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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09th
May

In the Mind of a Master Planner: How to Unlock a Site’s True Potential

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Master planning is more than sketching lines on a map and puzzling out where buildings go. It’s about telling a story— developing a narrative that is rooted in the context of the location. To unlock

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26th
Mar

Solving the Puzzle of Modular Design, Piece by Piece

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Inspired by innovative concepts, TCA Architects is committed to modular design as an emerging answer to recent housing challenges such as affordable housing shortages, rapid urbanization, and the need for sustainable building practices. It offers

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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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