Testimonials

TMP established a process where they sought information from our staff as to needs, visions, and expectations. They listened to our responses and built a state-of-the-art facility that staff, students, parents and the community are most proud of. We honestly feel we have one of the best elementary schools in the country.

Your staff is patient, understanding, and well versed in asking the right questions to elicit educational details necessary for modern school design.

I can highly recommend TMP for all facets of their work. They have talented and creative architects who work extremely well with the owner and the many constituents within a school district to help make sure a project meets the community’s expectations.

Throughout the process, assessment, design and implementation, TMP’s staff members have been highly professional, easy to work with and provided expertise in a number of areas critical to completing the project on-time and within budget. The knowledge gained from TMP’s projects with other performing arts centers was incredibly beneficial in the concept and design phase.

In many ways, TMP helped us pull off the impossible. As you know, we started ‘late,’ but you were there with us every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to lead us through this bond campaign process.

Our district has worked with TMP for many years. We continue to have confidence and trust in their loyalty to our long-standing working relationship and service. They have an interactive style with board members, administrators, and staff during and beyond the development stage. Because of this, we have worked together to arrive at the right decision for our buildings.

Most importantly, they listen to the customer! They push back when they believe we are suggesting ideas that will compromise the integrity of the project and the life cycle costs of maintaining the facility. They are very professional and easy to work with.

I have actually had people say that they assumed Crisler Arena was a new building and I have to point and show them the original parts as they are so surprised. That alone should be something to be extremely proud of.

On the subject of TMP … you cannot possibly do better than working with them. I consider our projects to be successful because we had the luxury and good sense to retain this firm. TMP simply listens and learns the client needs in a way that I am not familiar with many other firms. They have an excellent team of professionals … They are designers that can really look at the details and give a best case feel for what your money can do for you.

TMP does great buildings. The firm has experience with large and small projects, good budgets and tight budgets. They have a fabulous staff of professionals that have both the architectural skills necessary to design and build a good [facility], but more importantly excellent listening skills. This will insure that you get the kind of building that you want and can afford. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

The personal involvement and attention was exceptional. TMP listened to the Oakland University administration during the conceptual stage. The project was a complex one involving demolition, renovation, and an addition. TMP’s professionals were creative and resourceful in saving valuable dollars and keeping the patrons of the facility in mind.

Your experience shined through all the stages of preconstruction. Your excellent communication and detailed documentation of the project kept me right up to date on every element. There were no surprises.

Crisler Arena is a beautiful reuse of a storied campus arena. Has the feel of a completely new building.

I would like to thank TMP’s staff for their tremendous support during our most recent bond initiative. As you are aware, we were somewhat fragmented until you "rescued us" with your graceful style and highly-effective strategies which got us all going in the right direction. Your keen insight and expertise brought strategies that were relevant to our community and your expert guidance was instrumental in the passage of our bond initiative by a 3 to 1 margin in a very difficult economic climate.

We've been a repeat client of TMP's for over a decade now and the decision to maintain that relationship has always been an easy one. Why? Our work with TMP has strengthened our District's culture by assuring design decisions are learner-centered and driven by a shared vision and stakeholder engagement. At the same time, their expertise and accountability make working with them a genuine pleasure. I love partnering with organizations who drive us to be better and TMP does that.

Despite the complexity, the many stakeholders involved, and quite a divergent set of opinions amongst a very diverse team, working with the TMP team was a breeze and resulted in a very successful Master Plan that is still being referenced many years later not only in terms of the actual implementation of the construction project but also in terms of the overall vision for the school... I would recommend TMP Architecture without reservations and would not hesitate to employ them again should the opportunity arise.

I would recommend TMP Architecture as a great partner to any district looking to design and build buildings and spaces that meet the needs of students and staff.

I've had the privilege of partnering with TMP Architecture on the planning, design, and construction of facilities across two school districts. Their expertise shines in every phase of the process - from thoughtfully assessing current needs to engaging the community and marketing the vision, all the way through collaborative design and construction. TMP's team excels at listening closely, responding promptly, and ensuring we achieve our facility goals while staying within budget. In my experience, their commitment to excellence is truly unparalleled.

TMP brought knowledge, experience, integrity, and a proven record of accomplishments to our District-wide facilities construction project. We have been extremely impressed with their professionalism and commitment to the projects. The team at TMP is responsive, easy to communicate with, and thorough with follow through items.

In addition to their ability to keep forward momentum and their strong vision for K-12 school design, TMP's design solutions are sensitive to budgetary constraints. During the design and construction process, TMP provided invaluable project management and development of solutions. They addressed the District's desires using an inclusive process with staff and acted efficiently to challenges encountered as part of any building project... TMP will be an asset to any facilities project, bringing their experience and dedication required for a successful project outcome.

I'm extremely grateful for the level of detail in the assessment that truly provides a road map for our District over the next 20-30 years. The value of these assessments was essential, providing effective communication tools to engage and inform stakeholders throughout the District.

Having had the opportunity to work closely with TMP for many years, I can attest to their professionalism, creativity, ability to listen, and their incredible customer service. TMP's expertise during the pre-bond and pre-design phases was second-to-none... Their understanding of educational programming was a significant factor in helping us make the best decisions in approaching how to renovate our spaces.

TMP listens to and learns the client's needs in a way that moves the design process along from concept to completion. They have an outstanding team of educational planners, designers, and architects who understand the future of education and are not afraid to ask tough questions and guide conversations towards aligning design solutions with the district's progressive vision while aligning with the budget. TMP collaborates with the client throughout the design process, allowing the facility end-users the chance to develop alternative ideas in step with them.

If I were seeking an architectural firm for a future project, I would select, unequivocally, TMP as they are the very best in the business!

TMP was a partner in rebuilding High Point School at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. High Point serves students with significant disabilities and they were operating out of a facility that was woefully inadequate to meet the needs of our students... TMP worked with our staff and community to design a facility that incorporated modern technology, accessibility, and an integrated learning environment... I've worked with many architectural firms in my 20+ years as a superintendent and can confidently say that TMP has been responsive to the needs of the district while bringing forward innovative and creative ideas designed to enhance the learning environment for students.