TCA Architects

Lumina Hollywood Interiors

tcaeditor - Sep 24, 2025

TCA’s Interior Design Studio was tasked with the renovation of a residential high-rise in Los Angeles. Lumina is situated at the nexus of all that’s best in Hollywood and needed an interior refresh to embrace the creative spirit of the local community. The space has a strong contemporary industrial aesthetic, however, the interiors have not reached their full potential, often left feeling unfinished rather than achieving a polished level of industrial minimalism. TCA’s Interior Design studio provided two concepts: bright and fresh, and edgy and industrial. The designs transform dark interiors into bright, airy, open spaces with a luminous glow. Cheery hues of orange connect the contemporary architecture with interiors, introducing color and providing a modern mood. The existing industrial interior is celebrated with exposed elements incorporated in a beautiful way. The client selected pieces from both concepts to be incorporated into the final design. The renovated interiors see an introduction of texture, warmth and artistic interest to evoke the fresh energy of the LA lifestyle.

SEASIDE

tcaeditor - Dec 06, 2024

The Seaside Apartments renovation modernizes an existing apartment community by upgrading amenity spaces and enhancing the overall resident experience. The improvements were designed to support a higher quality of life and promote a balanced, connected community. Key enhancements included the expansion of the leasing office to incorporate a new fitness center, the construction of a new clubhouse to serve as a social hub, and the enlargement of an existing fitness building. Additionally, a residential building was removed to create a pocket park, offering new outdoor space for resident enjoyment. All upgrades were thoughtfully integrated within the residential setting, contributing to a more vibrant and attractive living environment.

LA PLACITA CINCO

tcaeditor - Sep 20, 2024

La Placita Cinco transforms a typical auto-oriented strip mall into a community-centered space with affordable housing and amenities. Located in Santa Ana’s Artesia Pilar neighborhood, the development reclaims underutilized land from a large surface parking lot and a former gas station. It creates 50 affordable apartment homes surrounding a common courtyard with community services on the ground floor. The development integrates with the existing commercial buildings, which have been revamped with new architecture, signage, and improved pedestrian access.

Original design by Urban Architecture Lab, with Architect of Record services by TCA.

WAIKIKI BOUTIQUE HOTEL INTERIORS

tcaeditor - Aug 13, 2024

In this renovation concept for a casual 3 star hotel, a contemporary, yet timeless design blends a soulful Hawaii with modern notes; elevating the guest to a new and sophisticated 4 star experience.

The Promenade at Rio Vista

tcaeditor - Jun 12, 2024

Utilizing the same documentation standards for new construction helped complete plan check in one re-submittal. Built in 2002, this sprawling mixed-use complex located in Mission Valley, CA needed a comprehensive overhaul to the common and leasing areas. The renovation included updates to leasing, clubhouse, club room and fitness. In addition, TCA converted an empty retail shell into a new pet spa amenity. TCA worked closely with the ownership team to provide general code review, project documentation, consultant team coordination, agency processing and services during construction.

Interiors by Mannigan Design

Mass Timber Pavilion

tcaeditor - May 05, 2024

TCA renovated a single-story building of 11,500 SF to accommodate our Orange County team of 55 employees. Design features include a custom Mass Timber Pavilion which encompasses the large main conference room and extends out over the adjacent kitchen area. Mass timber has several health benefits, including:

Improved indoor air quality: Mass timber has natural moisture-regulating properties, which can help to improve indoor air quality. Unlike traditional building materials, mass timber does not off-gas harmful chemicals into the air, making it a healthier option for occupants.

Biophilic design: Mass timber buildings can incorporate biophilic design, which is the concept of connecting people with nature through design. Biophilic design has been shown to reduce stress and improve overall health and well-being.

Acoustic properties: Mass timber has excellent acoustic properties, which can help to reduce noise levels in buildings. This can improve the overall comfort and well-being of occupants.

Fire safety: Mass timber is highly fire-resistant due to its thick, solid composition. It also has a natural charring effect, which helps to protect the timber from fire damage. This makes mass timber buildings safer for occupants in the event of a fire.

Overall, mass timber has several health benefits that make it an attractive option for sustainable and healthy building construction, especially in office environments.

CITY LIGHTS RENOVATION

tcaeditor - Apr 06, 2024

City Lights at Town Center is a renovation of the 2-story amenity building and pool area within an existing apartment community. Portions of the current building footprint were demolished and built out to the former column/roof line of the building, taking space that was an exterior colonnade and capturing it as interior conditioned space. The overall building footprint remained about the same by expanding into under-utilized space to create more usable amenity spaces for tenants. These new spaces include: a refreshed clubroom that faces out to the pool, conference room, newly located offices and leasing area, work room and fitness, new mail and parcel locker, co-workspace, decks and outdoor covered areas. The existing outdoor areas are upgraded with expanded/enhanced planters, BBQ areas, lounge seating, cabanas and overhead festival lighting. The exterior material palette for the renovation adds a modern twist with a complimentary approach to the previous architecture style.

LAKEMONT ORCHARD INTERIORS

tcaeditor - Jan 30, 2024

Nestled in between Cougar Mountain and Lake Sammamish, Lakemont Orchard represents a modern expression of a lakeside cabin. Inspired by its natural surroundings, Lakemont Orchard offers a warm, inviting environment for residents to call home. Light woods mixed with plaid textures and pops of color create a sense of peaceful charm.

METRO 417

TCA Architect - Aug 10, 2023

This historic building is located in the heart of downtown and once served as a station for Los Angeles’ fabled Red Car trolleys. Constructed in 1925, this building has been designated a historic-cultural monument. It’s one of the largest historic adaptive reuse projects in LA County history and many elements of the building were salvaged for architectural appointments. In addition to respecting the building’s historical significance, this effort of preservation was intended to give the spaces more character and reflect the building’s past. Remodeling presented many design and structural challenges. Since the structural elements couldn’t be changed, they had to be worked into the design.

TCA provided architectural services along with AC Martin. TCA was responsible for the conversion of floors three and above into residential units.