{"id":9343,"date":"2019-05-02T20:08:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T20:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=9343"},"modified":"2024-10-11T20:40:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T20:40:21","slug":"lpa-inc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=9343","title":{"rendered":"LPA, Inc."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lpadesignstudios.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LPA<\/a> is a different type of design firm. Founded in 1965, with offices throughout California and Texas, we have a nationwide reputation for innovation and sustainable design, including one of the largest portfolios of LEED Platinum and Gold-certified projects in the country.<\/p>\n<p>  Rather than dividing the company by disciplines, the firm is structured into flexible work teams. Each team is led by a principal and a project manager, allowing us to address problems holistically and bring expert voices to every discussion. Our work also crosses sector boundaries, reflecting decades of experience developing inspiring and efficient education, civic, healthcare, landscape, sports, entertainment, mixed use and office projects.<\/p>\n<p>  On a fundamental level, we tackle projects differently than other firms. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, communication and research to find the best answers for our clients. We never settle for the status quo. We don\u2019t use templates. We believe a research-driven approach results in environments that work better, do more with less and improve people\u2019s lives.\n<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=19424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alamo Heights ISD\u2014Alamo Heights High School<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Alamo Heights ISD\u2014Alamo Heights High School\" src=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/alamo1.jpeg\" alt=\"Alamo Heights ISD\u2014Alamo Heights High School\" width=\"450\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The re-visioning of this historic campus included significant site work and three new facilities, the STEM building, the student commons and the athletics complex. The new facilities and landscaping revitalize the campus core and provide updated educational, dining and athletics spaces.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=19423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alamo Heights ISD\u2014Alamo Heights Natatorium<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Alamo Heights ISD\u2014Alamo Heights Natatorium\" src=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/natatorium1.jpeg\" alt=\"Alamo Heights ISD\u2014Alamo Heights Natatorium\" width=\"450\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As part of the 2017 Bond program, Alamo Heights ISD constructed a new natatorium featuring a 61-meter pool including 1m and 2m bulkheads and 1m and 3m diving boards to replace their previous facility built in the 1970s with a 25-yard pool. This 38,000 sq ft facility includes spectator seating for 800, concessions, locker rooms for the home teams, visitor changing rooms and showers, a trampoline and deck space for dry land training and a large plaza for competing teams to gather between races.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"450\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=15587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Austin ISD\u2014Casis Elementary School<\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Austin ISD\u2014Casis Elementary School\" src=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/casis-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Austin ISD\u2014Casis Elementary School\" width=\"450\" height=\"248\" \/> Casis Elementary School is a new construction project replacing an existing elementary school on the same site. Through engagement with the Casis community, it became apparent that the history and the original building design was cherished in the community. The dispersed courtyards and outdoor learning spaces created synergy between school, neighborhood, and nature. Preserving the connection between school, community, and nature became the central driving force in the new school design.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"450\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=21728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Austin ISD\u2014General Marshall Middle School<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=21728\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall1.jpeg\" alt=\"Austin ISD\u2014General Marshall Middle School\" width=\"450\" height=\"248\" title=\"Austin ISD\u2014General Marshall Middle School\" \/><\/a> This middle school is a 130,000 sf, three story new construction in the heart of a &quot;New Urbanist&quot; neighborhood on the site of a previous airport. The school building is organized into two major building components: the core academic learning spaces stack along three stories \u2013 casually called &quot;The Wing&quot;, and a single story building on the south consisting of large span gathering and performing arts spaces such as the dining commons, gymnasium and fine and performing arts spaces.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boerne ISD\u2014Fabra Elementary School<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8592\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/fabra.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a> New Elementary School for K-5 to replace existing Elementary School.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=21729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD\u2014Newman Smith High School<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=21729\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/newman1.jpeg\" alt=\"Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD\u2014Newman Smith High School\" width=\"450\" height=\"248\" title=\"Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD\u2014Newman Smith High School\" \/><\/a> The renovation transformed the campus into a modern, high-tech learning environment. Major renovations included the creation of Innovation Alley, a bright, open corridor replacing dark hallways, and the re-imagined Media Center, now a central hub with social areas, e-sports facilities, and multipurpose flex labs. Structural updates, such as a new roof and relocated columns, extend the building&rsquo;s lifespan and reduce maintenance costs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North East ISD\u2014Nimitz Middle School<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8596\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nimitz.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Master Plan to totally modernize 1960&#8217;s era Middle School by replacing existing non standard buildings and 9 portables with new additions and interior renovations. Demolition of existing classroom &amp; gymnasiums, addition of new classroom, gymnasiums and accessory facilities. Renovation of existing into new Admin Center, replacement of the central plant, creation of a STEM wing, new library and infusing the history of Admiral Nimitz into the design.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pleasanton ISD\u2014Pleasanton Elementary School<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8584\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pleasanton.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>New Elementary School to replace existing elementary school.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=21730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Antonio ISD\u2014Sidney Lanier High School<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=21730\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lanier1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"248\" \/><\/a> This high school renovation transforms a massive 1970&#8217;s windowless, brick building rife with security, daylight and infrastructural issues. The design focuses on the power of daylight, the wonder and delight of the local Mexican-American culture, high performance design and curriculum innovation through flexible space planning. The building is 200,000 sf, has the footprint of two football fields, is over 400\u2032 long and is the heart of the campus. With each intervention, the existing building&rsquo;s history and architecture are celebrated and given new life. In an area where 99% of it&rsquo;s population is minority and 95% is economically disadvantaged, equity and representation of the community is crucial in this project.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"450\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schertz-Cibolo\/Universal City ISD\u2014Cibolo Valley Elementary School<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=8588\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cibolo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a> New 153,500 GSF elementary school with outdoor learning lab serving 1,000 students in grades Kinder &#8211; 4th grade.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LPA is a different type of design firm. 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