In music, the word timbre describes the quality of a sound that makes it unique - it’s how you can tell a piano from a flute when both are playing a B flat. There is no word for this unmeasurable quality in the visual arts. At Timbre, we are interested in exploring the less quantifiable, more experiential aspects of space.

According to the EPA, the average American adult spends 93% of their time indoors. We are often unaware of what an important role the built environment plays in our lives. We believe buildings should help people thrive, and that good design should be accessible to everyone. Our firm is committed to creating sustainable, site-specific solutions that foster meaningful interactions between people and their environment.  

Bridgett, founder of Timbre Architecture, has dreamed up houses and sketched out floor plans since childhood. After years of education and practice she now feels her design ability has become substantially more informed, and her sketching techniques enhanced by the digital age. Outside of the office, Bridgett has been known to dedicate significant amounts of time to organizing things, traveling the world taking photos without people in them, and cheering on her former teammates, the Oakland Outlaws.

A core belief of Bridgett’s is that building is an art, and that it takes a great team to make the leap from idea to reality. To that end, Bridgett has surrounded herself with amazing artists, artisans and craftsmen. She is grateful to the many mentors and colleagues that have been, and continue to be, a part of Timbre’s team.