ABOUT
Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area, FCA is known for producing architectural designs of the
highest caliber with an emphasis on personal attention, technical competence, and efficiency.
highest caliber with an emphasis on personal attention, technical competence, and efficiency.
1982
OUR STORY
In 1982, founding partners David Fong and Chiu Lin Tse-Chan established Fong & Chan Architects with four founding principles:
create great architecture, serve clients, give back to the community, and raise the status of architects in society.
MENTORSHIP
Our senior staff upholds the firm's belief in fostering the professional growth of well-rounded young designers.
We ensure that our junior staff are fully immersed in all practice aspects, from preliminary design to project closeout.
Principals communicate directly with junior staff to reinforce the practice of peer-to-peer working relationships.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The office supports accreditation testing, licensing exams and continued education.
Each year, the company selects representatives to attend design conferences for personal and professional enrichment.
Within the office, regular lunch seminars as well as staff presentations are held to broaden staff knowledge and develop presentation skills.
LIFE AT FCA
Our office is an inclusive and diverse environment where all are welcome.
Team building events, including an annual company trip and holiday party are held throughout the year.
Regular breakfast discussions and happy hour gatherings give us an opportunity to share perspectives and connect beyond architecture.
01 OUR PHILOSOPHY
At FCA, our process is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and attention to detail.
We remain actively engaged with clients, users, and stakeholders from project inception through construction, ensuring continuity and responsiveness at every stage.
We establish clear project goals, detailed schedules, and comprehensive quality control measures to maintain design excellence, code compliance, and efficient project delivery.
Through rigorous coordination and ongoing communication, we create environments that support healing, wellness, and long-term operational success.
02 OUR INSIGHTS
VIRTUAL REALITY
AND ARCHITECTURE Architects use a myriad of ways to convey their ideas to clients and builders. Plan views, elevations, and material boards are some of the more traditional methods. Learn how Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing the field by providing a platform for experiencing a space in 3D where form and function can be analyzed and finishes can be easily interchanged.
AND ARCHITECTURE Architects use a myriad of ways to convey their ideas to clients and builders. Plan views, elevations, and material boards are some of the more traditional methods. Learn how Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing the field by providing a platform for experiencing a space in 3D where form and function can be analyzed and finishes can be easily interchanged.
MEDIA ARCHITECTURE:
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE An introduction to Media Architecture - wherein structures themselves are devised as communication tools. Advertising, art, business, and social issues drive the industry. We look at the projects from Germany to Canada, from historic displays to the cutting edge.
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE An introduction to Media Architecture - wherein structures themselves are devised as communication tools. Advertising, art, business, and social issues drive the industry. We look at the projects from Germany to Canada, from historic displays to the cutting edge.
NEOCON TIPS
AND TRICKS Every year, roughly 50,000 designers descend upon the Chicago Mart to take in the latest in commercial design trends. This guide for first time attendees outlines what to expect and how to get the most out of your trip to Neocon.
AND TRICKS Every year, roughly 50,000 designers descend upon the Chicago Mart to take in the latest in commercial design trends. This guide for first time attendees outlines what to expect and how to get the most out of your trip to Neocon.
DESIGNING WITH
GREEN SPACES IN MIND Take a look at a few examples of incorporation of nature and biophilic elements in architecture across projects in Vietnam, the California Central Valley, a South Bay hospital and more.
GREEN SPACES IN MIND Take a look at a few examples of incorporation of nature and biophilic elements in architecture across projects in Vietnam, the California Central Valley, a South Bay hospital and more.
03 OUR TEAM
MEET OUR LEADERS
KRIS TIE
PRINCIPAL
PAOLO DIAZ
PRINCIPAL
JASON WU
PRINCIPAL
SHARLENE CHAN
PRINCIPAL
People are at the center of everything we design.
Our architects, designers, planners, and technical professionals work collaboratively across disciplines, bringing together diverse expertise to create environments that are thoughtful, enduring, and responsive to the communities they serve.
04 STUDIO UPDATES
Studio News
Aug 2026
FCA's Anniversary
Studio News
Aug 2025
Ramgopalpur Cancer Center
Team Promotion
Feb 2025
Taihui Li promoted to Associate
Studio Award
Feb 2024
FCA Named Best Commercial Architect in Palo Alto
Founder News
Jan 2024
Society of Architectural Historians Recognizes David & Chiu Lin
Studio Award
Sep 2023
AMP Recognizes FCA as Top 2023 Architect in Healthcare Design
Team Promotion
June 2022
Jean Tse promoted to Associate
Team Promotion
June 2022
Xuhao Wu promoted to Associate
FCA celebrates 44 years since our company's founding
INTERESTED IN JOINING US?
We're always looking for talented architects, designers, and creative thinkers who share our passion for thoughtful design and collaborative problem-solving.
At FCA, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while learning alongside experienced professionals in a supportive studio environment.
Join us as we shape the next chapter.
Join us as we shape the next chapter.