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WSA Chooses Columbus for Expansion

Published: Mon May 05 2025

Company Name: WSA

Location: Columbus

Site Region: Central

Country of Origin:

Country: U.S.A.
Region: Ohio

Industry Sector: Other

Company Profile: WSA specializes in architecture, interior design, and strategic planning, creating innovative environments that enhance human potential. Their projects span workplaces, education, and communities, blending design with storytelling to support growth.

Company Website: https://wsastudio.com/

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 20

Jobs retained: 24

Types of jobs: Architecture and Design

Capital Investment: $0

Company Need:

WSA was seeking to increase its footprint to allow for more growth.

Testimonial:

This expansion represents our belief in downtown Columbus as the creative heart of our region. Our firm has witnessed the evolution of this city, and we are proud to continue investing in its future. Our new space allows us to grow our team and create an immersive design environment where we can better serve our clients.

- Timothy Hawk -

President of WSA

Why Ohio?

WSA was founded in Columbus in 1970 as Wandel & Schnell Architects, Inc., and has evolved into a nationally respected practice known for thoughtful, human-centered design across corporate, educational, and civic environments. The move deepens the firm’s roots in the city it has called home for more than five decades and affirms the momentum of downtown as a center for creative and economic growth.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, One Columbus, City of Columbus