Catalyst
Q&A: Moving the Needle
07.27.2022
The building industry needs to think big to take the next step to counter climate change, says Heidi Creighton, FAIA. Net zero is only part...
Managing Complexity
The renovation of the iconic Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego required careful coordination and collaboration among design teams, engineers, contractors and the museum....
Building a District
Over 17 years, a continuous collaboration between architect and client has transformed San Antonio’s Alamo Heights Independent School District....
Releases
LPA Enhances Workplace Studio with Addition of Sonaly Dudheker as Managing Director
In her new role with LPA’s industry-leading workplace team, Dudheker brings a holistic approach to interiors, combining experiential design with wellness-focused initiatives....
Frederick Braggs Joins LPA as Chief Financial Officer
07.13.2022
Architecture industry veteran will provide financial leadership and strategic direction for integrated design firm setting new benchmarks for high-performance energy-efficient projects...
LPA Earns Top National School Design Honor for Third Consecutive Year
05.16.2022
Design of the TIDE Academy, a three-story, STEAM-focused public high school in Menlo Park, California, is honored with the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education’s...
News
Four LPA Projects Honored At ASLA-SD Awards
07.20.2022
LPA’s landscape architecture team was recently honored with four Merit Awards in the San Diego chapter of American Society of Landscape Architect’s Excellence in Design...
Concrete Masonry Association Honors Two LPA Projects
07.5.2022
The Brea Community Center and the Temple City High School Classroom Building and Aquatics Center were honored recently by the Concrete Masonry Association of California...
Q & A: Mariana Lavezzo
06.24.2022
LPA’s New Director of School Planning on engaging learners, digging deeper and designing more inclusive campuses....
Videos
Design for Integration
07.18.2022
What’s the big idea? How does the project demonstrate the intersection of design excellence and sustainable performance?...
Design for Equitable Communities
How does this project promote equity, make the most of its surrounding community, integrate with it, and give back?...
Design for Water
How does the project use water wisely and handle rainfall responsibly?...
Research
Helping Young Children Find Their Way
06.1.2022
Studies provide a clear path to developing wayfinding designs that help young children safely navigate through a space with a spirit of exploration and excitement....
Analyzing the Performance of Student Recreation and Wellness Centers
12.22.2021
LPA designed a series of innovative recreation centers for the California State University system. LPAred studied how they are working for students, faculty and staff....
Designing Healthy Learning Environments
10.21.2021
Studies confirm healthy environments can improve learning outcomes and student success. But what are the best strategies to produce results?...
