Business Details
Expert Architectural Design Services
TCA Architects is a forward-thinking architectural firm committed to delivering high-quality, community-focused design solutions. With decades of collective experience, our team specializes in creating innovative spaces that balance aesthetic vision with technical precision. Our process begins with deep engagement in local contexts, ensuring our designs address both client needs and broader community aspirations. We maintain rigorous quality control through independent reviews at every project phase, from schematic design to construction administration. Our expertise spans complex multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, and sustainable urban projects, supported by a dedicated team of LEED-accredited professionals.Recognized with over 100 industry awards, we combine creative ambition with practical execution to deliver buildable, cost-effective solutions. Our collaborative approach fosters strong partnerships with developers, municipalities, and contractors, ensuring projects meet both regulatory requirements and market demands. From initial concept to final construction, we prioritize transparency, technical excellence, and enduring value for every client.
Services
Architecture
Interiors
Mass Timber
Quality Management
Construction Administration
Highlights and features
- Specialize in complex high-density multifamily projects with 30+ years of technical expertise
- Maintain independent quality assurance reviews at every project phase
- Award-winning team with 118+ industry recognitions
- Proven collaborative process with developers and municipalities
- LEED-certified professionals leading sustainable design initiatives
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Collaborative process
Top-notch firm
Technical expertise
Award-winning designs
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice focuses on creating innovative multifamily housing and mixed-use developments that respond to community needs. We deliver comprehensive design solutions from concept through construction documentation, emphasizing technical precision and regulatory compliance. Our team specializes in complex urban infill projects that balance creative vision with practical execution requirements.
Interiors
We provide full-service interior design for diverse client sectors, focusing on creating functional and aesthetically compelling spaces. Our services include material selection, space planning, and construction documentation for both residential and commercial interiors. The team emphasizes creating environments that enhance user experience while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Mass Timber
Our mass timber expertise includes structural system selection, code compliance analysis, and construction coordination for modern wood-based building systems. We provide specialized consulting to optimize timber solutions for mid-rise and high-density developments. The service integrates sustainability benefits with structural performance requirements.
Quality Management
Our independent quality assurance process includes technical reviews at key project milestones to verify code compliance and construction feasibility. The service features systematic checklists at 40%, 80%, and 100% construction document stages, ensuring technical accuracy throughout the design process.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction administration services including site visits, submittal reviews, and coordination with contractors. Our team ensures design intent is maintained during construction while addressing field conditions through documented change management processes. This includes regular progress tracking and quality control verification.
People
Andy Guingab
Principal, Corporate Controller
Manages financial operations and corporate accounting functions with over 15 years of experience in architectural firm financial management.
Aram Chahbazian
CEO
Licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional leading strategic direction with extensive experience in complex multifamily developments and urban design.
Armine Movsesyan
Principal, Studio Director
Senior project leader with expertise in mixed-use developments, specializing in entitlement processes and technical coordination for high-density projects.
Dan Schmid
Principal, Production Director
Licensed architect overseeing project delivery standards with focus on technical excellence and construction document quality assurance.
Eric Olsen
Vice President of Design
LEED Accredited Professional leading design innovation in Los Angeles and Hawaii markets with specialization in sustainable urban development strategies.
Questions
What architectural services does TCA offer?
We provide full-service architecture for multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, and urban projects with specialized expertise in mass timber and sustainable design.
Do you handle projects outside California?
While based in California, we've completed award-winning projects in Hawaii, Portugal, and through national collaborations with developer partners.
How does your quality management process work?
Our independent QA/QC team conducts technical reviews at 40%, 80%, and 100% construction document stages to ensure code compliance and construction feasibility.
What makes your firm different?
We combine creative vision with technical rigor through dedicated quality management teams and a collaborative process that prioritizes buildable, cost-effective solutions.
Can you assist with LEED certification?
Yes, our team includes multiple LEED Accredited Professionals who integrate sustainable design strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
