Who We Are
Architecture at its finest encompasses compositions of spaces designed to heighten the potential of the human spirit. Spaces to apply our talent and discover our hidden potential. Spaces to appreciate the stillness of art and embrace the emotions roused by performing arts. Spaces for living with dignity in the comfort of a community. Design projects set the stage for potential. Our philosophy is to unleash it, one project at a time through our services.
FCA provides a full range of professional services in architecture, interior design, and planning. We place great emphasis on project needs and performance, spatial character and materiality, environmental sustainability and, above all, client values and satisfaction. Regardless of project size or sector type, we remain true to our process.
Our Insights
Virtual Reality and Architecture
Living Off the Grid - How to do it and why
Media Architecture: Past, Present and Future
ROBOTS: Automation in the city, architecture, and healthcare
Innovative Solutions for Housing the Homeless
Design Trends of 2019
Our Collaborations
We have successfully collaborated with several world class architectural firms to deliver some of the most exciting buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area. At FCA, we appreciate the opportunity to collaborate and share our knowledge with our partners in a respectful and inclusive environment to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
Accolades
“Clients seek out FCA’s expertise due to the firm’s excellent reputation for successfully executing and completing complex and challenging projects.”
| Molly Shaw, US Builder’s Review |
Media
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Wins Award of Excellence
| Structural Engineers Association of Northern California |
Recognition
For nearly 20 years, I’ve been struck by their outstanding consistent record of successfully delivering difficult projects for demanding institutional and public clients. My admiration has only grown over the years.
| Marlene Berkoff, FAIA, Principal, Berkoff Facility Strategies |
Recognition
Fong & Chan wins 2016 Best International Sustainable Design & Architecture Firm for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center
| Build Review Magazine |
Recognition
“We were able to accommodate a very ambitious program in a tight site and come up with a design that fit the existing campus fabric and blended well with historic buildings.”
| David Fong on SFGH, gb&d Magazine |
Media
Fong & Chan Architects Extraordinary Design That Continuously Exceeds Expectations
| US Builders Review |
Media
“San Francisco’s values at it’s best … a world-class, seismically safe, technologically advanced, and sustainably built hospital for all San Franciscans.”
| Ed Lee, San Francisco Mayor |
Recognition