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Cedar Street Architecture

Connecting People and Places Nationwide

Cedar Street Architecture is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TKDA so our integratedteam can provide forward-thinking architecture, engineering, and planning to Class I railroads, short line railroads, transit and commuter rail agencies, municipalities, port and harbors, and industrial and private developers. Through innovative and cost-effective rail architecture design, Cedar Street Architecture collaborates with a diverse set of clients and partners to enhance connectivity between people, places, and things nationwide.

Expertise + Integrated Solutions

To help freight and passenger rail clients run successful businesses and provide safe environments for their employees, our team offers design-bid-build, design-build, and other alternative delivery services on a wide range of facilities. We have the experience and knowledge to meet custom projects and specialized process needs. With experience in rail, transit, and government operations, we are a trusted partner and leader in freight, intercity, commuter, and light rail planning, design, and construction management projects that ultimately meet the demands of rail equipment and end users.

At Cedar Street Architecture, we understand safety and environmental regulations, design and construction processes specific to the industry, and rail systems to design safe, efficient personnel support buildings. Our team provides proven results on new facilities, renovations, and upgrade projects that incorporate energy efficiency, accessibility, reliable systems and controls, and safety. We work with our clients to meet their goals for budgets and schedules while providing lasting durability and functionality in facilities that will provide years of good service for rail crews and rail yard employees.

Maintaining rolling stock is vital to the rail industry, and it is critical to have dedicated facilities for service, maintenance, storage, repair, and commissioning of cars and locomotives. We have an expansive history of helping clients design new car and locomotive shops, along with improvements and upgrades to existing facilities. Through collaboration, we bring facilities into code compliance, increase energy efficiency, and modernize systems and controls while increasing operating ratios and improving employee safety.

We understand the importance of delivering safe and lasting rail facility design projects, and we share the commitment of the rail industry to provide safe and effective environments for their workers and passengers. Our team is known for listening to client needs, creating design solutions, and meeting the specific requirements of the rail industry while staying on budget and schedule.

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ERIC LECHOWICZ

President of Cedar Street Architecture | Regional Vice President, Chicagoland
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Our Culture

We want you to be involved! You will be encouraged to share your ideas, ask questions, and express your opinions. Our employee-owned culture fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and open communication. Whether you are just starting out or you have years of experience, you will find a challenging and rewarding career at TKDA where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. We’re always looking for great talent to join our teams.