OUR
HISTORY

Architects Mosher Drew started as a one-man office with Mr. Robert Mosher designing residences in the coastal town of San Diego. Mr. Robert Mosher had dreamed of pursuing the practice of architecture guided by his design philosophy, integrity and conviction.

Shortly after opening his office, Mr. Mosher found himself with more work than one person could handle. He called upon his friend and former colleague in Los Angeles, Mr. Roy Drew to create a partnership. In 1948, Architects Mosher Drew founded an architectural practice that has played a significant role in the development of the San Diego region.

The new partners established the practice in the La Jolla office space which Mr. Mosher had designed for himself and his father in the Green Dragon Colony. In addition to the residential work which was the basis of the early practice, the firm was retained to design larger projects.

The firm grew steadily, adding one partner at a time. Mr. Watson joined as a partner in 1969. He was chosen by Robert and Roy for his good business sense, and shared principals relative to both design and ethical conduct. Soon thereafter, the partners – Mosher, Drew and Watson – promoted Mr. Ferguson, an employee since 1960, to become a partner
in 1972.

By 1984, the firm had outgrown its second office in La Jolla's Green Dragon Colony. After a long search for suitable space, the current location in Point Loma became the firm's new home. Upon Mr. Watson's retirement in 1986, Mr. Larry Hoeksema and Mr. Donald Leonard were made partners, followed by Mr. Bill Magnuson a few years later.

Landmark projects, such as the NBC Tower in downtown San Diego, Marriott Coronado Island Resort, Jenny Craig Pavilion at the University of San Diego, the Aztec Center and addition to Love Library at San Diego State University, and Cathedral Catholic High School are among the firm's major works.