About MWM
Our Services
At MWM Architects, we pride ourselves on a firm culture that is grounded in the belief that the client is the core of our success. We provide ourselves and our talents as instruments in the process of crystallizing the vision of our clients. Maintaining a heightened level of customer care is embodied in our practice of providing clear communication along with innovative design. To further this philosophy, a principal in the firm personally oversees every project and every principal takes seriously the role of communication, availability, and flexibility throughout the duration of the project.
Our Philosophy
At MWM Architects, we pride ourselves on a firm culture that is grounded in the belief that the client is the core of our success. We provide ourselves and our talents as instruments in the process of crystallizing the vision of our clients. Maintaining a heightened level of customer care is embodied in our practice of providing clear communication along with innovative design. To further this philosophy, a principal in the firm personally oversees every project and every principal takes seriously the role of communication, availability, and flexibility throughout the duration of the project.
Leadership
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Melanie P. Meixner, AIA
Melanie P. Meixner, AIA, is a graduate of the College of Architecture at Texas Tech University. She has over 20 years of practical experience and has managed numerous projects for a wide variety of clients. Melanie is a registered architect in the State of Texas. She is NCARB certified and a member of the American Institute of Architects.
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Jason R. Moore, AIA
Jason R. Moore, AIA is a graduate of the College of Architecture at Texas Tech University. He has more than 18 years of practical experience and has managed numerous projects for a wide variety of corporate clients. Jason is a registered architect in the State of Texas, New Mexico, Alabama, Florida, and Colorado. He is NCARB certified and a member of the American Institute of Architects.
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Stephen L. Faulk, AIA
Stephen L. Faulk, AIA is a graduate of Texas Tech University’s College of Architecture, the University of Illinois, and Harvard University. He has over 46 years of experience in the practice of architecture with 27 of those years being in Lubbock. Stephen also is a retired member of Texas Tech University’s College of Architecture’s faculty. He is a registered architect in the State of Texas, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Connecticut and is certified by the NCARB and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
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Joel P. Robinett, P.E
Joel P. Robinett, P.E. attended Angelo State University and is a graduate of Texas Tech University's College of Engineering. Joel has over 32 years of practical experience, 27 of those being in Lubbock. He is a registered structural engineer in the State of Texas, a faculty member of Texas Tech's College of Engineering, a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction.
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Dr. Jim Taliaferro
Dr. Jim Taliaferro has extensive experience in all areas of education totaling 37 years, 30 of those as a principal and superintendent in Texas public schools. Most recently he has consulted with school districts concerning a variety of options for their students. Dr. Taliaferro holds a Bachelor and Master of Music Education from Wichita State University; Master of Education from West Texas A&M University; and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University.
Meet the Team
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Alexandria Owens
Office Administrator for MWM Architects, Lubbock, Texas
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Stephen Drewell, AIA
Associate Project Architect
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Danny Espinoza, AIA
Project Architect
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Don Noyes, AIA
Project Architect
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Amber Richardson, RID, IIDA, CKBD
Director of Interior Design
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Jaelene E. Roberts, PE
Structural Engineer
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Cody T. Karp, PE
Structural Engineer
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Rebecca Barnes, NOMA
Project Manager
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Tyler Wood
Architectural & Structural Draftsman
Our History
1957 - Stiles, Roberts, Messersmith, & Johnson began practicing in Lubbock, TX.
1967 - First Presbyterian Church - Plainview, TX
1968 - Our relationship with Texas Tech University started with the Museum of Texas Tech - Lubbock, TX.
1972 - Dormitories and Dining Hall for Women, now known as Stangel Murdough Hall Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
1977 - After almost 20 years as a partner in one of the oldest firms in Lubbock, Stiles, Roberts, Messersmith, and Johnson, Bob Messersmith created a new firm in 1977 under the name Robert Messersmith and Associates.
1979 - The firm's name was changed to Messersmith, Whitaker, and Messersmith under a new partnership.
1985 - Kingsgate South Shopping Center - Lubbock, TX
1990 - MWM formed a relationship with Lubbock Christian University with the addition to the Administration Building. The addition is now the Library. — Lubbock, TX
2014 - MWM teamed up with Diamond Schmitt Architects from Toronto, Canada and Parkhill, Smith, & Cooper from Lubbock, TX to design the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences — the first Performing Arts center of this caliber in West Texas.
2016 - MWM moved into our office on Broadway, close to the heart of Downtown Lubbock.