Our Company

At a Glance

Thomas Jacob Flitsch Architects, P.C., is dedicated to serving your project goals through strategic design, deliberate documentation, and dedicated attention.


The principal architect has over 30 years of professional experience in renovation, redevelopment, and new construction, and he has developed over $150,000,000 of projects.

Firm Structure

  •  A dedicated team of professionals works on each project.
  • All projects are developed on state of the art AutoCAD/REVIT-BIM software.
  • Professionals have cross-functional experience in Business Management, Financial Analysis, Real Estate, Architecture, and Engineering.

Project Experience

Multifamily Apartments

Mr. Flitsch has developed strategic redevelopment plans for 4 properties for Strategic Property Management Group in San Diego, Orange, and LA counties in California.


Mr. Flitsch is currently contributing to the redevelopment of 13 properties for Irvine Company, adding washers, dryers, and air conditioning units to apartment complexes built in the 70s/80s and located throughout San Diego and Orange counties.


Mr. Flitsch redeveloped over 35 properties for Essex Property Trust, along the west coast from Seattle to San Diego, from 2000 through 2008.


Mr. Flitsch provides acquisition analysis to many clients in the multifamily sector.

Senior Living

Mr. Flitsch evaluated a portfolio of 16 properties for Atria Senior Living, identifying opportunities for repositioning or for management enhancement. 


Mr. Flitsch prepared business plans for board of director approval for 9 assisted living properties in Southern California, from 2008 through 2014. 


Most of these projects included major conversions to provide Dementia/Alzheimer's specialized care.

New Construction

 Mr. Flitsch designed the 22,000-square-foot sanctuary and youth hall for Moorpark Presbyterian Church.


Mr. Flitsch designed a 5500-square-foot dining and assembly lodge for Zaca Lake Retreat in Santa Barbara County, CA, in 2018.

Repeat Clients

Recognition & Awards

  • LEED CERTIFIED MAJOR RENOVATION - Atria Golden Creek, Irvine, CA.
  • 2009 GOLD NUGGET HONORABLE MENTION - Atria Golden Creek, Irvine, CA.
  • 2010 BEST REMODEL/RENOVATION  - Long-Term Living Magazine - Atria Hacienda, Palm Desert, CA.
  • 2006 San Diego Apartment Association Redevelopment of the year.
  • 2006 Panelist/Speaker at Multi-Family Executive Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • 2007 Panelist/Speaker at Apartments 2007 Conference, Los Angeles, CA.