selected works
“It is one thing to have exceptional architectural design which supports the intent of the users of a building. [Trivers’] work on the Kentucky College of Optometry has done nothing short of have a profound effect on the entire program.” Dr. Andrew Buzzelli, OD, MS University of Pikeville Vice President for Optometric Education Founding Dean, Kentucky College of Optometry
approach We balance creative rigor and design excellence with integrity and practicality. We act as a catalyst to deliver thoughtful environments of lasting, positive consequence. The foundation of our practice is our zealous commitment to our clients, our people, our communities, and our planet.
washington university student experience plan The first-year experience at Washington University is a formative one. Faced with an urgent need to replace end-oflife residence halls, the Office of Residential Life seized the opportunity to re-envision the student experience across the entire student body. Trivers assisted Studio Ma in providing a holistic master plan to address student needs in all aspects of campus life. In a research, listening, and planning process that spanned more than 18 months, areas of focus began with the first and second year “South 40” housing communities. Incorporating a conditions assessment of all undergraduate on and offcampus housing, the planning team developed multiple options and recommendations to accommodate an expanded student population while strengthening community and facilitating student support by integrating residential life among the greater campus. The University further expanded the study area to include public and academic spaces throughout the Danforth Campus, incorporating learning community and affinity housing typologies to expand the umbrella of the residential experience. Student outreach included a series of workshops and direct surveys, as well as a multi-week online poll encouraging
students to record their experience and emotions in various physical spaces across campus. As part of the planning process, the Student Experience Summit gathered housing officers and executives from universities across the country to collaborate on the latest trends, initiatives, and areas of focus among leaders in residential life. The planning team worked closely with a Core Team to develop opportunities to expand the student experience well beyond the boundaries of residential housing, ultimately validating the plan with the University’s Executive Committee. Trivers is honored to have helped position Washington University to continue leading the student experience for years to come.
washington university bryan hall renovation 49,000 SF Washington University in St. Louis selected the Ayers Saint Gross-Trivers team for the first phase of the Integrated Science Initiative, a multiphase master plan that begins with addressing the needs of chemistry and physics. The project transformed Bryan Hall into a premier chemistry research facility for synthetic, instrument-based, nuclear, and radio chemistry. The existing central corridor on each level was relocated to the north side of each floor to create flexible lab layouts and create day-lit corridors and collaboration space. Glass overlaid with a terracotta fin “screen” replaces a stone wall on the north façade, allowing daylight into the adjacent spaces and providing wonderful views. To upgrade the aesthetic appeal and bring them into compliance with campus circulation and accessibility standards, Ayers Saint Gross replaced the Forest Park Parkway pedestrian bridge and Millstone Plaza, both located adjacent to Bryan Hall. The project also included a new campus entrance from the north to provide an accessible path from newly developed off student housing into the heart of the Danforth Campus.
washington university january hall 22,650 SF The Jamieson and Spearl designed January Hall served as the Washington University Law School from its construction in 1922 through the early 1970s. The wood paneled reading room, with its vaulted ceiling and exposed wood trusses, now serves as the home of the East Asian Library with multiple offices and classrooms on the lower two floors. Trivers analyzed the existing conditions of the building with respect to code compliance, accessibility and physical condition. Building systems and utilities were analyzed for performance, condition, and service life, along with a building energy analysis for upgrade recommendations. The envelope was also studied and a condition assessment provided with attention paid to the cleaning and repair of the stone facades and options for repairing and/or replacement of the historic windows and doors.
Additionally Trivers performed a survey of the roof condition and expected service life. Based on all of these findings, a report was assembled that documented the conditions and proposed potential solutions. Options for corrective measures were outlined for further discussion with the University, including cost opinions with a goal to determine the scope of work needed to bring the building to the University’s standard. A final scope document was provided with the all of the analysis included as an appendix for the University to use for long-range planning and to allocate funding. After completing the study, Trivers led the renovation efforts, completing the project in 2018. January Hall received LEED Platinum certification for its green building practices, commitment to environmental responsibility and overall sustainability.
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washington university umrath hall 28,500 SF (renovation) | $12.5 M Designed in 1902 by Cope & Stewardson as a dormitory to house workers of the 1904 World’s Fair, Umrath Hall is one of the most important historic structures on campus. The building’s low floor-to-floor heights and extensive bearing walls throughout prevented conversion to current standards of academic use. The renovation re-envisions the historic structure by creating a new building within. Two vertical light shafts on either side of the building’s iconic central tower were inserted, permitting natural light to enter the building and define a new building entrance lobby. By removing the roof structure and demolishing the second floor and all bearing walls, floor-tofloor heights were increased and flexible classroom and academic space were created. Perhaps most technically challenging was the insertion of the new structural steel framing within the historic shell while supporting the massive exterior masonry walls and the central tower. The result is a powerful and proud example of how a historic building can insure its relevancy in modern society while preserving a rich historic façade.
washington university wilson hall 33,000 sqft The mission of the Wilson Hall project was to create a modern facility for the Biology and Psychology Departments within the historic Wilson Hall. The project included an abundance of faculty offices, seminar rooms, and a large lecture hall. The original Wilson Hall was a three story load-bearing masonry classroom building designed by Jamieson & Spearl and constructed in 1924. The building design consisted of a double loaded corridor, a single center stair and a large lecture hall for approximately 200 students. An addition that provided a second stair and HVAC equipment rooms at each level was constructed in the 1970s. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences vacated the building and moved to its new facility during the summer break. The University wanted to renovate and reconfigure Wilson Hall to suit its new occupants, which included a portion of the Department of Biology and a portion of the Department of Psychology. Trivers also renovated and reconfigured the existing Wilson Hall Third Floor Laboratory rooms to suit new occupants from the Department of Biology. The project includes four laboratory spaces and work areas, two microscope rooms and a break room/workroom.
washington university women’s building 13,000 sqft Breathing new life into a historic university structure, this Garden Level renovation – derived from the beauty of its unique circumstance – offers a new strategy to occupy and circulate through this campus landmark. Conceived as the first major initiative to enhance this historically significant structure located within the heart of the Washington University campus, the project plays a critical role in the long term future of the building as well as future cross-campus connections. New office space for First Year, Registrar, and Card Services are provided as well as new toilets and public spaces. New mechanical, electric and plumbing systems are provided for all spaces, with select mechanical units being reused. Existing MEP services on upper floors were maintained, and remained in operation during the construction process. A new sprinkler system for the Garden Level ties into the system serving the upper floors. The primary intent of the renovation (which followed an extensive feasibility study) is to clarify circulation and wayfinding while maximizing access to natural light and limited exterior views for a dynamic set of administrative and student service needs.
The project attempts to uncover and amplify the potential in an 85-year old structure. By clearing an existing maze of corridors and cellular spaces, the center of the building is once again understood and re-organized around an offsetcruciform circulation strategy. To maximize ceiling heights, all primary building systems are integrated within a single soffit. Last, in an effort to optimize the overall value of the project through long-term flexibility, a series of storefronts are established with independent controls and support systems allowing subdivision of up to five separate spaces. The primary program areas are delineated by wood-framed glass walls designed to complement the building’s historic details, and similarly, new terrazzo floor in the public areas is utilized to complement existing terrazzo. The Garden Level proposal represents the extraordinary potential of a quiet intervention driven by fluid academic needs within an historic context.
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washington university olin library 46,000 sqft Project completed by Leif Hauser, Trivers Project Manager + Associate V Three Studios was selected in the summer of 2015 to work with Ann Beha Architects (ABA) as the local, associate architect for the highly-anticipated renovation of the John M. Olin Library – the academic centerpiece of Washington University in St. Louis’ Danforth Campus. Fast-forward three years and Washington University Libraries has officially debuted the Olin Library Transformation project with new spaces and resources for learning, research and teaching. Close collaboration between V3, ABA and Washington University helped streamline the planning, design and construction phases for the $18 million renovation project. The high-functioning team worked together to improve the library’s overall design, increase its square footage, allow it to better meet the demands of current users, and respond to the ever-evolving advancements in information technology. V3’s primary responsibilities included the design of the expanded in-library Whispers Café, which features the four-story glass volume of the Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration
rising within its atrium. Because of V3’s extensive knowledge in food service design, they became an invaluable resource to ABA by stepping in to provide food service consultation during every phase of the project. The 45,200-square-foot renovation of the Olin Library Transformation allows the building to adapt to current technologies and modern library functions while creating new connections between the users and staff and reinforcing the library as the heart of the campus for years to come.
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Brauer Hall Laboratory 2027-2028, Laboratory 3032 Brown Hall Auditorium Renovation Brown and Goldfarb Hall Renovation Bryan Hall Chemistry Renovation Busch Hall Renovation Corner Building Graduate Apartments East Asian Library George Warren Brown School of Social Work North Campus Givens | Steinberg Halls Elevator Renovation Green Hall Laboratory 3003, 3104 Corridor | Lobby Fitout Green Hall Laboratory 2nd Floor Fitout Greenway Off-Campus Apartments Hilltop Campus ADA Modifications (15 buildings) January Hall Study and Renovation Lewis Center Off-Campus Apartments Mallinckrodt Hall Renovations McMillan Hall Elevator Renovation McMillan Hall Renovation & Addition Study Quadrangle Housing Company Master Plan Year 1 Quadrangle Housing Company Master Plan Years 2 -5 Rosedale Court Off-Campus Apartments Rudolph Hall Laboratory 163 Renovation Rudolph Hall Geo-Thermal Laboratory Renovation School of Fine Arts at Lewis Center Steinberg Gallery Steinberg Hall Café Umrath Hall Renovation Urbauer Hall Laboratory 16-17 Renovation Urbauer Hall Staged Pressurized Oxygenated Combustion Lab West Campus Master Plan Wilson Hall Laboratory Renovation Wilson Hall Renovation Women’s Building Study and Garden Level Renovation
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Biochemistry Laboratory Renovation Cell Biology Laboratory Renovation Center for Genomic Sciences & Genome Sequencing Center Genome Lab, Phase 1A Research | Laser Capture Laboratories Center for Genomic Sciences & Genome Sequencing Center Genome Lab, Phase 1B Research | Mass Spec Laboratories Center for Genomic Sciences & Genome Sequencing Center Phase 1C Research Laboratories Data Center Expansion Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Lab Suite Renovation Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Tweezer | Laser Lab Department of Biochemistry Computational Biology Research Support Department of Biochemistry Genome Sequencing Center Phases 1, 2A, 2B, 3, 4A, 4B.1 + 4B.2 Department of Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical, Public Affairs Office Department of Pediatrics Zebrafish Research Laboratory Department of Pediatrics & Medicine, Infectious Diseases New Research Labs Genome Institute Genome Research Lab Expansion Genome Sequencing Center New Data Center Genome Sequencing Center Data Center Systems Build-Out Medical School ADA Compliance Neurology Suite Plastic Surgery Faculty Offices Wohl Hospital Building 6th and 7th Floor Renovations
joe brinkmann, aia principal A real interest in improving people’s lives through the built environment drew Joe to the profession of architecture and continues to be his compass as a principal of the firm. Joe’s experience in a broad range of roles from Construction Administrator to firm President pays dividends for clients from initial vision to creative problem solving. As someone who began his career designing passive solar homes, Joe has also demonstrated a career-long commitment to incorporating sustainability into design. His deep experience in higher education and civic projects includes the new Kentucky College of Optometry at the University of Pikeville and the historic renovation of the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Antonio, the first LEED Platinum building for the U.S. General Services Administration. Joe serves on the Board of Directors for Downtown St. Louis, Inc., and the Open Space Council. He is an active member of the Society for College and University Planning.
EDUCATION
AWARDS
Bachelor of Technology, Architecture, 1992 Washington University
Gateway Arch Museum | St, Louis, Missouri 2018 AIA St. Louis Honor Award, Architecture American Institute of Architects-St. Louis
REGISTRATION National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Registered Architect: Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin
University of Pikeville Health Professions Education Building | Pikeville, Kentucky 2017 AIA Kentucky Merit Award, New Construction Greater than $15M American Institute of Architects-Kentucky 2017 Merit Award, Architecture American Institute of Architects - St. Louis
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Architects, Member St. Louis ArtWorks!, Board of Directors
3010 Apartments | St. Louis, Missouri 2015 National Trust/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Open Space Council, Board of Directors
2015 Most Enhanced Award, Landmarks Association of St. Louis
Leadership St. Louis
Society for College and University Planning, Member Society for College and University Planning, North Central Regional Council, 2012-2014 Society for College and University Planning North Central Regional Conference, 2013 Conference Chair + 2012 Programs Chair
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2000 - present Trivers Principal President Vice President Director of Projects Project Manager Construction Administrator 1993 - 2000
Callies Architects
Project Manager
1991 - 1993
Lutz and Strutman
Architectural Designer
1990 - 1991
Donna F. Boxx Arch. Architectural Designer
1987 - 1990
DeShetler Homes
Architectural Designer
PROJECT EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW Washington University Umrath Hall Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Bryan Hall Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University School of Medicine Biochemistry Lab | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University School of Medicine Cell Biology Lab | St. Louis, Missouri Southern Illinois University Art + Design Building Renovation and Addition | Edwardsville, Illinois Drury University School of Business | Springfield, Missouri University of Pikeville Health Professions Education Building | Pikeville, Kentucky Webster University Gateway Campus | St. Louis, Missouri Central Methodist University Stedman Science Building Renovation | Fayette, Missouri University of Illinois Noyes Lab West Classroom Renovation | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Missouri State Capitol Renovation | Jefferson City, Missouri Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse | San Antonio, Texas Museum of Westward Expansion | St. Louis, Missouri
Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building + U.S. Courthouse | San Antonio, Texas 2013 Excellence in Design Award, Environmental Design + Construction American Institute of Architects-St. Louis 2013 5th Annual Green Building Awards City of San Antonio 2013 Best Sustainable Project San Antonio Downtown Alliance Southern Illinois University Art & Design Building | Edwardsville, Illinois 2013 AIA Central States Citation Award, Commercial Architecture American Institute of Architects-Central States Washington University Umrath Hall | St. Louis, Missouri 2013 Regional Excellence Award St. Louis Construction News + Review
PRESENTATIONS University of Pikeville College of Health Professions: How a New Campus Building Facilitates Community Interaction and Healthcare. Presented at the Society for College and University Planning North Central Regional Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana (October 2018) Webster University Gateway Campus: Adapting a Historic Building as Satellite Campus. Presented at Missouri Association of Physical Plant Administrators Annual Conference. Kirksville, Missouri (March 2018) Existing Building Retrofit to Accommodate Laboratories: Eyes Wide Open. Presented at the Missouri Association of Physical Plant Administrators Annual Conference at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri (April 2015)
EDUCATION Master of Architecture, 2011 Washington University Master of Construction Management, 2011 Washington University Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies, 2008 Southern Illinois University REGISTRATION Registered Architect: Missouri National Council of Architectural Registration Boards PROJECT EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW University of Pikeville Health Professions Education Building | Pikeville, Kentucky
ashley hoolihan, aia, leed ga associate | project manager Ashley is a Project Manager and Associate and has been part of the Trivers team since 2011. She holds Master of Architecture and Master of Construction Management degrees, both from Washington University, where she previously taught Design Thinking and Building Systems. Ashley’s focus has been on higher education design and led the Construction Administration efforts for the $41M Health Professions Education Building at the University of Pikeville, which received multiple AIA design awards. Ashley co-presented “Turning Barriers into Opportunities: Women in Construction Administration” at the AIA Convention on Architecture 2018 in New York City. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Society for College and University Planning.
Central Methodist University Stedman Science Building Renovation | Fayette, Missouri Southern Illinois University Art & Design Building Renovation and Addition (LEED® Gold) | Edwardsville, Illinois Washington University Women’s Building Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University January Hall Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Umrath Hall Renovation (LEED® Silver) | St. Louis, Missouri University of Illinois Noyes Lab West Classroom Renovation | Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Webster University Gateway Campus | St. Louis, Missouri Southeast Missouri State University Memorial Hall Renovation | Cape Girardeau, Missouri Nerinx Hall Loretto Center Feasibility Study | Webster Groves, Missouri American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Flance Early Learning Center | St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis Public School District Capital Improvements | St. Louis, Missouri
EDUCATION Master of Architecture, 2000 Washington University Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, 1993 Truman State University Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication, 1993 Truman State University REGISTRATION Registered Architect: Missouri LEED Green Associate PROJECT EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW University of Pikeville Health Professions Education Building | Pikeville, Kentucky
leif hauser, ra, leed ga associate | project manager Leif joined Trivers in 2019 with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, multi-family housing, corporate and commercial projects. He is experienced in all aspects of architectural design, including programming, planning, code analysis, accessibility surveys, design, document production, specification editing and construction administration. Leif was a key team member for the Olin Library Transformation at Washington University, which received an AIA St. Louis Merit Award in 2018. He previously was a Lecturer for Building Systems at his alma mater, Washington University, and was elected as a “Citizen Architect” by the American Institute of Architects Board of Directors Advocacy Committee. Leif is a former City Councilperson and served on the Facilities Task Force and Economic Development Commission for the City of Olivette. He is a registered architect in the State of Missouri, NCARB certified and a LEED Green Associate.
Central Methodist University Stedman Science Building Renovation | Fayette, Missouri Southern Illinois University Art & Design Building Renovation and Addition (LEED® Gold) | Edwardsville, Illinois Washington University Women’s Building Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University January Hall Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Umrath Hall Renovation (LEED® Silver) | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Olin Library Graduate Lounge | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Danforth Campus Standards | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Psychology Suite 101 | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Somers Family Hall Suite 402-408 Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Mildred Lane Kemper Museum Galleries + Entry | St. Louis, Missouri Washington University Olin Library Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri* Washington University Ridgley Hall Suite 416 & 417 Faculty Offices Renovation | St. Louis, Missouri* *indicates experience prior to joining Trivers
joe brinkmann, aia principal, trivers 100 north broadway suite 1800 saint louis, missouri 63102 e: jbrinkmann@trivers.com p: 314. 406 5071