James Timberlake is a renowned architect and partner at KieranTimberlake, an architecture firm he co-founded in 1984. His work is characterized by its holistic integration to site, program, and people, and his innovative exploration of efficient construction methods, resource conservation strategies, and novel use of building materials.
Notable projects under his guidance include the University of Pennsylvania’s Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall, the SmartWrap exhibited at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, the Cellophane House exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Embassy of the United States in London.
Timberlake’s contributions to architecture have been recognized with over 200 design citations, including the AIA Firm Award in 2008 and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in 2010. He has also held visiting professorships at several institutions and has co-authored seven books on architecture.
