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INTR
OD
UC
TIO
N
Abou
t us
Lab
for
Plan
ning
and
Arc
hite
ctur
e (L
PA) i
s an
inte
rnat
iona
l pra
ctic
e op
erat
ing
in a
mul
ti-sc
ale
way
in th
e fie
ld o
f bio
clim
atic
des
ign
and
urba
nism
, opt
imiz
ing
the
prin
cipl
es o
f ec
olog
ical
and
sus
tain
able
dev
elop
men
t to
the
sin
gula
ritie
s of
reg
ions
with
war
m a
nd h
ot c
limat
es. T
he p
rodu
ctio
n of
inno
vativ
e so
lutio
ns
(Lab
), th
e de
sign
of
visi
ons
& p
roce
sses
(Pla
nnin
g) a
nd t
he c
onst
ruct
ion
plac
es
and
spac
es (
Arch
itect
ure)
defi
ne t
he s
ingu
lar
appr
oach
to
urba
n de
sign
and
pl
anni
ng o
f LPA
.
LPA
was
foun
ded
in 2
002,
in L
as P
alm
as d
e G
ran
Cana
ria
(Can
ary
Isla
nds)
, a c
ity
know
n by
hav
ing
the
best
wea
ther
in th
e w
orld
, and
a p
rivi
lege
labo
rato
ry fo
r te
stin
g th
e en
viro
nmen
tal a
nd s
patia
l pot
entia
l of t
he g
eogr
aphi
es w
ith “g
ood
wea
ther
”, an
d its
con
nect
ion
with
the
adv
ance
pra
ctic
e of
urb
anis
m. L
PA h
as
office
s in
Las
Pal
mas
de
Gra
n Ca
nari
a an
d M
adri
d.
The
oper
ativ
e sy
stem
of L
PA is
fram
ed in
the
inte
rsec
tion
of tw
o on
goin
g re
vo-
lutio
ns: t
he e
mer
genc
e of
an
ecol
ogic
al e
ra a
nd t
he n
ew p
ossi
bilit
ies
offer
ed
by In
form
atio
n Te
chno
logi
es (I
T).
With
the
soci
al d
ynam
ics
and
envi
ronm
enta
l si
ngul
ariti
es o
f th
e pl
aces
with
goo
d w
eath
er—
as r
aw m
ater
ial—
and
the
po-
tent
ial o
f dig
ital t
ools
—as
a p
roce
ssin
g to
ol—
, LPA
has
dev
elop
ed it
s ow
n w
ork-
ing
met
hodo
logy
and
has
app
lied
it in
hig
h se
nsiti
ve e
nvir
onm
enta
l se
ctor
s su
ch L
eisu
re &
Hos
pita
lity
and
Wat
erfr
onts
& M
ariti
me.
The
wor
k of
the
office
has
be
en a
war
ded
in n
atio
nal a
nd in
tern
atio
nal c
ompe
titio
ns.
IND
EX
PRES
ENTA
TIO
N
VISI
ON
& P
RIN
CIPL
ES
FIEL
DS
OF
WO
RK
FIRM
STR
UCT
URE
DIV
ISIO
NS
& S
ERVI
CES
DIR
ECTO
RS
SECT
ORS
& P
ROD
UCT
S
RESE
ARCH
TEAM
OFF
ICE
CARE
ERS
COM
MIT
MEN
T TO
QU
ALIT
Y
PART
NER
S &
CO
LLAB
ORA
TORS
CLIE
NTS
PUBL
ICAT
ION
S &
EXH
IBIT
ION
S
Div
isio
n &
Ser
vice
s
divisions & services _about
l-p-a.org
COMPANY_PROFILE
l-p-a.org
INTRODUCTION About us
Lab for Planning and Architecture (LPA) is an international practice operating in a multi-scale way in the field of bioclimatic design and urbanism, optimizing the principles of ecological and sustainable development to the singularities of regions with warm and hot climates. The production of innovative solutions (Lab), the design of visions & processes (Planning) and the construction places and spaces (Architecture) define the singular approach to urban design and planning of LPA.
LPA was founded in 2002, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), a city known by having the best weather in the world, and a privilege laboratory for testing the environmental and spatial potential of the geographies with “good weather”, and its connection with the advance practice of urbanism. LPA has offices in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid.
The operative system of LPA is framed in the intersection of two ongoing revo-lutions: the emergence of an ecological era and the new possibilities offered by Information Technologies (IT). With the social dynamics and environmental singularities of the places with good weather—as raw material— and the po-tential of digital tools—as a processing tool—, LPA has developed its own work-ing methodology and has applied it in high sensitive environmental sectors such Leisure & Hospitality and Waterfronts & Maritime. The work of the office has been awarded in national and international competitions.
INDEX
PRESENTATION
VISION & PRINCIPLES
FIELDS OF WORK
FIRM STRUCTURE
DIVISIONS & SERVICES
DIRECTORS
SECTORS & PRODUCTS
RESEARCH
TEAM
OFFICE
CAREERS
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
CLIENTS
PUBLICATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Urban and territorial development has become a complex enterprise whe-re strategic and technical aspects intermingle from the very beginning of the Project. With the idea of managing this new professional and cultural condition, LPA has set out three professional divisions: LPA Strategy, LPA Design and LPA Construction. The combination of these three divisions enables LPA to envision the whole process of development. Besides this, and thanks to the in-house presence of these three divisions along with its collaborators, LPA combines strategic, design and construction exper-tise within the work process, informing each other in a nonlinear way. By setting this three professional divisions, LPA aims to respond to this new emerging scenario where an integrative approach to planning and design will make possible to develop competitive and sustainable projects.
Strategy + Design + ConstructionProffesional Divisions
Divisions
LPA StrategyDevelopment + Planning
LPA Design
Urbanism + Landscape LPA Construction
Execution + Management
l-p-a.org
COMPANY_PROFILE
l-p-a.org
INTRODUCTION About us
Lab for Planning and Architecture (LPA) is an international practice operating in a multi-scale way in the field of bioclimatic design and urbanism, optimizing the principles of ecological and sustainable development to the singularities of regions with warm and hot climates. The production of innovative solutions (Lab), the design of visions & processes (Planning) and the construction places and spaces (Architecture) define the singular approach to urban design and planning of LPA.
LPA was founded in 2002, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), a city known by having the best weather in the world, and a privilege laboratory for testing the environmental and spatial potential of the geographies with “good weather”, and its connection with the advance practice of urbanism. LPA has offices in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid.
The operative system of LPA is framed in the intersection of two ongoing revo-lutions: the emergence of an ecological era and the new possibilities offered by Information Technologies (IT). With the social dynamics and environmental singularities of the places with good weather—as raw material— and the po-tential of digital tools—as a processing tool—, LPA has developed its own work-ing methodology and has applied it in high sensitive environmental sectors such Leisure & Hospitality and Waterfronts & Maritime. The work of the office has been awarded in national and international competitions.
INDEX
PRESENTATION
VISION & PRINCIPLES
FIELDS OF WORK
FIRM STRUCTURE
DIVISIONS & SERVICES
DIRECTORS
SECTORS & PRODUCTS
RESEARCH
TEAM
OFFICE
CAREERS
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
CLIENTS
PUBLICATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Services · Vision & Briefing · Feasibility Studies · Strategic Planning · Participation & Facilitation · Sustainability Consultancy · Project Management
LPA Strategy provides consultancy in urban, landscape and territorial development, at the very initial phase - before design work. It provides the vision and the strategy that will make the project succeed. This division operates under the principles of sustainable development, and scopes strategies that engage the social, environmental and economical/market dimensions of the project. The production of a development strategy is highly trans-disciplinary. For this reason, LPA Strategy has teamed up with leading firms and experts in fields such as sustainability, energy, real estate and tourism. Some of the services delivered include feasibility studies, social participation, energy planning and sustainability certification. The project´s brief of the design phase is built upon the conclusions taken at the strategy phase.
LPA Strategy
divisions & services_strategy
Development + Planning
l-p-a.org
COMPANY_PROFILE
l-p-a.org
INTRODUCTION About us
Lab for Planning and Architecture (LPA) is an international practice operating in a multi-scale way in the field of bioclimatic design and urbanism, optimizing the principles of ecological and sustainable development to the singularities of regions with warm and hot climates. The production of innovative solutions (Lab), the design of visions & processes (Planning) and the construction places and spaces (Architecture) define the singular approach to urban design and planning of LPA.
LPA was founded in 2002, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), a city known by having the best weather in the world, and a privilege laboratory for testing the environmental and spatial potential of the geographies with “good weather”, and its connection with the advance practice of urbanism. LPA has offices in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid.
The operative system of LPA is framed in the intersection of two ongoing revo-lutions: the emergence of an ecological era and the new possibilities offered by Information Technologies (IT). With the social dynamics and environmental singularities of the places with good weather—as raw material— and the po-tential of digital tools—as a processing tool—, LPA has developed its own work-ing methodology and has applied it in high sensitive environmental sectors such Leisure & Hospitality and Waterfronts & Maritime. The work of the office has been awarded in national and international competitions.
INDEX
PRESENTATION
VISION & PRINCIPLES
FIELDS OF WORK
FIRM STRUCTURE
DIVISIONS & SERVICES
DIRECTORS
SECTORS & PRODUCTS
RESEARCH
TEAM
OFFICE
CAREERS
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
CLIENTS
PUBLICATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Services · Land-Use Planning · Master Planning · Urban Design · Landscape Design · Infrastructure Design · Street Furniture
LPA design provides full design and spatial planning services in the field of urbanism and landscape. This division is equipped with a robust design methodology based on the principles of bio-design and eco-systems thinking, which is optimized for regions with warm and hot climates. As a result, each project is designed for its integration within a natural, living dynamic, by finding optimal forms and organization that promote well-being, environmental enhancement and social innovation. This methodology is assisted with generative and parametric software, which enables the organic integration of the multiple components of the project and its context. This division engages with a broad range of collaborators and consultants. The capacities of this Division include the full design definition of projects, including a pre-calculus of all its services and structural components. As a BREEAM ES authorized firm, the project can first include a confirmed sustainable certification, once the project is approved and built.
LPA Design
divisions & services_design
Urbanism + Landscape
l-p-a.org
COMPANY_PROFILE
l-p-a.org
INTRODUCTION About us
Lab for Planning and Architecture (LPA) is an international practice operating in a multi-scale way in the field of bioclimatic design and urbanism, optimizing the principles of ecological and sustainable development to the singularities of regions with warm and hot climates. The production of innovative solutions (Lab), the design of visions & processes (Planning) and the construction places and spaces (Architecture) define the singular approach to urban design and planning of LPA.
LPA was founded in 2002, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), a city known by having the best weather in the world, and a privilege laboratory for testing the environmental and spatial potential of the geographies with “good weather”, and its connection with the advance practice of urbanism. LPA has offices in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Madrid.
The operative system of LPA is framed in the intersection of two ongoing revo-lutions: the emergence of an ecological era and the new possibilities offered by Information Technologies (IT). With the social dynamics and environmental singularities of the places with good weather—as raw material— and the po-tential of digital tools—as a processing tool—, LPA has developed its own work-ing methodology and has applied it in high sensitive environmental sectors such Leisure & Hospitality and Waterfronts & Maritime. The work of the office has been awarded in national and international competitions.
INDEX
PRESENTATION
VISION & PRINCIPLES
FIELDS OF WORK
FIRM STRUCTURE
DIVISIONS & SERVICES
DIRECTORS
SECTORS & PRODUCTS
RESEARCH
TEAM
OFFICE
CAREERS
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
CLIENTS
PUBLICATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Services · Execution Documentation · Construction Management · Site Supervision · BIM Modelling · Industrial/Digital Fabrication · Sustainable Construction
LPA Construction provides full services in execution and construction management for urban and landscape projects. This division engages a team of architects and civil engineers that work with a broad range of collaborators and experts. The operations of this division are based on the intensive use of parametric and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software. These technologies enable the pre-building of a 5D (3D + cost + time) digital model of the project, which integrates physical information (architecture, structure, services, etc.) along with non-physical data: cost-estimation, environmental performance and construction phasing. This BIM-centric project management also makes possible the synchronic participation of the various participants (architects, engineers, construction managers, designers, etc.) that take part in the construction process. This integration is critical in order to avoid contradictions and over-cost risks. Finally, this technology enables the incorporation of sustainable construction protocols like BREEAM.
LPA Construction
divisions & services_construction
Execution + Management