- Principal[+]
Thomas Silva, AIA
Principal
California License # C-29212
New York License # 25266
NCARB Certified
LEED Accredited Professional
Founder and Principal of Thomas Silva Architects, Inc., Thomas Silva is an award winning registered
architect with over three decades of professional experience, including collaborating with
four Pritzker Prize laureates.
Mr. Silva's diverse experience in project types range from small to urban scale, including fine art museums,
performing arts centers, groundbreaking scientific and academic research facilities, high-end custom homes
and multi-family high-rises, office buildings, hotels, loft conversions, healthcare facilities, interior tenant
improvements, high-end interior design, small remodels, and renovations of listed historic buildings
incorporating sustainable design strategies.
In addition, Mr. Silva has over 25 years construction administration experience in a variety of complex
projects, with budgets ranging from $8-150 million.
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Download Brochure - Areas of Practice[+]Custom Single Family Residential
Multi-Family Residential
Cultural Art Institutions
Commercial + Retail
Science +Technology
Higher Education
Historic Building Renovations - Services[+]
Programming
Site Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Code Analysis
LEED Certification
Architectural Design
Construction Documents
Construction Administration
Peer Review
Expert Witness Testimony
THOMAS SILVA ARCHITECTS, INC utilizes the most current 3D computer modeling software
in its design and construction documents, and has an established quality control program
that is implemented into each phase of every project. Our staff provides all necessary
services to assure compliance with applicable building codes, and can provide detailed
construction cost estimating services to maintain conformance with the project’s budget.
We have developed specialized expertise in various construction technologies, including
exterior facade design and envelope detailing, waterproofing, roofing and sophisticated
glazing systems design, among others. TSA has effectively and efficiently managed large
diverse project teams incorporating many specialized consultants and designers.
We can also provide services necessary to achieve LEED certification for projects
demanding sustainable design strategies. - Publications[+]The following publications feature projects in which Thomas Silva, AIA contributed a key design role:
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The Big Book of Lofts, Antonio Corcuera (ed.),(New York: Collins Design-an Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers) pp.: 232.
Urbanland, May 2006, Volume 65, number 5, Urbanity Amid Parking (Washington D.C.: Urban Land Institute): pp.: 128-129.
New Apartments, Ana Canizares (ed.), (New York: CollinsDesign-an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) pp.: 56-65.
Creating the New American Town House, A. Gorlin (ed.),(New York: Rizzoli): pp.: 226-231.
City Secrets: Florence, Venice and the Towns of Italy, R. Kahn (ed.), (New York: Little Book Room Press): Contributor.
Constructed Realty, The Work of Tanner Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
(San Francisco: William Stout Publishers): Contributor.
The Space of Appearance, George Baird, (Cambridge: MIT Press): pp.: 54, 55.
Richard Meier, Stadthaus Ulm (Opus 9), Richard Sack, (Edition Axel Menges).
Global Architecture, GA Houses Project 1994 (Tokyo: A.D.A. Edita Co., Ltd.):
pp.: 60, 61.
Richard Meier Architect 1985-1991, (New York: Rizzoli): pp.: 144-165; 180-193.
GA Document 26 (Tokyo: A.D.A. Edita Tokyo Co., Ltd.): pp.: 6-27; 68-79.
James Stirling Michael Wilford & Associates Design Philosophy and Recent Projects, (ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN) PAPADAKIS Andreas C. (ed.), (Academy Group Ltd.)
Wexner Center for the Visual Arts, the Ohio State University
(New York: Rizzoli): Cover drawing.
Education of an Architect, John Hejduk, Elizabeth Diller (ed.),
(New York: Rizzoli): pp.: 21(B), 22, 46, 47, 58-61, 65, 85, 98, 99.
- Memberships and Affiliations[+]Society of Fellows of the American Academy in Rome (FAAR), Member
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Member
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Member
Certified Local Business Enterprise (LBI), San Francisco Human Rights Commission - Awards and Honors[+]The following awards were for projects in which Thomas Silva, AIA contributed a key design role:
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Golden Nugget Award, Best Attached Housing Project (ICON)
Excellence in Architecture Design Award, San Francisco Chapter AIA (Richard M. Lucas Center)
Golden Nugget Award, Best Live Work Housing Project (Cannery Lofts)
Honor Award, Orange County Chapter AIA (Cannery Lofts)
Design Award, San Diego Chapter AIA (Diegan Hotel)
Design Award, California Preservation Foundation (Bay Area Discovery Museum)
Design Award, California Preservation Foundation (San Diego Hall of Champions)
National Honor Award, AIA (Wexner Center for the Visual Arts)
Grant Recipient, Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Rome Prize in Architecture, American Academy in Rome
Matthew Del Gaudio Award for Excellence in Total Design, New York Society of
Architects/New York Chapter AIA (Thesis Award)
Henry Adams Certificate of Merit, AIA/AAF
Eleanor Allwork Scholarship Grant, New York Chapter AIA
National Foundation Scholarship, AIA
AIA Eleanor Allwork Scholarship for Design Excellence - Exhibitions[+]
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"Sketch", George Lawson Gallery, San Francisco, CA (Group Exhibition)
B Sakata Garo, Sacramento, CA (Group Exhibition)
San Francisco Art Institute (Group Exhibition)
P.S. 1, New York, NY (Group Exhibition
The Clocktower Gallery, New York, NY (Group Exhibition)
American Academy in Rome Gallery, Rome, Italy (Group Exhibition)
Houghton Gallery, New York City, NY
Rotterdam National Museum of Architecture, The Netherlands (Group Exhibition) - Lectures and Guest Jury[+]
2012
2010
2006
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1989
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The California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
The California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
The California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
University of Califormia at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The California College of Arts and Crafts, San Francisco, CA
Cornell University, Rome, Italy
The American Academy in Rome, Rome, Italy
Notre Dame University, Rome, Italy
Waterloo University, Rome, Italy
PHILOSOPHY
We believe in creating inspiring architectural designs with rigor, diligence, imagination, technological excellence and ecological sensitivity.
CONTACT
THOMAS SILVA ARCHITECTS, INC
3424 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
T: +1 415 218 2317
F: +1 415 922 8415
info@tsilvaarch.com
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3424 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
T: +1 415 218 2317
F: +1 415 922 8415
info@tsilvaarch.com
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SERVICES
• Feasibility Studies
• Site Analysis
• Programming
• Code Analysis
• LEED Certification
• Architectural and Interior Design
• Construction Documents
• Construction Administration
• Site Analysis
• Programming
• Code Analysis
• LEED Certification
• Architectural and Interior Design
• Construction Documents
• Construction Administration