JAMES BROWN WILHELM
Jim attributes his early love of building and architecture to sneaking into construction sites of homes being built in his Ohio neighborhood growing up. An 8th Grade presentation by his friend’s father, architect Stephen Bucchieri, cemented this passion. Years later, Jim worked for Stephen and views him as a mentor and integral role in his becoming an architect. Jim has worked for several award-winning firms in San Francisco (BAR; Backen Gillam Kroeger; Ken Linsteadt), New York (Mitchell/Giurgola) and Seattle (David Coleman; Richard Hiner) before starting his own practice concentrating in residential design and construction in 2018.
Jim involves the client in every aspect of the design and believes it is this collaboration that creates successful and unique projects. Jim actively seeks to create architecture that reflects the interests, lifestyles and passions of his clients and remains open to the possibilities and solutions that come out of architect-owner-contractor discussions.
“It’s amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit” - John Wooden
“If I were giving a young man advice as to how he might succeed in life, I would say to him, pick out a good father and mother, and begin life in Ohio” -Wilbur Wright
residential projects
Moraga Residence (schematic) Moraga, CA
Whitehall Lane Addition + Master Plan (2 acres) St Helena, CA
Banks Residence (5,600 sf) Bend, OR
Solvang Residence (2,600 sf) Truckee, CA
King Residence (8,200 sf) Sun Valley, ID
Andres Historic Renovation (4,520 sf) Sonoma, CA
Bahnasy Accessory Dwelling Unit (360 sf) Sonoma, CA
West Spain Street Addition (700 sf) and Guest House (500 sf) Sonoma, CA
Wolf Meadow Master Plan + Out-Buildings (5 acres) Sonoma, CA
Leonard Remodel (1,500 sf) Sonoma, CA
Penngrove Remodel (200 sf) Penngrove, CA
Cavedale Addition (500 sf) Sonoma, CA
Dong-Chin Addition (300 sf) Sonoma, CA
Francis Residence + Master Plan (2.89 acres) Napa, CA
Orange Avenue Modular (1,900 sf) Sonoma, CA
Morningside Mountain Pool House (1,800 sf) Glen Ellen, CA
Orange Avenue Master Plan (1 acre) Sonoma, CA
Castle Road Renovation + Master Plan (2 acres) Sonoma, CA
Pearson Ave Pool House, Studio (1,500 sf) Sonoma, CA
Napa Road Remodel (2,800 sf) Sonoma, CA
King Pool House (625 sf) Sonoma, CA
Haney Residence + Addition Seattle, WA
Miailovich Remodel Seattle, WA
Mital Remodel Bellevue, WA
Fasullo Residence Seattle, WA
Obeidat Residence Mercer Island, WA
BACKEN GILLAM KROEGER architects (now BACKEN & BACKEN)
Summitridge Residence (20,000 sf) Beverly Hills, CA
Goldstein Residence (13,400 sf over 5 structures) St. Helena, CA
Rivett Residence (7,300 sf) Oakville, CA
Ascaya Residence (8,000 sf) Henderson, NV
Whitfield Residence (7,000 sf) Santa Lucia Preserve, CA
Sigal Residence (4,500 sf) Santa Lucia Preserve, CA
Wine Country Estate Sonoma, CA
(Lake House, Boat House, Sheep Barn, Car
Showroom, Exercise Facility, Horse Barn, Spa)
Island Estate Moskito Island, BVI
(Main House, Guest Houses, Dining Pavilion, Pool,
Staff Quarters, Access Road)
RICHARD HINER architects
West Seattle Studio Seattle, WA
White Residence Port Townsend, WA
Ramberg Residence Seattle, WA
Houser Residence Seattle, WA
Dorm-Jonas Residence Seattle, WA