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What we do

Transforming Communities with Design

DWL is a full-service, client-focused architectural design firm with a long history of creating buildings and spaces that respond to function and human scale and emphasize user-friendly design solutions across multiple sectors.

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Halloween contest at DWL
Working at DWL

Inspiring Innovation Through Collaboration

Whether designing innovative solutions, serving our clients or strengthening our communities, our team members bring passion, integrity and expertise to everything they do. Together, we foster a workplace that encourages curiosity, celebrates achievement and inspires people to do their best work.

Enduring Commitment

Awards + Recognition

  • 2026
    Tempe Municipal Operations Center

    APWA Arizona Chapter
    Project of the Year
    (Structures More than $75M)

  • 2026
    Tempe Municipal Operations Center

    AZ Big Media RED Awards
    Public Works Project of the Year

  • 2026
    McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Roundhouse

    Arizona Masonry Council
    Golden Trowel Winner (Non-Residential), Craftsmanship Winner (Non-Residential)
    + Design Honor Award

  • 2026
    DWL Architects + Planners, Inc.

    Phoenix Business Journal
    100 Largest Architecture Firms – #7

  • 2026
    Tempe Municipal Operations Center

    Arizona Forward
    Award of Distinction

  • 2026
    Queen Creek Recreation + Aquatic Center

    AZ Big Media RED Awards Finalist

  • 2025
    DWL Architects + Planners, Inc.

    Phoenix Business Journal
    100 Largest Architecture Firms – #5

  • 2022
    Goodyear Recreation Center

    APWA Arizona Chapter
    Project of the Year
    (Structures – $25M-$75M)

  • 2021
    Goodyear Recreation Center

    AZ Parks and Recreation (AzPRA)
    Facility of the Year Honor Award

  • 2021
    Prescott Regional Airport Terminal

    ENR Southwest Region
    Airport/Transit Award Merit

  • 2020
    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 North Concourse

    ENR Southwest Region
    Best Project

  • 2018
    DWL Architects + Planners, Inc.

    ENR Southwest Region
    Design Firm of the Year

  • 2018
    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 Modernization

    AIA Western Mountain Region Design Excellence Citation Award

  • 2018
    City of Scottsdale Booster Pump Station #71

    Arizona Masonry Guild
    Excellence in Masonry Citation Award