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Our Guarantee
We take full ownership of our work, backing every consulting project as if it was our own.
We work holistically and collaboratively with all clients.
We rely on our expertise to offer broad solutions to specialized problems, extending our firm's hand to yours.
Our Mission
Over the past 30 years, RTA has developed a unique niche in our profession by acquiring expansive knowledge of building systems and construction. We’re often hired to assist architects and design firms who are stuck and need a fresh perspective or assistance in meeting their client’s needs.
We’ve consulted on 100s of projects in the United States and abroad, providing technical architectural services to other architects. We can also create construction documents and offer construction administration while always maintaining clients’ original design intent.
Your firm’s project load varies, yet retaining top talent is crucial for success. The architects and design professionals at Richard Turlington Architects, Inc. have a long history of stepping in to decrease the burden on clients’ staff and allow senior project managers and principals to capitalize on their strengths.
We are always seeking to cultivate and modernize our design approach, and we look forward to being part of your journey.
Consulting Services Portfolio
Technical Case Studies
Each time we encounter a challenge, we rely on a specific, and well-refined, methodology to render a solution. By working closely with clients and carefully analyzing each design detail from multiple perspectives, we offer innovative technical solutions.
Our case studies are examples of how we tackled unique and complex challenges, showcasing the value we bring to projects.
Connecticut Science Center - Glycol Protection System
The curved steel roof design at the Science Center caused many technical problems including the difficulty in accessing the ceiling area by a portable high lift. Vented ceilings created concerns about cold air infiltration and the potential for sprinkler piping to freeze. Utilizing glycol was a creative solution our team devised for mitigating the problem.
Connecticut Science Center - Fire Safing
The Science Center is made of two metal-framed buildings enclosed by insulated metal wall panels. These two forms are held apart by an atrium with tall glass walls on each open end. This mixture of structural framing and enclosure created a myriad of unique fire safing conditions that only manifested themselves during construction. One problem in particular points to a tube beam that provided bracing within the structure, yet needed a particular intumescent coating. Working in tandem with a specialist helped our team collectively find a protective solution.
Yale National University of Singapore - Gateways
The gateways we designed for Yale-NUS College rejected typical gate assemblies from a design perspective. Instead of utilizing heavy tube steel or wrought iron (which isn't a local material option), we changed the materials to accommodate local craftsmanship to create a light, ornate design which ties back to Yale's campus aesthetic in New Haven CT.
Yale National University of Singapore - Performance Theatre
The technics of this Performance Theatre explore designing seating arrangements to thoughtfully meet accessibility codes; seratted walls to attenuate sound, and suspending hard and soft materials for acoustical complements on the theatre's ceiling.
Yale National University of Singapore - Low Rise Wall Construction
Elevation studies of Yale-NUS wall construction provide a snapshot into our process of viewing a project from multiple perspectives and scales. These studies collectively established an appropriate sense of place that is tantamount to defining a collegiate environment.
Yale National University of Singapore - Construction Detailing
The Construction Detailing of Yale-NUS College presented a design opportunity that centers on weaving local materials into a palette of details that expresses the ideals of an ivy league school. Each detail is modern in its intent and rich in its surface expression. Compartmentalizing spaces prevented issues with curtain wall connections and avoided fire safety.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Façade Assemblies
Tower Assemblies Study for our project at Yale-NUS College focused on examining how metal trim-work, windows, and color can be applied to flat panel precast wall construction. The purpose is to imbue a texture and scale to the facade that belies the simplicity of each building's enclosure.
Connecticut Science Center - Code Analysis
This summary of the Science Center parameters showcases our development of construction type requirements and all applicable codes.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Tops
Keeping the same design aesthetic from Yale, New Haven, our team incorporated tower studies during the design process for Yale-NUS College to create a modernized version of a classic ivy league school.
Connecticut Science Center - Glycol Protection System
The curved steel roof design at the Science Center caused many technical problems including the difficulty in accessing the ceiling area by a portable high lift. Vented ceilings created concerns about cold air infiltration and the potential for sprinkler piping to freeze. Utilizing glycol was a creative solution our team devised for mitigating the problem.
Connecticut Science Center - Fire Safing
The Science Center is made of two metal-framed buildings enclosed by insulated metal wall panels. These two forms are held apart by an atrium with tall glass walls on each open end. This mixture of structural framing and enclosure created a myriad of unique fire safing conditions that only manifested themselves during construction. One problem in particular points to a tube beam that provided bracing within the structure, yet needed a particular intumescent coating. Working in tandem with a specialist helped our team collectively find a protective solution.
Yale National University of Singapore - Gateways
The gateways we designed for Yale-NUS College rejected typical gate assemblies from a design perspective. Instead of utilizing heavy tube steel or wrought iron (which isn't a local material option), we changed the materials to accommodate local craftsmanship to create a light, ornate design which ties back to Yale's campus aesthetic in New Haven CT.
Yale National University of Singapore - Performance Theatre
The technics of this Performance Theatre explore designing seating arrangements to thoughtfully meet accessibility codes; seratted walls to attenuate sound, and suspending hard and soft materials for acoustical complements on the theatre's ceiling.
Yale National University of Singapore - Low Rise Wall Construction
Elevation studies of Yale-NUS wall construction provide a snapshot into our process of viewing a project from multiple perspectives and scales. These studies collectively established an appropriate sense of place that is tantamount to defining a collegiate environment.
Yale National University of Singapore - Construction Detailing
The Construction Detailing of Yale-NUS College presented a design opportunity that centers on weaving local materials into a palette of details that expresses the ideals of an ivy league school. Each detail is modern in its intent and rich in its surface expression. Compartmentalizing spaces prevented issues with curtain wall connections and avoided fire safety.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Façade Assemblies
Tower Assemblies Study for our project at Yale-NUS College focused on examining how metal trim-work, windows, and color can be applied to flat panel precast wall construction. The purpose is to imbue a texture and scale to the facade that belies the simplicity of each building's enclosure.
Connecticut Science Center - Code Analysis
This summary of the Science Center parameters showcases our development of construction type requirements and all applicable codes.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Tops
Keeping the same design aesthetic from Yale, New Haven, our team incorporated tower studies during the design process for Yale-NUS College to create a modernized version of a classic ivy league school.
Connecticut Science Center - Glycol Protection System
The curved steel roof design at the Science Center caused many technical problems including the difficulty in accessing the ceiling area by a portable high lift. Vented ceilings created concerns about cold air infiltration and the potential for sprinkler piping to freeze. Utilizing glycol was a creative solution our team devised for mitigating the problem.
Connecticut Science Center - Fire Safing
The Science Center is made of two metal-framed buildings enclosed by insulated metal wall panels. These two forms are held apart by an atrium with tall glass walls on each open end. This mixture of structural framing and enclosure created a myriad of unique fire safing conditions that only manifested themselves during construction. One problem in particular points to a tube beam that provided bracing within the structure, yet needed a particular intumescent coating. Working in tandem with a specialist helped our team collectively find a protective solution.
Yale National University of Singapore - Gateways
The gateways we designed for Yale-NUS College rejected typical gate assemblies from a design perspective. Instead of utilizing heavy tube steel or wrought iron (which isn't a local material option), we changed the materials to accommodate local craftsmanship to create a light, ornate design which ties back to Yale's campus aesthetic in New Haven CT.
Yale National University of Singapore - Performance Theatre
The technics of this Performance Theatre explore designing seating arrangements to thoughtfully meet accessibility codes; seratted walls to attenuate sound, and suspending hard and soft materials for acoustical complements on the theatre's ceiling.
Yale National University of Singapore - Low Rise Wall Construction
Elevation studies of Yale-NUS wall construction provide a snapshot into our process of viewing a project from multiple perspectives and scales. These studies collectively established an appropriate sense of place that is tantamount to defining a collegiate environment.
Yale National University of Singapore - Construction Detailing
The Construction Detailing of Yale-NUS College presented a design opportunity that centers on weaving local materials into a palette of details that expresses the ideals of an ivy league school. Each detail is modern in its intent and rich in its surface expression. Compartmentalizing spaces prevented issues with curtain wall connections and avoided fire safety.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Façade Assemblies
Tower Assemblies Study for our project at Yale-NUS College focused on examining how metal trim-work, windows, and color can be applied to flat panel precast wall construction. The purpose is to imbue a texture and scale to the facade that belies the simplicity of each building's enclosure.
Connecticut Science Center - Code Analysis
This summary of the Science Center parameters showcases our development of construction type requirements and all applicable codes.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Tops
Keeping the same design aesthetic from Yale, New Haven, our team incorporated tower studies during the design process for Yale-NUS College to create a modernized version of a classic ivy league school.
Connecticut Science Center - Glycol Protection System
The curved steel roof design at the Science Center caused many technical problems including the difficulty in accessing the ceiling area by a portable high lift. Vented ceilings created concerns about cold air infiltration and the potential for sprinkler piping to freeze. Utilizing glycol was a creative solution our team devised for mitigating the problem.
Connecticut Science Center - Fire Safing
The Science Center is made of two metal-framed buildings enclosed by insulated metal wall panels. These two forms are held apart by an atrium with tall glass walls on each open end. This mixture of structural framing and enclosure created a myriad of unique fire safing conditions that only manifested themselves during construction. One problem in particular points to a tube beam that provided bracing within the structure, yet needed a particular intumescent coating. Working in tandem with a specialist helped our team collectively find a protective solution.
Yale National University of Singapore - Gateways
The gateways we designed for Yale-NUS College rejected typical gate assemblies from a design perspective. Instead of utilizing heavy tube steel or wrought iron (which isn't a local material option), we changed the materials to accommodate local craftsmanship to create a light, ornate design which ties back to Yale's campus aesthetic in New Haven CT.
Yale National University of Singapore - Performance Theatre
The technics of this Performance Theatre explore designing seating arrangements to thoughtfully meet accessibility codes; seratted walls to attenuate sound, and suspending hard and soft materials for acoustical complements on the theatre's ceiling.
Yale National University of Singapore - Low Rise Wall Construction
Elevation studies of Yale-NUS wall construction provide a snapshot into our process of viewing a project from multiple perspectives and scales. These studies collectively established an appropriate sense of place that is tantamount to defining a collegiate environment.
Yale National University of Singapore - Construction Detailing
The Construction Detailing of Yale-NUS College presented a design opportunity that centers on weaving local materials into a palette of details that expresses the ideals of an ivy league school. Each detail is modern in its intent and rich in its surface expression. Compartmentalizing spaces prevented issues with curtain wall connections and avoided fire safety.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Façade Assemblies
Tower Assemblies Study for our project at Yale-NUS College focused on examining how metal trim-work, windows, and color can be applied to flat panel precast wall construction. The purpose is to imbue a texture and scale to the facade that belies the simplicity of each building's enclosure.
Connecticut Science Center - Code Analysis
This summary of the Science Center parameters showcases our development of construction type requirements and all applicable codes.
Yale National University of Singapore - Tower Tops
Keeping the same design aesthetic from Yale, New Haven, our team incorporated tower studies during the design process for Yale-NUS College to create a modernized version of a classic ivy league school.
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