Who We Are
We believe that we are more than architects – we are change agents. Our clients believe in something, and we work hard to make those beliefs more and more concrete. We are enthusiastic collaborators and mentors. We don’t keep our knowledge to ourselves but act as true partners with our clients. We break down the silos between architects and everyone else to foster learning and insight. Because at the end of the day, the most important things we build are collective visions of a better future. Our relationship building is just as important as our completed structures. Below you can learn a little more about the experience of our clients, who’ve partnered with us on past projects.
Reviews
“As the director of a small non-profit agency, my experience with architecture is minimal. But having a 98 year building with all kinds of peculiarities, years of strange attempts at renovation, and predecessors who utilized chewing gum, baling wire, and probably a lot of duct tape, has meant a lot of learning and experiences that no job description could have defined. Trilogy, a Redding company, stepped up and in, to help us. Their curiosity, creativity and high regard for the history and personality of the downtown area is huge. Their vision has helped us move towards accessibility, while preserving the uniqueness of the space. And Trilogy’s commitment to the non-profit businesses is amazing! Thank you to James Theimer, and Joshua Cuthbertson. We appreciate you and all of Trilogy’s team!”
— Marjeanne Stone, and the Board of Directors at Empire Recovery Center, Redding
“James, and the entire Trilogy team, are a godsend. Not only are they an incredibly talented and qualified team of architects but their patience, support, professionalism, and passion or the project is what truly differentiates them. I’ve already worked with Trilogy on three projects for our summer camp and look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come!”
— Jeremy Joszef, Camp Morasha
“The kids LOVE it. The space itself is beautiful with the colors, floors, furniture and how everything is laid out to maximize collaboration. There is just the right amount of laptops and desktops to accommodate a large class of students with many on school devices and some on their own.”
(In reference to the Frisch School iLab)
– Rabbi Tzvi Pittinsky, Director of Educational Technology for The Frisch School
“Trilogy created a learning space unique & perfect for RSA. They listened to our dreams & needs; taking words & turning them into a school where over 500 students in grades kinder through eight gather to learn every day. Thanks James,Todd & team for this great school facility.”
— Margaret Rude, Redding School of the Arts Principal
“Our original school building, still in full operation, is our brownstone church circa 1857. It now serves as our dining hall and part of our upper-school. James has done an excellent job with us on that part of the building doing 3D modeling and mapping of the structure, ADA analysis, and various plans on future uses of the building. I would highly recommend him.”
(In reference to multiple projects with Rumson Country Day School)
– Michael Mannino, Rumson Country Day School Director of Finance
“Trilogy Architecture designed a major expansion of our community health center a few years ago, and we are currently working with them on a concept for an ambitious new project as well. In each case, Trilogy has consistently provided us with services that are both professional and inspired, paying close attention to aspects of design that we and our board care about most: green building, aesthetics, functionality, and staying within our budget. They come through with what they promise and are a pleasure to work with. I have also seen the excellent work that Trilogy has performed for a private home owner; they are able to work at all scales with brilliant results. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”
— Richard B Hardie III, Senior Financial Advisor Hill Country Health and Wellness Center
“Our small private school is housed in a 150 year old building…Before any work began, James Theimer and his team at Trilogy recommended a full engineering audit of the overall condition of the structure (electrical, structural, plumbing, etc.)…With Trilogy’s help, we have a plan for the building’s future and understand how to effectively translate that plan into capital campaigns and upgrades to our campus. James and his team were engaged and committed. They took the time to understand our culture and history.…Trilogy’s broad experience and expertise were incredibly valuable.”
(In reference to Montclair Cooperative School)
– Matt Fine, Former Head of Board of Trustees Montclair Cooperative School
“I would highly recommend James Theimer and his staff at Trilogy. As a contractor, I have completed projects from many different architects, and although most are capable of completing schematic drawings, James and his team bring a level of creativity in their design that I typically do not see elsewhere. What impresses me the most, is their vigilant dedication to uncompromisingly blend style, functionality, efficiency, and sustainability in every project that they are a part of. I have recommended Trilogy on several of my negotiated projects and when it came time to build my personal residence, I of course used Trilogy Architecture.”
— Don Ajamian, President Don Ajamian Construction, Inc.
“Today’s honorees are modeling a comprehensive approach to being green. They are demonstrating ways schools can simultaneously cut costs; improve health, performance and equity; and provide an education geared toward the jobs of the future.”
(In reference to the U.S. Department of Education Second Annual Green Ribbon)
- Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, Schools Award to Redding School of the Arts
“It takes an enormous amount of trust in your architect to risk gutting a twenty-two year old classic home in the hopes of turning it into a modern, elegant space. The Trilogy team completely met this trust.”
— Pamela McNeill, Residential Client
Mentions
Awards
2019 Award Annual Shasta County Community Health Awards
2017-18 Design Award for City of Redding New Large Commercial Project
2016 Award for Water Conservation Showcase Water Efficiency Design USGBC – Northern California Chapter
2013 Award for 31st Annual GE Edison Awards Environmental Design GE Lighting
2013 Award 2nd Annual U.S. Green Ribbon School Awards U.S. Department of Education
2012 Award of Merit California Best Green Projects Engineering News-Record
2012 Citation 30th Annual Architectural Portfolio American School & University Magazine
2012 Silver Award 6th Annual Collabetition Awards SchoolDesigner.com
2012 Grand Award Educational Facility Design Awards Learning by Design Magazine
2012 Design Excellence Award Educational Facility Design Awards American Institute of Architects
2011 Honor Award Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
2006 Merit Award American Institute of Architects California, Central Valley Chapter
2002 Honor Award American Institute of Architects California, Central Valley Chapter
PUBLICATIONS
2020 “Sustainable Design in a Challenging Time” Church Design Magazine contribution
2020 “How to Connect Your Design Church Design Magazine contribution Business with New Church Clients”
2019 “Common Church-Client Challenges Church Design Magazine contribution and Experts’ Solutions”
2019 “Design Intervention: Fireproofing Church Design Magazine contribution Churches
2019 “Design Trends for 2019 in Church Church Design Magazine contribution Design”
2018 “What does 2019’s Economic Church Design Magazine contribution Outlook Mean for Church Design?”
2018 “Seeing and Seizing the Future Graphisoft.com With ArchiCAD”
2018 “3D Printing of Churches” Church Design Magazine
2017 “Net Zero and Metal” Metal Architecture Magazine
2016 “The Evolution of Ornamental Architectural Design” Metal Architecture Magazine
2016 “Designing with Metal in Urban Environments” Metal Architecture Magazine
2015 “Harnessing the Sun” Designer Magazine
2014 “When Buildings Build Hope” Designer Magazine
2014 “Golden State Architect” Metal Architecture Magazine
2013 “Superior Sustainable School” Metal Architecture Magazine
2012 “Learning on All Levels” Learning by Design Magazine
2012 “Where Arts & Earth Collide: GettingSmart.com Rethinking School Structures”
2011 “Colorful California Elementary Inhabitat.com School Sets 50% of its Classes Outside”
2010 “Outside the Box: California Healthcare Foundation Case Studies in Creative Clinic Design”
1999 “A Family Tradition of Masonry” California Homes Magazine
VIDEO
2015 Interview on KIXE Public TV “Design for the World ‘in-between’”
2012 TEDx Redding Speaker “Does Better Design Make for Better Health?”
2010 Healthcare Conference Panelist, Zocalo Public Square
WRITINGS
2016 “Big, Little, and the Spaces In-Between” Designer Magazine
2015 “Looking Beyond the 21st Century for Your Interior Design” Designer Magazine
2013 “Outside In” Modern Steel Construction Magazine
2012 “A Redding Sketchbook” Blog Redding Record Searchlight
2009 “Education by Design” DesignShare.com
2009 “Shade Trees and Superheroes” Anewscafe.com
LECTURES
“Virtual Reality in Architecture” & WORKSHOPS
2017 Rotary Club of Redding “A Revealing Look into the Collaborative Process”
2015 Metropolis Editorial Event at Lightfair International “Ready, Set, Grow: Planning Tools for New Facility Projects”
2015 Presentation to Seventh Annual New Jersey Charter Schools Conference “Redding School of the Arts: Beyond Green”
2012 Briefing of the High-Performance Building U.S. Congressional Caucus Coalition “Redding School of the Arts: ZNE or Bust, Warts & All”
2012 ASHRAE High Performance Buildings Conference Speaker “An Innovative Approach to Green School Design”
2012 Webinar “An Outdoor School for an Indoor World: A Different Approach to Zero Net Energy Design”
2012 School & College Building Expo/AIA Speaker “Designing the Net-Zero School: The story, experiences, and challenges in building one of the first Net-Zero schools”
2011 Green California Schools Summit Speaker “The 2nd Most Important Tool We Have for Teaching Green” Shasta College
2011 Sustainability Conference Speaker “There’s a Whole Lot of Stupid Out There” Shasta College
2010 Sustainability Conference Speaker “All that Glitters is Not Green” Shasta College
2009 Sustainability Conference Speaker “Managing Projects through the Internet” A.I.A.
2003 National Convention Program Speaker
JURIES
2020 International Awards for Religious Art & Architecture, Jury Chair
2019 Metal Construction Association Chairman’s Awards, Metal Architecture
2019 International Awards for Religious Art & Architecture
2018 Design Awards, Metal Construction News 2018 Edward S. Frey Award, American Institute of Architects
2017 Elbert M. Conover Award, American Institute of Architects
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2009- 2019 Turtle Bay Exploration Park Board of Regents
2006 1st Annual Shasta Builders’ Exchange Canstruction Competition winner 2005 –
2006 Redding Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors
2005 Community Housing Collaborative; designed “The GAP Game”
2003 Leadership Redding Alumnus of the Year
2003 Rotarian of the Year from Redding Rotary Club
2002 – 2008 Shasta Housing Board of Directors
2001 – 2002 City of Redding Parks, Trails and Open Space Advisory Committee
2000 Certificate of Appreciation from Redding City Council
1998 Certificate of Appreciation from Redding City Council REV 04.11.20
1996 Mayor’s Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Community Service, City of Redding