timbre \ˈtam·bər \ noun
the unmeasurable quality of a sound that reveals the source of production and distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume; the color of a sound.
THE STUDIO
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.
COLLABORATORS
Aaron is an architect and native of San Francisco where he developed a passion for architecture at an early age building pillow forts on the weekends and drawing spaceships in class. Aaron has held many jobs in art and design, but finds himself returning to architecture time and again to satisfy his original passion for the built world. Aaron also maintains a jewelry practice where he creates minimal and elegant designs informed by architecture.
CB Architecture + Design is an architecture firm based in Orinda, CA. Megan Carter, owner and architect, strives to help homeowners create their dream home whether it be a small scale remodel, an addition, or a new home. As a native Northern Californian, she is passionate about creating space that is open, light filled and responsive to the environment. Megan and Bridgett collaborate together as part of Contour Studios, a development company transforming Bay Area homes.
GRPD is a developer of commercial and residential spaces in the beautiful, historic Queen City - Cincinnati, Ohio. With a focus on thriving, historic neighborhoods Greyrock offers a full spectrum of design, planning, architecture and development. Renovating and operating their own rental portfolio affords them the knowledge and experience necessary for a successful development.
Kristin is the founder of the interior design firm Early Girl Studio and the designer and printer behind Early Girl Press. Her interest in architecture and design was ignited while studying fine art photography at Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Jersey. She began to explore how architecture frames and captures experience much like the lens of a camera. She later earned a Masters of Architecture degree from California College of the Arts before starting her own practice.
A San Francisco based non-profit, Youth Art Exchange sparks a shared creative practice between professional artists and public high school students, furthering youth as leaders, thinkers, and artists. YAX brings art into public high schools where public high school students can dive deeply into one discipline or survey several to get a truly multidisciplinary experience. Timbre is proud to be teaming up to with YAX on their Living Innovation Zone project and looks forward to future collaborative community outreach efforts.
University of Cincinnati PROPEL
Timbre is pleased to announce their collaboration with architecture students from the University of Cincinnati. Through UC’s PROPEL program, paid student interns will be a part of Timbre’s office starting in May 2016. UC’s unique co-op program creates a mutually beneficial partnership between students and firms: Timbre will support students in learning the ropes in a professional work setting, and our projects will benefit from young talent and fresh perspectives.