why choose tawaw?

We are leaders in indigenous design and
engagement.

We have great clients that include municipalities, universities, developers, collaborating architecture firms, and first nations.

We are a family-first company; we ensure work-life balance is top priority, allowing flex time for family commitments.

We work with international, award-winning firms (from Europe, N.America and S.America).

Ask us who we collaborated with in the last month on RFP’s.

We offer “friday flex” options.
We offer ‘fast track’ leadership pathways to accelerate career growth and personal development.
We offer a competitive salary.
We have offices located in two “live, work, and play” cities (tempe and calgary).
project architect (calgary, ab)

– 8-10 years experience
– Revit proficiency
– Responsible for Project Management, design, and coordination
– Self-motivated with a high level of accountability

– Excellent written and spoken communication skills
– Ability to mentor junior team members
– Great communication and client relations skills

– Attention to detail and solid understanding of construction means and methods
– Accredited Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
– Registered architect preferred

Pls send a cover letter, 2 references, resume, and portfolio to: hr@tawarc.com

project architect (phx, az)

While our projects are mainly in Canada, we have a studio in Tempe, Arizona that works on both USA-based and Canada-based projects. Our work is mainly design and cultural research in the Tempe office, but there are also opportunities to work on Canadian-based projects including construction documents for various projects across Canada.

– 8-10 years experience
– Revit proficiency
– Responsible for Project Management, design and coordination
– Self-motivated with a high level of accountability

– Excellent written and spoken communication skills
– Ability to mentor junior team members
– Great communication and client relations skills

– Attention to detail and solid understanding of construction means and methods
– Accredited Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
– Registered architect preferred

Pls send a cover letter, 2 references, resume, and portfolio to: hr@tawarc.com

cultural researcher (indigenous focus)

We are an indigenous-owned Architecture firm. Our work includes both design and cultural research. We do place-based research as part of every project, and the candidate would also be responsible for writing to communicate the research.

– Graduate level degree in American Indian Studies, or Bachelor’s degree along with 5 years work experience
– Strong interest in learning about Indigenous Groups within North America

– Interest in cultural design

– Self-directed work ethic
– Great communication skills
– Preference to researchers with writing skills

Pls send a cover letter, 2 references, resume, and portfolio to: hr@tawarc.com

all levels are encouraged to apply

– Registered Architects
– Intern Architects
– Designers
– Architectural Technologists
– Summer Student Positions

Pls send a cover letter, 2 references, resume, and portfolio to: hr@tawarc.com

design lab

–engagement sessions
–elders source of knowledge
–indigenous studies

both Calgary and Tempe labs open

Pls reach out to tm@tawarc.com & lb@tawarc.com

Awards

Honorary Fellow


The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is proud to announce that Wanda Dalla Costa, a prominent Indigenous voice and practitioner in North American architecture, has been awarded honorary fellowship for 2022. Wanda Dalla Costa is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and was the first First Nation woman to become an architect in Canada. Her firm, Tawaw Architecture Collective, is based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the director and founder of Arizona State University’s Indigenous Design Collaborative, a community-driven design and construction program that brings together tribal community members, industry and multidisciplinary teams of university students and faculty to co-design and co-develop solutions for tribal communities. Dalla Costa is a prominent Indigenous female voice within the architectural profession–specifically within the academic sphere in North America.
Awards

YBCA's 100 Honorees: Wanda Dalla Costa


Indigenous Design Collaborative's founder and design director Wanda Dalla Costa was recognized as YBCA 100 list of change makers and cultural activists working at the intersection of art, social change and civic life.
Awards

Trailblazer Award: Wanda Dalla Costa


Presented this year as part of NZ20, the world's largest net zero conference and expo, the Trailblazer Awards celebrate leaders who are building a net zero future through their work in the carbon, energy, water, waste, transit and/or policy sectors.
Awards

St. Lawrence Center Competition Award 2023

Awards

Jeff Harnar Award
Unbuilt Architecture 2021

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