Architecture that Belongs
Harmonizing art and science in complex building systems
Our Approach
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Working Well by Nature
Sustainability is an inherent quality of building design based on awareness and intention.
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Designing for Humans
Creating impact through the built environment means staying true to the aspirations and qualities of its people.
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Effective Collaboration
When assumptions are replaced with active listening, progress takes hold.
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Artful Precision
Creating meaningful architecture requires an eye for beauty and a passion for getting it right.
Featured Projects
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CT DEEP West District Headquarters
Black Rock State Park, Watertown, CT
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Yale University Collections Studies Center
West Campus, West Haven, CT
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Yale’s Laboratory of Epidemiology and Public Health
New Haven, CT
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Connecticut Mental Health Center at Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT
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Hammonasset State Park Beach Services Building
Madison, CT
Expertise by Industry
Science & Technology
Science and technology power our expertise, with labs making up nearly half of our projects and over 500,000 square feet completed. We design flexible, high-performance labs that foster collaboration, drive discovery, and support research essential to public health, security, and quality of life.
Athletics, Recreation & Aquatics
At TLBA, we specialize in athletics, recreation, and aquatics design, from Division I sports complexes to versatile parks for active and passive recreation. With nearly 20 years of innovation in aquatic facilities, our projects serve both athletes and communities, delivering flexible, safe, and lasting environments. We proudly support the human drive for play, connection, and competition, creating spaces that promote health, community, and well-being.
Civic
At TLBA, we design athletics, recreation, and aquatics facilities—from Division I complexes to community parks. With nearly 20 years of experience, we create flexible, safe spaces that support play, connection, and competition, enhancing health and community well-being.
Higher Education
Colleges and universities drive societal progress, and their spaces should embody this mission. At TLBA, we design campus buildings that balance institutional vision with individual needs, fostering environments that boost student success, support faculty, and enrich the campus community.
Masterplan & Study
At TLB Architecture, we guide clients in shaping towns, campuses, parks, and facilities through strategic design. Balancing vision with practical goals, we create revitalization plans, improve traffic flow, and identify growth opportunities. Our master plans and studies for historic sites, municipal centers, and campuses often secure grants, driving economic development and community placemaking.
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Let’s Talk
At TLBA, we approach design as a verb. Serving our clients with integrity and professionalism, we are interested in place making. Contact us today so we can learn more about you and your vision.
About the Firm
Location
TLB Architecture, LLC
92 W Main St, Chester, CT
Contact Us
Phone: (860) 526-9448
Fax: (860) 526-9020
Email: tlba@tlbarchitecture.com