Gerrit W. Timmerman | AIA
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Gerrit W. Timmerman, AIA, is a principal architect at Curtis Miner Architecture. He studied architecture at the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor of Science (1998) and Master of Architecture (2000) degrees. Early in his career he focused primarily on complex healthcare and higher education facilities, as well as challenging hospital expansion and remodel projects. This experience has led him to excel in healthcare planning and project management roles. Over the past several years, Gerrit has advanced his skills in the design and programming of commercial, multi-family residential, automotive, healthcare and educational facilities. He enjoys managing a diverse range of projects from start to finish balanced with overseeing the marketing efforts for the firm.
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Gerrit enjoys spending time with friends and family in the outdoors or participating in sports, camping, fishing, skiing, soccer, basketball and golf. He especially enjoys his time hiking.
- March 30, 2022
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- AEC UtahUtah ArchitectsUtah Architecture
Gerrit Timmerman: 15 Years
Gerrit Timmerman, thank you for 15 years of work on our team. Your presence is one we are endlessly grateful for. #UtahArchitects #AECUtah
read more- September 30, 2021
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- AEC UtahUtah IndustrialUtah Industrial Architecture
Open for Business: Bonneville Equipment Kubota Dealership
Phased design allows business to remain open during construction Bonneville Equipment Company is one of the largest Kubota farm, utility, and construction equipment dealers in the country, and Utah’s only dealer boasting both Kubota’s prestigious Elite Dealer status and Service Certified Status for seven consecutive years. After quickly outgrowing a rented space in Springville, they […]
read more- December 7, 2020
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- Architecture TrendsHealthcare Architecture
Healthcare Architecture Evolution
The following article was published in the Utah Construction & Design Magazine October 2020 Issue. http://utahcdmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/UCD.OCT_.newspreads.pdf Trends and forecasts for clinics, hospitals, and assisted living Like many project types, the needs and trends of healthcare facilities – hospitals, clinics, and assisted living facilities – are always evolving. Principals at Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA), Gerrit Timmerman […]
read more- September 28, 2020
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- Architectural DesignCommercial ArchitectIndustrial ArchitectureUtah Architects
Unicity International Office and Warehouse | Orem, Utah
Designing a new office and warehouse for a leading nutritional networking and marketing company has been a great opportunity for Curtis Miner Architecture. As our team wraps up project closeout tasks on the 24,597 square foot building, CMA principal Gerrit Timmerman reflects on the design journey of research and analysis with the owner. “The building […]
read more- April 30, 2020
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- Interior ArchitectureLobby DesignUtah Architects
Lobbies: More than a Place to Wait
Utah Architects Design Lobbies to Provide that “Wow” Factor Gone are the days when a lobby was considered a glorified corridor to an elevator or office. Today, people expect spaces to be useful and engaging; lobbies form the first impressions of a building and even a company’s brand and culture. They have become a determining […]
read more- March 30, 2020
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- Automotive Dealership ArchitectureBranding ArchitectureSpotlight
CMA Delivers Upscale Upgrade for Utah Mazda Dealership
Jerry Seiner Orem Mazda Remodel Leverages Budget to Create a New Image When Orem Mazda began efforts to become one of the auto manufacturer’s Retail Evolution showrooms, owner Jerry Seiner looked to Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) to help implement the required branding and image upgrade. On a national basis, Mazda began repositioning the brand to […]
read more- March 17, 2020
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- Architectural DesignAutomotive Dealership ArchitectureConvention SponsorshipUtah Architects
CMA Sponsors Utah New Car Dealers Association Event
Industry conference attendance keeps us abreast of our clients’ needs As a Utah architecture firm specializing in automotive dealerships, Curtis Miner Architecture’s Principal Gerrit Timmerman attended the Utah New Car Dealers Association Convention for the first time in November. CMA served as a bronze medal sponsor. In keeping with the brand of the association and […]
read more- December 5, 2019
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- Healthcare ArchitectureHospital ArchitectRemodel ArchitectureUtah County Architects
Intermountain Healthcare American Fork Hospital Renovation
The Value of Architecture for Active, Fully Functioning Healthcare Environments Updating an active, fully functioning healthcare environment is a CMA healthcare team specialty – one we were able to deliver with recent improvements to American Fork Hospital. The remodel of five areas of the hospital provided an opportunity for Intermountain Healthcare to enhance care, serve […]
read more- November 25, 2019
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- CommunityRetail ArchitectureUtah ArchitectsUtah Retail Architecture
Designing Experiential Retail Spaces in Utah
Translating a Brand to be Inviting, Memorable and Profitable Retail spaces bring life to a community. It’s one of those considerations you make when looking to move into a neighborhood. And when you find your favorite restaurant or convenience store, it’s a space you feel comfortable in and return to again and again. The retail […]
read more- September 27, 2019
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- Architectural DesignExcellent ServiceQuality ArchitectureUtah Architects
Top-Notch Customer Service or Bust!
Balancing High-Level Design and Hands-On Service in Utah Architecture’s Booming Economy “It’s so busy!” We seem to hear it everywhere we go. A project meeting, site visit, or an industry event. Utah’s steady growth means firms are faced with the challenge of plentiful work and a skilled labor shortage. The question for CMA leadership is […]
read more- April 23, 2019
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- Architectural DesignBranding ArchitectureCommercial Architecture
Incorporating Brand-driven Environments into Architecture
Today’s Architecture Creates Spaces that Reflect a Company’s Culture The concept of experience design isn’t new to architects. From Disney theme parks to the sleek surfaces of an Apple store, architectural design is becoming more about meeting human needs and less about current trends. For Curtis Miner Architecture, creating brand-driven environments for clients has been […]
read more- March 15, 2019
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- AwardsCommercial ArchitectureEducation ArchitectSenior Living
Four Excellence in Masonry Awards
Curtis Miner Architecture projects receive Utah Masonry Council awards Curtis Miner Architecture is honored to be the recipient of four esteemed Utah Masonry Council Excellence in Masonry Design awards for 2018. The American Heritage School Athletics Facility was awarded the Institutional Private Projects Honor Design Award. The Athletics Facility at American Heritage High School is […]
read more- September 27, 2018
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- Architectural DesignUtah ArchitectsUtah Automotive Architecture
Specialist Spotlight: Gerrit Timmerman, AIA
Negotiating the Best Design for Utah’s Automotive Dealerships Gerrit Timmerman, AIA is a Principal at Curtis Miner Architecture. CMA’s experience in the automotive world started small. We worked on several gas stations, convenience stores and automotive repair shops before the door opened to larger projects; in 2010 CMA designed our first dealership, Larry H. Miller […]
read more- September 12, 2018
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- Architectural DesignTrendsUtah Automotive Architecture
Life in the Fast Lane
Four Trends in Utah’s Auto Dealership Architecture Everyone can see the trends in the automotive industry by watching a car commercial. Gone are the days where buyers are excited about power windows and locks. Today, new buyers are excited about Bluetooth sound systems and lane assist technology. But what are some of the trends in […]
read more- August 31, 2018
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- Architectural DesignCommercial ArchitectureUtah Architecture
Commercial Design Approach: Improving Employee Health and Wellness
The following article was published in the Utah Construction & Design Magazine July 2018 Issue. http://utahcdmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/UCD.July_.V6Spreads.pdf Designing for a Healthy Utah Workforce When designing corporate workplace buildings, one of the key goals of employers is creating spaces that will attract and retain quality employees. According to the CDC, the average full-time working American spends 1/3 of […]
read morePlanning, Design & Construction: University of Utah Forum Review
CMA Higher Education Specialists attend the U of U PDC’s Forum 2018 In May, three of the Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) Higher Education team members: Jay Taggart, Gerrit Timmerman, and Dallas Nelson, attended the University of Utah Department Planning, Design and Construction’s Forum. The event was attended by approximately 200 area contractors, architects, engineers, and […]
read more- July 10, 2018
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- Architectural DesignCommunityUtah Architecture
Blueprint for Better Cities: 2018 AIA Conference in Review
CMA at the American Institute of Architects Annual Conference on Architecture In June, six of the Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) team members: Jay Taggart, Gerrit Timmerman, Curtis Miner, Mike Anderson, Curtis Livingston, and Kurt Mather, flew to New York City to attend this year’s AIA National Conference, Blueprint for Better Cities. This focus of the conference […]
read more- May 1, 2018
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- Architectural DesignAwardsUtah Commercial Architecture
Bariatric Medicine Institute Awarded by ABC Utah
We’re over the moon! The Bariatric Medicine Institute surgical center remodel recently received the ABC Utah Chapter’s 2017 Excellence in Construction Award for a Healthcare Renovation Project Over $1,000,000.
read more- February 8, 2018
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- Architectural DesignAwardsUtah ArchitectureUtah Automotive Architecture
Ken Garff Porsche Audi Dealership Awarded
Delighted and proud! The #UtahMasonryCouncil honored the Ken Garff Automotive Group Porsche Audi Dealership with an Excellence In Masonry Design Award.
read more- November 22, 2017
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- Architectural DesignSpotlightUtah Automotive Architecture
Client Profile: Utah Automotive Architecture with Ken Garff Automotive Group
Five Lessons of Gratitude During this season of thanksgiving, Curtis Miner Architecture (CMA) is reflecting on valuable lessons of gratitude we’ve learned. We continue to be thankful for our clients. CMA has become an expert in automotive architecture in Utah. One owner CMA has worked with for over five years is Ken Garff Automotive Group […]
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