TCA Architects

2222 FIGUEROA

tcaeditor - Mar 02, 2017

Located between Downtown Los Angeles and the USC campus, the 2.3-acre site is flanked by the Expo Line to the east and the MyFigueroa Streetscape Improvement project to the west. The property is bounded by Figueroa, Flower, 22nd and 23rd Streets and is a collection of rental and for-sale housing above 20,000 square feet of pedestrian-oriented commercial space facing Figueroa and the adjacent light rail station. The project includes 1,063 units, 645 condominiums, and 5% low income housing. Amenities include pool, bicycle accommodations, a beach volleyball court and multiple fitness centers.

MERCURY

TCA Architect - Nov 15, 2016

Constructed in 1963, the former headquarters of the Getty Oil Company was originally designed by renowned architect Claud Beelman and is considered one of the city’s finest expressions of mid-century modern architecture. In 2007, TCA converted Mercury from office space into 238 condominiums with 10 distinctive floor plans ranging from 740 to 1,500 square feet. The major design challenge was the unusual dimension of the units (18’ wide by 52’ deep). The solution was to place the bathrooms and walk-in closets) to the deepest portion of the unit and reserve the natural light for the open common areas. In the deepest units, the entry door was embedded nearly midway into the dwelling, which helped mitigate the perceived depth of the space. The rooftop was transformed into an urban oasis with the addition of a pool, indoor-outdoor fitness facility, and expansive lawn for residents to enjoy 360 degree views of Los Angeles. Across the street, the Metro Red Line subway station connects to Pasadena, Long Beach, Hollywood, Universal City, and many downtown destinations including Staples Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall and world-class restaurants.

ASTARIA

TCA Architect - Nov 13, 2016

The dramatic 14 story design is daring, yet inherently fundamental and concise in its organization. The project’s mass is sensitively sited to respect its immediate context establishing a pedestrian friendly street edge lined with shops, restaurants and a public plaza. The narrow parcel of land is located at the south-western corner of Washington Boulevard and Via Marina, marking a prominent gateway intersection to Marina Del Rey. The program consists of 159 residential units, landscaped sky decks, club lounges, fitness rooms, and 34,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. The building footprint tapers at both ends improving view corridors while creating a slimmer overall profile. A carefully positioned void space provides a relief along the Washington Boulevard façade, forming a 7-story atrium space. This becomes a unique visual emphasis to the porte-cochère at the ground level and creates an indoor-outdoor experience at the entrance. The ‘saw tooth’ configuration of the façade allows for each unit to have privacy between their balconies whilst framing views of the ocean and Marina. The faceted façade also diminishes the scale of the building, offering a distinct visual experience of the project from every angle.

1100 WILSHIRE

TCA Architect - Oct 10, 2016

The 22-story triangular spire in Los Angeles sat virtually vacant for nearly 20 years before a trio of developers bought it in 2004. Previously comprised of office suites, TCA converted the building into 228 high-end condominiums totaling 260,000 square feet of residential living space. Floor plans range from 788 to 3,466 square feet of one and two bedroom floor plans or two-story loft-style penthouses. The major challenge was rerouting the plumbing systems as the entire 37 stories of the building needed to be re-cored to accommodate each unit.

Halla Vivaldi II

TCA Architect - Oct 09, 2016

TCA Architects worked hand in hand with the leadership of Halla and their Korean architect to not only re-design their high rises, but really transform the way the Korean culture views multifamily housing. The international collaboration explored new ways of land planning and building orientation to maximum light, air, and river views. The unique green spaces and gardens between buildings were a main focus and were given extra attention so that they were visually interesting from above and at ground level in Icheon, Chungla, Korea.

TELEGRAPH HOTEL

TCA Architect - Oct 02, 2016

This mixed use project, designed for a leading nationwide residential developer was submitted to the City of Oakland in response to an RFP for a prominent site in the City’s burgeoning Uptown district. The City required the applicants’ proposals include a hotel, and TCA responded with a 135 room boutique-style business hotel extending the full length of the property on Telegraph Avenue. Gracious ground floor public programing extends the length of the street-front and wraps both side streets affording food and beverage service, lounge and check-in functions visible to passers-by through generous floor-to-ceiling glazing. Additional functions include meeting space, fitness center, and a rooftop bar.