timeless. collaborative. design.

With offices in Atlanta and San Diego, Larimer Design is an award-winning architectural firm known for its innovative and visionary approach. We specialize in a diverse array of projects, creating engaging environments across commercial, mixed-use urban developments, recreation facilities, sports and entertainment venues, and both multi-family and custom residential projects. From ground-up construction to revenue-enhancing stadium improvements, we focus on crafting timeless, well-balanced designs through close collaboration with our clients.

our clients

Our client list speaks for itself. We believe genuine partnerships are founded on mutual trust and respect, where ideas and information flow openly and regularly. Our clients embrace this philosophy, cultivating synergistic, goal-driven relationships. Long-term collaboration adds the value of deep industry knowledge and well-established connections. Since our founding, we’ve had the privilege of helping an exceptional range of clients achieve their long-term goals.

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your vision is our mission

At Larimer Design, we work hand-in-hand with our clients to create projects that not only meet their needs but also bring their broader goals and vision to life. Our greatest satisfaction comes from surpassing expectations and seeing their ideas realized. This client-centric approach to excellence has cultivated genuine, long-lasting relationships with each of our clients.

Toward Sustainability

As stewards of the built environment, we recognize our unique role and responsibility in guiding the design and planning process to preserve our natural resources.

We believe that true sustainability is achieved through lasting construction methods, the conservation of water and energy, the use of renewable materials, and the diversion of waste.

At Larimer Design, we are committed to creating environmentally responsible buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. We embrace sustainable principles by:

Promoting sustainable practices in project design
Fostering an office environment that supports ongoing education for our staff as they pursue LEED Accreditation
Implementing a comprehensive “Green” operations plan
Partnering with environmentally focused consultants and operational support firms

TOM LARIMER, AIA, LEED AP

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Tom Larimer is an award-winning, visionary architect with extensive expertise in commercial retail development, mixed-use projects, urban planning, and sports and entertainment venue design. His work has earned widespread recognition, including the PCBC "Gold Nugget Award for Outstanding Retail Project" for Village Walk at EastLake, as well as "Best Ballpark Renovation" awards from Ballpark Digest for Recreation Ballpark (2009) and Lake Elsinore Diamond (2017). Tom’s design for Recreation Ballpark was also featured in 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out by Josh Pahighian (2008, Lyon’s Press) and ESPN.com’s "Top 10 Best Seats in Minor League Baseball" (2008).

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Tom is a licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional. As President of Larimer Design, he plays an active role in his community, serving on several influential boards, including the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board, the San Diego Chapter of the Urban Land Institute, Rotary International, and the Notre Dame Clubs of Atlanta and San Diego.

In his spare time, Tom gives back through volunteerism, mentoring, and coaching with organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, Little League Baseball, and Nativity Prep Academy charter school.