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🚨🏛️✨ SPECIAL BULLETIN | Spotlight ✨🏛️🚨

📺 Now Streaming on America ByDesign Season 7, Episode 2!

AIA St. Louis is incredibly proud to celebrate The Victor Luxury Apartments - St. Louis, MO, the transformative adaptive reuse project led by AIA St. Louis Member Firm Trivers, now featured on America ByDesign TV! Located in the heart of Downtown St. Louis and serving as Trivers' own headquarters, The Victor has earned national recognition, including a prestigious 2025 Housing Award by The American Institute of Architects while exemplifying how historic buildings can be thoughtfully adapted to support modern residential living, workplace environments, and urban revitalization.

🎥 In the episode, Joel Fuoss, FAIA LEED AP, Principal, and Martin Padilla , AIA, NOMA, LEED Green Associate, Associate Principal, join Ethan Knight of Development Services Group, Inc. to share the story behind this remarkable project. Many of us in the AIA St. Louis community have attended chapter meetings, tours, and events in this building over the years, making this national recognition especially meaningful. We're incredibly proud to see one of St. Louis' architectural gems highlighted on the national stage.
▶️ Watch the featured segment now:
https://youtu.be/_x0O8Zc9VwY?si=hWjZyypQ1CRiKw_i&t=1542

💚 We also dedicate this post to the memory of James Roseberry, Trivers' Director of Sustainability, whose passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm left a lasting impact on our chapter and community. Many of us fondly remember hearing James share the story of The Victor during chapter tours and events. His commitment to sustainability and education helped make this project even more special.
📖 Learn more about James' incredible life and legacy:
https://trivers.com/team/james-roseberry/

Congratulations to the entire Trivers team on this well-deserved recognition! St. Louis is fortunate to call one of its architectural treasures.

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The power of adaptive reuse at city-block scale: 2026 Urban Land Institute Americas Awards for Excellence Winner The Victor demonstrates how purposeful redevelopment can honor a building’s heritage and reactivate a community.

This prestigious recognition belongs to the Trivers, Development Services Group and PARIC team members whose vision, creativity and dedication brought this project to life.

We especially want to recognize the contributions of James Roseberry, AIA, LEED AP Roseberry, whose passion for sustainable, community-centered design helped shape The Victor. As we celebrate this achievement, we also honor James' lasting legacy and the impact he made on our firm, our industry and our city.

Congratulations to everyone who played a role in this incredible project. We're grateful to have been part of reimagining this historic landmark for a new generation.

It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague, James Roseberry, on Sunday July 26, 2026. James has been a beloved member of the Trivers family for 25 years, and this is a shock to us all. We hold the thoughts of his wife Lara and his children Emme, Griffin, and Carmen in our very heavy hearts and hope that they are granted peace in this time of losing their beloved husband and father.

James joined Trivers in 2001, and we greatly valued his association with the firm as an integral member with his roles as Director of Sustainability, Associate, and Senior Project Manager. He was a gifted architect, a trusted mentor and a passionate advocate for historic preservation, adaptive reuse and sustainable design. Through his work, he helped strengthen our firm, our profession and the St. Louis community which he loved. His influence can be seen across the region in projects that revitalized historic buildings, expanded affordable housing opportunities and promoted sustainable development, including The Victor, 900 N. Tucker, The Laurel, Clinton-Peabody Affordable Housing and many others. He led with his heart, working to provide his clients the fullest attention and dedication he could.

As a founding member of the Trivers sustainability team, James helped guide the firm's commitment to environmental stewardship and managed Trivers’ contribution in the AIA 2030 Commitment in 2017. He generously shared his expertise through conference presentations and industry leadership roles both locally and on the national stage, including The American Institute of Architects, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Association for Preservation Technology International, and the U.S. Green Building Council where he served as Chair for the USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter in 2024.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, at his core, James was a kind, patient and generous person. He freely shared his knowledge with those who were curious, encouraged those around him, and believed deeply in using design and sustainability to make people's lives and our planet a better place. Whether mentoring colleagues, collaborating with clients or advocating for his community, James brought thoughtfulness, humility and a genuine desire to make a difference. He was devoted to his family, his profession, his city and the people around him.

As a biking enthusiast, he championed the city he called home by serving on regional bicycle and pedestrian initiatives and spent a decade as a spin instructor at the downtown YMCA years before Peloton was even an idea. His commitment to creating healthier, more sustainable and more connected communities extended far beyond the walls of our office.

James leaves behind a lasting legacy in the places and people he helped shape. His enduring work will continue to enrich our community for generations, while his kindness, dedication and passion will remain an enduring part of the Trivers firm. He will be deeply missed.

Join us in welcoming Hallie Nolan back to Trivers!

As Planner, Hallie will lead Trivers Urban Design + Planning practice, helping clients shape thoughtful, implementable solutions across campuses, districts, neighborhoods, and communities. Her experience working with institutions, public agencies, private partners, and stakeholders strengthens our ability to connect planning, urban design, and architecture in meaningful ways.

We look forward to the leadership and perspective she brings to this growing area of practice. Read more about Hallie's return and vision for the future:
https://trivers.com/hallie-nolan-joins-trivers-as-planner/

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This , we’re celebrating some of the iconic St. Louis landmarks our team has helped restore and reimagine over the years.

But first, can you guess them? 👀

We’re starting with the details: intricate stonework, historic ornamentation and architectural features that make these places unforgettable. Swipe to reveal the full building and see if you got it right.

In honor of hashtag , we’re highlighting the important role historic architects play in helping communities preserve the stories, character, and craftsmanship embedded within existing buildings and places.

In our latest Q&A, Trivers Principal Amy Gilbertson, FAIA, shares insights on navigating preservation standards, collaborating with project teams, and balancing modernization with the stewardship of historic resources.

Read the full conversation here:
https://trivers.com/qa-the-role-historic-architects-play-in-bringing-new-life-to-significant-place/

Q&A: The Role Historic Architects Play in Bringing New Life to Significant Place – Trivers Previous Next Q&A: The Role Historic Architects Play in Bringing New Life to Significant Place Created on 19 May, 2026 Share this story Share Share Tweet Pin Email Back to News From century-old courthouses to evolving public spaces, historic properties present both opportunity and complexity. In add...

In Urban Land Institute Magazine, Principal Joe Brinkmann, AIA, LEED AP explores how the Doorways Jefferson Avenue Campus demonstrates an emerging model for integrating housing, health care, and supportive services to improve long-term wellbeing and strengthen communities.

Read the full article on Urban Land Online:
https://urbanland.uli.org/design-planning/housing-as-health-care-lessons-from-doorways-new-campus-in-st-louis

Housing as Health Care: Lessons from DOORWAYS’ New Campus in St. Louis Explore how DOORWAYS’ Jefferson Avenue Campus in St. Louis integrates housing and 360-degree HIV care to empower residents and redefine urban development.

A meaningful milestone for the City of University City! The historic City Hall Annex and Trinity Building have been transformed into the new home for the University City Police Department and Municipal Court.

These two long-vacant buildings have been restored and modernized to support public safety, accessibility, and community use. The project preserves significant architectural features while supporting the evolving needs of police operations, court services, and the residents they serve.

As lead architect and historic architect, Trivers collaborated with University City, NAVIGATE Building Solutions and the consultant team to deliver the City’s largest capital project to date. The project reflects a shared commitment to reinvesting in existing buildings to strengthen civic infrastructure.

Congratulations to University City and the entire project team on this important achievement.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

Trivers project team pictured (L–R): Amanda Truemper, Amy Gilbertson, Maggie Hayden, Naviinesh Gunalan