We exist to make communities better.

We do this by giving our clients’ purpose a place.
We design places, spaces, and visions.

Bob Wills and Gary Bernardo’s desire to provide clients with exceptional service based on principal involvement led to the founding of Bernardo|Wills Architects in 1991.

This balanced approach and the firm-wide commitment to providing value-added service is the catalyst for the organization’s excellent reputation and continued successful growth.

Architecure

Offering a complete range of planning and design services, we are highly experienced in various project delivery methods. Above all, we seek to create innovative and enduring architecture that is distinguished by its response to client needs.

Landscape Architecture

Harnessing the beauty and vitality of nature, our landscape architects and planners create settings that enrich the human experience. Our projects – many of which are for public entities – help define a community’s character.

Land-Use Planning

Our expert planners maximize a site’s potential, generating a plan that yields the greatest utility and value to the client. Well-versed in the intricacies associated with land use/planning, they deftly translate vision into a feasible, code-compliant plan.

Let’s Work Together

We’re always looking for new opportunities and are comfortable working outside of the greater Spokane area. Please get in touch and one of our project managers will contact you about beginning the proposal process.

Contact us to design your dream

  • "We found them to be good listeners and keen observers. Their suggestions and recommendations were based on a very deliberate and extensive dialogue to understand the college, our community, our students, and our staff. Their solutions were practical, modern, and of a quality to provide decades of service."

    William C. Bonaudi, Ed.D.
    President, Big Bend Community College

  • "I have had the distinct pleasure to work with Bernardo Wills for over six years in the public sector at Wenatchee Valley College, and have found their firm to be professional and helpful at every turn."

    Travis L. Taylor
    Director, Facilities and Operations
    Wenatchee Valley College

  • “They worked [tirelessly] to understand our needs, were sensitive to our budget, and remained involved and proactive the whole time during our build-out to ensure the final product exceeded our expectations.”

    Wendy Stoehr, Practice Administrator
    Advanced Dermatology

  • “Bernardo Wills has been an instrumental member of our team, they have brought creative ideas and thoughtful design that we do not typically receive from consultants. Their creativity will result in an inclusive, vibrant playground that is unique, exciting for all ages, and offers educational opportunities for our children.”

    Berry S Ellison, PLA
    Program Manager
    City of Spokane, Department of Parks and Recreation

  • “Bernardo Wills’ staff is responsive, creative, and experienced. Their ability to explore design alternatives, graphically represent improvements, and interact with the general public led the Edwidge Woldson Park Master Plan to consensus—yielding a well crafted park plan.”

    Nicholas Hamad, PLA Landscape Architect
    City of Spokane, Department of Parks and Recreation

  • “Through all their work, the Wren Pierson Community Center exceeded the expectations of the entire community, in large part due to the leadership and guidance from Bernardo Wills Architects. It is one of the most modern facilities within the community, and is being utilized by community members more than ever before… The design of the facility is not only extremely appealing, but has also helped to establish an environment that is both customer driven and efficient for City staff.”

    Mayor Tom Trulove
    City of Cheney

  • “All of our involvement with Bernardo Wills has been extremely positive. They are efficient, responsive and always concerned with time and budgets; especially by suggesting a creative work-around in the design process that keeps the project moving forward. You will definitely benefit from their experience, collaboration and design process in reaching your goal of your own civic buildings.”

    Mayor Steve Peterson
    City of Liberty Lake

Join the team

Bernardo Wills offers a dynamic environment with exciting opportunities for staff along the career continuum. We promote the open exchange of ideas to foster collaboration and produce exceptional results for our clients. Our team is always interested in hearing from gifted individuals who share our passion for outstanding design.

Learn more about employment opportunities