Military & Government Strategic Design We plan, design, and construction to support strategic military objectives. LS3P has earned a reputation for taking on aggressive design and construction schedules and completing projects that well exceed the clients' expectations. Our enduring client relationships are a cornerstone of our business, and we are honored by the fact that the majority of our work

Transforming the Senior Experience Environments for Senior Living Senior living design should offer comfort, flexibility, connectivity and a gracious lifestyle. In contrast to the institutional, isolated environment of the stereotypical “nursing homes” of the past, a senior living home offers appealing, engaging choices for just about everyone. From Life Plan Communities with modern, wellness focused amenities to state-of-the-art Assisted Living,

Atlanta Office Serves at My Sister's House Last week, members of LS3P's Atlanta office volunteered at My Sister’s House, one of four parts of the Atlanta Mission that provides a long-term facility for homeless women, and children. LS3P served lunches and helped to clean out their food pantry.

Atlanta Office Volunteers at Atlanta Mission Headquarters Last week, several team members from LS3P's Atlanta office volunteered at the Atlanta Mission Headquarters, the city's largest and longest-running service provider to homeless men, women, and children. LS3P helped to assemble over 1,000 race packets for their upcoming "Run in the Cold for those who Sleep in the Cold 5K." To learn

Designs for Community Civic Portfolio LS3P has designed over 500 projects for civic clients across the country. From cultural institutions to public safety facilities, municipal offices, and everything in between, we are committed to modern and sustainable designs that enhance livability for communities across the region.   Read more…

Wilmington Chamber of Commerce – Career & Leadership Advancement Academy LS3P was proud to participate in the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's "Real Estate, Architecture, Construction and Engineering Day" as a part of their Career and Leadership Development Academy in partnership with New Hanover County Schools. The mission of this program is to provide New Hanover County Middle School Students an

CHS Volunteers with Trident United Way As part of our 60 Acts of Service, LS3P's Charleston team participated in Trident United Way's Day of Caring on Friday! Our team spent the day working on various projects at Fresh Future Farm - a nonprofit farm and grocery in North Charleston committed to building economic and agricultural systems designed to resolve the

Trick or Treat in Myrtle Beach For their 3rd year, the Myrtle Beach office joined the fun in their complex's annual Halloween Trick or Treat. Roughly a 1,000 kids come out to nab candy for their buckets and bags. There were several pretty princesses, multiple puppys that stopped to say hello to get a pupperoni, and many, many scary and

Boys & Girls Club Teen STEM Summit For the second year running LS3P's Raleigh office prepared an interactive STEAM night for the Boys and Girls Club of North Carolina. Teens gathered from across the state and explored the path of a project through interactive activities. Building a city grid out of marshmallows and spaghetti, experimenting in SketchUp, assembling finish boards,

Greensboro Office Walks to Help End Alzheimers Members of the Greensboro office took to the streets on Saturday, October 7, for the Guilford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Crystal Soyars was the LS3P team captain and together they raised $2,290.00! Great job to everyone who participated and helped raise money for this important cause.

Atlanta Takes to the Path for a Good Cause Great fun for a great cause! Thanks LS3P Atlanta track stars for coming out to participate in the Ride for the Westside (5K ride/run/walk) to support the Westside Future Fund. And… Congrats Summer Gallman and Brittney Myers for placing 3rd in their categories!! Congrats Mark - 3rd place in his category

Greenville Volunteers for Backpack Beginnings The Greenville office volunteered last week for Backpack Beginnings, an organization dedicated to delivering child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need. The team sorted and packaged food, clothing and household goods to be delivered to those families in need. This event is part of a series of events the GSO has planned

Savannah Participates in CANstruction Competition! The Savannah Office participated in the 2023 Choate CANstruction competition with the entry “The Sound of Happiness”, an ice cream truck made entirely out of canned goods! They won 4 awards for their hard work: Best Meal, Most Cans and Structural Ingenuity and BEST OVERALL! CANstruction is an international hunger relief charity that raises millions

Columbia Wins the People's Choice Award at PARKing Day! PARKing day is a global, public, participatory project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into social spaces. This Year's theme was "Open For: ___" and CAE's space was open for PLAY with giant (and regular size) building blocks, hopscotch and green space. 

Charlotte PARKing Day The Charlotte office created a Showcase Space in the heart of Southend Charlotte for PARKing Day 2023! With five distinct panels representing the different materials we work with every day on one end of the parklet, and a lounge nestled in nature on the other, the mini park was a tactile experiment in color and design. A

Myrtle Beach Goes for the Swing The Myrtle Beach office enjoyed our teammates and caught a Pelicans game. pun intended Pelicans were up 1, 9th inning, full bases, 3 balls, 2 strikes, and we're up first! Oh the stress! Spoiler: we won. It was a wonderful time shared with family and friends.

Asheville Gives Back by Volunteering at the United Way Block Party On August 17, members of the AVL office volunteered at the United for Youth Block Party in Pack Square. The back to school event celebrates the community and brings together a network of over 50 local partners, students and families with live music, food and fun. With an estimated

Charlotte Office Gives to Classroom Central The Charlotte office came together to donate supplies to Classroom Central, a local organization that distributes free school supplies to students and teachers. Our office donated over $300 worth of supplies! Thanks to everyone (pictured and not) who contributed - your generosity is making a positive impact in our community!

Charleston Team Holds Back-to-School Drive LS3P's Charleston team recently collected donations for Trident United Way's back-to-school drive!

Raleigh Office Holds Back to School Supply Drive Raleigh Associates and Senior Associates hosted its second annual school supply drive. The haul collected during this friendly and fierce competition will be donated to three area elementary schools supporting our communities in Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties. Great job team!

Genesis Homes Affordable Cottage Dedication Our very own John Edwards designed a new affordable cottage that Genesis Homes dedicated to his wife, Ginny Stroud, for her decades long achievements in community development. The home was dedicated to Ginny Stroud, former community development administrator for the city of Greenville from 2001 to 2020. What an awesome way to give back to

Charleston Hosts Libby & Mace's Place Animal Rescue LS3P's Charleston team had a paw-fect afternoon with Libby & Mace's Place Animal Rescue! The office collected donations for the rescue, and team members spent time snuggling adoptable puppies and kittens. For more information and to inquire about adopting a new furry friend, visit: https://libbyandmacesplace.weebly.com/

Asheville Office Grand Opening The Asheville office celebrated an official “Grand Opening” last week to show off its new space (designed by the great Wil Drennan and Marissa Deters) and reiterate the firms merger. The new space is conveniently located in downtown Asheville in the Asheville-Citizens Times building. Over 90 clients, consultants and firm execs joined in celebrating this momentous

St John Cemetery Celebrates Juneteenth with Grand Opening LS3P Design in Kind project work on the St. John Cemetery in Charleston, SC celebrated their opening ceremony and blessing today, Juneteenth. This historic site has over 1,000 African American enslaved and “free people of color” buried side by side. Today’s dedication celebrated the transformation of this space from an untended field

Crossnore Community Golf Tournament Members from the AVL, GSP, and CLT offices supported Crossnore Communities, an AVL legacy client, by participating in the 25th Anniversary Hugh Fields Crossnore Children's Golf Classic at the Linville Golf Club last week. LS3P was the special gift sponsor. Crossnore Communities for Children has a mission to help children who have experienced abuse or other

Wilmington Lego Build Day Successful Lego Day with several Wilmington-staff volunteers. The students were very talented and engaged, so well done AIA Wilmington member participants! Everyone looks so focused!

Asheville Office Volunteers at Manna Food Bank The Asheville office volunteered their time on May 4 at the Manna Food Bank. MANNA Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Western North Carolina since 1983 and an accredited member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. By sorting pounds of tomatoes, they were helping to fill family

Greenville Office Participates in 2023 HOG Day LS3P Greenville office teamed up with Brasfield&Gorrie for Hands on Greenville Day 2023. 41 volunteers showed up at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center on Saturday morning to help spread mulch, pick up trash around facility, clean, inventory, and organize the supplies they use with the many children that come through the community center.

Wil Drennan Mentioned in Interior Design Magazine! Charlotte Image Studio Leader William Drennan was recently featured in the Interior Design magazine's Design Giants issue, responding to the question: "What are you hearing from your clients?" "Our clients are well-informed and, most often, experienced. Sometimes this leads to savvy and streamlined decision-making, but we are starting to see a great deal

Gamecock Club Welcome Home Event The Gamecock girls from the CAE office (Margaret Clarkson, Annie Linn Johnson, Beth Florence and Melissa Brown) attended the Gamecock Club’s Welcome Home event featuring USC head coaches Shane Beamer, Lamont Paris and Tony Annan. As the minority fan base in the office (and probably the entire firm), we challenge our Clemson grads to get

South Carolina Special Olympics Bocce Bash Our Charleston team is getting the [boccee] ball rolling on a summer filled with community engagement! We recently had two teams participate in Boccee Bash for South Carolina Special Olympics. With a record of 4-1, our men's team of Alan Albach, Evan McElrath, Grant Wylie, and Trey Daniel finished 9th out of 128 teams.

Hospitality Overview From hotels, to clubhouses, cafes and more, LS3P designs hospitality experiences that exceed expectations.   Read more...

Branded Environments: Creating Engagement Through Experiential Graphic Design When the story of a building calls for an immersive experience, Experiential Graphic Designers know how to rise to a challenge. EGD extends far beyond signage, and can help transform a space into an environment that communicates, educates, welcomes, and inspires. Read the Design Perspectives Article Here.

DESIGN PERSPECTIVES Forecasting the Future of Architectureby Katherine Peele and Espy Harper The pace of change in our modern era can feel staggering at times: new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are advancing faster than our capacity to understand and process their impacts. In the architecture industry, which has traditionally been slow to change, how will these new technologies

LS3P Hosts UNC Charlotte Design Studio In the fall of 2021, LS3P sponsored an Advanced Building Design studio for students at UNC-Charlotte on the topic of Urban Affordable Housing.   Read more ... 

Branded Environments: Cultivating Connections A branded environment extends beyond using a specific color palette or logo, it is an identity woven into the framework of your space. Branded environments are no longer limited to multi-billion dollar organizations. We experience and interact with branded environments daily- from schools, hospitals, airports, offices, hotels, museums, and churches. These carefully crafted spaces utilize both

Back the Pack Columbia K-12 Architect and Senior Project Manager Jimmy Wilhide, a dedicated member of the Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation Board, and K-12 Marketing Manager Taylor Morris have actively participated in the impactful Back the Pack program multiple times over the past year. This program is a collaboration between Rock Hill Schools and Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation

Multifamily Portfolio LS3P is an architecture, interiors, and planning firm celebrating 60 years of design excellence. With deep regional roots and a national reach, we offer large-firm expertise and resources with small-firm relationships and service. In everything we do, we’re guided by our vision: In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of

Eden Village Groundbreaking and Stocking Over 100 people turned out for the groundbreaking of the Eden Village Community Center on October 9th. Eden Village, a Design in Kind project out of the Wilmington office, will be a transformative community of 30 tiny homes to house the chronically homeless. Eden Village has become a national movement, with 6 other communities currently

GSP and AVL Team Members Join for the Annual Ville to Ville Relay Members from the Greenville and Asheville Offices participated in the annual Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay this past weekend on 4/15/23 as team 'Legs Miserable'. The relay team consisted of 6 brave souls (Brianna Faris, Will Hinkley, Rob Stenhouse, Emma Enache, Alex Sanchezand Jonathan Navarro) trekking

ILM Team Members Participate in AIA Legislative Day Charles Boney, Jr., Tanya De Leonand Matt Barnett represented LS3P during AIA‘s legislative day today, April 19. They met with our regional representatives to support the joint AIA/ AGC legislative agenda, which includes energy code issues, building code issues, and increased funding for State projects that are now underfunded due to inflation.

Greenville Team Members Participate in Local High School Career Fair Jonathan Navarro, Matthew Santilli and Marissa DeLoreto visited the Hillcrest High School Career Fair where they used both 3D printed models, renderings, and drawing sets to share with the students what we do as Architects, Interior Designers, and Urban Planners. The VR headset was a big hit with the students

Work on Wilmington Wilmington team members spent a weekend painting for their Work on Wilmington project. Work On Wilmington is organized each year by Leadership Wilmington class members. Participants in the Leadership Wilmington program solicit projects from the community, fundraise to complete the work, and seek out volunteers from the community to complete the projects as part of New Hanover

ILM Employees Help at Packing Party for Diaper Bank Wilmington employees volunteer at a packing party with NC Diaper Bank, a WAG - Wilmington Associates Group event. The Diaper Bank helps low-income families keep their young children clean, dry, and healthy by providing 6 diaper distributions each year. Diaper Bank members receive 30 to 60 diapers, depending on supply, and

SAME Golf Tournament Some of our team members were able to participate in the SAME Golf Tournament at Beau Rivage, headed up by our Civil Engineering Corps Officer in the United States Navy Reserve. SAME, the Society of American Military Engineers, is a fantastic organization that we are proud to support.

Principal for a Day Hosted by Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and New Hanover County Schools Matt Bramstedt and Bobby Croghan participated in “Principal for a Day” sponsored by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and New Hanover County Schools. They both shadowed Principals, Matt shadowed Debra Calvert of College Park Elementary School, and Bobby shadowed Brad Lewis at Holly Shelter Middle

LS3P Supports Howe Scholarship for African American Students LS3P's Charles Boney was at St. Stephen AME Church in Wilmington on Tuesday to support the Howe Scholarship for African American students entering the Design and Construction Industry. The Scholarship was generously funded by writer and film producer Lucy McCauley of Texas. She named the scholarship in honor of the Howes, a

LS3P "Rock Your Socks" Campaign for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day Team members from all of our offices participated in our "Rock Your Socks" campaign, a social media campaign in support for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. We're so proud of the participation for this wonderful cause!

LS3P's CAE Office Plays in Columbia Rotary's Club Annual Bocce Bash LS3P CAE participated in the Columbia Bocce Bash, presented by the Columbia Rotary Club and benefiting the Special Olympics of South Carolina. This year’s event raised $55,000! LS3P’s team, “Versace Bocci”, made it all the way to the final 4 (42 teams and 230 people participated), losing only to

UCF Students Visit LS3P's Savannah Office Olivia Frick and Willy Schlein connected with the UCF Students through their professor Mike Compton, who is the Director of Facilities at Advent Health Orlando. We hope to attract UCF summer interns and EPs, as well as build our ongoing Advent Health relationship. William Collins shared his EP experience with the group, while Phoebe

LS3P's Charleston Office Hosts Annual LS3P & Friends Tennis Tournament LS3P's Charleston office hosted their annual LS3P & Friends Tennis Tournament last Friday at LTP Daniel Island! This year's winning pair was Richard Goweand Kaylee Jacoob. We look forward to Richard and Kaylee defending their title again next year!

Charlotte Team Members Play in YMCA Golfing for Good Tournament Some team members from the Charlotte office recently played at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte Golfing for Good Tournament, which raised over $215,000 for YMCA programming. Our own Keely Haggar made it the the leaderboard with the Longest Drive in the Women's category!

Melissa Watness and Valeria Lopez Participate in Ground Zero's Annual Dragon Boat Festival Melissa Watness and Valeria Lopez rowed with Monteith Construction at Ground Zero's Annual Dragon Boat Festival. The Festival is the primary fundraiser for the local non-profit. Ground Zero provides a safe place where teenagers can belong and grow through life’s challenges. The Dragon Boat Festival is a

Urban Environments Practice Team Helps Facilitate NC State Spring 2023 City Design Studio The Spring 2023 City Design Studio at North Carolina State University will be a collaborative effort Led by Professor Robin Abrams with segments facilitated by Justin Kearnan. Each Studio lesson will also feature team cameos from our urban environments practice, including Blake Reeves, Johannes Kettler, Abigail Gillin,

CHS Participates in American Heart Association Heart Walk LS3P's Charleston office participated in the American Heart Association's Lowcountry Heart Walk on Saturday, raising over $15K in donations for the cause! We are proud of LS3P team members for stepping up and supporting our community and this amazing organization!

Charlotte Community Health Clinic Cleanup Day Members from LS3P's Charlotte office spent a few hours on a recent afternoon cleaning up the Charlotte Community Health Clinic’s front landscaping. The clinic, previously a single family home, is currently under construction and located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood on the east side of Charlotte. The location was specifically chosen in hopes to

2022 Year in Review After two years of near-constant change, 2022 gave us a chance to breathe, take stock, return to a greater sense of normalcy, and truly appreciate the people around us. The world doesn’t look like 2019 anymore, but it no longer looks like 2020, either. We are not only adapting to the “new normal,” but also thriving

Charleston Celebrates Wear Red Day Members of our Charleston team participated in Wear Red Day on February 3 - an annual initiative by the American Heart Association to raise awareness of heart disease during Heart Month. The Charleston office is also in the midst of fundraising for the American Heart Association's Lowcountry Heart Walk on February 25th. 

Clemson Students in Wilmington Clemson Students were in Wilmington to understand the city and walk a site and the larger ecologies, as part of a greater, ongoing effort.  Matt Barnett, Willy Schlein, Christina Smith, and Helen Byce are doing a joint studio with the Masters Architecture + Health Students at Clemson. They are using the Scotts Hill site for the

Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy Wilmington’s K-12 team designed a day of education for 40 area 8th-graders centered around careers in Design, Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate. Using Legos and carpet squares, students built city blocks and presented their designs to the class. Architects, engineers, contractors, and real estate professionals discussed the career opportunities provided by the design &

CLT We Care Charlotte team members took an afternoon to volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club “We Care” holiday event. They came up with a holiday craft idea for elementary school-aged students to make and bring home to their families.

RDU Hosts Back-to-School Donation Drive The RDU Associates Team recently hosted an office-wide opportunity to, "Join the stride into the back-to-school donation DIVE!" This back to school "dive," kicked off the 2022-2023 school year and brought in over 700 school supply donations! The under-the-sea themed drive was made possible through an intense, yet immensely friendly competition. These donations will be

UNC Greensboro Nursing & Instructional Building Focus on the Framework UNC Greensboro’s new 180,000 SF Nursing & Instructional Building is tailor-made to support the wide variety of instructional modalities required for an intensive, hands-on nursing, health sciences, and sciences education. Designed by LS3P in association with SmithGroup, the building provides state-of-the-art simulation, research, and classroom space for UNCG’s School of

LS3P's JEDI Group Participates in the Boys & Girls Club STEM Summit The JEDI Group recently took part in the NC Boys & Girls Club Teen STEM Summit at the McKimmon Center. The event introduced aspiring teens to the world of architecture by way of a "STEAM'd" theme. Attendees were able to interact with each sector of the firm and

MYR Trick or Treating The Market Common located in Myrtle Beach, SC hosts an annual Trick or Treat event on Halloween night. Hundreds of families stroll the streets looking for the orange balloon identifying participating businesses including offices, retail, restaurants, and more. The LS3P team handed out the highly favored lollipops and other sweets to children of all ages with

Myrtle Beach Arts and Innovation Vision Book An overview of  the future Myrtle Beach Arts and Innovation District. LS3P was selected to provide city planning, branding, and architectural services to design all buildings and grounds within the Arts + Innovation District. The firm’s advance plans distilled the District into a series of actionable, prioritized steps that were guided by a

Unparalleled Parking Experience An overview of our parking deck portfolio LS3P is an industry leader in planning and design for transportation facilities. Whether for airports, parking decks, or multimodal facilities, transportation designs must provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for users. We identify, research, and develop best practices for this industry, and we successfully implement these ideas into complex,

Greensboro Office Participates in Day of Service Members of the GSO office participated in the Corporate Caring Challenge. Thanks to the team's hard work, the Hospice of the Piedmont now has a more usable and peaceful courtyard for its patients. This project was a part of a larger effort by the Volunteer Center of the Triad, which partnered corporations with

5th Annual Kids and Clays Capital City Shootout Our Raleigh office participated in the 5th annual Kids and Clays Capital City Shootout, presented by McDonald’s. The October 23rd event raised a record-setting $107K for thousands of families who have traveled from all across North Carolina for specialized pediatric treatment at area hospitals.

Centene Site Tour The Charlotte office toured the construction site for the Centene East Coast Headquarters project. The project will include approximately 1 million SF office space in two buildings with dining, café, fitness facilities, and clinic amenities. The campus will also include a daycare, a state-of-the-art training center, and four parking structures with over 5500 spaces. Construction is estimated

CLT Participates in 2022 AIA Charlotte CANstruction Event The CLT office partnered with Barringer Construction Saturday to create a football tailgate made entirely out of canned goods for the 2022 AIA Charlotte CANstruction event. The event raised awareness and support for the local Second Harvest food bank. Congrats to the team for bringing back a win for Best Original Design!

Columbia Office Wins People's Choice Award at 2022 PARKing Day Our Columbia office won the People's Choice Award at the 7th annual PARKing Day, hosted by the City of Columbia. Once a year, parking spaces around downtown Columbia are transformed into temporary public spaces. PARKing Day aims to call attention to the need for more urban open space throughout the

Higher Education College & University Portfolio Colleges and universities encompass a multifaceted student experience. A thriving campus supports academics, social opportunities, athletics, and professional development within a diverse community of learners; we design buildings that foster community, strengthen interaction between students and faculty, and encourage learning and leadership. Read more...

CLT Showcases ArtPop Upcycled Art Installation The Charlotte office partnered with ArtPop to showcase a portion of the Upcycled Fashion Show in our office lobby. The dresses were created out of recycled roadside billboard materials. Several creative offices around Charlotte showcased dresses to create awareness in the design community about ArtPop and the upcoming installation.

ILM Boney 100th Anniversary NHHS Backpacks As part of our celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Boney Architects this year, we have decided to do a service project to commemorate the milestone and give back to our community. Boney Architects was known as THE school architect in North Carolina and designed hundreds of schools across the state, so we have

Charlotte Volleyball League The Charlotte Architectural Volleyball League has been in session again this summer. The LS3P team plays every Wednesday evening from April 7th until August 13th.

Juneteenth in Raleigh With plans to picnic and learn at Raleigh’s historic Chavis Park rained out, LS3P’s Raleigh office pivoted to an indoor picnic and educational opportunity. We watched a tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and enjoyed lunch from Jack’s Seafood & Soul Food.

Energy + Architecture: Higher education Colleges and universities are cathedrals for learning, incubating a scientific, artistic, humanistic, economic future for the planet. These places for innovation and independence provide opportunity to model possibility and demonstrate systems thinking in a way that builds upon culture, ecology, and prosperity. Every institution of higher education is an ecosystem. It is an academic environment

Healthcare by Design Medical Office Buildings In this evolving healthcare climate which relies increasingly on outpatient care, spaces designed for maximum efficiency, flexibility, and patient comfort are critical to project success. The health care market encompasses diverse populations, and different practices will have very different needs; however, working within proven design parameters, we can tailor a Medical Office Building’s design

WakeMed Kick It 4 Kids LS3P was happy to sponsor and field a team at WakeMed’s annual Kick it 4 Kids kickball tournament on Saturday May 21, 20222. Every dollar raised directly benefits the programs and services at WakeMed Children’s.

Fuquay Varina Focus on the Framework    Fuquay-Varina, NC, is a charming small town located just south of Raleigh, with a population increase of nearly double in the last decade. To keep up with this rapid growth, Fuquay-Varina wanted to build a new library, one that served as more than a place for housing books. The new library illustrates what

Charleston Team Participates in Atlas Technologies Boccee Bash Team members in our Charleston office participated in the 2021 Atlas Technologies Bocce Bash, benefitting Special Olympics South Carolina.

LS3P's Savannah Team Competes in CANstruction Competition Our Savannah office completed the“Precious Cargo” structure made of 4,831 cans for the 2021 Canstruction Competition being held by Choat Construction. At the end of the competition, all cans will be donated to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia in Savannah. The team drew inspiration from the cargo ships that frequently pass by

LS3P, Partners Win 2021 RDU CANstructution Competition LS3P, in partnership with LM, Brasfield & Gorrie, and SEPI, were awarded "Best Original Design" by AIA Triangle and CANstruction. The “Let’s just roll with it” structure comprises 5,616 cans of food that will be donated to the North Carolina Foodbank.

LS3P Sponsors ACE Mentorship Golf Tournament LS3P is proud to sponsor the 2021 ACE Mentorship Golf Tournament in Raleigh, North Carolina. The proceeds from this tournament fund program events and provide scholarship opportunities for ACE Mentorship students.

LS3P Sponsors 14th Annual Neighbor to Neighbor Golf Tournament LS3P was a sponsor of the 14th annual Neighbor to Neighbor Golf Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Neighbor to Neighbor program connects volunteers to those in need by providing wellness calls, food pantry deliveries, and transportation to homebound adults in South Carolina's Horry and Georgetown counties, and Brunswick County

AIA Wilmington Hosts Lego Build Workshop LS3P attended a Lego Build Workshop at Snipes Academy of Arts & Design, hosted by AIA Wilmington. LS3P + AIA Wilmington partnered with fifth graders to introduce architecture both as an industry and a career option for their future. Each student was presented with a Lego Architecture Series set to build and take home

LS3P's Charleston Office Joins in Lowcountry Heart Walk Our Charleston office participated in the American Heart Association's 2022 Lowcountry Heart Walk, raising over $2,000 for the cause.

A Place to Call Home: Savannah The Savannah Office donated gingerbread house kits to the West Broad Street YMCA and the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs this year to support this year's Holiday theme as a place to call home. Our staff members joined in on the gingerbread fun and got together and built their own gingerbread town!

A Place to Call Home: Atlanta LS3P's Atlanta office recognized a need in their community and collected donations for St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, an affiliate of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is committed to bringing hope and help to those in need in an effort to create stability in their lives.

A Place to Call Home: Wilmington Our Wilmington team used their gingerbread building skills to benefit the Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc. (WARM) - a local nonprofit organization with a mission to repair, rebuild, and make homes more accessible. Recognizing that everyone deserves a place to call home, our office is collecting donations for the organization, and contributors will be entered into

A Place to Call Home: Raleigh Over 1,000 people live without permanent housing in North Carolina’s Triangle area. For over 25 years, CASA has been working to provide individuals and families in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham with the stability and dignity of a place to live. LS3P believes that a home is a vital resource to all, so this year our

A Place to Call Home: Charlotte Our Charlotte office’s Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Luncheon was full of fun but lots of heart. Some worked on Gingerbread houses to decorate their annual We Care craft table at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte. At the same time, others filled lunch bags with water, cans of tuna, chicken, crackers, wipes,

A Place to Call Home: Myrtle Beach Our Myrtle Beach office came together this holiday season to participate in LS3P’s A Place to Call Home holiday campaign. The donation proceeds will go to the local Habitat for Humanity of Horry County ReStore.

A Place to Call Home: Greenville LS3P's Greenville team participated in the annual PMC Gingerbread House Competition as a reminder that everyone deserves a place to call home. Our design pays homage to the work of our faith sector, with traditional windows from our Falls Church project etched into the gingerbread walls. As runner up in the competition, we donated

A Place to Call Home: Charleston In the spirit of remembering that everyone deserves a place to call home, our Charleston team constructed a unique neighborhood of gingerbread homes. From snow-topped log cabins to mid-century moderns and fairytale-inspired dwellings, each home tells its own story.

A Place to Call Home: Columbia Our Columbia office participated in this years PMC’s Architectural Gingerbread Competition. The winner of this competition will receive a monetary prize to donate to a charity of their choosing. We created a Holiday-inspired village which featured a variety of home types, including a row house, log cabin, treehouse, and country cottage.

LS3P Celebrates National Wear Red Day LS3P is proud to support the City of Columbia in recognizing National Wear Red Day – a day where the nation comes together to spread awareness in the fight against heart disease in women. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year.

Columbia Team Participates in Rotary Club Boccee Ball Tournament Members of our Columbia office joined in on the Rotary Club's 2021 Boccee Bash. The event benefitted both Special Olympics South Carolina and the Columbia Rotary Scholarship Fund.

LS3P Joins in Day of Service with Grier Heights Community Center Ls3P's Charlotte team members participated in a day of service with the Grier Heights Community Center and the Charlotte Hornets Foundation.

LS3P's Raleigh Office Volunteers with My Sister's House Team members from our Raleigh office volunteered with My Sisters House - a non-profit organization committed to serving victims of domestic violence.

Clemson University Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business AIA Focus on the Framework   A business school is a future-focused proposition. Students in business programs are emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, strategists, and problem solvers; their education needs to prepare them for collaboration on an interpersonal, organizational, and global scale. Clemson University wanted to build a new business school facility

Healthcare: Spaces Designed for Healing Healthcare Overview LS3P is an architecture, interiors, and planning firm celebrating over 58 years of design excellence. With deep regional roots and a national reach, we offer large-firm expertise and resources with small-firm relationships and service. At our core, we are a design firm, dedicated to engaging people in the process of architecture to create

The Southeast's Affordable Housing Crisis by Andrea L. Gomez, National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Fellow, with guidance from LS3P Rising land values, stagnant working class wages, lack of transportation options, zoning laws, “not in my backyard” mentalities, gentrification, reverse white flight or new attraction to urban living, developers not partaking, and lack of federal funding are just some factors

2021 Year in Review 2021 was a long year. A pandemic peak, a national crisis, an inauguration. Massive vaccine campaigns, renewed optimism, an early summer teaser of a return to normalcy, and the Delta variant. Simultaneous climate events, in-person weddings and reunions, supply chain roller coasters. A ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Overdue vacations, thoroughly enjoyed. A rover and

Better Than Normal The evolution of the office continues Each company comes with its own vision and priorities, and a unique set of processes, tasks, and traditions. For many companies, the office is more than a place to do work; it is also a place to build and communicate a strong team culture. It’s a place for inspiration, collaboration, and

New Life for Old Structures Adaptive Reuse Read more here...

Charlotte Team Hosts Uptown ACE Mentor Group Gingerbead Build Team members in our Charlotte office hosted a group of students from Providence and Independence High Schools for a gingerbread build in an effort to teach about city planning. The event was in partnership with the Charlotte Uptown ACE Mentor Group.

A Place to Call Home Innovations in Affordable Housing Everyone deserves a place to call home. Finding that place, however, is becoming increasingly difficult. The common rule of thumb is that housing and utilities should cost no more than 30% of a resident’s income to qualify as affordable. In communities across the nation, options for affordable housing are in short

Considerations for Wood Framing in Healthcare Buildings by Laura McLeod, AIA The purpose of this white paper is to outline key design considerations for an I-2 Occupancy building using Type VA construction, and discuss when this type of construction can be considered. The content of this paper is primarily based on experience and lessons learned through the design of an

Healing the Mind as well as the Body Integrated behavioral healthcare for treating the whole person A holistic view of wellness encompasses mind and body. Healthcare practitioners today understand that the mind/body connection is profound, and that the health of one system can impact all others. However, while challenges to healthcare access exist across the continuum of care, barriers to

Guilford County & Sandhills Behavioral Health Center Realizing that a viable solution to this complex problem would require an innovative approach, a small group of passionate people from different institutions in Greensboro, NC came together to propose a new plan. Three entities - Cone Health, Guilford County, and Sandhills Center - formed a unique partnership dedicated to expanding behavioral healthcare

Movement of Change Movement School Movement Mortgage has never been particularly interested in playing by everybody else’s rules. Founded in South Carolina in 2008 at the height of the financial crisis, the company decided from the beginning to do things differently, and to put people first. The company’s mission, “We exist to love and value people by leading a Movement

Modern Minds MUSC Brain Health Where do we go when we need to relax, recharge, and quiet our busy minds? For some, it may be the comforts of home we crave - a soft couch, a private space, and an environment we can control. For others, it might be a spa - serenity, soft colors, and gentle light. Some may

LS3P Architect Melissa Watness Appointed AIA Grand Strand President LS3P is proud to congratulate Myrtle Beach's Melissa Watness, AIA on her appointment as the 2021 President of AIA Grand Strand.

Capital Analytics Associates Spotlights LS3P Principal Steve Hepler Capital Analytics Associates, a leader in industry insights and analysis, recently profiled LS3P Principal Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP for their series "Spotlight On." The article will also be featured in Capital Analytics' 2021 Invest Raleigh-Durham report coming September 2021. Read the full article: Spotlight On Steve Hepler Vice President and Principal Steve

LS3P Leaders Appointed to Women in Healthcare South Carolina Board LS3P is proud to congratulate Charleston's Kelly Hosack, AIA, LEED AP, EDAC, and Greenville's Kristie Nicoloff, IIDA, NCIDQ, on their respective appointments as President and Membership Chair of Women in Healthcare South Carolina.

Architect Helen Byce Appointed Chair of Prisma Health's Patient and Family Advisory Council Congratulations to Greenville Healthcare Architect Helen Byce, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, GGP, on her appointment as Chair of the Patient and Family Advisory Council at Prisma Health. Senior Associate Helen Byce brings over 15 years of experience to LS3P, and her greatest strengths as an architect

LS3P Associate Principal William Drennan Featured on Clemson University Webinar Series Interior Architecture Studio Leader and Associate Principal William Drennan, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, CDT, recently made a guest appearance on Clemson University's Center for Corporate Leadership Webinar Series for a panel discussion titled "Reimagining the Workplace." Watch the June 23, 2021 episode here: Reimagining the Workplace Webinar Associate Principal

LS3's K-12 Team Presents at GA4LE Conference LS3P Principal and K-12 Practice Leader Paul Boney, FAIA, and K-12 Project Manager April Mundy, AIA, LEED AP shared their perspectives on onsite school replacements at the 2021 GA4LE Conference, hosted in Jekyll Island, GA June 27-30.

LS3P Principal Megan Bowles Named to Triangle Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Congratulations to Raleigh's Megan Bowles, AIA, on being named to the 40 Under 40 list by Triangle Business Journal. When asked what accomplishment she is most proud of, Bowles replied: "Any collaboration in which we accomplish more together than we could apart." Read the full interview: Triangle Business

LS3P Principal Jim Hubbard Appointed to Myrtle Beach Architectural Review Board Congratulations to Myrtle Beach's Jim Hubbard on his appointment to the 2021 City of Myrtle Beach Architectural Review Board. Vice President and Principal Jim Hubbard serves as LS3P’s Myrtle Beach Office Leader.  Jim strives to create a culture of design service as a trusted advisor to the client, to

LS3P Principal Greg Soyka Appointed to Summerville Design Review Board Congratulations to Charleston's Greg Soyka, AIA, LEED AP, on his appointment to the 2021 Town of Summerville Design Review Board. Greg Soyka joined LS3P in 1999 after 15 years of experience with internationally renowned Chicago architectural firms. Since joining LS3P, Greg has provided continuous leadership on several large and technically

Centene East Coast Headquarters This new East Coast headquarters for Centene, a pioneering, multi-national health care enterprise, preserves the site’s natural beauty and advances the client’s mission to transform the health of our community. Located on a desirable 80-acre site in Uptown Charlotte’s University Research Park, the new campus paves the way for the next generation of offices focused on top-tier

The Heart of a Community North Ridge Elementary School A school is an integral part of its community. This is particularly true for elementary schools, which bring together not only students and staff but also a small army of parents, volunteers, and siblings whose daily rhythms harmonize with the school day. School pick-up and drop-off in a tightly knit community

Old Buildings, New Stories Grace Church: Greer Campus & Anderson Campus Grace Church, a fast-growing congregation in the Greenville, SC area, has 10 locations operating with hybrid model that allows for both unity and individuality. Each campus has its own pastor but shares resources across all locations; a taped sermon is broadcast weekly at all locations in conjunction with live

Community and Technical College Experience Successful community and technical college designs are more than “brick and mortar” solutions. These facilities welcome the campus community and provide accessible, affordable education geared toward student success. They house the specialized laboratories and equipment that help to build up local and regional workforces, preparing students for highly skilled jobs in high demand. They are

Matt Barnett named to University of Tennessee's 40 Under 40 LS3P Architect Matt Barnett has been named one of the University of Tennessee Volunteer 40 Under 40 Award recipients. This new annual recognition program celebrates UT alumni who are 39 or younger and have excelled personally and professionally since completing their degree.

Catch and Release: Coastal Resilience and Water Inundation in the Southeast by Nicholas Bilgri In the context of architecture and urban planning, resilience is not a product that can be specified, or a certificate that can be achieved with a checklist. Guidelines are helpful, but to achieve truly resilient communities, designers must go beyond that binding framework. Architects and urban

2020 Year in Review Most years have a familiar pace. January is brisk and full of plans; the spring brings a season of steady, pleasant work. The summer eases just a bit, and everyone takes turns taking vacations. We’re back at full throttle for an industrious fall, and the end of the year comes with both joyous celebrations and a

Becky Smith Elected to Southeast Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development Board Charleston Healthcare Sector Leader Becky Smith has been elected to serve as Secretary and Sponsorship Chair for the Southeast Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development. This organization looks to provide education and networking opportunities for healthcare strategy and market development professionals across the region.

Where Region Meets Building by Darrell Puffer and Ting Wang At first glance, a region may appear relatively uniform in terms of culture, geography, and climate. Careful mapping of regional data, however, reveals diverse patterns in motion across both regional geography and climate. LS3P’s office locations cover an area that spans the Blue Ridge, the Piedmont, the Sandhills, and the

Mary Beth Sims Branham named to Columbia's Top 50 Most Influential People LS3P's Columbia Office Leader Mary Beth Sims Branham has been named one of Columbia's Top 50 Most Influential People by Columbia Business Monthly.

Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign: Raleigh This holiday season, we honor the colleagues, clients, and friends who make our neighborhoods great. On your behalf, and with gratitude for your friendship, LS3P is donating to nonprofit organizations in each of our eight cities. This Holiday Season, our Raleigh team brought holiday cheer to our neighbors throughout their communities. First, a group of

Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign: Savannah This holiday season, we honor the colleagues, clients, and friends who make our neighborhoods great. On your behalf, and with gratitude for your friendship, LS3P is donating to nonprofit organizations in each of our eight cities. LS3P’s Savannah office rallied together to collect much-needed supplies in support of Union Mission. After a year of devastating

Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign: Charlotte This holiday season, we honor the colleagues, clients, and friends who make our neighborhoods great. On your behalf, and with gratitude for your friendship, LS3P is donating to nonprofit organizations in each of our eight cities. LS3P’s Charlotte office participated in the annual Herman Miller’s “We Care” event, a holiday tradition started over 20 years

Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign: Charleston This holiday season, we honor the colleagues, clients, and friends who make our neighborhoods great. On your behalf, and with gratitude for your friendship, LS3P is donating to nonprofit organizations in each of our eight cities. In light of the holidays, our Charleston team came together to collect donations and prepare grocery bags for Trident

Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign: Wilmington This holiday season, we honor the colleagues, clients, and friends who make our neighborhoods great. On your behalf, and with gratitude for your friendship, LS3P is donating to nonprofit organizations in each of our eight cities. Our Wilmington office came together this holiday season to collect toys for TA Loving. TA Loving collects toys and

Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign: Columbia This holiday season, we honor the colleagues, clients, and friends who make our neighborhoods great. On your behalf, and with gratitude for your friendship, LS3P is donating to nonprofit organizations in each of our eight cities. Our Columbia team's holiday outreach efforts hit very close to home: Columbia Assistant Construction Administrator Emily Nelson is married

Adaptive Reuse of Big Box Stores and Malls Author: Christina Meyer, National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Fellow, with guidance from LS3P For decades the mall was a beacon of economic success and a highlight of American ideals. Malls brought about massive job creation, presented a fun and engaging outlet for time and money, and gave generations of Americans a

Industrial Trends & Overview The Southeast US is particularly well positioned to take advantage of strong anticipated growth in the industrial market. A number of trends, from the rise of ecommerce to growth in onshoring, will lead to the continued demand for industrial facilities of all types; the last decade has seen a steady rise in advanced manufacturing across the

Designing for the City Fabric Urban Infill The history of America is filled with stories of cities. Urban populations may rise and decline with demographic trends, but one thing is certain: the current trend is towards significant urban growth, and this growth shows no signs of slowing. People are moving to cities for employment, cultural and social opportunities, and a

On the Plus Side LS3P’s pro bono work over several decades has benefitted a broad range of community partners; joining the 1+ network allows the firm to formalize its commitment to community engagement through design and to track long-term impacts. CEO Marc Marchant, AIA, believes that joining the 1+ network reinforces the firm’s values. “Our vision states that in our

Interacting with Environments Experiential Graphic Design Experiential Graphic Design (EGD) is the marriage of graphic design, architecture, and interior design which combines typography, color, and form. It plays a critical role in how we experience, understand, navigate, and interact with our environment. The purpose of EGD is to provide something unique and meaningful to the user, whether it’s creating an

Outpatient Healthcare A New Medical Home for Patients and Community Care Settings Outpatient healthcare helps to shift the focus from hospital-scale to patient-scale. In addition to making lower-acuity procedures less stressful and more accessible, medical office buildings can play a critical role in wellness and preventative care through education and other programs. Our current healthcare landscape will continue to rely

Rising Demand, Growing Opportunities Allied Health Career Training Programs According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the healthcare profession are anticipated to grow 14% by 2028, creating approximately 1.9 million new jobs and making it the fastest growing industry in the nation. Meeting this demand will require a pipeline of talent, technical and community colleges across the country

Cybernetic Care Blurring the Line Between Telehealth and In-Person Care Due to COVID-19, telehealth evolved from a luxury to the preferred method for routine care in the United States.  This revealed opportunities to use our digital tools in more efficient ways. Cybernetics, the driving concept behind artificial intelligence, integrated with healthcare delivery will entirely overhaul the system: eliminating waiting rooms,

Kirsten Schoettelkotte Joins Leadership Greenville Greenville Architect Kirsten Schoettelkotte has joined the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2021. Leadership Greenville is a ten-month intensive program which prepares current and future leaders to provide innovative, dynamic, and influential change in the community.

Margaret Clarkson Joins Leadership Columbia Columbia Business Development representative Margaret Clarkson has joined the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2021. Leadership Columbia is a ten-month program designed to engage the skills of current and prospective community leaders through professional development, community involvement, and networking opportunities.

Becky Smith Graduates from Leadership Charleston Charleston Healthcare Sector Leader Becky Smith recently graduated from Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2020. Leadership Charleston is a highly-regarded professional program focused on personal and community development.

Angela Falk Douglas Joins Leadership Wilmington Wilmington Healthcare Architect Angela Falk Douglas has joined the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2021. This 10-month program aims to educate, challenge, and motivate leaders to explore local issues and challenges, the dynamics of regional social and economic change, and diversity and inclusion opportunities, with a goal of community enhancement in mind.

Sarah Mobraten Joins Leadership Raleigh Raleigh Project Manager Sarah Mobraten has joined the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2021. Leadership Raleigh  is a nine-month program that provides participants with an in-depth view of community issues, allowing them to develop the necessary skills to play critical roles and make a difference in their community.

Dean Rains Joins Leadership Raleigh Raleigh Project Manager Dean Rains has joined the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2021. Leadership Raleigh  is a nine-month program that provides participants with an in-depth view of community issues, allowing them to develop the necessary skills to play critical roles and make a difference in their community.

Integrating into the Environment Live Oak Bank The building’s form and concept were inspired by live oak trees, which filter light through their leaves and branches as they provide shelter. The design roots the building into its environment so that, at [Founder James S. “Chip” Mahan III]’s request, it “sits lightly on the land.” The exterior materials are authentic to

David Quick Joins Leadership Charleston Charleston Architect David Quick was accepted into the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2021. Leadership Charleston is a highly-regarded professional program focused on personal and community development.

Building Strength Dowd YMCA Renovation & Addition Charlotte’s iconic Central Y was one such storied place. Located on Morehead Street adjacent to Uptown in the booming South End neighborhood near historic Dilworth, the Central Y had served as Charlotte’s flagship Y since its construction in 1964. Over the years, a series of ad hoc additions and renovations had addressed pressing

Emergency Operations Centers An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as a secure location for decision making and communication in the event of an emergency. Most often used by government entities (local, state, or national) or corporations, the EOC is a critical facility supporting disaster response. The purpose of this white paper is to identify and evaluate best practices for EOC

Future Forward: Advanced Manufacturing Training Facilities Create Real Results for a New Economy In a rapidly changing economy, one truth unites people across the country: more jobs - and better jobs - are a good thing for everyone. When companies bring new jobs to an area, this job growth not only benefits employees, but also creates ripple effects that extend

Lisa Pinyan Met with U.S. Senator and Georgia Governor While Serving on the Second Harvest Food Bank's Executive Board Lisa Pinyan of our Savannah office previously served as the President of Second Harvest Food Bank and continues to serve on the executive board. Over the past month, she has been meeting with U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler and Georgia Governor Brian

Six Feet Apart, Together Maximizing Your Current Schools While Physical Distancing School systems around the nation are grappling with the complexities of opening their facilities to varying degrees this fall. Doing so as safely as possible will require creative solutions to implement CDC and other public health guidelines for physical distancing, face coverings, handwashing, and operational strategies for continuous cleaning.

Post-COVID Restroom Strategy An attempt to create a touch-free environment The office gang restroom is said to be the primary deterrent to companies reopening. To address physical distancing, hygiene, and sanitization needs in gang restrooms, the following strategies may be appropriate. Read more...

Building Towards the Future Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, in 2019 the aerospace industry employed over 22,000 South Carolinians at 400 firms, with a statewide impact of $19 billion a year. Much of that activity has been driven by Boeing, which located its 1.2 million SF 787 Dreamliner final assembly

Michelle Marks Participated in a Panel Discussion with Cape Fear CREW Michelle Marks of our Wilmington office participated in a panel discussion with Cape Fear CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). The panel discussed "Getting Back to Work" during and after COVID-19.

Becky Smith Serves as an Active Board Member at Beautiful Gate Center Becky Smith of our Charleston office serves as an active board member at the Beautiful Gate Center. They are opening a Developmental Learning Center in North Charleston for children with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders and other diagnoses. In the Lowcountry alone there are over 10,000

Kevin Schaffner and Claire Schultz's Uptown Group for ACE Charlotte Wins ACE Cup Kevin Schaffner and Claire Schultz of the LS3P Charlotte office co-lead the Uptown Group for ACE Charlotte. Each year their high school students compete in the ACE Cup over the course of the school year to create a design that abides by a RFP and showcases their

Designing for Resilience Adapting Facilities for the COVID Era As our businesses and public spaces begin to reopen across the country, few places will function exactly the way they did before “COVID-19” and “physical distancing” were part of the common lexicon. We have experienced rapid global change at a scale few could have imagined just months ago. Our knowledge continues

Physical Distancing in Formal Campus Learning Spaces As higher education institutions work through the endless logistics of returning to campus, all are facing common problems including incorporating physical distancing guidelines set forth by the CDC and public health experts. Formal learning spaces, including classrooms, lecture halls, and seminar rooms, can meet these guidelines at lower occupancies than their design capacities.

COVID-19's Effect on the Workplace Although the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will not be understood for some time, the workplace as we know it will certainly change. We must strategize new ways to learn and grow from what we are experiencing in order to make the workplace as safe and healthy as possible for all. Employers are now

Transformation Tuesday: Work from Home Edition, Finding the Silver Linings These are strange times. Nobody who is experiencing the spring of 2020 is likely to forget it. It started with a dangerous virus which for weeks had felt far away becoming, suddenly, very local. The early stages of denial that something like this could ever happen here in the Southeast

2019 Year in Review LS3P We are pleased to report that LS3P's 56th year was successful, productive, and rewarding! 2019 was a year of continued political upheaval and came with many global challenges, but it also brought us exciting opportunities to be leaders in our profession. Read more...

Putting It All on the Line Skygarden Apartments Designing buildings for the present tense is a substantial task. Designing buildings which also honor a rich, storied past adds another element of complexity. Designing a building which accommodates the present, the past, and an evolving civic future? That challenge can bring exciting opportunities which elevate a design to the next level.

2018 Year in Review LS3P We are pleased to report our 55th year was very successful for LS3P. 2018 brought exciting opportunities as well as significant global challenges; together, we navigated both and finished the year strong and focused. Read more...

Faith: Contemporary Design Contemporary Faith-Based Project Overview LS3P is extremely passionate about working with Faith clients to design inspiring, timeless facilities for worship. Our significant portfolio of traditional church designs is rooted in the heritage, values, and beliefs which make each faith community unique. Using classic architectural details and established forms, we are highly skilled at creating spaces which are

Skyline Rising 300 South Tryon Willa Cather once wrote, “Either a building is part of a place or it is not. Once that kinship is there, time will only make it stronger.” What is it that creates that kinship between a building and its locale? How do architects design buildings which become part of the fabric of their communities, buildings

Under the Live Oak Wando Mount Pleasant Library Libraries loom large in our childhood memories. From those who are old enough to remember rifling through the card catalog to the youngsters whose trips to the library include time spent watching the book bot do its work, all who love the library are connected by the shared experience of seeking and

The Architecture of Compassion Homelessness, Housing and Hope Homelessness is a complicated issue, one that touches people of every age and race, and from every state in the nation. A third of homeless people are in families with children. Many are youth living on their own, or veterans, or people with disabilities. Some are employed. People may experience a brief

Glow-Up: Celebrating Girl Power Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington First generation college students often begin their educations with a mountain to climb. They may not have the same financial resources as their counterparts with a family history of higher education. They may not have the same frameworks for navigating challenges, and they may not have access to the same levels

Sailing New Waves MUSC Health R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion A trip to a surgical center can be a bewildering experience that combines the emotional stress of treating an injury or illness with practical hassles such as navigating traffic and finding parking in unfamiliar territory. The anxiety can be exponentially greater for pediatric patients and their families. In developing the

Recreation Experience Overview For LS3P, the idea of transformation is a call to advance clients through a process and approach that culminates in better projects and enriched experiences for individuals, organizations and communities. Transformation means that our designs have lasting impact. Clients realize dramatic improvements in capacity, efficiency, effectiveness and enjoyment through the experience and operation of their project. The

Fine Art Meets Fine Design The Vendue Hotel Renovation When Charleston was first settled in 1670 at the intersection of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, it was a humble outpost in the South Carolina marshlands, far from civilization. My, how things have changed. By the late 1700s, Charleston had become a bustling port city with a thriving economy. The City

Faith Traditional Faith-Based Project Overview LS3P is extremely passionate about working with Faith clients to design inspiring, timeless facilities for worship. Our significant portfolio of traditional church designs is rooted in the heritage, values, and beliefs which make each faith community unique. Using classic architectural details and established forms, we are highly skilled at creating spaces which are welcoming, familiar,

Library Experience LS3P’s commitment to engaging with our clients, their communities, and the issues they face reflects our passionate investment in client success. We bring the right people to a project and foster engagement among team members and the community, creating a unifying point of departure that opens the path to design free of aesthetic preconceptions or predefined styles. For

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen - No Such Thing Modern Food Culture and the Rapid Rise of Culinary Arts Education Facilities Weary of convenience foods, tired of rushing through unsatisfying meal times, and craving something more nourishing to both body and spirit, people at dining tables across the country are rebelling one plate at a time. They’re willing to

Causing a Stir International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach Any chef will tell you that a successful dish requires layers of flavors. Seasoning at every stage of the process helps to balance ingredients and textures to create an integrated composition. In the finished dish, we can read the hierarchy of the elements; some central, some subtle, but all contribute to

Centering the Students Tri-County Technical College Student Success Center and Ruby Hicks Hall Renovation A building can tell us much about what a community values. At Tri-County Technical College, this community values its students. This commitment has been evident since the college opened its doors in 1962 in Pendleton, SC, and is the driving force for its four campuses, 70

Here Comes the Sun College Park Elementary School Those who live at the coast are no stranger to Mother Nature. They are attuned to the tides, can probably tell you which fish are biting today, and know how to “keep a weather eye on the horizon.” These skills become particularly important during the months from June to November: hurricane season.

Coffee with Hope on the Side Community Matters Cafe A passerby on West First Street strolling along in search of food and coffee may stumble across a charming café and choose to dine there. Inside, though, they’ll find much more than delicious food and beverages: Community Matters Café offers a sense of renewed possibility to the people who work there.

2017 Year in Review LS3P We are pleased to report that 2017 was an excellent year for LS3P. In this year of exciting momentum, continued strategic advancement, a heightened focus on design, and record-breaking success, we managed to soar to new heights. Read more...

Getting to the Heart of the Matter New Hanover Regional Medical Center Heart Center Healthcare can be stressful. For patients dealing with the emotions and physical constraints of a new diagnosis, navigating through a medical facility can be an anxiety-ridden experience.  Unfortunate details such as inconvenient parking, confusing signage, or a badly-lit institutional aesthetic all compound the stress of an

Putting a New Spin on Things Central Carolina Technical College Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center In a dim chapter in architecture and planning history, the 80’s brought a wave of big-box stores to landscapes across the country. With brick and block construction, massive fluorescent-lit interiors, and asphalt as far as the eye could see, these behemoths filled a niche for

Smooth Sailing The Cotton Sail Hotel Stroll across Savannah’s manicured squares or wander through the orderly grid of the old city, and you’re sure to feel as though you’d stepped back in time. Spanish moss sways languidly in the coastal breeze, and the stately homes quietly observe the rhythms of the workaday world, as they have for hundreds of years.

Have a Nice Flight Charlotte Douglas International Airport Ah, air travel. We don our finest clothes, wait in luxurious gateside lounges where we are treated like royalty, board an expansive shiny aircraft with spacious and luxurious seats, and exchange greetings with a chipper stewardess in a posh hat who welcomes us with cocktails and a lobster dinner. It’s seamless! It’s

A Bridge to the Future Greenville Technical College Center for Manufacturing Innovation In a perfect world, to get from Point A to Point B, you’d be able to walk on a short, easy path in a straight line, and you’d call it a day. Sometimes, though, the process is less straightforward; Point A is on a rocky cliff, and Point

Restoration: New Life for a Contaminated Environment Clemson University Zucker Family Graduate Education Center Port cities are fascinating places, and Charleston is no exception. The endless cycle of regeneration and renewal is as consistent as the tides, evident in the layering of the built environment as well as in the city’s culture, identity, and history. History The old Charleston Naval

Setting the Stage Cape Fear Community College, Wilson Center Georgia O’Keefe once said, “To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage.”  Her assessment was correct, if not comprehensive. To participate in the arts today, either as an artist or a patron, requires a good deal more than strength of character: years of training, rehearsal spaces, sheet music,

A Healing Journey New Hanover Regional Medical Center Zimmer Cancer Center For those facing a diagnosis of cancer, new research, treatment protocols, and technology offer more hope than ever before. With leading-edge research and new therapies being discovered every day, the odds of healing and recovery after cancer are very optimistic. Improved treatment options offer hope and reassurance, but facing an

On the Wing Butterfly Hut Each year, a hundred million North American monarch butterflies complete a timeless ritual: a mass migration from south to north in the spring, and from north to south in the autumn. The journey, up to 3,000 miles in either direction, is too long for any one butterfly to complete in its short lifespan. How, then,

Vacant to Vibrant Vernon Malone College and Career Academy Share a Coke. An empty building, formerly a Coca-Cola bottling plant, languished in a South Raleigh neighborhood. The neighborhood bore the burden of this lost building, occupying valuable land on a downtown corridor but devoid of activity. Meanwhile, a significant number of high school students occupied nearby classrooms, not fully participating in

The Best is Yet to Be Carolina Bay Continuing Care Retirement Community The good news is that we’re in good company. The American population, on average, is older than it used to be. As the Baby Boomers edge into their senior years, the 65+ demographic will continue to grow. Right now, one in every seven Americans is a senior citizen.

R2i2: Institute of Innovation Richland Two Institute of Innovation Destination: Innovation A hundred years ago, most graduates seeking employment could rely on a dependable set of skills: reading, writing, and arithmetic. Specialized training was necessary for some professions, to be sure, but even in those fields, the body of knowledge you needed wasn’t likely to change much over time. Fast-forward

Pushing the Envelope Diamond Elementary School Pushing the Envelope The US Department of Defense is a massive organization. Overseeing the military departments of the Joints Chiefs of Staff as well as the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, the DoD employs over 3,000,000 employees across every time zone and in every climate. A substantial number of these employees

IoT Meets PoE: Powering a Modern Workforce CompuCom The new Compucom Digital Campus and Global Headquarters in Fort Mill, SC, embodies a forward-looking workspace with fully integrated technology.  The client, a company specializing in providing businesses of all sizes with digital tools to foster collaboration and productivity, has pushed the envelope with technology for over 30 years. Its new 151,000

Outside the Pacific Box Pacific Box and Crate Upper Peninsula Rising Charleston’s refined historic district, well known for its upscale shops and carriage rides and beautiful neighborhoods, is justifiably world-famous for its many charms. If you stray a bit north of this bustling tourist center, however, you’ll find a different landscape altogether. Just a mile up King Street, the area

Nourishing the Body & Spirit Fork and Plough Despite the rise of supermarkets and impersonal digital grocery shopping, many still recall fondly weekly trips to the local grocery shop and butcher as intimate social events grounded in personal relationships and trust. While picking up ingredients to nourish loved ones around the dinner table, you might have a chance encounter with

Local Food Revolution Daniel Reed Hospitality One of the best aspects of practicing architecture is that every day is different. Likewise, every client is different. Building authentic partnerships with clients, in fact, is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Some clients come with the germ of an idea and want to turn it over to the architect

Going Underground Duke Institute for Brain Sciences When the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS) was founded in 2007, its directors had a vision to create a multi-disciplinary, cross-school think tank to support innovation and collaboration in brain research. The challenge: from its inception, DIBS departments were scattered across the Duke campus in disparate locations. Without shared workspaces, the program

Finding the X Factor AvidXchange CEO Mike Praeger had a full afternoon planned. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of running a rapidly-growing payment automation software company, he was scheduled to meet with the team designing his new headquarters, and he still needed to leave on time to pick up his son. When pick-up time rolled around, however, he changed

Every Drop Counts Renewable Water Resources Laboratory & Environmental Education Center Most of us start our days with water. We drink it, shower in it, and use it to boil our eggs, or make our coffee. Most of us, at least in most cities in America, are fortunate enough to be able to turn on a tap and access plentiful,

Cup of Joy Bitty and Beaus What makes us happy? In the short term, our answers may vary - a new car, a big trip, your team winning the championship, an ice cream cone on a summer day - all of which bring momentary delight. In the long term, however, what makes us happy is surprisingly universal. The ancient Greeks defined

Contemporary Design Thinking in Action Laurel Ridge Renovation Imagine, for a moment, you’re back in high school. It’s prom night. You’re putting the final touches on your outfit. Maybe you’re adjusting the wide lapels of your powder blue tux, or snapping on the enormous bow on your pink satin dress with the puffed sleeves. You may be using your second

Brawl Proof Two Keys Public House A good barroom brawl is the stuff of legend, whether it’s captured in song or on film. Consider the lyric “And then a hush fell over the pool room,” just before an epic showdown between a New York pool hustler and the country boy who comes to get his money back in “You Don’t

Best Foot Forward The Spectator Back in the Roaring Twenties, a young man wishing to express a certain brand of bold elegance- moxie, if you will- would have but one choice in footwear: the Spectator shoe. A high-fashion, two-toned, brogued leather wingtip, the Spectator sauntered about on the edges of reputable society on the feet of gangsters, jazz musicians, and

A Penny Well Spent Memminger Elementary School Turns out it’s worth a lot, if it comes in the form of the One Cent Sales Tax implemented by Charleston County in 2010. Those pennies have added up to a $450 million, 5-year building program funding a number of public projects, starting with the recapitalization of 4 historic Charleston school campuses. Historic

All Are Welcome Wesley Commons Continuing Care Retirement Community The city of Greenwood, South Carolina, has a lot to recommend it. Between the mild climate, the annual Festival of Flowers, the charming Uptown district, the golf courses, and the southern charm, it’s little wonder that Greenwood is increasingly popular with a growing demographic: retirees. These seniors have diverse interests, backgrounds,

When Opportunity Knocks The Center for Advanced Studies at Wando High School When Charleston County School District built Wando High School in Mt. Pleasant, SC in 2001, the campus was created for a 3,000 student population filled with high achievers. College-bound students, mostly upper middle class, were filling the school’s Advanced Placement courses, participating in extracurricular activities, and enjoying the

Redemption & Renovation Elevation Church Lake Norman If the renovation of the old Palace Theater were a Hollywood film, it would be a classic redemption story. Upstanding local citizen falls upon hard times. Takes a few knocks, and stumbles. Endures a season of despair. A kindhearted stranger offers words of encouragement and a hand up. The struggling hero rises. Our

Natallie Santiago Brings Earthquake Relief Efforts to Puerto Rico LS3P’s Natallie Santiago responded to the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico in the most effective way she knew how: raising money and boarding a plane so she could deliver relief supplies in person. In Natallie’s words… “We raised close to $3,000 in less than a week and fed close to 130

Park Place Outreach LS3P’s Savannah office hopped to it with a sock drive in support of Park Place Outreach who believes “that together we can make this a better world.” We couldn’t agree more. Collecting over 130 pairs of socks, we hope that this donation will warm feet as well bring cheer to teens this holiday season. Park Place Outreach

We Care 2019 LS3P’s Raleigh office was honored to participate in Herman Miller’s “We Care” event, a holiday tradition started 20 years ago in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. At the annual event, design firms join Herman Miller to host a celebration with treats, games, and festivities for children in need, and help children create holiday gifts for their loved

Twomey Selected for Upstate Forever Citizens Planning Academy LS3P's Laura Twomey participated in a four week Citizens Planning Academy hosted by Upstate Forever. Participants learned about city planning, zoning, density, and how to be an effective advocate in these issues.

Serving 50 Families: Rebuild Upstate This month we continued our year of Serving 50 Families by teaming with Rebuild Upstate to build a ramp at a local upstate home. These efforts will allow seniors to age in place in their homes. Thank you to the team members who made this project a success: Burgess Metcalf and Marissa DiLoreto.

Serving 50 Families: Backpack Buddies This month we continued our year of Serving 50 Families by teaming with Trinity Lutheran Church to prepare Backpack Buddies bags for students in Greenville schools that otherwise might not have enough to eat on the weekends. Thanks to Trinity for keeping a critical program like this going and thanks for letting us participate! Thank

Design Competition for PAALS: Puppy Pow Wow LS3P Columbia took part in the Good Design Challenge Puppy Pow Wow, a design competition benefiting the Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS). This design competition raised over $1,200 for PAALS. Our first Magis puppy, Pretty In Pink, was created with over 200 handmade pom poms. The second, Andy Wardog, was created by individual

Special Olympics SC & Columbia Rotary Club Bocce Ball Bash LS3P Columbia was proud to be a sponsor for the Bocce Ball Bash this year! Our team enjoyed a fun day of competition, team building and networking, but the best part was supporting the 29,000 Special Olympics athletes in South Carolina.

Bria Prioleau Serves as Team Leader for ACE of the Midlands After School Program LS3P Columbia's Bria Prioleau was the Team Leader for the ACE of the Midlands 12-week After School Program. Held at Richland Two Institute of Innovation, the ACE Mentor Program focuses on exposing high school students to pursue careers in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction.

Serving 50 Families: United Way School Tools The school year has begun! This month we continued our year of Serving 50 Families with the United Way School Tools drive. We enjoy this project each year and gather stacks of notebooks, rulers, and crayons for the students at Greenville County Schools. #LS3P50GVL

Sand Sculpting in the City...Dr. Seuss Style Our Charleston office had an amazing time as they brought the beach to North Charleston with an inspiring sand sculpture honoring the theme "Oh, The Things You'll Do!"  The 2019 North Charleston Children's Festival brought together interactive entertainment, fun outdoor games, and hands-on art activities during the Dr. Seuss-inspired affair.

Serving 50 Families: Habitat for Humanity This month we continued our year of Serving 50 Families with a Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County work day. Our team survived the heat while laying a beautiful sod lawn. LS3P has enjoyed partnering with Habitat for Humanity through the years and is honored to help prepare this home for its future family. #LS3P50GVL Thank you

Serving 50 Families: Professional Clothing Drive This month we continued our year of Serving 50 Families with a professional clothing drive. These professional items will help local high school students, those reentering the workforce, and others put their best foot forward when interviewing for their next opportunity. #LS3P50GVL

Dean Oang Serves on Golden Strip Trail Board LS3P’s Dean Oang has been selected to serve with the Golden Strip Trail Board to promote multi-use trail growth in Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Fountain Inn, SC.

Mike Martinez Serves on Environmental Issues Committee LS3P’s Mike Martinez has been selected to serve on the Greenville Chamber Environmental Issues Committee.

Serving 50 Families: Hands on Greenville Day Every year our team looks forward to Hands on Greenville Day with United Way of Greenville County! This year we focused on our goal of Serving 50 Families by lending a helping hand at Freetown Community Center. Our team freshened up the area by cleaning, planting, and spreading pine straw. We are already

Lee O'Shields Serves on Clemson Architectural Foundation Trustee Board LS3P's Lee O'Shields has been selected to serve on the Clemson Architectural Foundation Trustee Board. We are excited for the impact Lee will have in the architectural community at Clemson and beyond!

Serving 50 Families: Earth Day This month we continued our year of Serving 50 Families with an Earth Day themed project at Judson Community Center. Our team partnered with the community center to educate children about waste, recycling, reusing and upcycling materials. We helped the kids with a hands-on upcycled craft featuring reusable materials to make their own robot. In

Serving 50 Families: Food Drive To kick off our year of Serving 50 Families we collected food for the families of Greenville High School who have been displaced from their homes for various reasons and are able to use the food for weekend meals when other options are limited. #LS3P50GVL

Serving 50 Families in 2019 This year marks the 50-Year anniversary of our Greenville office. We choose to celebrate this milestone by Serving 50 Families in our community. With a mission to “engage, design, and transform,” we are deeply committed to the communities we serve. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and enduring relationships. This mission goes beyond the design services

STEM Fest at Roper Mountain Science Center LS3P hosted a table at the Roper Mountain Science Center’s Second Saturday STEM Fest with Seamon Whiteside and Turner Construction.  This is the firm's fourth year participating in this event and the team presented an activity to the students entitled "The Strength of Paper". The team discussed Pritzker Prize winning architect, Shigeru Ban,

Helen Byce to Serve on Patient + Family Advisory Council LS3P's Helen Byce has been selected for the GHS Greenville Memorial Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council. Thank you for your willingness to serve, Helen!

Jonathan Navarro Selected for Greenlink Citizens Transit Academy LS3P's Jonathan Navarro has been selected to be part of the City of Greenville's Greenville Transit Authority Greenlink Citizens Transit Academy for 2019.

Children’s Garden Child Development Center As part of our holiday giving campaign based on our 55 years of service to our clients and communities, our Columbia office collected (well over) 55 books for Children’s Garden Child Development Center. These books will be added to their Crawford Library and used by the children, teachers, parents and volunteers to increase literacy to

Charleston Hope Our Charleston office was thrilled to adopt a classroom this holiday season! Gifts were collected for students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary School in downtown Charleston, in partnership with Charleston Hope. The classroom adoption was part of our "55 Years of Service" campaign - celebrating 55 years of service to our clients, communities and friends throughout the region.

LS3P Charlotte Commits to "55 Acts of Service" in 2019 As part of our holiday giving campaign based on our 55 years of service to our clients and communities, our Charlotte office is committing to “55 Acts of Service” in 2019, with activities scheduled throughout the year ahead. Our Acts of Service include everything from serving meals at the Charlotte

Greenville Literacy Association As part of our holiday giving campaign based on our 55 years of service to our clients and communities, our Greenville office collected (well over) 55 books for the Greenville Literacy Association’s annual book drive. These books will be used to help further GLA’s mission of enriching our community by increasing the literacy and employability of our

America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia55 Years of Giving As part of our holiday giving campaign based on our 55 years of service to our clients and communities, our Savannah office collected 55 food items to donate to America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. Second Harvest serves as the food safety net for tens of thousands of children, senior citizens,

Families Together As part of our holiday giving campaign based on our 55 years of service to our clients and communities, our Raleigh office bought and assembled holiday meal kits for Families Together.  The the meal kits feed 55+ family members this Thanksgiving.

Operation Christmas Child As part of our charitable donation drive based on our 55 years of service to our clients and communities, our Wilmington office bought, packaged and delivered 55 gift-filled shoeboxes for boys and girls.  Operation Christmas Child is a Samaritan’s Purse project.

Hillcrest High School Career Fair LS3P spent the day at Hillcrest High School's Career Fair. The students enjoyed the opportunity to 'fly through' one of our project models using virtual reality software, and several had great questions about the architecture profession. Events like this make sure that the next generation of architects continue to find their passion to join us as designers, and

Cara Brewton Serves on Keep Greenville County Beautiful Board LS3P's Cara Brewton to serve on the board of Keep Greenville County Beautiful (KGCB). KGCB serves the community through litter reduction, beautification, and education initiatives through Greenville County. Learn more.

Schoettelkotte Appointed to Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of Greenville Congratulations to Kirsten Schoettelkotte on being appointed by Greenville City Council to the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Greenville.

Byce Chosen for Leadership Greenville Class 45 The Greenville Chamber's Leadership Greenville program has accepted 60 participants for its 45th class. Congratulations to Helen Byce for being among the 60!

Congratulations to the LS3P Charlotte Teams that competed in this year's CANstruction competition! Charlotte had two teams compete this year. The "Building a Legacy to End Hunger" team constructed a pyramid that mirrors the top of Legacy Union office tower, a new development which will forever change the Charlotte Skyline. LS3P team members collaborated with Gilbane Building Co. and Shelco. A

Earth Day Project: Greenville LS3P Greenville gathered our printing data from last year (2017) and discovered our office printed 7.79 trees-worth of paper. In order to redeem ourselves and offset that impact, our office teamed up with Trees Greenville to plant 8 trees for Earth Day. In addition to our Earth Day initiative, the Greenville office makes an effort to stay

LS3P Laces Up and Takes a Walk for National Walking Day Team members from all across LS3P offices joined each other to participate in National Walking Day. Each office mapped out their own route and groups enjoyed 30 minute walks with their peers.

Pleasant Knoll Middle School Tiny House Competition LS3P Charlotte team members David Bellamy and Ginny Magrath were selected to judge Pleasant Knoll Middle School’s first annual Tiny House Competition. Students were divided into teams and asked to choose a favorite middle school-level book. The groups each read the book, discussed character traits, and agreed on a house design. Each design

LS3P Was Proud to Join AIA Charlotte's Takeover Discovery Place Science Event LS3P Team members, Ryan Barkes, Claire Kistler and Hal Shute joined Architects from around Charlotte to takeover Discovery Place Science. This was an event to connect with the public and teach them more about architecture and the architectural profession. Volunteers provided fun and engaging activities for people of

Backpack Buddies LS3P's Faith studio had a great time today teaming with Trinity Lutheran Church to prepare Backpack Buddies bags for students in Greenville schools that otherwise might not have enough to eat on the weekends. Thanks to Trinity for keeping a critical program like this going and thanks for letting us participate!

Burgess Metcalf Serves on Rebuild Upstate Board The Rebuild Upstate Board has been elected for 2018. LS3P's Burgess Metcalf has served the past two years as Chairman and will serve in 2018 as Past Chair. Thank you for your service, Burgess! About Rebuild Upstate: Rebuild Upstate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Upstate South Carolina low-income homeowners with home repairs

LS3P Wins Most Creative Stocking Award LS3P’s Raleigh office, and twenty firms from around the triangle, stuffed stockings with essentials and goodies for families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses in Durham and Raleigh this holiday season. The stocking donation drive was organized by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Triangle Chapter. In addition to donating to a good cause, the

We Care LS3P’s Raleigh office was honored to participate in Herman Miller’s “We Care” event, a holiday tradition started 20 years ago in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. At the annual event, design firms join Herman Miller to host a celebration with treats, games, and festivities for children in need, and help children create holiday gifts for their

Hammer time in Savannah with Habitat for Humanity Savannah office members practiced enjoyed some hammer time and helped frame a new home for the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity.

LS3P represented at the 9th Annual GUTS Charlotte competition, selling our Monsters, Inc. creation for $100 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation! Charlotte team members Elsa Dougherty, Zach Schultz, Claire Kistler, and Tyler Cole participated in the 9th Annual GUTS competition to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. They choose “Monsters, Inc.” for their theme and set out to carve 3

Live United Day 2017 LS3P's Greenville office came together for Live United Day to support the United Way of Greenville County. We served in Harvest Hope’s warehouse in the “Product Recovery” division sorting food. We sorted through 14 pallets which are about 500lbs each totaling approximately 3.5 tons of food!

LS3P Volunteers with Activate Good LS3P’s Raleigh office participated in Activate Good’s annual Day of Service, a community-wide event honoring those lost on 9/11 with volunteering and acts of kindness. A team of 16 LS3P employees helped create a natural play space for kids with Families Together, an organization that helps families move from homelessness to stable homes.

United Way School Tools LS3P Greenville is Helping United Way collect School Tools again this year. Since 2007 we’ve had the opportunity to sponsor over 35 children through this exciting program — it is something we look forward to every year! Learn more about how you can help by clicking here.

Leadership Greenville 44 LS3P congratulates Burgess Metcalf, AIA, LEED AP, on his selection as a member of Leadership Greenville’s 44th class. Sponsored by the Greenville Chamber, Leadership Greenville is designed “to help develop informed, committed, and qualified leaders for Greenville County.”  The 10-month program focuses on area issues and prepares participants for community leadership positions. Metcalf, who worked for several

Habitat for Humanity The LS3P Faith studio spent a rainy afternoon working with Habitat for Humanity to prepare this home for its new family!

Elementary School Career Day LS3P’s Marissa DiLoreto spent a day this May at East North Street Elementary’s Career Fair talking to around 200 elementary students about the possibilities of architecture as a career. It’s exciting to inform students about our field at such a young age!  

Marc Marchant Speaks About Community Engagement Check out the full interview here.

Happy National Bike to Work Day! Check out Kyle Emme, Ryan Barkes and Dan Sykes who braved the busy metropolitan streets of Uptown Charlotte to participate!

Rebuild Upstate LS3P enjoyed helping Rebuild Upstate build a ramp for a local resident. This new ramp will give the freedom of increased mobility. Great work team!

LS3P Builds "CANstagram" for 2017 CANstruction Competition LS3P partnered with JE Dunn Construction and NOVA Engineering  for the 2017 Charitable Design/Build Competition presented by AIA Charlotte. The team took home an Honorable Mention award for the event.

Cindy Benjamin On Community Involvement Click to view Cindy Benjamin's interview  with Greenville CEO discussing LS3P's involvement in the Greenville area.

We Care! LS3P’s Raleigh office was honored to participate in Herman Miller’s “We Care” event, a holiday tradition started 20 years ago in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. At the annual event, design firms join Herman Miller to host a celebration with treats, games, and festivities for children in need, and help children create holiday gifts for their

Congratulations to Megan Bowles! LS3P is pleased to congratulate Megan Bowles, AIA on receiving the Outstanding Service Architect Award by AIA Triangle. This award is given to individual architect members to recognize outstanding leaders and creative thinkers for significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession.

Each year, LS3P Greenville is excited to collect school tools for children in need. There’s just something about picking out that perfectly sparkly donut pencil case or puppy notebook – and knowing we’re helping children be prepared for school is a mission we can really get behind! Learn more about the United Way’s School Tools program here.

Hands On Greenville 2016 Thank you to all those from LS3P who participated in another year of Hands on Greenville! On April 30, the team headed up by Rebuild Upstate replaced 9 windows at the home of a 78-year-old widow in the community.  

Diverting Material from the Landfill! This year, LS3P Greenville honored Earth Day by holding a free Pop-Up Materials Market, with the goal of diverting building materials from the landfill - one square foot at a time. We invited the local community of artist, theater groups, church groups and more to stop by and choose (free of charge) from our piles of

Christmas Toy Drive 2015 Thank you to all who helped make our toy drive a success! We were able to donate 7 basketballs, 4 footballs, 5 hula hoops, several puzzles, craft kits, and games and some exciting larger items, like a toddler’s tool bench. A contingent of LS3P staff took the toys and spent the afternoon hula hooping with the

Giving Back ... Trident United Way's 2015 Day of Caring LS3P continues its commitment this year to Trident United Way's Day of Caring by helping the amazing people at Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach. The LS3P team spent Friday installing room divider curtains, designed and installed area rugs, hung fabric wrapped acoustical panels, built two rolling bulletin and writing

LS3P Gets Crafty at We Care 2014 LS3P’s Charlotte office participated in the annual We Care holiday event, sponsored by Herman Miller. This day of celebration welcomes children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and features volunteer designers hosting craft stations to help children create gifts for their loved ones. For this year’s LS3P project, kids enjoyed decorating

LS3P Shares in Annual Day of Caring LS3P’s Charleston office participated in the Trident United Way’s 2014 Day of Caring, giving the playgrounds and athletic areas of Sedgefield Intermediate School a fresh new look. During the volunteer day, LS3P staff members painted basketball, Toss-Up, and Foursquare courts, created a tetherball pole, landscaped a playground, and laid a turf playing field.

LS3P Gets Creative with Activate Raleigh Activate Raleigh is a community-wide 9/11 Day of Service coordinated by Activate Good and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance. On September 11, local businesses, groups, and individuals unite to honor those lost on 9/11 with volunteerism and acts of kindness around Raleigh and the Triangle.  Our Raleigh office  partnered with Activate Good to create murals at

Triangle CANstruction 2014 The LS3P, Stroud Pence, and Gilbane team came together last week to build the St. Louis Arch for Triangle Canstruction’s annual competition and food drive. The 4,525 can structure brought home four awards: Judges’ Award, People’s Choice Award, Best Structure, and Best Signage. Many thanks to Stroud Pence and Gilbane for their expertise, tireless efforts, and enthusiasm!

LS3P Volunteers for Hands on Greenville Day On May 3, 2014, LS3P's Greenville office participated in the 20th annual United Way Hands on Greenville Day. Staff members included Dean Oang, Stephen Troutman, Blake Hoffman, Katelyn Bennett, and Patrick Lee. The team worked on the Woodfield Community Center giving it a fresh, new look with interior and exterior paint as well as beautification of the

On Friday, September 13, 2013, LS3P, Hill Construction, Sherwin Williams, Bluewater Paints, and Coastal Millwork joined together to participate in Trident United Way's Day of Caring.  The team designed a project themed "Playing Around" for the children at St. Stephen's Elementary School. The intent of the project was to build on the seven habits of highly effective people and transition

LS3P’S RALEIGH OFFICE JOINS 25 OTHER COMPANIES ON THE SEPTEMBER 11TH VOLUNTEER DAY TO SUPPORT ACTIVATE GOOD AND THE RALEIGH BUSINESS ALLIANCE Activate Good and the Raleigh Business Alliance united 25 local companies, in a citywide day of volunteering on September 11th, all part of a national movement to honor victims and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Over 1000

Raleigh Office Joins Other Design Firms in Supporting We Care We Care unites the Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a number of the country's leading interior design firms, in hosting a holiday gathering for children in need. The day of seasonal celebration includes a variety of craft stations where children create holiday gifts for family and friends. LS3P

2011 Day of Caring at Beech Hill Elementary School LS3P is pleased to recognize the great contributions of our colleagues who donated their time, creativity, skill and hard work on behalf of LS3P to support the 2011 Day of Caring for Beech Hill Elementary School. Our team, with the help of donations by several of our product vendors, demonstrated that

LS3P Paddles for Cancer Awareness LS3P's Charleston office partnered with RMF in the 4th Annual Charleston Dragon Boat Festival. "Dragon Boat Charleston is South Carolina's FIRST dragonboat team. Dragon Boat Charleston offers recreational, cancer survivor and competitive paddling. As we like to say, 'there is a boat for everyone'." "We offer cancer survivor's the opportunity to 'hit the restart button'

Leadership Columbia Renovates Epworth Children's Home LS3P's Jason Likas, participated in Leadership Columbia program (a part of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce) in the 2011 class. Jason was nominated by his classmates (59 business professionals from the surrounding Columbia area) and served as this year's Project Chair for the class project - the renovation of the Doug Gray cottage

LS3P Takes the 2010 Trident United Way Day of Caring by Storm! The community coming together to get things done. Volunteer teams from local companies and service organizations partner with area non-profit agencies and schools for a day of work and fun. The ideas for projects are limited only by the imagination. The largest per capita in the nation, Trident

LS3P's "Beach Trolly" Featured in CANstruction 2010 CANstruction 2010 was a success for the second year in a row for LS3P Wilmington! Our uniquely designed “Beach Trolly” won the Best Use of Labels award and Best Meal award! The Trolly was constructed of 4308 cans of food, 170 bags of pasta shells, 24 boxes of spaghetti, 480 bottles of water,

CANstruction comes to Charleston Using their design and construction skills, LS3P employees unite with fellow architectural and engineer firms to help feed the less fortunate with AIA’s annual Canstruction Competition. These creative masterpieces, consisting entirely of canned goods, are donated to local food banks. LS3P's Charleston office had four teams participate donating thousands of cans to the local food bank.

2009 Trident United Way Day of Caring; Working to Improve Eagle Nest Elementary School The community coming together to get things done. Volunteer teams from local companies and service organizations partner with area non-profit agencies and schools for a day of work and fun. The ideas for projects are limited only by the imagination. The largest per capita in the