About Us

First World Architects Studio's (FWAS) mission has and continues to be the providing of design solutions which demonstrate sophisticated ways that dynamically illustrate how we continuously address our client's programmatic challenges.

FWAS mission has and continues to be the diligent and intelligent delivery of creative client solutions with integrity. FWAS strives to always exceed our client's aspirations while developing aesthetically distinctive, surprisingly affordable and contextually responsive solutions.

FWAS (formerly known as Alexander/Camabeam & Associates) was 1st established in Chicago, IL in 1980. The firm was moved to Greater Cincinnati area in 1982. For more than 25 years now, FWAS has conducted a diverse and successful professional practice. Key staff represent nearly 100 aggregate years of planning, design, and construction experience.

FWAS has built and earned a solid reputation among client's, architects, and colleagues, etc. for listening, caring, integrity, quality and never saying "Can't". Some of our greatest success has come from difficult and challenging projects.

FWAS aims to maintain a multi- cultural group of professionals. This diversity heightens and aids in our creative approach to planning and design solutions. These approaches are further enhanced by the use of the design studio format where a principal-in-charge flows with a project from: initial client contact - through completion of construction. This method offers a single source and clear line for communications, continuity, and a responsible commitment that each project is individually important.

FWAS office is historically equipped with the latest computer hardware and software programs. Auto CAD 2005 is the primary CAD program, advanced 2d and 3d rendering (Sketch-Up) and multi-media (Photoshop) software, etc. provide us with creative and multi-dimensional tools to enhance any design solution.

FWAS has built a long list of satisfied clients and repeat work encompassing a myriad of project types, sizes, and complexities. Projects such as: special programmed University buildings, Chemical waste storage facilities, earthquake resistant Neutron laboratory, K-12 school built in a floodplain, multi-family housing projects, vehicle storage and maintenance buildings, Churches, comprehensive facilities renovations, and more.

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