Naviinesh (Navi) Gunalan is an architectural designer whose experience spans adaptive reuse, civic, workplace, healthcare, educational, and community-focused projects. Since joining Trivers, he has contributed to a wide range of planning, renovation, and rehabilitation efforts, helping clients reimagine existing facilities to better serve their communities. A graduate of Drury University with a Master of Architecture and a minor in Fine Arts, Navi brings a thoughtful and people-centered approach to design. His work is informed by a belief that architecture should be accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of those who use it. He is particularly interested in the intersection of design, research, and community impact, exploring how the built environment can support meaningful connections and long-term stewardship. Navi is a LEED Green Associate and an active leader within the design community. He serves as Vice Chair and Chair-Elect of Young Architects Forum St. Louis (YAFSTL), is a member of the AIA St. Louis J.E.D.I. Programs Committee, and a graduate of the AIA St. Louis Christopher Kelly Leadership Development Program.
Ownership Team
Joe Brinkmann, LEED AP, Principal
“We get that lines sketched on paper have a real impact in the world, so we think about consequence a lot. It’s more than the tangible building. It’s what the project does for the people we’re working for. It’s the ability for them to achieve their vision.”
Joel Fuoss, IIDA, LEED AP, Principal
“If you line up the buildings Trivers has executed, they’re all very different in a positive way. All our projects are rooted in ideas and context. It’s very apparent that we’re thinking about a specific project, for a specific client, in a specific location.”
Amy Gilbertson, LEED Green Associate, Fitwel Amb., Principal
“We’re passionate about design and practice. Our experience is that great design comes from being able to create great relationships among people from diverse skillsets and backgrounds.”