TCA Architects

Agate at Palm Desert

tcaeditor - Oct 29, 2025

Agate at Palm Desert is a garden style 3-story walk-up affordable housing project. 150 units are provided within 8 buildings of two types 12-plex and 23-plex. Each building includes ground floor units with generous covered private patios and the upper levels of central stairways. In addition, a central laundry facility is provided on the ground floor of building #4 to serve the community. The site is entered from Gerald Ford Drive through a vehicular entry with desert landscaping and enhanced paving. Site visitors are greeted with the standalone recreation building containing the leasing offices, mailroom, maintenance area, resident lounge, and resident services. Continuing from the rec building, the resident parking is provided on a continuous looped road, providing easy access to the apartment buildings and creating a buffer zone from the surrounding single family communities and the 10 freeway. The project proposes a parking ratio of 1.8 stalls/unit for a total of 270 parking stalls. Of the provided parking, 150 spaces are provided at carports.

INTRO

tcaeditor - Oct 07, 2025

Located in the heart of Burbank, “The Media Capital of the World”, Intro redefines modern LA living with a relaxed yet elevated vibe. Spanning eight acres beside the Metrolink Station, this vibrant, transit-oriented development includes 573 residences across two 8-story buildings, complete with ground-floor retail and an expansive amenity program. Highlights include a 1-acre rooftop terrace with panoramic views, saltwater lap pools, rooftop spas, firepits, clubhouses, coworking spaces, a screening room, content lab, and more. Intro is targeting LEED Gold certification and is thoughtfully designed to support both everyday living and creative work. Original design by Urban Architecture Lab, with design modifications and Architect of Record services by TCA.

CASPIAN

tcaeditor - Sep 18, 2025

Caspian is the gateway site into the Brooklyn Basin master plan located at Embarcadero and Brooklyn Basin Way. The building is broken down into multiple facades inspired by the Oakland Estuary and surrounding industrial maritime facilities, with the facades relating to each other to create a cohesive design. On Brooklyn Basin Way the retail takes priority with grand corners, deep recesses and rich materials to break down the street wall into a pleasant pedestrian environment. Bike facilities located on Embarcadero, help activate the street and encourage residents to use the new bike lanes connecting to the rest of Oakland. Multiple breaks; step downs and set backs scale down the size of the project. Large courtyards and roof decks provide ample outdoor space as well as view terraces. Facing the freeway, the nautical theme is played up with dramatic angles reminiscent of a ship’s bow which landmarks the entire Brooklyn Basin master plan.

The Oslo Interiors

tcaeditor - Sep 11, 2025

The Oslo in Overland Park offers a thoughtfully curated living experience that blends Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics with high-end convenience. Interiors are designed with a balance of warm and cool tones to create light, bright, and airy spaces, pairing simple geometries with select feature patterns and artwork that reflect both artistry and storytelling. Low-sheen finishes are complemented by deep, rich textures, while natural materials like wood highlight their inherent beauty and craftsmanship. Artisanal detailing, authentic greenery, and moments of high-contrast visual impact bring a maker’s spirit and sense of freshness throughout. The result is an elevated yet approachable aesthetic—warm, inviting, and aspirational without feeling out of reach.

VOX AT CUMULUS

TCA Architect - Sep 06, 2025

Located directly adjacent to the La Cienega/Jefferson Expo Line, VOX at Cumulus is a comprehensive residential and commercial mixed-use project that embodies all the defining characteristics of a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The site plan and architecture respond directly to the urban scale, fabric, and culture of its surroundings. The design is inspired by the notions of progress, change, and motion: the La Cienega frontage undulates back and forth to create a dynamic façade and to help break up the mass. VOX is a 7-story type III podium building, with access to 160,000 SF of indoor and outdoor amenities. The heart of the project features a publicly accessible 1-acre park, the Zocalo, and is flanked by 100k SF of commercial space, anchored by a new Whole Foods Market. In addition to providing a space for community events, such as movie nights and hosting food trucks, the Zocalo also serves to capture storm water and reduce the heat island effect. Those elements go hand-in-hand with more than 1,700 solar panels built into the complex, which helped the property achieve Green Point Rated Platinum status. The master plan of the 11.4 Acre Cumulus District is guided by the principles of connectivity and placemaking. Also, located on a portion of the site is a high-rise (ARQ at Cumulus) of approximately 290 units designed by SCB.

Lumina Hollywood Interiors

tcaeditor - May 01, 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.

5420 Sunset

tcaeditor - Oct 17, 2024

5420 Sunset is a six-story mixed-use 735-unit apartment building that will also house 95,000 SF of ground level retail. The retail level will be home to an up-scale national brand grocer offering food service and on-site dining. A new residential community will sit just above street level within lushly landscaped courts surrounding a resort style pool that looks out to the Hollywood hills, Griffin Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign. The buildings’ exterior design language reflects a piece of Hollywood’s history by evoking a modern interpretation of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne, with an emphasis on horizontality, simple forms, geometric patterns, and an earthy palette of material finishes.

PARK ON FIRST

tcaeditor - Oct 16, 2024

Park on First sits at the eastern entry to Santa Ana and is adjacent to Prentice Park and the Santa Ana Zoo. TCA planted the “seeds” for structural and environment improvements that would foster the future development of this challenged neighborhood… and lead to a district wide revitalization. The design concept resides between nature and the built environment so the public and residents can participate in the special nature of Prentice Park and adjacent zoo. The large central courtyard is strategically positioned between residential buildings to reinforce a “living in the park” environment while providing a publicly accessible and porous connection for future developments. The courtyard is activated with various amenities and landscaped in alignment with the zoo’s South African fauna. Each building facade uniquely responds to its context.

Brooklyn Basin Parcel H

tcaeditor - Oct 15, 2024

In a challenging market, TCA was asked to re-envision this approved development as two projects instead of one- a lower density Phase 1 of townhouses, and a higher density future Phase 2 that could be either a podium or tower, depending on market conditions. TCA’s novel solution for the first phase was “stacked towns”, which allowed the developer to bring to market a unique for-sale product at a higher density in Phase I. Phase 2 includes higher density podium or tower options. In a neighborhood of monotonous 8 story rental buildings, the design sought to exploit the differences with these prototypes. The 5 story- townhome project expresses the inherent verticality of the townhomes via a façade with deep incisions. The Phase 2 options anchor the prominent frontage on Clinton Basin with a singular large-scale façade expression for the podium, or a dramatic “blade of glass” that sits on an undulating base for the tower option.

6TH STREET PLACE

tcaeditor - Oct 14, 2024

6th Street Place addresses the widespread homeless population of downtown Los Angeles. 6th Street Place uses modular construction, and services will be provided by The People Concern, a case management and advocacy organization with deep ties to the Skid Row community. The concept of community is at the core of the project’s design. Each pre-fabricated module is articulated individually on the façade, giving identity to the resident within it. Together, the modules form a cohesive building, just as a collection of individuals make a complete community. Not only does 6th Street Place provide much needed housing, but a strong sense of community through art and architecture. Built in a factory and assembled on site, modular design is environmentally friendly by reducing construction waste and impacts to the community.