Our Company
West Workshop is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio founded in 2017 by architect Kurt West with offices in Raleigh and Washington, DC
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We operate across multiple scales—from buildings and interiors to custom furniture and public artworks—unifying contemporary design, material research, and technical execution.
Our Services
We provide full-service design for commercial and residential clients, guiding each project from early concept through finish selections and construction. Our collaborative approach brings designers, consultants, contractors, and fabricators into a shared process, ensuring that design intent and practical execution stay aligned.
Commercial Projects
Our commercial work is informed by the operational needs and business goals of each client. We design environments that support brand identity, workflows, and user experience while
managing budgets, schedules, and construction complexity.
Residential Projects
In residential projects—from custom homes to renovations and additions—we work closely with homeowners and developers to create contemporary spaces defined by thoughtful detailing, efficient planning, and modern living. Our team embraces modular systems and energy-efficient strategies to deliver homes that are both innovative and highly livable.
Public Art
Public art commissions allow us to explore new fabrication techniques, construction materials,
and contextual responses. These projects serve as laboratories for architectural
experimentation and expand our dialogue with the public realm. You can see that work on our website as well as here.
Partial Client List
Areas We Serve
North Carolina: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Garner, Apex, Cary, Wendell, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Asheville, Boone, Lake James, Lake Norman, Lake Gaston, Sanford, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Wake County, Hickory, Winston-Salem, Wilmington & Oak Island
Virginia: Arlington, Falls Church, Great Falls, Alexandria, McLean, Reston, Fairfax, Annandale, Leesburg, Manassas, Purcellville, Lake Anna, Culpepper, Albermarle County, Nelson County, Fauquier County, Chesapeake Bay, Charlottesville & Richmond.
Washington, DC: Capitol Hill, Columbia Heights, Georgetown, Friendship Heights, Petworth, Adams Morgan and all of the great neighborhoods of the District. We love DC.
Indiana: Indianapolis, Bloomington, Lafayette, Muncie, Ft. Wayne, Carmel, Fishers, New Albany, South Bend, Lake Wawasee, Columbus, Madison, Valpo and Michigan City
Michigan:
Lansing, Jackson, Detroit, Ann Arbor & Irish Hills
Tennessee:
Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Franklin & Smoky Mountains
Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Abilene & San Angelo
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Our People
Kurt West, AIA, NCARB
Born into a military family, Kurt grew up throughout the U.S. and Germany, but
he considers himself a Hoosier. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Virginia with a Masters in Architecture and received a
Bachelors in Architecture from Ball State University. Prior to launching West Workshop, Kurt apprenticed at Morphosis Architects in Los
Angeles in addition to stops in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Washington, DC. Kurt is married with 3 children, an avid sports fan and licensed to practice architecture throughout the United States.
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Justin Vedder, Senior Project Architect
Justin has a passion for placemaking, and throughout his career he has helped clients create engaging spaces that contribute to the thriving communities. He studied architecture at Ball State University and Miami University where he received a B.S. in Architecture and a Master of Architecture respectively. Justin brings to WW over 15 years of design and construction knowledge of various building typologies including higher education, multifamily and mixed use projects.
Past Interns & Collaborators
Adam Louie, Andrea Valencia,
Brent White, Cailey Kurkul, Christine Nguyen,
Cole Montgomery, Justin Dhein, Marc Haas, Niko Theofylaktos, Salvatore Benvenga, Shayan Ghodousi and
William Haynes
Join Our Team
Interested in joining the West Workshop team? Shoot us a PDF of your CV and work samples no larger than 10mb to kurt@westworkshop.com.
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