Business Details
27 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Services in Riverside
TR Design Group is an award-winning architectural firm founded in 1999 by Thomas Riggle, a licensed architect with over 35 years of experience. Our work is rooted in faith, guided by the belief that our talents are gifts from God to serve others through architecture that touches lives. We specialize in full-service architectural solutions, from site planning and design development to construction administration, handling both large and small projects across diverse sectors including church, civic, commercial, education, healthcare, and residential. Our team of seasoned professionals, many with over 30 years of experience, prioritizes quality, precision, and community engagement, ensuring projects align with client needs while minimizing costs through meticulous documentation.We embrace servant leadership, advocating for clients by integrating field insights into our processes and maintaining principal involvement throughout every project phase. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in award-winning projects like the Marcy Library Branch and Dales Senior Center, which demonstrate our ability to balance technical expertise with community-focused design.
Services
Church Architecture
Civic Projects
Commercial Design
Education Facilities
Healthcare Buildings
Residential Development
Industrial Architecture
Aviation Facilities
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of combined architectural experience with principal-led project oversight.
- Our team maintains a reputation for producing high-quality construction documents that reduce costs.
- We prioritize community engagement and servant leadership in all project phases.
- We handle complex land development issues and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants.
- Our faith-driven approach ensures ethical, client-centered architectural solutions.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Services
Church Architecture
We design and renovate worship spaces ranging from small churches to 2,500-seat sanctuaries. Our services include master planning, accessibility upgrades, and community-focused renovations that balance spiritual needs with functional requirements.
Civic Projects
Our civic architecture includes libraries, community centers, and government facilities. We specialize in public engagement, code compliance, and creating spaces that serve diverse community needs through collaborative design processes.
Commercial Design
We deliver commercial architecture for office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use developments. Our approach emphasizes tenant satisfaction, code compliance, and designs that enhance business functionality and customer experience.
Education Facilities
We design K-12 schools, universities, and educational centers with a focus on learning environments. Our services include classroom renovations, campus master planning, and facilities that support modern educational methodologies.
Healthcare Buildings
Our healthcare architecture includes clinics, call centers, and crisis treatment facilities. We prioritize accessibility, patient comfort, and regulatory compliance while creating healing environments that support medical staff efficiency.
People
Thomas Riggle
President
Licensed architect with 35+ years of experience, NCARB and AIA certified. Founded TR Design Group in 1999, leading projects like the award-winning Marcy Library Branch and Dales Senior Center.
Rick Jaeger
Senior Project Architect
Licensed architect and certified plans examiner in California. Joined TR Design Group in 2007, specializing in technical coordination and project scheduling with a calm, methodical approach.
James Horecka
Senior Project Architect
AIA-certified architect with 45+ years of experience. Expert in constructability and accessibility issues, contributing to commercial, industrial, and theme park projects across diverse sectors.
Leo Romero
Senior Project Manager
20+ years of architectural project management experience. Successfully completed over 100 projects spanning civic, educational, and residential sectors, with expertise in crisis-response coordination.
Questions
What architectural services does TR Design Group offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions including site planning, design development, construction documents, and administration for church, civic, commercial, education, healthcare, and residential projects.
What makes TR Design Group unique?
Our faith-driven approach, principal-led projects, and commitment to community engagement set us apart, ensuring ethical, client-focused designs that address both technical and social needs.
Do you handle complex development projects?
Yes, we specialize in complex land development issues and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants to deliver comprehensive solutions for diverse project types.
Are your architects licensed and experienced?
All our architects are licensed professionals with decades of experience, including specialized expertise in accessibility, constructability, and technical coordination.
How do you ensure project quality and cost efficiency?
We produce high-quality construction documents that minimize change orders and use field insights to continuously improve our processes and deliver cost-effective results.
Reviews (2)
Brasado Way
Oct 22, 2020
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We have a 2 acre+ commercial land that needs surveying and plot plan. We consulted Mr. Thomas Ridge and his firm and are very happy with the work that they have done for us. The firm shows extensive knowledge about land, city and county regulations and was able to provide us the requested architectural plan within a short time frame. We are planning to continue working with them on the current project and future projects.
Connie Caruthers
Sep 21, 2017
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Friendly and open business, works as a trusted partner of the community. Invested in the people who work there and they are invested in the projects they do. Lives and volunteer for our community.
