Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture Firm in Charleston, SC
LS3P is a design-driven architecture firm with over six decades of experience creating transformative spaces that enrich communities. Founded in 1963, we combine regional expertise with national resources to deliver innovative architecture, interior design, and planning solutions. Our collaborative approach prioritizes client vision, sustainable practices, and cultural impact, evidenced by our 680+ design excellence awards.With 12 regional offices across the Southeast, we maintain personalized service while leveraging collective expertise to address complex challenges. Our commitment to stewardship and community-driven design positions us as leaders in shaping environments that foster human and ecological well-being.
Services
Architecture
Interiors
Planning
Sustainability
Historic Preservation
Experiential Graphics
Branding
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of regional architectural expertise with national resources.
- Our team has received over 680 awards for design excellence.
- We implement LEED-certified sustainable design strategies in every project.
- We maintain 12 regional offices while providing personalized client attention.
- Our collaborative process prioritizes client vision and community impact.
Services
Architecture
LS3P's architecture practice creates community-enriching spaces through client-focused design. We prioritize authentic engagement to understand project visions before developing solutions. Our regional expertise and national resources enable innovative, context-sensitive buildings that address functional needs while achieving aesthetic excellence across civic, healthcare, and educational sectors.
Interiors
Our interior design team translates client identities into functional, inspiring environments. We combine color, materials, and spatial planning with sustainable finishes to create thriving spaces. Specializing in healthcare, hospitality, and workplace interiors, we ensure each design reinforces brand identity while meeting practical requirements through collaborative, user-centered approaches.
Planning
LS3P's planning services focus on creating resilient, transformative urban environments. We address development patterns, public spaces, and mixed-use integration to shape sustainable communities. Our regional expertise supports comprehensive solutions for cities experiencing growth, balancing architectural expression with functional infrastructure to enhance Southeastern urban landscapes.
Sustainability
Sustainability is central to LS3P's practice, incorporating strategies that support environmental and economic longevity. We guide clients through LEED, WELL, and other certification systems while implementing energy-efficient solutions. Our approach balances ecological responsibility with functional design to create buildings that benefit both occupants and the planet.
Historic Preservation
LS3P specializes in preserving historically significant structures while adapting them for modern use. Our team works with stakeholders to maintain architectural integrity during renovations, leveraging regional experience with historic neighborhoods. We ensure preservation projects maintain cultural context while meeting contemporary functionality requirements through sensitive, code-compliant design solutions.
Questions
What services does LS3P specialize in?
LS3P specializes in architecture, interior design, and urban planning with expertise in civic, healthcare, education, and mixed-use projects.
How long has LS3P been in business?
LS3P has been creating transformative designs since 1963, celebrating 60 years of architectural excellence.
What regions does LS3P serve?
While based in the Southeast, LS3P operates nationwide with 12 regional offices across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Does LS3P offer sustainable design solutions?
Yes, LS3P integrates LEED-certified sustainable strategies into every project, focusing on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profits.
