TSW is a leader in creating designs that embody the principles of livable communities—walkability, sense of place, public spaces, human-scaled buildings, and connectivity. In recent years we have been fortunate to take these ideas from concept to reality in a range of diverse places from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fayetteville, Arkansas. We have been involved in all stages of placemaking, including outreach, visioning, coding, public and private planning, architecture, and streetscape design.
Our multidisciplinary approach goes beyond planning and design to incorporate real-world knowledge of sustainability, user experience, development and retail economics, and feasibility. Implementation is a key focus of all of TSW’s plans and we are especially proud of our implemented and built work. In addition, meaningful stakeholder involvement allows us to incorporate the aspirations of our client and other stakeholders and build on local and/or regional identity to establish a market niche and a strong sense of place.
As a full-service design firm, we are able to take a project from master planning to construction documents and through all of the critical steps in between, including community engagement, permitting, and construction administration. We are not only committed to creative, innovative, and sustainable designs but also think in terms of implementation and the actual built product, which ensures an efficient overall process.
TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects
TSW works primarily in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the Caribbean on projects, including downtown master plans, comprehensive plans, corridor studies, coding and guidelines, mixed-use developments, civic and community buildings, ecclesiastical, multifamily residential, townhouses, park and recreation facilities, and streetscapes.
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We respect the inherent value of community.
This is the first Core Value of our 30-year-old company. As architects, planners, and landscape architects, we have worked towards creating and improving neighborhoods, towns, and cities so all people can live together and support each other. This statement affirms our belief that we are better together, and by sharing our strengths, differences, experiences, hopes, and dreams, we build a brighter future for everyone.
Sadly, it has become obvious that we have not lived up to this ideal. All of us at TSW deplore the institutionalized racism that continues to plague our city, state, and country. We understand that the buildings, communities, and greenspaces we design, and especially the planning efforts we undertake, can either contribute to the problem or be part of the solution. We pledge to do better with the choices we make and to remain committed to respect, inclusivity, and equity. Internally, we are committed to expanding the diversity of our staff to better reflect the diversity of our city, while simultaneously increasing our own awareness and understanding.
In our business, we begin by sitting down with our clients and listening to their goals. Their vision informs our work. In the same way, we will listen, learn, and make better-informed decisions as we work together to help heal the racial injustice that continues to plague our communities and harm our neighbors.
TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects, celebrating 30 years, is a full-service design firm in Atlanta, Georgia. With approximately 30 full-time employees, our small office size allows our principals to be hands-on in every aspect of a project and allows for more multidisciplinary collaboration.
TSW is a leader in creating designs that embody the principles of livable communities, walkability, sense of place, public spaces, human-scaled buildings, and connectivity. In recent years we have been fortunate to take these ideas from concept to reality in a range of diverse places from the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the Caribbean. We have been involved in all stages of placemaking, including outreach, visioning, coding, public and private planning, architecture, and streetscape design.
As a multi-disciplinary firm of designers, TSW pulls from our diverse studios’ knowledge and skillsets for a unique, holistic approach to design. We have a long history of designing context-sensitive, livable communities, and design to incorporate real-world knowledge of sustainability, user experience, development and retail economics, and feasibility. We strive to create and enhance a unique sense of place and connectivity in all of our work. Being able to generate ideas through a fluid, multidisciplinary, and collaborative atmosphere allows our team to uniquely provide solutions that look beyond the typical approach to conventional design methodologies.
As a full-service design firm, we can take a project from master planning to construction documents and through all of the critical steps in between, including community engagement, permitting, and construction administration. We are not only committed to creative, innovative, and sustainable designs but also think in terms of implementation and the actual built product, which ensures an efficient overall process.
“At the start of the [Argenta Downtown District Master Plan] project, the TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects Team, led by Thomas Walsh, took the time to understand the project’s needs and goals. Measurable milestones were developed early on, monitored throughout the planning process, and adjusted as necessary. TSW also took the time and made the effort to understand community preferences and what was practical and feasible.”
“TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects and other team-members identified key strategies for land use and transportation that would leverage the existing assets in the area to create a vibrant mixed-use center. The CID has been pleased with the project.”
“Building on the success of the LCI plan for Clarkston, the Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan update efforts focused on embracing diversity, improving the perception of the City, and enhancing connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists. The City was very pleased with the results of the public involvement process and the dedication of Alex and his team in providing quality work on the Plan itself.”
“The efficiency and operation of the Lawn is a significant contributor to its success. Thank TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects and you for the Design and the Construction Oversight that was invaluable in making the Lawn so successful. I look forward to our next project with TSW.”
“Designs for our Jaycees, Third Street, and Heritage Park facilities are all examples of superior quality architectural designs from TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects. In each case, the design was creative, patron focused, and complimentary to the City’s vision. I highly recommend TSW for any municipal design project.“
“TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects worked with us to create Decatur’s 2010 Strategic Plan that engaged over 1200 of our residents and resulted in a plan that is clear, concise and easy to implement. It is a document that directs our work daily and serves as the framework for our annual budgeting process. The City of Decatur looks forward to working with TSW on future projects.”
“The TSW | Planners | Architects | Landscape Architects team has a proven track record of providing quality planning and landscape architecture services to the Midtown Alliance for over a decade. We have been impressed with TSW’s commitment to quality and the great service provided. I would highly recommend TSW for future projects.”