Posts Tagged ‘project’
The Bungalows Coming to Waxahachie
TMA-CHA Architects is wrapping up the design for The Bungalows, a multi-family project in Waxahachie, and getting it ready for construction. Of course, getting a project ready for construction has a whole new meaning during a pandemic. Acker Construction is the general contractor. For the exterior, we created a classic yet contemporary look for this…
Read MoreUpdate: How We’re Preserving the History of Mansfield
More than two years ago, we posted an article about how we’re helping to preserve the history of Mansfield, Texas. You can find it here. In essence, we’re working with the city and local historical groups to program the future of the Ralph Man Homestead. The Ralph Man Homestead will be open to the public,…
Read MoreProject Update: Shopping Center in Ardmore
The phased construction of Market Street in Ardmore, Oklahoma, continues to progress. We provided the overall conceptual design for this shopping complex that allows the center to be constructed in phases as more retailers come on board. The photo shows our latest addition. The 3,990 SF satellite parcel building is nearing completion, and will be…
Read MoreNew Building for Texas Kidney Consultants
Construction is underway for a new location for Texas Kidney Consultants in Fort Worth. Structures & Interiors is the general contractor, and they’re completing the framing as well as the sidewalks. The two-story building totals 11,000 SF and is located on Eighth Avenue near the historic Fairmont neighborhood. The interior will feature exam rooms on…
Read MoreShould You Consider 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 MoreNew Development Coming to Waxahachie
At TMA-CHA Architects, we have been hired to design a new 250-unit multi-family project in Waxahachie. The city located south of Dallas, along I-35E, is booming. With the developer located in California, and the general contractor in the Waxahachie area, we’ve been working with all interested parties via online meetings. The developer has been terrific,…
Read MoreWorking Virtually with Our Clients
While we continue to practice social distancing, we have started working with our clients almost exclusively electronically. Like many of you, we were reliant on face-to-face meetings, but the effects of the coronavirus have changed the way we do business. Now, we are successfully navigating client meetings via Zoom, email and phone calls. Because we…
Read MoreThriving in Our New Normal
On March 16th, at the urging of Project Architect John Reeser, our office made the decision to have our employees work from home. This meant that Sophie (my sweet dog and office mail retriever) and I were the only two at the office each day. It was a drastic change, and it was very strange.…
Read MoreTriangular-Shaped ASC? We Can Do That
The owner of Cardiovascular Labs of America requested a design for a state-licensed Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). At TMA-CHA, we specialize in creating ASC’s, but this was an unusual request because their office is shaped like a triangle. Physicians and physician groups looking to add an ASC know there are a number of guidelines set…
Read MoreDeveloping Property in Fort Worth
TMA-CHA Architects is teaming with the Bhoomi group to develop six-acres at the corner of Bryant Irvin and Dutch Branch Road. The initial purchase was to assist Fort Worth Heart in developing a satellite clinic and a state-of-the-art cardiology surgery center. That left 4.2 acres remaining and we’re in the process of sub-dividing the open…
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