What Thomas Architecture Studios does

Thomas Architecture Studios (TAS) is a private architecture firm founded in 2006 in Olympia, Washington, providing full-service design and construction administration across five core practice areas: housing and mixed-use architecture, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, urban planning and master planning, civic architecture, and commercial architecture. The firm operates on a project-based professional services model, billing fees tied to scope, complexity, and project type, with services spanning feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. TAS serves real estate developers, municipal and county governments, commercial clients, nonprofit and religious organizations, and healthcare/senior living providers across the Puget Sound region and broader Pacific Northwest.

The firm is led by founder Ron Thomas (50+ years of architectural experience, AIA credentials) and principal Amos Callender, supported by approximately 20-25 staff including senior project managers, project architects, BIM specialists, and administrative personnel. The technology stack is built on industry-standard BIM platforms (Revit) and 3D visualization tools, with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities. TAS operates from a restored historic headquarters at 525 Columbia Street SW in Olympia and maintains extension offices in Idaho and Portland.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven, relying on its 200+ project portfolio, multiple design awards (Futurewise 2016, AIA/SWW 2017, City of Olympia Design Review 2017 and 2022, Economic Impact 2019), deep municipal relationships, and active involvement in regional professional organizations. Notable projects include the West Bay Yards 478-unit waterfront development, Market Flats, The Lurana, The Madrone, the Thurston County Courthouse feasibility study, and the Kitsap County feasibility assessment delivered in partnership with HOK.

Name

Thomas Architecture Studios

Legal name

Thomas Architecture Studios

Website

https://tasolympia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thomas Architecture Studios is a private Olympia, Washington architecture firm founded in 2006, providing full-service design, master planning, and adaptive reuse services to developers, municipalities, and commercial clients across the Puget Sound region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Master planning services
• Adaptive reuse architecture
• Civic and municipal design
• Mixed-use housing design

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional architecture services billed on a project-by-project basis. Services span full design and construction management including feasibility studies, master planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Revenue generated through professional service fees tied to project scope and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thomas Architecture Studios is a full-service architecture firm delivering design and construction management for housing and mixed-use developments, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, urban and master planning, civic facilities, and commercial spaces. Services span feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration, delivered on a project-by-project basis across the Puget Sound region.

Product overview

Thomas Architecture Studios (TAS) is an award-winning architecture firm offering a comprehensive suite of design services centered on community planning, civic projects, and housing. The firm operates across five core service areas: Housing & Mixed-Use Architecture (multifamily residential, apartments, townhomes), Adaptive Reuse (historic building transformations), Urban Planning (large-scale community development), Civic Architecture (public facilities, courthouses, community centers), Commercial Architecture (retail, restaurants, specialty spaces), and Master Planning (comprehensive site and community master plans). Notable completed projects include Market Flats (44-unit mixed-use), The Lurana (waterfront mixed-use with 44 apartments), The Madrone (60-unit mixed-use), West Bay Yards (478-unit waterfront development), Franklin Lofts (adaptive reuse), and the Thurston County Courthouse feasibility study. The firm's portfolio spans the Puget Sound region with projects in Olympia, Tacoma, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, DuPont, Puyallup, Port Townsend, and Chehalis, Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing & Mixed-Use Architecture Full-service architectural design and management for residential and mixed-use development projects, including multifamily apartments, townhomes, and live/work spaces. Targeted at real estate developers and investment companies.
• Adaptive Reuse Transformation of existing buildings for new purposes while respecting historic character, including conversions of warehouses, offices, and industrial structures into residential and commercial spaces. Serves developers, municipalities, nonprofits, and commercial clients.
• Urban Planning Large-scale urban development projects and master planning services for community-focused developments, working within municipalities for livable future communities. Targeted at government and developer clients.
• Civic Architecture Design services for civic projects including tenant improvements, office expansions, community centers, courthouses, and public facilities. Targeted at local and county government entities.
• Commercial Architecture Commercial building design including retail spaces, restaurants, distilleries, banks, and specialty tenant improvements. Targeted at private commercial clients and small businesses.
• Master Planning Comprehensive planning services for large-scale developments including town centers, mixed-use villages, and multi-phase residential communities. Targeted at developers and community stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2016 Futurewise Livable Communities Award for Excellence in Creating Livable Communities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HOKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018TAS partnered with HOK as project manager on Kitsap County's Feasibility Project, working in tandem on the County's Space Needs and Feasibility Assessment. Each firm brings considerable knowledge and technical expertise, communicating clearly and succinctly. Both firms have assisted in follow-up meetings with County and City elected officials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture and design firm with a strong Pacific Northwest footprint, AIA award-winning residential, civic, and adaptive reuse portfolio. Highly comparable to TAS in regional focus and design-led culture.
• Hacker Architects: Portland-based architecture firm known for civic, cultural, and adaptive reuse work. Comparable to TAS in design-led civic practice and PNW regional specialization.
• ZGF Architects: Portland-headquartered architecture firm with major civic, healthcare, and master planning practice. Comparable in Pacific Northwest civic/urban planning focus and design-award profile.
• Integrus Architecture: Pacific Northwest firm with offices in Spokane and Seattle focused on civic, K-12, and community architecture. Comparable in PNW public-sector work and similar firm size range.
• Mithun: Seattle-based integrated design practice with deep mixed-use, housing, and urban planning expertise in the PNW. Comparable to TAS in housing/master planning focus and regional client base.
• Miller Hull Partnership: Seattle architecture firm recognized for civic, public realm, and sustainable design work across the Pacific Northwest. Similar size and award-winning civic/community practice to TAS.
• Ankrom Moisan Architects: Portland/Seattle architecture firm with strong multifamily housing, mixed-use, and urban infill practice. Closely comparable to TAS's housing-and-mixed-use core offering.
• LRK Architecture: Architects specializing in civic, cultural, and mixed-use projects with Pacific Northwest presence. Comparable to TAS's community-impact and civic-project positioning.

Broad incumbents

• HOK: Global architecture and engineering firm with civic, healthcare, and institutional practice; named partner of TAS on the Kitsap County Feasibility Study, illustrating overlap on larger public-sector pursuits.
• DLR Group: National integrated design firm with strong Pacific Northwest presence covering civic, education, and commercial sectors. Larger broad incumbent competing for the same institutional work TAS targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/tasolympia
• Facebookfacebook.com/TASolympia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thomas-architecture-studios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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