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Bruce Fallon

AIA, Principal Architect

Bruce has worked in the architectural + construction industry since 1994 and has been with WPA Architecture since 2005. His approach to design begins by listening to the needs of our clients, the site context and the specific needs of the building type in order to develop a specific design solution. He enjoys being involved from design through construction and has significant experience in designing Healthcare, Multi-Family and Civic facilities.

Bruce is an active volunteer with the American Institute of Architects, having served at the local, state and national level. He served for 6 years on the Spanish Fork City Planning Commission, as a Scoutmaster for more than 8 years, and as an ongoing club soccer coach for 8 years. Outside of his community service, he loves spending time with his family, photography, and working in his yard & garden.

Dave Edwards

AIA, Principal Architect

Dave has worked as an architectural designer since 2004, a Project Manager since 2015 and an Associate Architect since 2022. He was recently promoted to a Principal Architect in January 2024. He completed his formal education from the University of Michigan (2004) and the University of Utah (2009). He has been involved with a variety of projects from Civic buildings, Schools, Resorts, Clinics, Office buildings and Higher Education buildings. He excels at master planning, and building information technology (BIM). Dave has the understanding to take a building from rough, conceptual design to refined construction documents. He also provides a great level of detail when it comes to three dimensional renderings and presentation drawings.

Outside of the world of architecture, Dave loves to be outdoors, either hunting or participating in sports. He also enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, and working on projects around the house and in his yard.

Dylan Hare

Project Manager

Dylan began working in the construction industry in 2013 at a cabinet shop, building and installing custom cabinets and architectural millwork. He began working at WPA Architecture in 2016. He graduated from Utah Valley University in 2023 with an Architectural degree and was part of the very first cohort of students in their Bachelors of Architecture program.

Dylan is a family man with a wife and three kids. He is involved in his local community by coaching his kids athletic teams, which include baseball, basketball, and flag football.

Rhett Stone

Senior Architectural Staff

Rhett began his career in 1994 working in construction as a rough carpenter. In 2000 he
changed career paths and began taking courses at UVU. He later transferred to Portland State
University and enrolled in their Architecture program, graduating in 2007. He has worked in
various architectural capacities since 2004 including, Drafter, Detailer, Building Envelope
Consultant and Project Manager. His previous projects include; K-12 Educational, Retail,
Medical, Senior and Low Income Housing, and Condominiums.

Outside of work he enjoys working in the yard, camping, fishing, and participating in sports.

Isaiah Rawlins

Architectural Staff

Isaiah stepped into the architectural industry as a high school junior. Since then, he has maintained a determination to constantly expand and refine his skills as a draftsman. Over the last seven years, he has aided in the realization of many intricate and ambitious projects. He has always aimed to deliver the best service possible to his clients and eagerly welcomes any challenge he is presented with.

Outside the office, Isaiah is an avid fan of college football and the UFC. He also enjoys hiking, longboarding, weightlifting and skydiving.

Hazel Kynaston

Architectural Staff

Hazel received an Associate of Science for Engineering Design Technology in 2023 and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Architecture expecting to graduate from UVU in 2026. She has worked as a draftsman for WPA Architecture since February of 2024 and has one year of architectural experience prior to joining the team. She has been involved in many types of Architecture including Civic, Medical, Resort, and Multi-Family.

Outside of Architecture, Hazel loves working on projects such as painting, creating stained glass pieces, watercolor, etc. She also enjoys doing anything outside like hiking, playing pickleball, or dirt biking with her family.

Karina Arshad

Office Manager

Karina has been involved in office administration since 2010. She was recently
hired at WPA and is excited to grow with the company! Karina is fluent in Spanish which
has come in handy during her career as an office admin.

Karina loves to travel, home decorating, calligraphy, spending
time with family, working out and trying out new food recipes.

Firm Profile

Our story began in 1994, when architect’s Kent Walker & Alan Poulson teamed up to open WPA Architecture in Provo, Utah. Ron Jones and Bruce Fallon, AIA joined the firm in 1999 and 2005, becoming principals in 2003 and 2008, respectively. As a small firm, our dedication to the craft of architecture allows us to work on a variety of projects ranging in size from $500,000 to over $25 million. We’ve been fortunate to work with some of the best clients, who have often become friends as well.

We love what we do. Architecture is not only a way of providing for our families, but it is an extension of our love for the built environment, and the process of developing a creative and practical solution to design challenges. We believe that the client is a key member of the design team, involved from beginning to end.  Our approach is rooted in practicality in order to provide a functional layout that creates a design response to the Owner’s needs. This process leads to a three-dimensional response where we are as comfortable designing in a traditional design language as we are using a modern language – all as directed by our clients.

Collaborative design leadership begins with a firm principal giving personal direction to each and every project WPA Architecture works on.  With most of our work located within the Intermountain West, architectural licenses in Utah, Arizona, and California, along with an NCARB Certificate Holder, allows us to work wherever a project is located.  Many staff members have been with the firm for more than 15 years, providing confidence in our team. From design through construction, we understand how to deliver a successful project, and thrive when the entire team – Owner, Architect, Engineers, and Contractor – can celebrate a project we all feel has become our favorite project we’ve ever completed.