League of Forward Thinkers

Fairmont Hotel, San Jose To Begin It’s Mod Makeover

TCA’s Hospitality Studio supports Fairmont-Accor and the San Jose-based owners’ ambitious plans.   Fairmont Hotel, in downtown San Jose was a hot ticket back in the late eighties when customers began arriving to dance and

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Big Winner, Big Winner!

We are proud to announce that G12 has taken home not one, but TWO prestigious awards this week. G12 received The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Grand Award and The

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Fullerton: Becoming a “shoe-in” for walkability

I recently entitled a project near Fullerton’s downtown which also happens to be my personal community since the late ‘60’s.  According to Redfin, Fullerton has a Walk Score of 54,  Bikeable score of 46 and

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Solar powered “Eco-Units” – The hot new trend

These days, it’s not unusual for single family homes to be outfitted with photovoltaic panels, and although multifamily buildings over three stories are not required to meet California’s net-zero mandate until 2030, there is a growing

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Gender Neutral Restrooms – Why there is no “stalling” this trend.

Unisex restrooms have been a hot topic among political debates lately; and while they are not necessarily a new concept, they have been appearing in modern restaurants and hospitality environments much more as of lately.

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The Importance of Location and Civic Meaning

Hotels have traditionally occupied prominent locations in cities, often anchoring and helping define a neighborhood or district. Examples include the Mark Hopkins and Fairmont hotels on San Francisco’s Nob Hill, or the Claremont, in Oakland,

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“Smart” Design Matters

Design “works” when it is focused on solving real problems that affect the client’s strategic goals and the emotional needs of the culture it serves… How does a two million square foot mixed use development

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Authenticity Resonates

Neptune Marina, located in Marina Del Rey, California is a seaside community in the local vernacular of Mid-Century Modern. Authenticity resonates within us at a profound level and is at the heart of successful streets,

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20th
Mar

The Growing Benefits of Mass Timber in Multifamily

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With the push to increase sustainability in construction, building codes are being adapted to allow for taller mass timber structures. These code changes have enabled the wider application of mass timber construction, particularly in the

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09th
Nov

Office Conversions are Trending… but When are They Viable?

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The dynamics of urban living are constantly evolving, and with changing demands and trends, repurposing existing structures has become a popular way to optimize urban spaces. One of the most intriguing trends in recent years

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15th
Mar

Challenge Accepted: Cadence

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  BACKGROUND: Cadence (now known as Bell South City) is one of the first projects completed under South San Francisco’s Downtown Station Area Specific Plan as part of the City’s efforts to bring new residents

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