Clients can only be successful when we unite
Economic Success + Sustainable Solutions
TFA Thomas Fritzsche Associates
38 Years of Experience
380 Designed Projects
176 Completed Buildings
Experience, Expertise, and Commitment
TFA is a German design consultancy for master planning, buildings, interiors and landscapes founded in 1988 by Thomas Fritzsche in Stuttgart, Germany.
With 38 years of experience, working for major developers and institutional clients,
we have designed 380 projects and completed 176 buildings across Germany and Asia.
Since 2005, we have been based in Cologne and operate an office in Shanghai.
TFA is the first overseas member of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
and promotes the German Green Building Council (DGNB).
In all our projects, we collaborate with licensed local architects of record (AOR) to ensure a smooth process and the best results.
The TFA Methodology
Our USP
TFA Thomas Fritzsche Associates
The TFA Methodology / Our USP
We believe a client can only create truly successful projects if Economic Success + Sustainable Solutions are pursued with equal focus and dedication.
At TFA, we have developed a highly effective, adaptable two-stage methodology that enables our clients to create Economic Success + Sustainable Solutions and realise market-compliant and user-centred projects.
This methodology is grounded in our deep understanding of the real estate market, industry standards, and our extensive experience with clients' needs and expectations.
We embrace simplicity as a problem-solving strategy, allowing us to address
even the most complex issues by breaking them down into manageable components, eliminating unnecessary elements, and focusing on the most crucial aspects,
ultimately leading to straightforward yet ingenious solutions.
This methodology is our USP and sets us apart from purely design-focused firms.
Stage 1 / Economic Success
In stage one, our strategy team collaborates with the client
to develop a project strategy that focuses on their economic success.
This strategy is tailored to deliver industry-specific and market-oriented solutions.
We analyse the local market and review surrounding projects to define the site usage.
We identify the target industry along with its specific requirements and define
the range of functions, the mix, and the area sizes.
We investigate the availability of funding programs from government agencies or financial institutions and evaluate their potential impact on the project.
Additionally, we examine how the project will affect the ecological, social,
and cultural conditions of the surrounding area.
Stage 2 / Sustainable Solutions
In stage two, our design team, in collaboration with local partners,
converts the project strategy into a climate-responsive and sustainable solution.
We identify all essential elements of the project and develop them through 8 steps, utilising the simplest, most efficient, and cost-effective methods.
1. Orientation and Layout
2. Building Volume and Form
3. Envelop and Sun Shading
4. Structure and Floor Heights
5. Circulation Systems
6. Building Services
7. Materials and Details
8. Standardisation and Prefabrication
Economic Success +
Sustainable Solutions
TFA Thomas Fritzsche Associates
The Benefits for our Clients
Strictly applied from day one of any project, compared to conventional baseline projects, our clients can save up to
20% on Capital Expenditure CapEx
30% on Operational Expenditure OpEx
25% on Time to Market TTM (approvals and utilities excluded)
25% on Total Cost of Ownership TCO
and realise market-compliant, user-centred and ready-to-certify projects that are
efficient
flexible + adaptable
smart
sustainable
If you're embarking on a new project
or aiming to review and optimise
an existing design concept,
leverage the TFA Methodology
for a design sprint or concept review