Partners in life and work Cara Cummins and Jose Tavel work together on each project. Two pairs of hands to create one vision.
Cara B. Cummins
I was born in Washington D.C., and raise on a horse farm in the countryside of Virginia. After studying and working in Europe I arrived in Atlanta in 1997, inspired by the enthusiasm of the Olympic spirit. Experiencing the rise of the phoenix, understanding the potential of Atlanta, and believing that I could have a role in the future- I stayed.
Partner of TaCstudio 2001
Registered Architect
American Institute of Architects, member
National Council of Architectural Registrations Board
Bachelor of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Alph Rho Chi Architectural Leadership Award
Harold Hill Memorial Scholarship
City of Decatur Design Awards, Crescent Moon , Restaurant, 2001.
Neel Reid Fellow, 2001 Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation (1st Recipient)
AIA Greenprints Project Award for ‘Green’ design 765 Residence~ 2012
AIA Greenprints Project Award for ‘Green’ design Ashley Street Residence~ 2011
AIA Greenprints Project Award for ‘Green’ design 575 Residence~ 2010
LEED Silver Residence, 765 East Avenue
Open Hand Campus Design, LEED tracking project
Atlanta Regional Commission 2011 Exceptional Merit for Adaptive Reuse,The Brickworks
Jose E. Tavel
I was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to Atlanta, Georgia as a child. I have been in the Atlanta area ever since, attending Georgia Tech for undergraduate and graduate studies. I have always felt that all projects and clients benefit from and deserve good thoughtful design, regardless of the challenges or budgets.
Partner at TaC studios, founded 2001
Registered Architect
American Institute of Architects, member
National Council of Architectural Registrations Board
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology
Winner of SGF Graduate Design Competition
Georgia Emerging Professional Award 2001
Urban Design Commission Awards:
Copeland Hirthler Studios (now Iconologic)
Urban Coffee Bungalow
Nickiemoto’s