About Tucker Sadler Architects
Tucker Sadler Architects has provided planning and architectural services for more than 50 years. Our firm has a highly diversified portfolio of major projects in San Diego and the surrounding region including the recent expansion to the San Diego Convention Center, the San Diego New Main Library (a joint venture with Rob Quigley, F.A.I.A.), and other high-visibility projects. While we are best known for our large-scale work, a significant part of our practice includes a wide variety of public and private projects including schools, university facilities, hotels, animal care/research facilities, health care/research facilities, high-rise residential towers, mixed-use complexes and master plans.
1943
Tom Tucker is drafted into the Army and deployed to Europe where he fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He is wounded and later awarded with the Purple Heart Medal
1952
Hal Sadler graduates from USC’s School of Architecture, gets married, and begins working in Los Angeles
1955
Tom Tucker becomes a licensed architect
1957
Hal Sadler moves to San Diego and collaborates with Tom Tucker and Ed Bennett to design their first building while moonlighting from beyond their daytime positions.
1958
Hal Sadler joins the San Diego AIA chapter
1962
Tucker Sadler & Bennett opens their first office
1966
First National Bank (Currently Union Bank) Building which stood as the tallest building in the San Diego skyline for 25 years is completed
1976
Gary Thu joins the Tucker Sadler team
1977
Arturo Castro joins the Tucker Sadler team
2001
San Diego Convention Center Expansion is completed
2003
Greg Mueller named Partner
2007
- Greg Mueller named CEO
- Art Castro is named partner and COO
- Hal Sadler is recognized by the Rotary Club of San Diego as Mr. San Diego
- Hal Sadler is recognized by the American Institute of Architects with the California Council of Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the architectural profession
- Mayor Jerry Sanders declares December 5th as Tucker Sadler Day
2009
Tom Tucker is awarded the French Legion of Honor Chevalier Medal for his contribution to Ally efforts during World War II
Campus Pointe Technology Center is completed in October - the first building to achieve LEED Platinum status in San Diego
2013
- San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Expansion is completed in August - the first airport to achieve LEED Platinum status in the world
- San Diego Central Library is completed in September
2015
Dan Martorana joins the Tucker Sadler team
2016
San Diego Car Rental Facility is completed