MISSION We are a client-focused design firm, fueled by our passion to improve communities. HISTORY A full service architecture, planning and interiors firm located in Tacoma’s historic Stadium District, TCF Architecture has been planning, designing and administering the construction of public and private projects throughout Washington State and beyond since 1960. Originally founded by Jim Harris, TCF Architecture as a firm has evolved over time to enjoy a successful history in serving diverse clients. While each era of the firm has seen remarkable changes in the way architectural services are delivered, our leadership has remained consistently committed to improving the public realm. Today, Principals Brian Ho, Steve Wachtler, Mark Hurley and Holli Smith take great pride in leading the firm through the next era by continually striving to improve the communities TCF serves. PEOPLE As a team of hard-working, creative people we take pride in personal involvement with projects to provide clients with quality, professional design services. Our studio, a turn-of-the-century former dance school, inspires the creative environment in which we blend our complementary talents to deliver a diverse portfolio of work. Our collective attention to professional services and project management, passion for collaborative design, and insistence on thorough documentation, earn the trust of our many repeat clients.
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Tacoma, WA 98403, US
Happy to hear this project is approved!
Yesterday, the #PortofTacoma Commission voted unanimously on final approval of the Port Maritime Center, a "once in a generation opportunity" project that will bring new life and opportunity to the east side of the Foss Waterway in Tacoma. Read more here: bit.ly/411TPS2 Tacoma Public Schools | BNBuilders | TCF Architecture, PLLC
TCF continues to grow! Join us in welcoming architect Glenn Myles and architect Jeremy McCarthy! Glenn has a passion for architecture as a response to people and place, he focuses on understanding community needs to create inspiring spaces. He believes that architectural space actively shapes learning, even the in-between spaces. Jeremy thrives on crafting site-specific designs that make a meaningful impact. Driven by his fine art background, he is an architect that revels in the details, enjoying the challenge of transforming materials and forms into functional art. 📸 : Austin Flink #tcfarchitecture #officeculture #tacomawa #architecturefirm
Chelan County PUD’s Service Center – Part 1 Chelan County PUD’s Service Center reached completion this year! Inspired by the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers, this project prioritizes transparency and community connection. Located on a 21-acre site, the 8-building Maintenance, Operation and Administration (MOA) campus provides operational efficiency for nearly 600 employees while reflecting the region's natural beauty. It is our fourth project with Chelan County PUD (CCPUD). We’re honored to be part of the positive impact these new facilities will have on both their staff and the surrounding community. This was a collaborative effort aimed at creating a sustainable future for generations to come. These photos focus on the Administration & Customer Service building (Building A), it acts as a campus frontispiece screening the more utilitarian Operations buildings to the south. The words “Owned by the People We Serve”, the philosophy by which CCPUD operates, have been placed on the façade facing Highway 285 to remind all who pass of CCPUD’s commitment to their customers. Owner: Chelan County PUD General Contractor: Absher Construction Company Consultants: RH2 Engineering, Berger Partnership, Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc., Clevenger Associates, PCS Structural Solutions, Interface Engineering, Inc., Allana Buick & Bers, Inc., BRC Acoustics, Perrault LLC, Adams Consulting and Estimating, TM Coatings, Jinger Hendricks Graphic Design, RC Cost Group Photography: Pete Eckert To learn more about this project: https://lnkd.in/gBeVhq4h #improvingcommunities #architecturedesign #GCCM #sustainablefuture
Happening out at the Maritime Center site!
This week, remediation work began on the future site of the Port Maritime Center, which will be home to both the Port's new administrative office and Tacoma Public Schools' Maritime|253 skills center. For more information about the Port's remediation work, check out this video: bit.ly/3U7Gofc. BNBuilders TCF Architecture, PLLC
Join us Nov. 1-2 at the Tacoma Dome!
Get Ready for the Ultimate Career Immersion Experience! Calling all students, professionals, and organizations in the Pacific Northwest! We're excited to announce the 3rd Annual Korsmo Construction & Tacoma Public Schools Trades and Hiring Fair in collaboration with City of Tacoma and Tacoma Venues & Events, taking place on November 1 & 2 at the Tacoma Dome. This dynamic two-day event is your chance to explore career pathways in the trades and beyond through hands-on activities, engaging demos, and one-on-one conversations with industry experts. Plus, get access to community support services and employment opportunities. We're calling on trades industry professionals and organizations to join us as vendors and sponsors. Share your knowledge, inspire the next generation, and build a stronger community. Limited vendor spots available – register by October 25th of October! Contact Thuli Lushaba at tlushaba@korsmo.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities. We're grateful for the support of our incredible sponsors, making this event possible. A special shout-out to our Champion Sponsors, Red Hawk Fire Protection and TCF Architecture, PLLC, for their commitment to empowering our community's future. Visit https://lnkd.in/gsYqpBsu. to register as a vendor or sponsor. Let's open doors to opportunity and build a brighter future for all! #KorsmoTradesAndHiringFair #CareerImmersion #CommunityEmpowerment
We are pleased to announce the kickoff of the Cape Flattery School District Progressive Design-Build project for the Neah Bay K-12 Campus. Our collaborative team, consisting of Korsmo Construction, TCF Architecture, and Formline Architecture + Urbanism, is dedicated to creating a space that honors and reflects the Makah Tribal culture and their community. This event featured engaging meetings and interactive sessions that established a strong foundation for this important project. Our group also toured the Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum deepening our understanding of the rich history and traditions. We look forward to sharing updates as we progress, ensuring that the community's voice remains central to our work. Stay tuned for more developments as we embark on this journey together! #improvingcommunities #NeahBayWA #designisinthedetails #MakahTribe
TCF’s design team worked on Key Peninsula Middle School and Kopachuck Middle School simultaneously for Peninsula School District. A strategy to develop a consistent design theme that would translate well at both schools was requested, with the only obvious variation being the color palette to reflect each school’s colors. Home to the Cougars in Lakebay, WA, Key Peninsula is a building modernization with an administration wing addition and gym expansion. Originally built in the early 1980s, the project goal was to improve functionality and flow of interior spaces, provide fresh new signage to enhance wayfinding, and maximize natural light to better the overall learning environment. The building’s entrance was redesigned with an additional vestibule for accessibility along with concrete ramps, steps, and a freshly landscaped plaza. Owner: Peninsula School District Owner’s Rep: Greene Gasaway General Contractor: Kassel and Associates Consultants: AHBL Inc., PCS Structural Solutions, Metrix Engineers, Hargis Engineers, RC Cost Group, Wetherholt and Associates, Inc, Adams Consulting & Estimating LLC, Stafford Design Group, Tenor Engineering Group, MTN 2 Coast Professional Land Surveyors 📸: Art Ross, Austin Flink #improvingcommunities #peninsulaschooldistrict401 #thankyouvoters https://lnkd.in/gUnn8n2c
We’ve got those professional photos of Kopachuck Middle School up! Home of the Coyotes in Gig Harbor, WA, the project is a school modernization with an administration wing addition. It reconfigures interior spaces to meet the program needs of about 500 students grades 6-8, improves wayfinding, and upgrades interior & exterior finishes for a better learning/teaching environment for all students and staff. Outside enhancements include a landscaped entry plaza, a new vestibule and parking areas for staff and visitors. A common design theme can be found with Key Peninsula Middle School, another project by TCF, which varies only in color palette to showcase each school’s colors. Owner: Peninsula School District Owner’s Rep: Greene Gasaway General Contractor: Schwiesow Construction Consultants: AHBL Inc., PCS Structural Solutions, Metrix Engineers, Hargis Engineers, RC Cost Group, WETHERHOLT & ASSOCIATES, INC, ADAMS CONSULTING & ESTIMATING, LLC, Stafford Design Group, Tenor Engineering Group, MTN 2 Coast Professional Land Surveyors 📸: Art Ross, Austin Flink #improvingcommunities #architecturedesign #gigharborwa #peninsulaschooldistrict401 #thankyouvoters https://lnkd.in/gTrqFRRA
TCF has grown! Over the summer months, we’ve added to our roster of amazing employees. Aliyana Forest joins us as an Administrative Assistant while pursuing her Bachelor of Architecture degree. She discovered her passion for architecture through participation in ACE and Next Move. Leila Murray joins us as our new Accounting Assistant. Her exceptional organizational skills infuse our team with both efficiency and energy. Austin Flink joins us as our new Graphic Designer. He is a marketing maven that blends strategic storytelling to captivate audiences and drive brand success. Brie Rumburg rejoins TCF as a Designer with a fresh perspective from her recent urban planning work. At TCF, she continues her mission to incorporate designs that support a sustainable future. 📸 : Effie Gurmeza #tcfarchitecture #OfficeCulture #architects #tacomawa
Well done Jaice & Walter! We're so glad you like your new school - including the cheese wall and the library's pepperoni lights! This progressive Design-Build project was designed in partnership with Skanska and Tacoma Public Schools. Join us Tuesday, October 1st for the Grand Opening! #ThankYouVoters #ImprovingCommunities #BuildingForAchievement #TacomaWA
Bryant students give tour of their newly constructed school TAKE THE BRYANT TOUR: According to Bryant fifth-grader Walter Weatherspoon and eighth-grader Jaice Sem, there's a long list of things to like about the new Bryant Montessori School. From the comfy chairs in the nurses’ office and the view of the neighborhood homes from the library to the new community garden in the play yard, there's something for everyone. The newly built, two-story, Bryant opened September 9th in Central Tacoma, offering a place where students in preschool through eighth grade can learn and thrive together. It's one of eight aging neighborhood schools voters approved for replacement in the 2020 bond measure. Take a tour with Walter and Jaice as they show off the brand-new Bryant Montessori and invite the community to celebrate the building at the Grand Opening event Oct.1. · When: Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. · Where: 717 S. Grant Ave., Tacoma #ThankYouVoters #BuildingForAchievement #BryantMontessori #TPS Skanska TCF Architecture, PLLC Parametrix