Waechter has built experience and expertise in an expanding range of skills, approaches, and projects. As researchers, designers, and problem solvers, our goal is to find elegant solutions, address our clients’ needs, and help each project achieve its true potential.

Elevating Visitor Experience

Our hotel projects, winery facilities, tasting rooms, cafés, and restaurant spaces are dedicated to the principles of service and generosity, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that each is tailored to place and the needs of visitors and guests.

Singular, Ecological, and Expressive Materials

The wise use of materials is central to a building’s character, ecological footprint, and enduring value. When they are expressed simply and beautifully, they can create a sense of calm, clarity, and timelessness.

Right-sizing Residences and Communities

Waechter was founded on the design of thoughtful, efficient, and inviting residences and accessory dwellings, and we’ve expanded on this expertise to deliver innovative multi-family projects for public and private-sector partners.

Visionary Mixed-use Concepts

In our commercial work, we work to maximize flexibility while establishing a strong identity and civic presence. We’re experts at incorporating retail, workplace, and residential functions, and designing spaces to adapt and change to meet the market.

Designing to a Budget

Whether a single-family residence or a high-end hotel, every project deserves the highest level of care and attention. We understand that each comes with limited resources, and we’re experts at finding simple and economical solutions to meet your goals.

Adaptive Reuse and Transformation

Preserving history, reducing waste, and enhancing existing spaces are all forms of conservation and service. We’ve worked to restore and reinterpret a range of building types—historic schools, industrial buildings, apartment buildings, and private residences—and welcome the chance to breathe new life into existing buildings.