TCA Architects

Revery

tcaeditor - Mar 20, 2026

Revery is an 8-story residential building on a challenging, tight site with high water table subterranean parking. The site is L-shaped and slopes down away from El Camino Real, such that one of the parking levels is above-grade at the rear of the site. Due to the grade change, the building is split into two parts to stay under 75’ to the highest occupied floor and 85’ type IIIA height limit. The 311 unit building has unique unit plans and utilizes the state density bonus to achieve the density. Amenity and courtyard spaces are on the first level with small lounge spaces on the eighth. Revery is also walkable to BART and Caltrain. The design inspiration is a casual luxury style that represents “The Bay Dream”.

Evermont

tcaeditor - Jan 16, 2026

Evermont is an affordable transit-oriented mixed-use development, with 118 family units, and 62 homeless supportive senior units, 50K SF of ground level retail and restaurants, along with an on-site metro job training office, and resident health services. The project is located near transit for ease of commute, and in a neighborhood with a strong need for housing. The multi-generational living, along with diverse retail services, help to create a vibrant and safe community within the neighborhood. At the ground level, a public pedestrian plaza becomes an active gathering space for locals. Evermont’s façade is planar with strategic ‘carve-outs’ to allow light into interior courtyards and provide an opportunity for a material and massing break. The project achieved LEED Gold certification.

INTRO

tcaeditor - Dec 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 achieved 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.

Sevens

tcaeditor - Nov 27, 2025

Situated on 9.8 acres in Mountain View, California, Sevens is a 716-unit, three-building multifamily “campus-like” community, featuring 572 market-rate residences and 144 affordable workforce housing units dedicated to the Mountain View Whisman School District’s employees and teachers. The development brings people together through thoughtful amenity spaces designed for connection, creativity, and everyday convenience. Landscaped courtyards and pedestrian paseos link a variety of shared and dedicated amenities (including a 3,300 SF ground-floor teacher space) to support a balanced lifestyle. Parking is discreetly integrated into the site through a shared structure, minimizing visual impact while maintaining convenience for residents and visitors. Serving as Architect of Record, TCA advanced the previously entitled design, refining plans to meet updated client programming as well as City guidelines. All three buildings achieved Green Point Rated Platinum certification.

Original design by KTGY, with design modifications and Architect of Record services by TCA.

The Tolman

tcaeditor - Nov 25, 2025

The Tolman is a 6-story, mixed-use, wrap project that activates Fremont’s downtown core with new market rate units along with 6,300 SF of retail. Infilled on a former retail site, the project creates new pedestrian walks and courtyards among the new retail and residences, creating a vibrant community that can live, work and play. The modern architecture style has cool crisp stucco colors, with accents of metal and composite woods. The project provides 6,600 SF of resident amenities including a roofdeck, pool and lounge area, BBQ area, test kitchen, meeting rooms, bike shop/storage, pet care, clubhouse, game room, and fitness center.

SDCCD Affordable Student Housing

tcaeditor - Nov 13, 2025

The City College Affordable Student Housing project addresses the need of the San Diego Community College District for affordable student housing. The development replaces a vacant urban block with a 7-story building of 283 units (797 beds). The student housing program offers a mix of unit types including studios, 2-bedroom apartments, and 4-bedroom suites and apartments. Shared amenities that promote socialization and academic support are concentrated on the ground floor; each level shares a laundry room, study space, and vending lounge. The top level features an indoor sky lounge with views of the city. Green street design elements contribute to a walkable community that connects to the adjacent campus. Two courtyards provide outdoor socialization space for the students while indoor ground floor amenities activate the street front. DSA will conduct the plan check review, and the project team is using the informal collaborative process to engage DSA and solicit their feedback during the design and documentation phases.

The Oslo Interiors

tcaeditor - Oct 05, 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.

Agate at Palm Desert

tcaeditor - Oct 01, 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.

CASPIAN

tcaeditor - Sep 25, 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.

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.