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We are pleased to be celebrating over 50 years of fellowship.

Since 1973 the Organization of Women Architects and Design Professionals (OWA+DP) has been an active support network for the many women involved in architecture, building engineering, planning, landscape architecture, interior and graphic design, and related environmental design fields.

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Our Mission

The OWA+DP is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes women in design-related fields in all phases of their professional lives.  We seek to:
  • Improve the professional standing of women in architecture and design-related fields.
  • Promote networking opportunities among our members and related professional groups.
  • Provide support for women entrepreneurs and business owners in the design industry.
  • Advocate for young women and students entering design-related fields through mentoring, education, and employment opportunities.
  • Support women in creating a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.

Upcoming events

  • Tour Enso Village, Healdsburg

    • 8 Mar 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • 1801 Boxheart drive, Healdsburg, CA
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    Please join us in a tour of Enso Village, a zen inspired Senior Living community in Healdsburg. 

    Marianne who led the Qi Gong movement class at the retreat last year has graciously offered to show us around her community.  

    ** Update: Our own Leslie Moldow was the interior architect for the project, she will be joining us and giving her perspective from the design team. 

    Enso village is a 275-unit mixed-use housing development for seniors including independent living, assisted living and memory care units, meditation hall, community room, wellness center, two restaurants and teaching kitchen, tea room, community garden, walking trails. It was designed by Mithun was the design architect, HKIT was the AOR.  completed in 2024.  It was developed by the SF Zen Center and Kendal Communities. 


    Healdsburg is about 1.5 hours north of SF. Carpools will depart around 8am. We'll tour Enso from 10-12 and eat lunch there (small cost tbd). If desired carpools may visit a winery on the way home. Suggestions include Kelly Fleming Wine designed by Taylor Lombardo Architects, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, renovated by Taylor Lombardo Architects or Silver Oak Alexander Valley designed by Piechota Architects. 

    This event is free for OWA+DP members and $20 for guests (must be accompanied by a member) and limited to ~ 20 people. I'll help coordinate carpools via email about a week or two prior. 

    Organized by Sara Mae Parker, AIA  from Boulder Associates 

    Please contact me at sparker@boulderassociates.com with any questions/suggestions/comments. Looking forward to exploring this with all of you! 



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  • March Third Thursday

    • 20 Mar 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Please join us for our Third Thursday Zoom Social, an informal gathering of members and guests to check-in, catch-up, and share news. 

    Zoom Meeting URL:
    https://zoom.us/j/3938376203?pwd=YWlaQ25HTUpqVVQ1eHIxMnRFeG1Hdz09
    Meeting ID: 393 837 6203
    Passcode: xM8S35

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OWA+DP is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. 

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