Their extensive knowledge was instrumental in producing a successful project for Seattle Public Schools and ensured the useable life of Horace Mann School was extended for many more decades.
About
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, Managing Principals Randy Cook, Brian Fitzgerald, and Brian Ho, and Principals Mark Hurley and Steve Wachtler, take great pride in leading the firm through the next era by continually striving to improve the communities TCF serves.
This year our firm is celebrating 60 years. Learn more
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.
We are pleased to announce the promotion of three individuals into leadership positions. Learn more
Approach
We are fortunate to work on a wide variety of projects in diverse settings. We seek simple, logical and innovative solutions to the challenges brought by each unique site, budget, and program. The majority of our work is within Washington and responds to our Pacific Northwest environment, climate, and culture.
We nurture an environment based on unearthing the best ideas; TCF’s design process is highly collaborative, integrating the input of clients, consultants, and staff. Our Principals are directly involved in projects from start to finish, placing special emphasis on project management, technical resolution and the wise use of resources.