TLCR offers full architectural services that include architectural and interior design, space planning, studies, master planning, and construction observation.

Since our founding in 1982, we have been committed to building a collaborative studio within our office. Collaboration is a critical word at TLCR; not only with each other, but also with our clients, our consultants, and frequently with other architects.

Our projects and clients are highly diverse. We don't do just one type of building, rather we thrive on challenges of different kinds. The depth of our portfolio often yields unusual benefits: we can bring in the less conventional approach to finding opportunities,
solving problems, and saving money. Every assignment, client, program, budget, site, and set of rules deserves and provokes a unique solution from TLCR.

Our group is made up of bold, young designers, seasoned architects, and experienced team-oriented personnel. In addition to architecture, we provide interior design and landscape architecture with in-house resources.

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• Mary Shopov

Orchard Gardens, K-8 School
Boston, Massachusetts

The first in a program of all new, full service city public schools in twenty-five years reflects the Mayor’s and the City’s commitment to education. Giving form to a new concept in urban education, this 750 student community-administered pilot school incorporates innovative layout possibilities.

TLCR Architecture, as prime architect, worked closely throughout the process with associate architect, Stull and Lee Inc. to fashion the new beacon for the reborn Orchard Gardens community. “School bus yellow” metal panels grow from a striated masonry base (vandal resistant) to provide a joyful, welcoming image for young children.

Orchard Gardens, K-8 School
Boston, Massachusetts

Massing forms, stylistic motifs, and interior colors and patterns are drawn from African, rather than European, design origins to broaden the knowledge base of the community, and are organized to provide both whimsy and permanence.

Orchard Gardens, K-8 School
Boston, Massachusetts

The 3 level building can be organized up-and-down its three major stairways to form “strand” small schools of 250 students from all grades, or horizontally into 3 “mini-schools” grouped by age, or 3 “academies” sorted by interest groups (arts, sciences, ELL) -an unusual degree of flexibility.

Orchard Gardens, K-8 School
Boston, Massachusetts

Classroom spaces are flanked with core facilities that can also serve community needs--a gym, full cafeteria, theatre/auditorium

Orchard Gardens, K-8 School
Boston, Massachusetts

Young children inhabit the lowest floor with visual ties to their neighborhood. As students get older they move towards the upper floors with expanding horizons.

Orchard Gardens, K-8 School
Boston, Massachusetts

Orchard Garden K-8 Pilot School was designed to provide a progressive facility that is stimulating, welcoming and cheerful within its urban setting. The project is a visual centerpiece of the new Orchard Gardens Community and functions as an “Urban Gateway” to the breathtaking views of downtown Boston.

Fiske Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

The Fiske design incorporates two classroom pods to foster identification with a “small school,” which has been known to enhance student learning. The pods face a central “court,” focused on the Library.  The gymnasium and Cafeteria form wings that funnel students to the entry spine. Also included are a first-rate media center, art, music and technology facilities, as well as administrative offices and a Learning Center. Heating and cooling is accomplished through a geothermal system.

Fiske Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

Low VOC-emitting building materials, paints and sealants were selected to create a safe indoor environment, All classrooms meet the recent acoustic recommendations published by the Acoustical Society of America-- with all classroom spaces achieving an ambient noise level of 35 dBA’s or less.

Fiske Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

The entrance lobby is designed to create a welcoming experience for the students. The warm colorful walls, stairs, and floor materials appear throughout the school. The primary colored geometrical shapes at the head of the column are visual aids for the lower grades.

Fiske Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

Superb natural light is provided by the translucent skylights and large windows. Located above the school’s entry at the intersection of the classroom’s pods, it occupies the most prominent place in the school.

This High Performance School uses geothermal wells to save energy and cut electric and heating/cooling costs significantly for the town. In addition, ground water discovered when drilling the geothermal wells will be utilized for a new irrigation system in the playing fields.

Harrington Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

TLCR’s feasibility studies and use of contextual materials developed enthusiasm in the community to carry Lexington’s six-school elementary program forward as fast as possible. The use of High Performing energy systems has benefited the town. NSTAR awarded the school a $265,000 grant based on its use of efficient mechanical and electrical systems, which include geothermal wells heating and cooling the school.

Harrington Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

The new building is situated at the intersection of three busy streets with multiple entry driveways. Multiple sidewalks and paths encourage students from the neighborhood to walk or bike to school and the playground. The old building was converted into “swing space” for use during other school renovations.

Harrington Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

The main entrance with its playful ceremonial stair focuses on the Library/Media Center above. Two classroom “pods” flank these core facilities.  Each can be organized to work as a “small school” of 270 students or to separate by age, or by special interest groups etc.

Harrington Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

The “city lights” allegory frames the stage as part of the cafeteria. The adjacent gymnasium is separated by a moveable partition which, once open, allows seated assemblies for the entire school.

Harrington Elementary School
Lexington, Massachusetts

The classrooms receive an abundance of natural light through the large windows, Alcoves within the rooms provide space for “wet work,” cubbies for students’ personal items, and lockable storage. The HVAC, located in the corridors above the ceilings, is isolated from occupied areas providing a comfortable acoustical environment of under 35 dBa.

Leeds Elementary School
Northampton, Massachusetts

A 46,000 square foot addition to this elementary school introduced new administrative areas, kindergarten rooms, general classrooms, music and art rooms, a library and a gymnasium. The $5.5 million renovation to the existing 29,000 S.F. school involved updating all general classrooms with improved furnishings, casework, lighting, acoustic systems, and handicap accessibility.

Leeds Elementary School
Northampton, Massachusetts

The kindergarten wing, with direct access from an exterior protected courtyard provides visual directions by the use of primary colors on the structure which also houses geometric shapes, circles (shown), squares, triangles, and straight lines.

Leeds Elementary School
Northampton, Massachusetts

A playfully painted main entrance stair leads to the library almost directly and to the classrooms of the upper floor. The skylight brightens the arrival experience.

Leeds Elementary School
Northampton, Massachusetts

The school’s main entrance is enhanced by a bell tower, with an actual bell donated by a local neighbor. Directly above the entry is the centrally located library acting as the heart of the school.

Norris Elementary School
Southampton, Massachusetts

A prominent bell tower and flowing entrance plaza are design details used to improve the appeal and welcome students to their school. The 400 student addition to the existing 200 seat elementary school makes the Norris School largest and most important building in the community.

Norris Elementary School
Southampton, Massachusetts

Lights enclosed at the head of the columns by painted plywood coffers add presence and excitement to the entrance lobby. The large translucent skylight provides natural light during the day and an attractive glowing lantern at night.

Norris Elementary School
Southampton, Massachusetts

Dynamic use of color is enjoyed by the young kindergarteners. The implementation of innovative lighting won TLCR the International Illumination Design Award from the Illuminating Engineering Society of America.

Norris Elementary School
Southampton, Massachusetts

The four classroom kindergarten wing has its own entrance and playground. This “pod” is configured around a central courtyard area enclosed by a skylight for natural light. The 4 classroom kindergarten building has its own entrance and separate playground. This “pod” is configured around a central courtyard area defined by a skylight for natural light.

Greenfield Middle School
Greenfield, Massachusetts

This project began as a feasibility study for the Town of Greenfield. Soon after, TLCR was commissioned to undertake a classic renovation and addition as our findings suggested. We took the 1920’s three story, steel frame, brick clad, E-plan former high school, and made it into something special. We reworked the inside from top to bottom to get the educational spaces right and build in more flexibility for the future.

Greenfield Middle School
Greenfield, Massachusetts

All new mechanical and electrical systems were installed, as well as a state-of-the-art technology network, seismic upgrade, HP accessibility, and large-scale site improvements. The new forms and materials express the school’s transformation and rebirth.

Greenfield Middle School
Greenfield, Massachusetts

Particular attention was given to the major uses which had to stay in place-- the Library, Auditorium and Gymnasium. These were enlarged substantially, receiving natural light where there had been none. Though completed with a modest budgets, the renovated areas embodied the aspirations of the school.

Heilmann Elementary School
Detroit, Michigan

Impressed by the success of our earlier project, the Orchard Gardens K-8 School, Detroit Public Schools hired partnering firms TLCR and Stull and Lee Inc to design a new urban school prototype based on the successes of Orchard Gardens. The prototype was planned to be replicated twenty times. Heilmann, the first to be built was well received by educators parents and children.

Heilmann Elementary School
Detroit, Michigan

Impressed by the success of our earlier project, the Orchard Gardens K-8 School, Detroit Public Schools hired partnering firms TLCR and Stull and Lee Inc to design a new urban school prototype based on the successes of Orchard Gardens. The prototype was planned to be replicated twenty times. Heilmann, the first to be built was well received by educators parents and children.

JT Hood Elementary School
North Reading, Massachusetts

TLCR introduced a strong new visual presence by celebrating the entry with a new canopy and tower, Lobby skylights and metaphoric “elders” stand at the center to hide older columns and are used to “direct” traffic towards the classrooms.

JT Hood Elementary School
North Reading, Massachusetts

A new wing uses program elements which benefit most from increased ceiling heights--Library/Media center, Art and Music. Teacher’s spaces, support areas--are added within the existing fabric. New Kindergarten rooms were carved from the former library area.

JT Hood Elementary School
North Reading, Massachusetts

The “old” library was converted into much needed kindergarten classrooms. A new media center occupied the most accessible location, adjacent to the main entrance. Excellent natural light and incandescent lights are welcoming features.

JT Hood Elementary School
North Reading, Massachusetts

Renovations include new windows, roof, floor and ceiling finishes, lighting, additional casework to classrooms (“cubby corners”), considerable infrastructure improvements, and the latest in communications and technology networks. A new wing uses program elements which benefit most from increased ceiling heights--Library/Media center, Art and Music. Teacher’s spaces and support areas were strategically located for easy access and visual prominence. New Kindergarten rooms were carved from the former library area.

Nauset High School
Eastham, Massachusetts

The new addition, housing 25 classrooms, continues the campus tradition while unifying the school with links between all facilities. Substantial renovations were made to campus-wide mechanical systems and alarms, as well as the playing fields and parking areas. HP accessibility was provided to all areas. All work was performed while school was in session.

Riverview Commerce Center
Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Riverview is a current project under development in conjunction with The McKenna Group. Working with the property developer, we are updating the style to attract new tenants to this large commercial building.

New Bedford Commerce Center
New Bedford, Massachusetts

Continuing our partnership with the McKenna Group, TLCR developed a new entry for a large commercial space in the New Bedford Commerce Park. Working with the property developer, we are updating the style to attract new tenants to this large commercial building.

Norfolk Street
Boston, Massachusetts

These quick sketches were done for a client with whom we are working on a series of upgrades to other properties. “So what could we do with these buildings? Spark some energy in this part of town! Show me what you got!” Of course this is an opportunity to research codes, structure, access, market and trends, but also what a chance for architects and designers to test their imagination. The owner’s appetite has been whetted, and excitement is high. Now let’s see what TLCR can do to help him make it a successful reality.

Norfolk Street
Boston, Massachusetts

An unassuming neighborhood, but just beyond downtown; a landowner-developer who sees the opportunity of sparking neighborhood renewal by his own efforts; a group of buildings with good bones which lend themselves to rejuvenation and expansion – a splendid study challenge!

Washington St. Commercial Building
Wellesley, Massachusetts

It happens all the time - an historically valuable context building in a town center was “modernized” in the 1960’s and now is merely an eyesore. TLCR was asked to “make something” of this commercial/professional office building on a highly visible, important and potentially valuable site. Our clients wanted a “strong presence,” but also one that was harmonious and compatible with the surrounding pleasant suburban town center.

Washington St. Commercial Building
Wellesley, Massachusetts

We stripped the rationalist ‘60s grid, kept the existing windows and reorganized the facade elements. The new prescence has residents and merchants alike saying “That wasn’t under there all along, was it? That’s really nice now!” And our client is happy with the value our relatively inexpencive but creative design has added to his property.

Copper Cove
Plymouth, Massachusetts

In an effort to revitalize the Plymouth waterfront, TLCR worked with the town and developers to design 30 new housing units on a site formerly occupied by the Revere Copper Plant. Special considerations were made to enhance the surrounding area’s ‘neighborhood feel,” while simultaneously nodding to the town’s historic vernacular.

Copper Cove
Plymouth, Massachusetts

The architecture has been designed to reflect the heritage of Plymouths rich past.  TLCR borrowed extensively from several precedents while at the same time retaining a character all our own.  The intent is to fit in and standout at the same time.  Buildings have been sited close to streets and sidewalks to promote social interaction between neighbors and passersby.  Pathways have been carved through the site inviting connections to waterfront area and the neighborhood.

Copper Cove
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Copper Cove Village is within easy walking distance to all the amenities that the Downtown/Waterfront Village Center has to offer.  A 15 to 20 minute walk allows residents of the proposed development to take advantage of the nearby Park & Beach and the recently completed first leg of the Plymouth rail trail to the north.  A similar walk to the south and west allows the future residents to take in all the downtown has to offer, which includes Historic and cultural sites, the waterfront and an extensive array of restaurants, shopping, banking, and personal services.

Copper Cove
Plymouth, Massachusetts

The proposed unit entries along the western end of the site will create an extension of the neighborhood down to the Waterfront and provide a sorely needed edge along the western side of Water Street.  The development is in keeping with the goals of the Downtown Village Center/Waterfront Masterplan, by contributing to the density and the critical mass of residents necessary to ensure the health and well being of the village center.

St. George’s Condominiums
Norwood, Massachusetts

The revitalization and re-use of this former neighborhood parish is centered around the newly adopted M.G.L. Chapter 40R or “Smart Growth Zoning” overlay zoning districts. TLCR, in concert with the developer, town planner and various other consultants, developed new zoning regulations and a design that is sensitive to the building’s history, the surrounding neighborhood and to the former parishioners.

204 Sandwich Street
Plymouth, Massachusetts

TLCR was brought in by the projects developer to design the second phase of a two-part condominium community. We were charged with designing six 2-bedroom units on approximately one acre of reclaimed land overlooking historic Plymouth Harbor. This portion of the project was to be marketed to empty nesters so the four ground floor units were designed to enhance one floor living. Guest accommodations and a home office are located on the lower level that responds to the site contours and opens to full view of the harbor and Plymouth Beach beyond.

The overall form and aesthetic of the two new buildings resemble large house similar to those found along Sandwich Street.

204 Sandwich Street
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Site Plan

204 Sandwich Street
Plymouth, Massachusetts

First Floor Plan

Crossley Hall
Mount Hermon School
Northfield, Massachusetts

At 63,000 square feet, Crossley Hall is the largest independant school dormitory in the United States. Major regramming and adjustments were needed to transform this historic building into desireable accomodations for both faculty and students.

Crossley Hall
Mount Hermon School
Northfield, Massachusetts

All design strategies focused on improving the student-faculty ratio, and creating private living spaces that would be attractive to both prospective faculty and those giving continuity to life in the dorm. Similarly, students required a variety of scales in their social units including attractive small group spaces, improved bathrooms and--most of all--a feeling of a “place to call your own.”

20 Parmenter Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Renovations to the historic North End Union building required careful planning to transform former theatre and gynasium spaces into apartments that fit modern living patterns. TLCR also designed a new two-story addition, which introduces four 2-bedroom units, and a stepped-back outdoor terrace sequence that is gently suited to compliment the traditional neighborhood’s aesthetic.

20 Parmenter Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Floor plans of two-story roof top addition.

244-246 Hanover Street
Boston, Massachusetts

TLCR was approached by a Boston real estate developer to help design a residential complex for a vacant lot on the North End’s vibrant Hanover Street. The lot’s narrow dimensions would be a challenge, but TLCR responded by utilizing the view potential with protruding bay windows. The three units per floor would vary its offered amenities, and the exterior copper-clad facades would age nicely and help this new complex mesh with the existing neighborhood fabric.

244-246 Hanover Street
Boston, Massachusetts

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Cas Abou
Curacao

TLCR’s design for the 80 villas, mountain-peak lodge, beachfront activity center, casino, and a full complement of resort resources sets the tone for the whole of the proposed 1,000 acre Cas Abou Resort. Exploration of a unique services delivery system, hidden within the steep slope of the site, reinforces the planned serenity and seclusion of the tropical environment.

Cas Abou
Curacao

A dramatic 300-meter drop from the peak to the sheltered sandy beach of the hidden Valentijn’s Baai provides serene views and ample height to develop view-corridors of privacy. Master site planning and villa design was inspired by TLCR’s earlier work at the other end of the island for the completed Santa Barbara Resort. Our award-wining model luxury vacation villa there, adapted from the traditional 18th Century landhuis, provides the baseline for developing a new standard of luxury accomodation in the Dutch Caribbean at Cas Abou.

Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort
Aruba, Dutch Caribbean

Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort is a prime example of “re-imaging.” TLCR’s brief for the project included the master planning, redesign of all public areas, as well as all back-of-house areas. The entire four-month construction cycle was orchestrated to keep the hotel in continuous operation. Resort bookings are now over-capacity!

TLCR’s new pool-side bar, a contemporary interpretation of the local Dutch Colonial vernacular, has become the integral focus and external symbol for the rebirth of the entire resort. By day and by night it acts as a beacon up and down the beach.

Holiday Inn Government Center
Boston, Massachusetts

The design, which includes a new pedestrian arcade and stair, upgrades the property to Flagship status, re-energizes a vintage facility and improves the relationship of the hotel to the urban fabric of Cambridge Street and surrounding development.

Holiday Inn Government Center
Boston, Massachusetts

TLCR is responsible for external improvements, the new front entrance, ground floor public spaces, general upgrades to guest rooms, and the conversion of the top floor to meeting and banquet facilities, in addition to overseeing the ADA responses. The design now engages the street and enlivens a busy pedestrian intersection.

Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers
Boston, Massachusetts

TLCR, as Associate Architect, working with New York architects and interior designers, was responsible for the redesign of all 1,200 guest rooms, design and replacement of existing windows in the towers, as well as ADA and code compliance throughout the facility.

The project include the addition of a new ballroom and port-cochere, renovations and re-configuration of all public spaces, conference and meeting spaces, as well as new banquet and restaurant kitchens. Work was completed in two - 6 month phases spanning a year and a half, all while maintaining first class accommodations and services to hotel patrons.

Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers
Boston, Massachusetts

TLCR maintained an on-site presence throughout both phases of construction providing the Owner and design team with the responsive oversight required for a project of this scale. During the construction phase TLCR worked closely with the Construction Manager to provide direction and coordination of the design work of all consultants with the various trades.

The Washington Hilton
Washington, D.C.

A stunning new entrance design was required for this convention hotel. An elegantly detailed, large canopy “wing” creates major new impact while responding to the curve and existing facade facing Delaware Avenue. Suspension guys reach up to the roof to produce an appropriate scale and drama. Landscaping is redesigned to focus visual energy on the front entrance and reinforce the unique park-like setting of the hotel.

Santa Barbara at Spanish Waters
Curacao, The Netherlands Antilles

Aimed principally at the Dutch second-home and retiree market, this house reinterprets the indigenous Landhuis archetype into a leisure residence of dignity and comfort suited for a maximum of outdoors living.

Times Square Guest Quarters by Doubletree
New York City, New York

To signal its new ownership and Doubletree management, and to increase the visibility of its Times Square hotel, the then owner Beacon Hotels enlisted TLCR as architects for a dramatic make-over of this four-year old property Reconfiguration of the ground floor entrance, third floor sky-lobby and five-story atrium, together with supporting front office and back-of-house functions, improve operations as well as enhance the guest experience.

Mini Fenway Park
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Conceived as a family recreation space, the Mini Fenway Park is a replica of its full-sized namesake, replete with its iconic masonry facades, a 15’ green monster, manual scoreboards and lighting towers that recall the big league park. In addition to a concession area and hall of fame museum, the stadium will house a regulation-sized little league field and a grandstand seating area for up to 1,500 fans, plus sloped lawn seating for overflow crowds.

Mini Fenway Park
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Conceived as a family recreation space, the Mini Fenway Park is a replica of its full-sized namesake, replete with its iconic masonry facades, a 15’ green monster, manual scoreboards and lighting towers that recall the big league park. In addition to a concession area and hall of fame museum, the stadium will house a regulation-sized little league field and a grandstand seating area for up to 1,500 fans, plus sloped lawn seating for overflow crowds.

Mini Fenway Park
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Conceived as a family recreation space, the Mini Fenway Park is a replica of its full-sized namesake, replete with its iconic masonry facades, a 15’ green monster, manual scoreboards and lighting towers that recall the big league park. In addition to a concession area and hall of fame museum, the stadium will house a regulation-sized little league field and a grandstand seating area for up to 1,500 fans, plus sloped lawn seating for overflow crowds.

Mini Fenway Park
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Conceived as a family recreation space, the Mini Fenway Park is a replica of its full-sized namesake, replete with its iconic masonry facades, a 15’ green monster, manual scoreboards and lighting towers that recall the big league park. In addition to a concession area and hall of fame museum, the stadium will house a regulation-sized little league field and a grandstand seating area for up to 1,500 fans, plus sloped lawn seating for overflow crowds.

Mini Fenway Park
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Conceived as a family recreation space, the Mini Fenway Park is a replica of its full-sized namesake, replete with its iconic masonry facades, a 15’ green monster, manual scoreboards and lighting towers that recall the big league park. In addition to a concession area and hall of fame museum, the stadium will house a regulation-sized little league field and a grandstand seating area for up to 1,500 fans, plus sloped lawn seating for overflow crowds.

Mini Fenway Park
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Conceived as a family recreation space, the Mini Fenway Park is a replica of its full-sized namesake, replete with its iconic masonry facades, a 15’ green monster, manual scoreboards and lighting towers that recall the big league park. In addition to a concession area and hall of fame museum, the stadium will house a regulation-sized little league field and a grandstand seating area for up to 1,500 fans, plus sloped lawn seating for overflow crowds.

Nahant Bathhouse
Nahant Beach, Massachusetts

TLCR was asked to replace an existing bathhouse at Nahant Beach with a new facility designed to support beach patrons and staff from Memorial to Labor Day. Working closely with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, we developed a compact scheme to quietly accommodate ADA accessible restrooms, changing rooms, storage areas, a first aid center and a beach manager’s office. The Nahant Bathhouse has been such a success, it has become the prototype for new Massachusetts bathhouses.

Nahant Bathhouse
Nahant Beach, Massachusetts

sustainability was an important aspect of the overall design; natural ventilation occurs through disguised vented roof dormers and a wide central breezeway. Additionally, low-flow toilets and locally produced, vandal-resistant materials were specified.

Nahant Bathhouse
Nahant Beach, Massachusetts

In our Feasibility Study for the project, TLCR had noted that the existing bathhouse interrupted the integrity of the surrounding sand dunes. The new structure is therefore elevated and incorporates dune grass plantings in order to allow the dunes to restore themselves to their natural state. Our efforts were commended by the CZM, DEP and Con Comm.

Nantasket Bathhouse
Hull, Massachusetts

Virtually abandoned for many years, the historic Art Deco bathhouse required restoration of its deteriorated concrete frame and other substantial remedial work, as well as expansion to meet the current seasonal uses. Most importantly, TLCR was called upon to recapture the symbolic presence of this beloved seaside landmark.

Nantasket Bathhouse
Hull, Massachusetts

For over a century Nantasket has been the summer destination of choice for many Metro-Boston residents. The renovated facility accommodates a dramatic seasonal shift in uses--from large-scale, low-maintenance, beach-related recreation in the summer, to community activities during the off-season. The surviving central bathhouse building has been adapted to changing uses, while TLCR’s new multi-season additions, pergolas and lawns significantly enhance the facilities functions.

Urban Youth Baseball Acadamy

TLCR has played an intricate role in the planning and development phase of this project. This project highlights TLCR's interest in youth sports and community activities.

Tenean Bathhouse Study
Dorchester, Massachusetts

As part of Massachusetts’ Back to the Beaches Initiative, TLCR was asked to investigate preliminary determinations of feasibility and cost for the development and construction of a replacement bathhouse for Tenean Beach. During the study, TLCR looked at site usage and the operational needs of the beach in order to best evaluate a series of potential alternatives for site intervention.

Tenean Bathhouse Study
Dorchester, Massachusetts

TLCR highlighted several environmental issues and specifically noted that sensitivity should be used if development occurs near the large clam beds and salt marshes located along the water’s edge and below the granite sea wall. Our study culminated in the development and suggestion of a ‘preferred option’ for the site. The proposed bathhouse would provide the necessities as well as afford a focal point along that stretch of beach for gatherings. The program centered around a porch format, with new facilities that included: ADA accessible toilet and changing rooms, a lifeguard office/first aid station, equipment storage areas, and a public patio area.

Constitution Beach Study
Boston, Massachusetts

This study investigated the surrounding uses and conditions of the existing Constitution Beach Bathhouse to determine if it could adequately meet the needs of the beach, both presently and in years to come. TLCR worked to identify the operational requirements, developed a program, and made recommendations to help DCAM isolate the areas most in need of intervention on the site. Additionally, we were asked to present preliminary determinations of feasibility and cost for the development and construction of a replacement bathhouse.

Constitution Beach Study
Boston, Massachusetts

Options were explored that included a Community Room, varying amounts of storage, a Water Sports Concession facility, and differing site arrangements. The report identifies the best solution within a limited budget to provide beach accommodations that complement recent site improvements of the surrounding area, and would enhance the overall quality and experience of the park.

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