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LS3P named 2014 southeast
DESIGN FIRM OF THE YEAR
by Engineering News Record (ENR)
LS3P is a multi-disciplinary firm offering architecture, interiors, and planning services to
a wide variety of clients nationwide. Central to all regions of the Southeast with offices in
Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, SC and Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC, We
are committed to bringing state-of-the-art design, technology, and expertise of a strong
regional firm closer to our clients on a local level. With a staff of over 225 employees, we
have the resources to offer total design capabilities from site selection to occupancy, yet
we are small enough to give personal attention to each client.
The editor of DesignIntelligence has called LS3P “the most local of the global firms and the
most ‘world-class’ of the locals.” We bring a history of 50 years of design excellence, with
over 400 design awards across diverse practice areas. With a mission to “engage, design,
and transform,” we are deeply committed to the communities we serve. We believe in
collaboration, innovation, and building lasting relationships with our clients.
LS3P ranked among the
TOP 100 GIANTS
by Interior Design Magazine
LS3P honored to be included as one of the
100 FASTEST-GROWING A/E FIRMS
by Zweig Letter
At LS3P, our mission is to engage clients and communities to design meaningful places
that serve people, organizations, institutions and communities. At our core, we are a
design firm, dedicated to contributing our best to projects, clients, communities and each
other with integrity and passion. We engage people in the process of architecture to create
outstanding places to live, work, learn, serve, worship and play. As trusted advisors to
our clients, we forge enduring connections by bringing new levels of thought, insight and
inspiration to the process of design and architecture.
LS3P’s work represents an informed and inspired outgrowth of each client’s vision. Our
connection to our clients and their markets is based on understanding and knowledge
of their goals and aspirations. LS3P’s projects become extensions of their organizations,
communities and regions, whether meeting aesthetic aspirations for a signature building,
creating improved efficiency for staff, bringing better living conditions to our troops,
inspiring congregations, or creating a custom space for families to live, work and play.
Our diverse mix of clients, markets and project types unlocks new doors for clients and
in our practice. This broad range of expertise allows us the ability to create innovative
solutions and provide perspective and insight to addressing the complex programs
of today’s design projects. As an organization, we offer the most advanced resources
available for clients’ projects to positively influence people, communities and outcomes.
The firm’s heritage of design excellence was founded May 1, 1963, by Frank Lucas. We
have since grown to include a professional staff of over 200 serving the Southeast from
offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina; and in Charlotte, Raleigh,
and Wilmington, North Carolina.
Today, LS3P is led by CEO Thompson E. Penney (who started at the firm as a high
school intern,) Executive Vice President for Practice Katherine N. Peele, and Executive
Vice President for Business George E. Temple, IV. Seven practice leaders serve a diverse
array of markets including Military and Government, Higher Education, Healthcare, K-12
Education, Commercial, Worship, and Residential design teams. Our extensive design
portfolio has resulted from a diverse breadth of specialized expertise in project types
which also include Aviation, Parking Decks, Civic, and Parks and Recreation projects.
Our firm’s enduring legacy is expressed through our clients’ success. Our stories reflect
the integrity, excellence, empowerment, collaboration, balance, caring and stewardship
that are the foundation of LS3P. Our commitment to clients is a lifetime endeavor built on
common trust and admiration.
MeadWestvaco Office Building
Summerville, SC
The design for this interior upfit for a leading global packaging company created a
welcoming, professional workspace for the client while achieving Four Globes under
the new Green Globes Sustainable Interiors rating system. The overall aesthetic is clean
and sophisticated, with an inviting and calming palette of natural materials such as
wood and stone. The same sensibility has been poured into finishes, furnishings and
accessories throughout the office, with understated and classic design that evokes a
sense of stability and distinction. Each office has a “room with a view” and abundant
natural light.
Sourcing local artistic talent was a key design goal. A custom pendant lamp created
by a local sculptor hangs over the main seating area in the lobby. Large scale murals
in the employee community space highlight the vibrant and dynamic work of a local
nature photographer, and custom textured glass walls created by a local glass company
offer texture and visual interest. The main lobby features a custom wood veneer wall
and ceiling, curved art glass wall, natural stone reception desk, custom wool rug, and
distinctive custom light fixture.
Strategies for sustainability included daylighting, high performance glass and HVAC
systems, and water-conserving fixtures, and an environmental purchasing policy.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2014
SIZE: 375,000 SF
FEATURES: Office (100,000 SF)
and Rental Office Spaces; LEED
Gold
IKA Works, Inc.
Wilmington, NC
The expanded North American headquarters for this German manufacturer tailors a
German aesthetic to an American workplace. The addition maximizes the constrained
site and strict budget, with clean lines and modernist design. The result is crisp,
contemporary, and comfortable. A double-height lobby welcomes visitors and leads
into a product showroom, while administrative spaces include offices, workstations,
conference rooms, and a centralized break area.
A renovated facility includes
administrative offices, a machine shop, and a state-of-the-art laboratory for research
and development. The updated facade blends seamlessly with the administration
building. A new pilot plant was added to supplement the manufacturing capacity.
The client required a building which would help build brand identity in the United States,
and wanted the headquarters to be a visual symbol of their sleek, modern, European
products. The resulting bold design incorporates large expanses of glass walls,
white metal panels, and accents of color to highlight important spaces. Renovations
to an existing facility, a single story brick building built in the mid-1980’s as a spec
manufacturing building, were phased so that operations in the manufacturing and
assembly areas could continue with little interruption. The existing facade also received
a facelift, creating a seamless look transition to the new administration building. As a
“deep dive” into the project, the design team traveled to Germany to learn about the
client’s services, products, processes, and goals.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2014
SIZE: 16,500 SF Addition
FEATURES: Offices,
Workstations, Conference
Rooms and a Centralized
Employee Break Area
GKN Driveline (Getrag)
Newton, NC
Getrag, a German automobile transmission manufacturer, expanded its plant operations
to include a high profile two-story office building adjacent to an existing plant. The
initial concept drawings and engineering were developed in Germany. The LS3P design
team preserved the German building technologies and aesthetics, and adapted them
to US codes and construction techniques, and translated European sustainability
requirements to US Green Building Council levels, to maintain a close collaboration with
the German team throughout the project’s implementation.
The 27,771 SF project entails the complexities of demolition, retrofit of the existing
plant, and construction of a new office building adjacent to the existing plant. Design
emphasis is on employee comfort: the ceilings are 11’-0” tall with all glass facades
and all regularly occupied spaces are less than 30’-0” from exterior glass. The facades
are designed with automated shade devices with solar-tracking capability. An 8’-0”
wide covered, cantilevered balcony wraps the two glass facades providing additional
shading, an additional employee amenity. First floor spaces adjacent to the plant have
glass doors and windows to create a sense of unity between office and plant workers.
Second floor conference rooms and all regularly occupied spaces on the plant side of
the office building have clerestory glass for additional natural light. The significant use
of daylight reduces the need for artificial lighting throughout the new office building.
The project achieved LEED® Silver certification. The company was acquired by GKN
Driveline in 2011.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2008
SIZE: 27,771 SF
FEATURES: Office Space;
Automated Shade Devices;
Solar-Tracking Capabilities;
Balcony; Conference Rooms
RECOGNITION: AIA/NC (Merit
Award); LEED® Silver Certified
PHOTOGRAPHER: Tim
Buckman
IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
studio_3 architekten
Le Creuset Headquarters
Charleston, SC
Located along a tranquil marsh in Charleston, this new headquarters facility draws
inspiration from its stunning natural setting as well as the client’s sleek, brightly-colored
high-end cookware. The new design transformed an aging seafood restaurant into
a beautiful, functional office space which showcases the company’s products and
celebrates the five senses. The project required major structural modifications and the
replacement of all systems, as well as a complete interior and exterior renovation, a
new entrance sequence/grand stair, and a new roof and windows. The resulting space
is open, light-filled, and tranquil, with expansive marsh views throughout the building.
The layout provides both open and private offices, conferencing facilities, a cooking
demonstration kitchen, a fitness center, and an elevated outdoor event space.
Marsh grasses embedded into resin panels were used as a backdrop for product display
to reinforce the connection to the marsh. Elevated architectural planters designed for
the new exterior entrance feature a variety of herbs for texture, color, and aroma. These
herbs are also used in the demonstration kitchen inside. Where solid walls were required
for program purposes, transparent glass walls ensure light and view in the interior.
Acoustical panels and acoustical plaster were used throughout the facility to maintain
a tranquil environment.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2012
SIZE: 10,239 SF
FEATURES: Offices,
conference facilities, teaching/
demonstration kitchen, fitness
center, exterior entertainment
area
PHOTOGRAPHER: Matt Silk
Chiquita Brands International Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
This office upfit for Chiquita Brands International Headquarters consolidates business
units from multiple cities and reflects a ‘clean’ approach to workplace design. The
design team used the benchmark values of “Schedule, Simplistic, Standardized,
Sustainable and Sense” as the basis for every design decision. The headquarters
occupies 7 floors of the NASCAR® Plaza Tower. The lower floors of the space are
open office environments with unobstructed views and abundant natural light, with
monumental stairs leading to the main reception, conferencing center, boardroom and
the management committee space above. Digital exhibits within the main reception
areas showcase Chiquita’s history.
Chiquita’s primary colors (blue and yellow) accent walls, floors and graphics. Secondary
brand colors dot the carpet among the workstations. The ‘Chiquita Banana’ lyrics in wall
typography are juxtaposed with the expansive urban views. The project achieved LEED®
Gold Certification.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2012
SIZE: 130,000 SF / 6-Floors
FEATURES: Executive Office,
Conference Suite, Future
Employee Cafe, Private
Shower/Lockers, Historical
Exhibits, Monumental Stair
Connecting Floors 15 and 16,
Call Center Space, Marketing
Photo Shoot Room, Fresh
Beverage Bar
RECOGNITION: LEED® Gold
Certified
Keystone Technology Park - The Hub
Durham, NC
This vibrant gathering place provides a space for internal collaboration, networking,
and socializing within a busy office park. The Hub includes a fitness center and café,
both important amenities for employees who work long hours. The café includes
an upscale “mini market” offering fresh food options, and flexible seating options
to accommodate individuals or groups of colleagues. The fitness center includes
personal training space, cardio equipment, and weight training.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2013
SIZE: 40,000 SF
FEATURES: Grab and Go,
Informal Gathering, Fiitness
Center
Electrolux North American Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
The new North American Electrolux headquarters consolidates numerous US corporate
operations into one location in this colorful, vibrant workplace. Office spaces are
organized into neighborhoods identified by international cities, with distinct décor
and color palettes for easy navigation. These neighborhoods, designed to encourage
collaboration among members of the various office departments, feature both bar-height
and table seating with white boards and tack surfaces. Beyond the large open office
neighborhoods, the facility also houses a streamlined galley break room, a product
showroom, a corporate dining facility, an interior courtyard, and numerous impromptu
and formal meeting spaces and seating areas for employees and customers alike.
Taking a cue from Electrolux’s branded square “E” logo, the design team introduced
a series of round elements into the space. These forms contrast with the orthogonal
interior architecture. The round forms were referenced throughout the facility in custom
accent lighting, dramatic carpet patterns and wayfinding graphics.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2010
(Phase I); 2012, Phase II; 2013
(Phase III)
SIZE: 220,000 SF (Office);
43,000 SF (Technical Center);
62,577 SF (Office Expansion);
5,900 SF (Showroom and
Kitchen Theatre Retrofit)
FEATURES: Office Space;
Showroom; Dining Facility;
Interior Courtyard; Meeting
Spaces; Reception Area;
Workspaces; Breakroom
RECOGNITIONS: 2011 ASID
Excellance In Design Award,
First Place; LEED Silver
Certification Technical Center
PHOTOGRAPHER(S): Tim
Buchman
Bowman and Brooke, LLP
Columbia, SC
The design for the new Southeast office of this law firm provides a sustainable, beautiful
work environment to reinforce the firm’s brand and attract the highest quality staff. The
facility is an existing LEED-EB® Gold certified space, and the entire project team was
committed to creating a sustainable design and healthy workplace environment. Key
sustainable features include daylight and views from all points in the office, energyefficient equipment, low-flow water fixtures, energy-efficient lighting with occupancy
sensors, areas for recycling, use of recycled/recyclable materials, use of rapidly
renewable materials, a green education signage program, and low-emitting materials.
Local art complements the office’s overall aesthetics, including a special large piece by
Blue Sky commissioned to represent one of the firm’s most prominent clients.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2010
SIZE: 18,000 SF
FEATURES: Multiple
conference rooms, dedicated
AV conference room, war
rooms, open office legal
assistant stations, private
offices, cafe style breakroom,
and a large high-density file
area
RECOGNITIONS: LEED-CI
Gold Certified (First Law Firm in
SC to achieve this recognition)
Cardinal Solutions
Charlotte, NC
This IT consulting firm and software developer for business technology solutions required
a new space to accommodate immediate needs and allow for future expansion. LS3P
assisted with site selection, providing analysis and space planning for potential facilities.
The client ultimately selected Packard Place, a mid-rise, urban building repurposed as
a hub for entrepreneurs and business incubators. The historic building is the former
Packard luxury automobile garage and showroom, and has full views to Bearden Park.
LS3P took special care in the creative design of the 7,000 SF team-oriented “bullpen”
to provide an open, modern and collaborative space. Working teams exchange ideas in
open, linear workstations; closed and open meeting rooms; breakout areas with flexible,
relaxed seating; a formal training room for up to 33, and the kitchen/café area with bar and
table seating. Additional impromptu meeting space is provided in upholstered privacy
booths with high backs that dampen background noise. Floor-to-ceiling aqua retractable
panels subdivide the work configurations, and the concrete floors and ceilings were left
exposed. Bright colors, wood panels and comfortable furnishings soften and contrast
with the grey, hard surfaces. The new energetic surroundings enable Cardinal Solutions
to focus on their mission of providing well-imagined technology solutions for businesses.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2014
SIZE: 7,000 SF
FEATURES: Branded
Environment; Open and Closed
Offices; Kitchen/Breakroom
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Charleston, SC
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PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2010
SIZE: 18,500 SF
FEATURES: Lobby; Plasma
Kiosks; Wall Murals
PHOTOGRAPHER: Matt Silk
Copper Station Holdings
Ridgeland, SC
This new 8,500 SF office building for a real estate brokerage links the owner’s passion
for nature with an appreciation for contemporary design. The design team worked with
the owners and staff to develop an airy scheme which organizes the space around an
interior board room, making sure every employee has “a room with a view.” The facility
features both private and open offices, a reception area, a gallery, a small conference
room, a lounge, restrooms, showers, a board room, and a work room. To compensate
for its remote location, the office provides a well-stocked kitchen and break room, and
includes a fitness room.
The interior design celebrates nature through forest-inspired colors, renewable materials
such as wood panels and trim, palm wood flooring, hand-made paper artist luminaries,
and cleanly detailed furnishings. The conference table is hewn from a single tree trunk,
still displaying its natural, undulating edges, to infuse the modern interior with an
outdoor spirit.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2007
SIZE: 8,500 SF
FEATURES: Private Offices;
Open Offices; Reception Area;
Lobby; Gallery; Conference
Room; Boardroom; Lounge;
Kitchen; Fitness Room;
Showers; Storage Area
RECOGNITIONS: AIA SC Merit
Award; ASID Carolinas Honor
Award
PHOTOGRAPHER: Matt Silk
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
North Charleston, SC
This office renovation for the CRDA updated an existing space and provided a new
identity for the organization, and worked with inexpensive materials to reduce labor
and material costs significantly. The new design features a large banded accent wall
connecting the public and private spaces of the office, clad with a pre-finished “real”
wood laminate material that offered the warmth of wood without the finishing costs of
standard custom millwork. Where possible, existing walls, doors, frames, ceiling panels
and overhead lighting were re-used and refinished. Where additional doors and frames
were needed to complete the design, the landlord provided additional parts and pieces
from a storage inventory on site. Doors and frames were painted with a consistent color
to neutralize their differences.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2006
SIZE: 5,125 SF
The floor plan was re-designed for maximum daylighting to allow natural light into
each office. For interior offices where natural light was unavailable, light was borrowed
through horizontal “punched” openings created from offices with exterior windows. This
planning move not only saved costs in the purchase of artificial lighting, but provided
high quality light-filled spaces for the staff. Where privacy was a concern, inexpensive
translucent film with the appearance of etched glass obscures the view and allows
natural light to filter through.
In the heart of the office, an open area coined the “collaboration zone” was designed
to encourage collaboration amongst the staff. With a large counter, pull-up seating, and
storage, this area serves as a gathering place for impromptu staff meetings.
FEATURES: Office Space;
Collaboration Zone; Storage
Areas
PHOTOGRAPHER: Matt Silk
Skookum Digital Works
Charlotte, NC
LS3P provided space planning and interior design services for this information
technology company specializing in custom software development. The design was
inspired by the spontaneous, energetic, collaborative work style of the technical
entrepreneurs. The new work environment includes spaces for employee collaboration,
continued education, and overall well-being. Open and private office spaces support
varying degrees of work intensity and privacy. A large break area and “village” space
features dining and casual meetings space, while an adjacent open, flexible “town hall”
space is designed for weekly “Tech Talk” meetings.
Interior finishes and furnishings reinforce the contemporary aesthetic, with a custom
graphic to highlights the company’s North Carolina roots and company colors used
throughout the space.
PROJECT DETAILS
COMPLETION: 2013
SIZE: 13,000 SF
FEATURES: Open and
Closed Office; Break Area;
Flexible “Town Hall”; Branded
Environment
Pearlstine Distribution Center Offices
Charleston, SC
This new distribution center for one of Charleston’s oldest companies provides a
first-class work environment for employees and visitors. The building, located on the
Cainhoy Peninsula, is a state-of-the-art, controlled environment warehouse/distribution
facility. LS3P provided interior architecture services for the project.
This “warehouse for the next generation” includes a 3,000 SF hospitality room with a
commercial kitchen and state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities, and a fitness center
for employees overlooking a lushly landscaped courtyard. The heart of the company’s
business operations is the sales area, which opens up to a continuous exterior window
wall to provide views and natural light. Exhibition spaces are located throughout the new
facility to accommodate rotating displays of the Pearlstine history and corporate vision.
COMPLETION: 2003
Natural light throughout the office is used as a key design component, and every
member of the organization has views to the outdoors.
FEATURES: Hospitality Room
(3,000 SF); Kitchen; Multimedia
Capabilities; Fitness Center;
Courtyard; Sales Area;
Exhibition Space
PROJECT DETAILS
SIZE: 26,470 SF
RECOGNITIONS: ASID
Carolinas Chapter Speciality
Awards, Merit Award
PHOTOGRAPHER: Creative
Sources Photography