About MW Studios

Who We Are

MW Studios is a full-service architectural design firm that focuses on designing community-centric facilities, such as police and fire stations, libraries, schools, and community centers – the very fabric of our communities. For more than 20 years, the firm and its leadership have successfully designed many projects that enhance and uplift the way we live, learn, and serve within our communities.

Principal Architects Robert Manns, AIA, and David Woodward, AIA, founded MW Studios to deliver personalized design services that strengthen communities. Today, our team of over 30 professionals remains committed to collaborating with clients to create innovative, meaningful solutions tailored to their needs, community, and budget.

The design of public safety facilities such as Fire Stations, Police Stations, and Emergency Management Facilities is a unique qualification for MW Studios. The firm has established itself as an expert and recognized leader in designing mission-critical and public safety facilities. Having designed more than 7 million square feet of mission-critical facilities in over 20 states, we understand the spatial relationships, operational standards, and unique challenges associated with developing these essential facilities. Our public safety studio teams are highly trained, talented design professionals, including project managers, architects, GIS analysts, and retired fire and law enforcement experts. We have completed over 300 projects over 20 years of service, demonstrating our expertise in creating public safety facilities. We collaborate effectively with clients nationwide and partner with other design professionals.

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MW Studios brought the personal attention and professional expertise required to give Cecil County a beautiful state of the art, efficient, and economically sound Emergency Services Station for our community. The effort they put into seeing our vision become a reality truly exceed our expectations.

Chief Richard Brooks, Director, Cecil County Department of Emergency Services