Williams + Paddon Celebrates 30 Years in Roseville

Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners, Inc. has been a creative force within the for the last three decades. Their designers and architects are responsible for some of city’s highest traffic buildings such as the Civic Center remodel, , renovations to and the design of the SureWest building (formerly Roseville Telephone Company).

This month, Williams + Paddon celebrated 30 years in the community. The firm started as a two-person business – run by Jim Williams and Jack Paddon – and has since grown to employ more than 30 people. Although their offices have shifted locations within the city a few times over the years, their home base has always remained in Roseville.

“This was unusual at the time … all architecture firms were located in Sacramento,” said Jodi Day, business development manager at Williams + Paddon, of the decision to open in Roseville.

A photo timeline in the lobby of their office building shows how Williams + Paddon has grown with the city in the last 30 years. One photo shows an undeveloped Douglas Boulevard near Roseville Parkway, near where their office sits today.

“They really have been instrumental in helping to move Roseville into what it is today,” Day said.

Roseville City Council recognized the firm for their work through a presentation at the June 15 council meeting.

Mayor Pauline Roccucci said “feelings of kindness and love for the community – that’s what’s felt,” when she thinks of Williams + Paddon. “You’ve always been an important part of our culture.”

Day said of the six principals, five of them have been with the company for more than 27 years, which shows the dedication employees have for the firm.

“It’s our culture. We’re a big family,” Day said. “We care about each other in a very significant way.”

The timeline of Williams + Paddon’s 30 years in the community features photos of projects, employees and events. Stop in and see the timeline through Aug. 31 at 2237 Douglas Blvd. from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Did you know Williams + Paddon had a hand in these Roseville projects?

• Roseville Civic Center
• Martha Riley Library
• Roseville High School
• Oakmont High School
• SureWest
• Roseville City School District

Upcoming Williams + Paddon projects include:

• A cultural arts center in Truckee
• Resort in the Bahamas
• Golf course in China
• Parking structure/ police station at CSU, Chico