional connection become integral parts of the space, contributing to its sustainability. When a space is well-used and cherished, it tends to be protected and maintained.

At OJW, we take into account the specific traits of each site and carefully consider our client’s preferences and requirements for all our projects. Our designs are developed with an eye toward the project's future durability and ease of maintenance.

Our Process

  • Site Analysis

    An opportunity to get to know the site and more importantly the client. We can define size, scope, budget, and project character. These items are all brought together in written and graphic form to drive the concept design.

  • Concept

    Up until this point, all the ideas discussed have been dreams. This is the first opportunity to share our design ideas on paper with the client and be able to review plans, sections, and perspectives of a defined concept for the project. This design sets the tone and character we reference through the remainder of a project.

  • Design Development

    Working through details and materials is a key step to defining a schedule, and budget and leads to a successful selection of contractors. Each element of the project is reviewed to understand its relation to the project, material, character, scale, and how it should be built.  These drawings clarify much of the design and create a strong base for the construction documents.

  • Construction Documents

    Comprehensive measured plans, sections, and details that provide the instructions to the contractors of how to build the project. Along with a set of detailed specifications a full package is prepared for bidding

  • Bidding and Construction Observation

    As a client representative, drawings can be sent out to bid and contractors selected to complete the work. During each step of the construction we observe to maintain the integrity of the design, ensure competent work and schedules.

  • Maintenance

    We recognize our projects are alive and require continued care to preserve the character and integrity. We prepare a complete maintenance manual for the project to provide the instructions for long term success.