Rim Architects

Founded in 1986 in Anchorage, Alaska, by Larry Cash, RIM Architects has grown into a resilient and innovative firm that stands at the forefront of the architecture industry. With offices across Alaska, Northern and Southern California, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, and Idaho, RIM Architects employs approximately 70 professionals dedicated to transforming communities through excellent architecture​ (RIM Architects)​.

The firm's leadership is represented by a diverse group of professionals, including David L. McVeigh as CEO and President, alongside founders and managing principals across its various locations. This team's broad expertise includes architectural design, interior design and FF&E procurement, master planning, sustainable design, branding, corporate identity services, graphic design, feasibility studies, permit processing, documentation, and construction phase services​ (RIM Architects)​.

RIM Architects prides itself on its global presence and local impact, with a portfolio that spans across civic and cultural, commercial office, educational, entertainment, federal, healthcare, hospitality, residential, retail, and restaurant sectors. The firm has garnered recognition for its design excellence, including awards for projects like the Livermore Electric Safety Academy and the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Alaska. Their work on BART’s new headquarters in Oakland, California, showcases their ability to handle large-scale, ground-up new construction as well as minor renovations​ (RIM Architects)​​ (RIM Architects)​.

Interior design at RIM Architects goes beyond aesthetics to create holistic, contextual, and emotionally resonant spaces. The firm's approach to sustainable design emphasizes reduced environmental impacts, enhanced occupant wellness, and resilience, aligning with their vision of enriching communities and shaping the future​ (RIM Architects)​.

Over the years, RIM Architects has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive, even in the face of economic challenges, natural disasters, and the recent pandemic. This spirit of resilience and creativity is a testament to their commitment to delivering imaginative results and positively impacting both local communities and global markets​ (RIM Architects)​​ (RIM Architects)​.