Culture

Culture

We’re a team of dedicated professionals who take our craft seriously—but not ourselves. Our office is a lively, collaborative space where creativity thrives, conversations flow, and the occasional playlist keeps the energy up. Dogs are often snoozing at our feet, and on powder days, you might catch us carving out a little time on the slopes. Our hybrid work model provides staff with flexibility to work from home and the rewarding opportunity to be in-person at our creative studio in the heart of Truckee.
At MWA, we value intelligence, curiosity, and the ability to see both the details and the bigger picture. Our team stays ahead of the trends, bringing high levels of creativity and a passion for design to every project. We approach our work with integrity, fostering an environment where collaboration, respect, and openness help us consistently deliver our best.
We believe exceptional design begins with listening. By blending practicality with imagination, we create spaces that feel authentic and meaningful to the people and places they’re meant for. Our connection to nature and our love for Truckee’s unique culture inspire us to craft work that feels timeless and deeply rooted in its environment.
We are passionate about learning, growth, and opportunity—not just in our projects, but in our team. Whether it’s developing new skills, exploring creative challenges, or celebrating wins (big and small), we support each other’s professional goals and successes. If you’re passionate about design, excited by challenges, and eager to join a team that values creativity, connection, and camaraderie, we’d love to meet you.
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We are writing to recommend Kurt Reinkens of MWA, lnc. based on his outstanding work on the design and construction of our home at Lahontan.

After purchasing a lot in the spring of 2006, we retained Kurt to develop plans. Within a few months, the plans were completed, we retained a contractor, and we obtained approval from Lahontan to proceed. The process was flawless and working with Kurt and his staff was a pleasure. He helped us select an excellent contractor and he developed a set of plans that maximized our views yet still preserved our privacy. Once construction was underway, Kurt worked closely with us and with our contractor to select interior and exterior finishes. He also developed an excellent landscape plan and helped us select a landscape contractor.

Because we live in the Bay Area, a lot of our communication with Kurt was by e-mail or telephone conference. We found him to be very responsive, so that designing and building a new home “long range” wasn’t a problem. We especially appreciated the fact that hurt would typically propose a number of solutions to an issue, give us the pros and cons of each, so we felt fully informed when making decisions.

Construction was completed exactly on schedule in September 2007. We are extremely pleased with every aspect of our new home and are very grateful to Kurt for an outstanding result.


-- Steven & Dorine Kohn
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