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What is a Mixed-Use Building?
Mixed-use design, or mixed-use architecture, has been around since the 1900‘s. At that time, the design was unique in that it featured two stories: the first floor was used for retail, offices or some other kind of business, while the second floor was a residence for rent or a hotel. From the 1900‘s through the…
Read MoreTMA Architects Celebrates 35 Years
I cannot believe we are celebrating 35 years! Wow! When I started my architectural firm, my main goal was to control the quality and design of my projects. At the time, there was little indication of the profound changes that were going to take place in this profession. Of course, I’m speaking of technology, and…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Using an Existing Shell Space
Besides new ground-up construction, our work has always included commercial finish-outs. There are many advantages to finishing out an existing shell space, especially if you’re a new, growing business. Depending on the size, finish outs are typically completed faster, not affected by inclement weather, and most importantly, the price per square foot to “finish out”…
Read MoreMulti-Family Project Coming to Near Southside
TMA Architects has designed a three-story, multi-family building. It will be located on W. Cannon Street in the Near Southside neighborhood of Fort Worth. The podium style building will have one unit and parking on the ground level, and two floors above with seven units on each floor. The exterior will be composed of masonry…
Read MoreJoanna Grodnicka Celebrates 13 Years with TMA
Joanna joined TMA-CHA Architects in 2008. One of the advantages of working at a boutique architecture firm is the exposure to all aspects of our practice. Joanna does design, works on drawings (contract documents), attends project meetings, and creates some renderings. She has a keen design sense and is such a terrific asset to our…
Read MoreWe’re Turning an Office Space into an ASC
At TMA-CHA Architects, one of our latest projects includes turning a ground floor office space into an Ambulatory Surgery Center, or ASC. The project is located in Plano at 555 Republic Drive. The existing 5,600SF space will be remodeled to include two operating rooms as well as pre-op and recovery rooms. If you are a…
Read MoreNorth Grove Development in Waxahachie
We are excited to have a new mixed-use development project in the works in the growing city of Waxahachie. The project will reflect New Urbanism, a design that promotes environmentally friendly habits that include walkable neighborhoods and a wide range of housing options. The North Grove Development features just that: multi-family units and relevant retail…
Read MoreCan You Convert an ER into an ASC? Yes We Can
TMA CHA Architects was recently retained to convert an emergency facility into an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). In 2010, the State of Texas began issuing licenses for these facilities and they began popping up all over the state. Too many were developed for the market, and a number have closed or been purchased by…
Read MoreNew Location for Amarillo National Bank in Fort Worth
At TMA-CHA Architects, we’re working on a remodel of an existing bank into a new location for Amarillo National Bank. This location is a previously closed bank at 4501 Camp Bowie Blvd in Fort Worth. The project involves the design and addition of offices and work areas along with other banking functions. As you can…
Read MoreNew Lease Space in Irving Shopping Center
At TMA-CHA Architects, one of our latest projects is designing new lease space for MacArthur Marketplace. The shopping center is located along Interstate 635, just west of MacArthur Blvd in Irving, Texas. The additional 5,000 SF space will host two tenants, including Farm2Cook. The design will feature accent canopies over large window segments as well…
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