Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Vision, Our Mission - Expert Architectural Design
Founded in 1980, WDM Architects is a multidisciplinary firm dedicated to transforming client visions into meaningful architectural solutions. Our collaborative approach prioritizes client needs, combining artistic vision with technical precision across architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and specialized zoo design. With over 42 years of experience and 6,550+ completed projects, we emphasize sustainability through practices like daylight harvesting, rainwater collection, and eco-friendly materials. Our team of seasoned professionals works nationwide, serving diverse sectors including education, community development, historical preservation, and zoological facilities.We maintain a client-centered philosophy, actively involving stakeholders in every project phase to ensure designs align with organizational goals. Our commitment to stewardship extends beyond buildings, encompassing environmental conservation and active community involvement through partnerships with organizations like the Kansas Humane Society and United Way. Technical excellence and proactive problem-solving enable us to deliver projects on time and within budget, while our inclusive pricing model maintains transparency throughout the design process.
Services
Architectural Services
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Zoo Design
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer over 42 years of architectural experience with 6,550+ completed projects
- Our team includes dedicated zoo design specialists with 200+ animal care projects
- We provide proactive problem-solving through technical expertise and meticulous documentation
- Our collaborative approach guarantees client involvement in every design decision
- We maintain transparent pricing with no additional fees for meetings or site visits
What people say
Met deadlines
Collaborative approach
Creative solutions
Exceeded expectations
Technical expertise
Services
Architectural Services
Our architectural team transforms client visions into functional realities through meticulous planning and technical expertise. We specialize in diverse project types including educational facilities, community centers, and historical renovations. With over 40 years of experience, we deliver sustainable, code-compliant solutions that balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.
Interior Design
Our interior design specialists create purposeful, brand-aligned environments that enhance user experience. We focus on optimizing spatial flow while incorporating strategic material selections and lighting solutions. From corporate offices to healthcare facilities, our designs balance aesthetics with operational efficiency, ensuring spaces that are both beautiful and highly functional for their intended purposes.
Landscape Architecture
We craft sustainable outdoor environments that connect communities with nature. Our landscape architects design parks, green spaces, and recreational areas with ecological responsibility in mind. By integrating native plantings and environmentally conscious systems, we create durable, visually appealing spaces that enhance both urban and natural settings while supporting long-term environmental stewardship goals.
Zoo Design
With nearly 30 years of specialized experience, we design zoological environments that prioritize animal welfare and conservation education. Our team creates immersive habitats that replicate natural ecosystems while meeting rigorous safety and healthcare requirements. We collaborate with zoo professionals to develop facilities that support breeding programs, veterinary care, and engaging visitor experiences that promote wildlife conservation awareness.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design approach integrates environmental responsibility throughout every project phase. We employ energy-efficient systems, recycled materials, and passive design strategies to minimize environmental impact. From daylight harvesting to rainwater collection systems, our solutions balance ecological responsibility with operational cost savings, creating buildings that serve both current needs and future generations.
Questions
What types of architectural projects does WDM Architects handle?
We specialize in educational facilities, community spaces, historical preservation projects, and zoological environments with nationwide experience across diverse sectors.
How does WDM incorporate sustainability into design projects?
We use daylight harvesting, rainwater collection systems, eco-friendly materials, and energy-efficient design strategies to create environmentally responsible buildings.
Can WDM work with existing renovation projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in historical renovations and adaptive reuse projects like the Wiley Building transformation and Carnegie Library restoration.
How does WDM ensure projects stay on budget?
We maintain transparent pricing with no hidden fees and implement value engineering processes to optimize costs without compromising quality.
What makes WDM's zoo design services unique?
Our team combines animal welfare expertise with visitor experience design, creating habitats that support conservation programs and educational initiatives.
How involved will I be in the design process?
You'll have continuous input as we use a collaborative approach, ensuring your vision remains central to every design decision throughout the project.
Reviews (5)
Mike
Oct 16, 2017
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We have worked with WDM Architects for close to 18 years. We have appreciated how WDM listens to our needs and willingly devotes energy to helping us solve problems. WDM Architects brings creativity to design that we have come to count on, value and appreciate. Les Mock and the entire team have a service attitude our Directors and Physicians like and respect.
Kent
Nov 10, 2016
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We challenged WDM Architects to develop a medical practice space that visually tied to our existing hospital, yet stood on its own as an independent, attractive facility. They hit a home run. We now have a building that we are exceptionally pleased with, as well as an office practice space that is both functional and attractive.
Joan
Aug 29, 2016
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I believe that the completion of this project [The Eaton Hotel] was due, in large measure, to the commitment and dedication of all parties involved and to their willingness to do whatever it took.
Jack
Jan 17, 2016
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WDM Architects listened to our wants and provided us a plan that not only met our expectations, but exceeded them. They provided us insights into our thought process, which helped us to develop a durable plan for now and into the future.
Phil
Sep 04, 2015
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WDM Architects truly takes a collaborative approach to their work. The members of the staff listen very well and they work hard to include their client's core values and ideas into their project designs. They took the elements that we submitted to them, and they created a design that not only included our ideas, but improved upon them and made the entire design much more efficient.
