We Design the Spaces Where Life Happens
From Sketch to Final Beam
Waves A/E design blends creativity and engineering precision to build experiences that move people emotionally, visually, and physically.
A Studio Built for the Extraordinary
Waves A/E Design was founded on a simple truth: the best places don’t just look beautiful, they feel alive.
For over a decade, our team of architects, engineers, and landscape designers has helped leaders in recreation, entertainment, hospitality, and leisure imagine what’s possible and then build it with purpose. Our name, Waves, reflects what we create: motion, energy, and impact, the invisible current that carries guests through unforgettable experiences.
Our Philosophy
Design That Inspires, Engineering That Endures.
Integrated Thinking
We don’t hand off ideas between disciplines; we develop them together.
Our architects, engineers, and designers collaborate from day one, ensuring creativity and constructability move in harmony.
Experience-Driven Design
We design for the people who will live, play, and connect in these spaces. Every path, view, and moment is intentional.
Sustainable Performance
From material choices to mechanical systems, we design for longevity, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
The Work Behind the Wonder
From Blueprint to Boardwalk, and Everything Between
Behind every ride, resort, or trail is a symphony of strategy, creativity, and engineering discipline.
Our integrated team brings full-service expertise in:
Architecture
Guest-centered design for recreation, hospitality, and entertainment
Structural Engineering
Strength and stability without compromise
Civil Engineering
Infrastructure systems that anticipate growth
Landscape Architecture
Placemaking through natural beauty and form
Meet the Principals
Jason Havens
Director of Civil Design
Jason is a Principal Engineer and Design Strategist known for transforming ambitious ideas into buildable realities. With over two decades of experience in structural and civil engineering, his work ensures that every Waves project is as sound beneath the surface as it is striking above it.
Jason’s collaborative mindset and technical rigor empower creative freedom, ensuring that Waves’ bold ideas stand strong, literally and figuratively.
Brian Kulpa
Principal Architect
Brian is a Principal Architect and Community Visionary whose design leadership bridges creativity, civic purpose, and technical excellence. With a career spanning complex public and private developments, he approaches every project with the belief that great places strengthen the communities they serve.
His background in municipal planning and sustainable design shapes Waves’ holistic approach, connecting built environments with human experience and natural context.
The Waves Culture
Collaboration Is Our Creative Medium
Every Waves project is built on trust, curiosity, and respect, between disciplines and with our clients.
We don’t just design; we listen, adapt, and lead with empathy.
Our studio culture encourages experimentation and conversation. It’s where design thinking and engineering precision coexist, where ideas flow freely, like water, shaping something stronger together.
Ready to Start Your Next Destination?
Let’s Build the Future of Experience Design, Together.
Connect with our leadership team and discover how Waves can help bring your vision to life.