that excite us and we want to do more of.” On the topic of ‘uplifting’ people, TCA also wants to pursue more work in the affordable housing sector. They have done several of those projects over the years and they’ve seen howmuch of a “catalyzing effect” they can have on communities, provided they are properly designed and built. They want to see that happen more. “Affordable housing is not normally what you’d use to spur urban development,” Bill says. “Normally, affordable houses are just cheap boxes. But we like to elevate it beyond that. We like to remember that it’s people’s homes. It’s a matter of basic dignity. People want to live in a house that they’re proud of and not in a project. Those are the kind of affordable houses we want to design. We want to design houses where people are proud to live.” Lastly, as previously mentioned, TCA will soon rebrand to CGS | Curran Gacesa Slote Architects. That’s in recognition of Stevan andKyle’selevationtoprincipals, and also in recognition of their longstanding roles on the firm’s leadership team. “It’s a natural evolution,” Bill says. “These guys have a huge part of the firm and the work we do for a long time now. It’s the natural next step for them to become owners. If anything, it’s long overdue.” JULY 2022
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