The second-most populated city located in San Joaquin County, Tracy is composed of a diverse population which reflects in its commercial structures and spaces.
Our editorial team has compiled its five best firms that provide commercial architecture. Our editorial team chose their firms after closely reviewing their experience in the sector and the stellar work portfolios they have produced.
LDA Partners, Inc.
222 Central Court, Stockton, CA 95204
LDA Partners operates out of its office in Stockton and extends its services throughout the surrounding area. Aside from its commercial projects, the firm has also been noted for its great community, education, healthcare, hospitality, and residential projects. The firm provides its clients with a comprehensive range of services and credits its success to the experience and talent of its professionals. Showcased below is one of the firm’s best projects.
Completed for BAC Concord, this commercial project spans nearly 3,000 square feet and entailed an extensive tenant improvement. Some of its primary features include a custom-designed and built ceiling system, great interior finishes, and modern touches. This project won the company the Design Citation Award from the American Institute of Architects Sierra Valley.
Glass Architects
200 E Street Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, Glass Architects is a six-person company that has also had the opportunity to complete projects in Nevada City and the entirety of Santa Rosa. The firm draws inspiration from over four decades of industry experience and has completed projects for a wide variety of market sectors. Those projects include police and fire stations, courthouses, community centers, healthcare spaces, and office buildings. The firm’s portfolio also contains multiple custom residential, wineries, and religious projects. Since its establishment, the firm has had the honor of winning numerous accolades. It has also been published in several publications including Aquatics International Magazine.
The project above is a great example of the firm’s talent and expertise. It serves as the new area office for the California Highway Patrol. For this project, the firm’s team built on an administrative office building, an auto service building, and a waste and recycling building.
Indigo | Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP
909 Fifth Street, Davis, CA 95616
With over five decades of industry experience, Indigo offers a complete range of architecture services and is respected for its commitment to sustainable practices. The Indigo team is known for natural light and ventilation, energy-storing, and the use of environmentally friendly materials. The firm maintains affiliations with organizations like the US Green Building Council, assuring clients of its use of the latest industry techniques. Since the firm’s establishment, the firm has become the proud recipient of multiple distinctions. Those merits include the Zero Energy Living Building Challenge Award, the AIA Central Valley Design Award, and the Solar Pioneer Award.
The photo above shows the firm’s work for the Tracy Animal Shelter. It spans over 6,000 square feet and was built in multiple phases. For this project, the company’s team worked on a pre-manufactured steel shell for fast track low-cost construction, a splayed kennel design to minimize acoustic and visual stress to animals, and great mechanical systems.
VMI Architecture
637 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
VMI Architecture specializes in residential, commercial, and retail projects. It operates out of its office in San Rafael and is respected for its comprehensive, hands-on approach. The firm is composed of a talented and experienced team of architects and designers, as well as business administrators and interior designers, who together have had the opportunity to take on projects in some of Tracy’s most sought-after areas. VMI has also completed countless projects outside of California and is licensed to operate in over 20 other states. The firm maintains affiliations with various vital organizations like Build It Green and LEED: all of its projects are completed with the best sustainable materials.
The project above was completed for the Patterson Shopping Center. It entailed the design and construction of two 5,000-square-foot structures. Our editorial team was highly impressed by its great Mission Style coupled with excellent transitional finishes.
HMR Architects, Inc.
2130 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
HMR Architects’ history dates all the way back to 1935 when Herb Goodpaster first established an architecture office in Sacramento before transferring ownership to George Higgins in 1949. In 1982, Eric Mifkovic became the firm’s president. Currently, the firm is led by Scott Pullen; he has been with the company for a significant amount of time. He holds a degree from UC Berkeley and makes sure that all of the firm’s projects receive the benefit of his experience. Under his leadership, the firm has become one of the area’s best and leading architectural firms. It specializes in higher education facilities, commercial developments, and mixed-use spaces.
The project above showcases the firm’s work or Pandora. It entailed an expansion and great tenant improvement. Our editorial team was impressed by its unique finishes and all-new casework and displays.
