OUR STORY
FIRM PROFILE
Willamette Architecture 360 is an international architecture practice based in Eugene, Oregon. Founded by John Bigot, AIA, the firm specializes in the design of planned residential communities and resort living. Its design leadership brings decades of experience, assuring a deep understanding of residential and resort design, including lifestyle trends, design strategies to improve operations, and collaboration techniques for a smooth and efficient process. Willamette Architecture 360 is known for high-quality and marketable design which delights buyers and clients alike.
Throughout their careers, our principles have made a lasting and meaningful impact on the residential and resort industry. While the designs are for a modern lifestyle, historical precedents are a common thread throughout their work. The timeless principles found in traditional design give a project a sense of history, character and soul. The quality is immediately evident, and clients acknowledge the power the design has to raise their property values and increase sales. Projects have become benchmarks in the marketplace win design awards. For projects that need extra design attention, Willamette Architecture 360 is the firm of choice.
Our design focus, understanding of the market, and expert knowledge of modern technology keeps clients coming back to Willamette Architecture 360. Our team of designers leverage the power of BIM and visualization to provide clients with a realistic understanding of their project early, ensuring the design quality is carried through to the final product. For both small and large projects, we provide clients with design quality rooted in the special requirements of the residential and resort design market.
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
Have confidence your project is in good hands.
John Bigot, AIA
President
John Bigot is the President and Chief Designer of WA360 and for over 20 years has specialized in the design of premium planned residential communities. Mr. Bigot manages the firm and personally oversees all design work to assure it meets his high standard for quality and marketability. His award-winning designs have been acknowledged in the USA and China.
John is widely considered one of the most creative and successful designers of high-end communities with a mature understanding of the market and buyers. His clients build distinctive projects and look to John for the creative design necessary for strong sales and premium prices.
John is a graduate of the highly rated architecture school at the University of Oregon. Before founding WA360, he worked in Orange County, California designing for leading home builders in the USA and China.
Associations Include
American Institute of Architects
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Institute of Classical Architecture and Art
Urban Land Institute
American Planning Association
Career Awards
Times House Awards Best Villa
Best in American Living Award
Gold Nugget Award
American Institute of Architects Honor Award
MAME Award
Ion Chiose
Director of Hospitality Design and Planning
Ion Chiose is the Director of Hospitality Design and Planning at WA360 responsible for the design and management of the resort hotels and mixed-use developments.
Educated in Romania, Ion worked in Romania and Greece before settling in California where he spent more than three decades with leading design firms creating international hospitality and multi-use developments.
Ion believes what truly drives visitor satisfaction and financial success in the hospitality industry – it is not the latest design trend of the week, but rather a complete customer experience combined with an in-depth understanding of the hospitality business and the management it requires
A development’s profitability is directly related to the design of the behind-the-scenes operation, and it is here where Ion’s 30 years of experience gives him a unique insight. His design sensibility and management skills were instrumental in assisting top hospitality brands.
Client Brands
MGM
Sheraton
Sands Corporation
Four Seasons
Ritz-Carlton
Disney
WE’RE LUCKY TO WORK WITH SOME GREAT COMPANIES.
WA360’s professionalism is most amazing and notable. Mr. John Bigot, as both President and Chief Designer, always treats his projects as super fine art work, would refine them over and over to achieve perfection and uniqueness in both style and detail; he treats his clients like family, always goes extra miles for them and provides extaordinary customer service. Those who have engaged business with WA360 are always very impressed.
−Dragon Palace
WA360 is a firm that searches for the perfect design. They bring high design quality, a good service attitude, and a quick response to our needs.
−Shanghai Xincheng
This is a firm with a great service attitude. They do their best to meet client requirements, and at the same time, maintain high design standards. Communication is great. They have our trust to keep the schedule and fulfill the contract.
−Deer Valley
Let’s Create Great Work Together!
800 Willamette St., Suite 600, Eugene, Oregon, USA 97401 | Phone: 1-541-636-4385 | Email: info@wa-360.com