Philosophy
At TLBA, we approach design as a verb. Serving our clients with integrity and professionalism, we are interested in place making. Our success in this endeavor results from a synthesis of a client’s programmatic requirements, the setting, and construction technologies best-suited to the project’s success, into a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Functionalism, along with the deliberate orientation and arrangement of program elements to maximize site advantages while minimizing impact on the environment is a first priority. Providing the visitor/user with a delightful sequence of spatial and visual experiences, together with thoughtful integration of material and form are instrumental in the successful making of place.
This approach, skillfully integrated into a client’s functional, economic and aspirational goals for the project, can yield an architecture that powerfully connects users and visitors to the setting. The user of the space enjoys a heightened awareness of his/her surroundings, promoting a sense of well-being and increasing effectiveness in the work, study, research, discovery, athletic competition, recreation or other activity undertaken in the space. The result, simply, is a building that integrates with its context, is sustainable and enhances the experience of those interacting with it.
Our Clients
At TLBA, we approach design as a dynamic process centered on place-making and client service, integrating programmatic needs, site context, and construction technologies to create exceptional spaces. Our emphasis on functionalism and engaging spatial experiences ensures that our sustainable designs enhance user well-being and seamlessly connect with their surroundings.
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Education:
Yale University
Yale University School of Medicine
University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut Health Center
Wesleyan University
Fairfield University
University of Hartford
Healthcare:
Yale New Haven Hospital
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State of Connecticut DAS/DCS
State of Connecticut DEEP
State of Connecticut DMHAS
Metropolitan District Commission
City of Hartford
City of New Britain
City of New Haven
City of Milford
City of Middletown
City of Manchester
City of Norwalk
City of Bristol
Town of Winchester
Town of Eastford
Town of Putnam
Town of East Haven
Town of Killingworth
Town of Wethersfield
Town of Canton
Town of Old Saybrook
Town of East Hartford
Town of Kent
Town of Newington
Town of Southeast, NY
Town of West Hartford
Town of Groton
Town of Montville
Town of Granby
Town of Glastonbury
Town of Farmington
Town of Hebron
Town of Cheshire
Town of Colchester
Town of Wallingford
Town of Plainville
Town of Monroe
Town of Vernon
Town of Lebanon
Town of Enfield
Town of Waterford
Town of East Lyme
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford
First Church of Christ in Hartford
Holy Ghost Church, Bridgeport
Boys & Girls Club of New Britain
Camp Hazen YMCA
Russell Library
Brainerd Memorial Library
New Britain Public Library
Connecticut United for Research Excellence (CURE)
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Pfizer, Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
LabCorp of America / Dianon Systems
Institutes for Pharmaceutical Discoveries
General Dynamics Corporation
Dow Chemical Company
Americas Styrenics
Wayfit S.L.
Essex Savings Bank
Westover Air Reserve Base
Chrisholm Marina
TLB Architecture, LLC
92 W Main St, Chester, CT