established in 1988 in Germany, and ever since supporting developers in achieving
Economic Success + Sustainable Solutions
TFA Thomas Fritzsche Architects
37 Years of Experience
368 Designed Projects
171 Completed Buildings
Experience, Expertise, and Commitment
TFA is a German architectural design firm founded in 1988 by Thomas Fritzsche in
Stuttgart, Germany.
Since 2005, we have been based in Cologne and operate an office in Shanghai.
Thomas Fritzsche is the first foreign member of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and as a company, we work closely with the German Green Building Council (DGNB).
With 37 years of experience, working for major developers and institutional clients, we have designed 368 projects and completed 171 buildings across Germany and Asia.
We primarily work with institutional clients, major developers, and private entities.
To deliver cutting-edge technology and future-proof solutions, we have established a network of experienced experts, consultants, and research institutes.
The TFA Methodology
Our USP
Your Success
TFA Thomas Fritzsche Architects
The TFA Project Methodology
Our USP
We strongly believe that in any project, only with a structured methodology can Economic Success and Sustainable Solutions be achieved.
At TFA, we established a unique two-stage methodology to ensure that our clients can realise market-compliant and tenant-centred buildings and interiors.
This methodology is grounded in our deep understanding of the real estate market, industry standards, and our extensive experience with clients' needs and expectations.
Simplicity as a problem-solving approach enables us in this process to tackle even the most complex problems or contexts by breaking them down into simpler components, eliminating unnecessary elements, and focusing on the most important aspects to find the simplest, yet most ingenious solution.
This methodology is our USP and sets us apart from purely design-focused firms.
Stage 1
Economic Success
In the first stage of every project, our strategy team collaborates with the client to develop a project strategy that prioritises their economic success.
This strategy is tailored to deliver industry-specific and market-oriented solutions.
We analyse the local market and review projects of competitors to define the site usage, identify the target industry and its specific requirements, and assess functional diversity, mix, and area sizes.
Additionally, we investigate the availability of funding programs from government agencies or financial institutions and evaluate their potential impact on the project.
Moreover, we assess the environmental, social, and cultural implications of the project and explore its connection to the local culture and history.
Stage 2
Sustainable Solutions
In stage two, our design team converts the project strategy into a sustainable design solution that is both future-ready and efficient in every aspect.
We identify all essential elements of the project and develop them through eight 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 Architects
The Benefits for our Clients
Applied from day one of any project, our clients can save up to:
25% on Capital Expenditure,
30% on Operational Expenditure,
40% on Time to Market,
35% on Total Cost of Ownership
and realise market-compliant and tenant-centred buildings and interiors that are:
sustainable and well-focused,
flexible and adaptable,
amenity-rich and smart, and
efficient and future-ready
compared to baseline office buildings using conventional design and delivery practices.
If you're embarking on a new project
or aiming to review and optimise
an existing design concept,
leverage TFA’s project methodology
for a design sprint or free concept review