Trilogy Architecture - Redding, California

Mike G.

We went to Trilogy with a vague idea of what we wanted for our “cabin” in rural Shasta County. They skillfully and patiently helped us identify the design elements that were most important to us. Working within our modest budget Trilogy created a plan that wowed us from the first time we saw it. The final design gave us everything we were looking for and few things we hadn’t contemplated but turned out to be great ideas. The project was completed in March 2018 with no major surprises and essentially on budget. We now have a stunning off-grid contemporary “cabin”. Nice job Trilogy.

Richard H.

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

Jeff G.

(preface: everyone else I know who has used Trilogy has been thrilled with the results)

If sticking to a budget and having a reasonable ROI are more important than making an artistic statement, I encourage you to look elsewhere for your architectural needs.

Trilogy designed a very elaborate, creative, and attractive building to replace a very basic utilitarian commercial structure lost to the fire. This design was great in every way except it had an estimated construction cost that was more than twice our stated budget. (They also took longer than estimated to produce it, but that's pretty normal).

We were prepared to pay a little more than the insurance payout, but double was a total non-starter so we thanked them for their design and paid the contractually agreed amount. Trilogy was extremely displeased and kept encouraging us to take on additional debt to make the project happen. When they finally accepted that No Means No, they spent the next few months aggressively attempting to collect 3-4 times the amount quoted in the written estimate.

So on top of paying & waiting for a preliminary design that didn't meet our specifications, their collection efforts left a very sour taste in our mouths and were a great reminder to always get everything in writing.

Jeremy J.

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 form any years to come!