Founded in 1975, Trivers is an architecture, planning, urban design, and interiors firm based in St. Louis, Missouri. For 50 years, the firm has been guided by a belief in creating architecture of lasting positive consequence.  

Trivers is nationally recognized for its expertise in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and new construction, with a portfolio spanning higher education, civic and government, housing, workplace, nonprofit, and hospitality projects. Rooted in a city known for its architectural legacy, the firm has built a reputation for thoughtful, context-responsive design that balances the needs of people, buildings, and the environment.  

Trivers’ work has been recognized with more than 130 design awards, including 35 AIA Design Awards, two National AIA Housing Awards, and national recognition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of registered architects, licensed interior designers, and accredited sustainability professionals, Trivers is committed to shaping places that deliver lasting value for communities today and into the future.

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This department is responsible for the design and planning of architectural projects, ensuring they meet both client and regulatory requirements.

Architecture Department

This department focuses on creating and developing design concepts for various projects.

Design Department

This department manages operational functions and coordinates marketing activities to support overall business objectives.

Operations and Marketing

This department oversees planning, execution, and completion of projects to ensure they meet organizational goals.

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Architecture Department

Design Department

Operations and Marketing

Project Management

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