Examples of MWA's design passion
With the artist community already buzzing throughout Ogden, the OCA center is the quintessential framework bringing the Nine Rails Creative District full circle. It will host a variety of exhibits, showcasing various types of creative mediums while putting Ogden on the map in the international contemporary art community. The main floor Arts Garage features flexible walls that allow artists to …
The fourth story of the historic Ogden Hardware building was vacant for some time and in need of renovation. John Peterson of Family Business Center hired Mountain West Architecture to redesign the fourth floor into a commercial office building. The purpose of the space is shared office rental. Family Business Center allows young businesses the ability to rent an individual …
Kier Property Management wanted to project their business model through the design of their building. Streamlined, efficient and dedicated, the new Kier Management building showcases how this company conducts their organization. Using clean materials in an informed way, MWA executed an uncomplicated yet impactful design, mimicking the mission of occupants. The site allows the structure to sit above Chambers Avenue, …
Whatever the scale, a good house celebrates the experience of a space inside and out. This guest home sets hidden among indigenous scrub oaks high on the east Uintah bench. The compact 1,700-square-foot dwelling has a shed roof that cantilevers over the stacked decks which expand living space to the outdoors. The linear concept acknowledges the site’s geology, perching the …
We welcome this exciting development to the neighborhood, as it offers endless opportunities to regenerate community interaction and broaden the semblance of downtown Ogden. The Porter Plaza development will reside in the heart of the Nine Rails District, nestled between Jefferson, Porter and 25th. A mixed-use, live/work concept offers 32 residential units, featuring rooftop patios, open floor plans, an over-sized …
Rush Fun Center is the latest interactive addition to Jordan Landing, one of the largest mixed-use developments in the Intermountain West. Located on the corner of Center View Way and Jordan Landing Boulevard, Rush is the marquis facility for the entertainment district in the Jordan Landing development. It offers over 73,000 square feet of all-ages entertainment, Rush offers a massive …
We’ve collaborated with a forward-thinking owner and pharmacist who is dedicated to bringing her neighborhood drug store to a place where people come for reasons other than just getting their medicines. Neighborhood pharmacies are not only a place for prescription renewal, they are a center for wellness. By designing a more comfortable environment, it helps visitors feel good about being …
Taking advantage of this heavily traveled roadway on 12th street in Ogden, MWA’s mission was to increase recognition for this important Weber County entity. The Mosquito Abatement building is both an interior and exterior remodel, giving a new presence and home to the staff who monitor and protect our health. The exterior design anchors the building with heavy timers, asymmetrical …
This client wanted to double the capacity of their small mental health services building, but had a limited budget and an extremely compact site. Mountain West Architecture designed an attractive two-story addition for them, transforming the former service station shell into an edgy, modern facility. The wood framed addition is angular to add interest and the exterior materials provide a …
With the need to renovate their family home to include an updated and contemporary style, this Ogden family hired MWA to transform the existing 1960’s architecture into a functional living space. This classic home, located along the east bench of Ogden, UT, comprises of 1,800 square feet with four bedrooms and five baths. Like most homes constructed in the 1960’s …
