1963 The firm is founded by Frank Lucas in Charleston, SC.
1974 Thom Penney, Vito Pascullis, and Richard Powell join the firm, evolving the name, prowess, and prominence of the firm.
1964 Sidney Stubbs forges a partnership with Lucas. The firm garners local publicity after winning Charleston’s Gaillard Auditorium design competition.
1999 LS3P merges with TBA2, expanding our reach into Charlotte
2004 LS3P opens Columbia, SC office
12 Offices across the Southeast
680+ Awards for Design Excellence
19,000,000 SF of Sustainable Design
2005 LS3P merges with Boney Architects, expanding into Wilmington and Raleigh
2011 LS3P merges with Neal Prince Architects in Greenville, SC
2016 LS3P merges with Hubbard Architects in Myrtle Beach and Dawson Architects in Savannah
2021 LS3P opens Atlanta office
Our mission is to engage our clients and communities, to design meaningful places, with proven results that transform.
On May 1, 1963, in Charleston, South Carolina, Frank Lucas rented a one-room office in the Darlington Apartments. Newly licensed and less than a month into his architectural career, without even a certificate in hand, he hung a simple sign on a pegboard screen in front of a door-turned-drafting table. With just $600, no insurance, a young family, and a great deal of ambition, trust, and hope, “Frank Lucas, Architect” was officially open for business.
Today, LS3P stands as one of the region’s leading architectural firms. Strategically and uniquely positioned, we deliver client services that are both globally informed and locally grounded. With the collective strength of our 12 offices, we offer the depth and expertise of a large firm while maintaining a personalized approach for every client. At our core, we are a design firm, dedicated to engaging people in the process of architecture to create outstanding places to learn, live, work, heal, and serve.
2022 LS3P merges with TFF Architects in Greensboro and PFA Architects in Asheville
2023 LS3P merges with ENB Architects in Jacksonville, FL
our mission, vision, and values drive our practice forward
The significance of our values, vision, and mission extends far beyond the words. Unified language is important. However, even more valuable is our shared understanding of the tenets which are critical to our collective success. These foundational ideals define who we are, what we do and how we do it. Each LS3P team member is a critical representative of our firm, and each is empowered to implement our vision, values, and mission, each day.
Together, our vision, values, and mission become the foundation for our work, provide direction for our future, and structure our daily efforts towards collaboration, community, and a higher level of achievement.
TEN30 CAMPUS CHARLOTTE, NC
OUR VISION
In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of design excellence, expertise, innovation, and collaborative engagement.
OUR VALUES
EXCELLENCE is a beginning point
INTEGRITY is at the core of our decision making and actions
EMPOWERMENT with accountability makes better decisions
COLLABORATION leverages the best in everyone
BALANCE gives us fuel to do our best
STEWARDSHIP ensures a future
CARING for each other is what holds us together
To ENGAGE our clients and communities, to DESIGN meaningful places, with proven results that TRANSFORM OUR MISSION .
Board of Directors
KATHERINE PEELE FAIA, LEED AP
Board Chair | Chief Practice Officer | Principal 919.829.2704 katherinepeele@ls3p.com
MARC MARCHANT AIA, LEED AP
Chief Executive Officer | Principal 843.958.5457 marcmarchant@ls3p.com
LISA PINYAN IIDA, ASID, LEED AP
Savannah Office Leader | Vice President | Principal 912.298.2114 lisapinyan@ls3p.com
NATHAN DANIEL AIA, LEED AP
Charlotte Office Leader | Vice President | Principal 704.371.7841 nathandaniel@ls3p.com
GEORGE TEMPLE AIA, LEED AP
President | Chief Operating Officer | Principal 843.958.5494
georgetemple@ls3p.com
CHRIS BONEY AIA, LEED AP
Chief Strategy Officer | Principal 910.397.3606 chrisboney@ls3p.com
MARY BETH SIMS BRANHAM AIA
National Market Leader, K-12 Education | Principal 803.251.4710 marybethbranham@ls3p.com
Officers of the Firm
MARC MARCHANT AIA, LEED AP
Chief Executive Officer | Principal 843.958.5457 marcmarchant@ls3p.com
GEORGE TEMPLE AIA, LEED AP
President | Chief Operating Officer | Principal 843.958.5494 georgetemple@ls3p.com
KATHERINE PEELE FAIA, LEED AP
Chief Practice Officer | Principal 919.829.2704 katherinepeele@ls3p.com
JENNIFER C. SMITH HRM
Chief People Officer | Vice President | Principal 704.371.7919 jennifercsmith@ls3p.com
CHRIS BONEY AIA, LEED AP
Chief Strategy Officer | Principal 910.397.3606 chrisboney@ls3p.com
KATIE ROBINSO N CKM
Chief Marketing & Knowledge Officer | Principal 843.958.5462 katierobinson@ls3p.com
DOUG SNYDER CPA, CGMA
Chief Finance Officer | Treasurer | Principal 843.958.5494 dougsnyder@ls3p.com
National K-12 Education Market Leader 803.251.4710 marybethbranham@ls3p.com
DEBORAH LUKAN AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, FITWEL
National Commercial Market Leader
704.371.7815
deborahlukan@ls3p.com
ROY SELVIDGE AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
National Industrial Market Leader
843.958.5482
royselvidge@ls3p.com
SPENCER DIXON AIA, LEED AP BD+C
National Faith Market Leader
864.272.1236 spencerdixon@ls3p.com
ZACHARY KANE RA, LEED AP, NCARB
National Government Market Leader
704.371.7884
zacharykane@ls3p.com
SHAWN SOWERS AIA, LEED AP BD+C
National Higher Education Market Leader
919.829.2797 shawnsowers@ls3p.com
NEIL DAWSON AIA
National Living Market Leader 912.298.2117
neildawson@ls3p.com
DAVID BURT AIA, CDT, LEED AP
National Hospitality Market Leader 843.958.5490 davidburt@ls3p.com
CHRISTINA SMITH AIA, NCARB
National Healthcare Market Leader 864.272.1248 christinasmith@ls3p.com
TBD
National Aviation Market Leader
PROJECT GRACE WILMINGTON, NC
LS3P is purpose-built for positive transformation, focused on impact, and driven by our mission.
KATHERINE PEELE CHIEF PRACTICE OFFICER
DEL WEBB SOUTHERN HARMONY AMENITY CENTER MURFREESBORO, TN
LS3P is led by CEO Marc Marchant; Chief Practice Officer Katherine Peele; Chief Operations Officer George Temple, IV; Chief Strategy Officer Chris Boney; Chief Marketing & Knowledge Officer Katie Robinson; Chief Financial Officer Doug Snyder; and Chief People Officer Jennifer C. Smith.
LS3P’s enduring legacy is expressed through our clients’ successes. Their 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.
Aviation
We strive to design spaces that transform the traveler experience. From airports, to parking structures and transit maintenance, our designs foster pleasant and lasting impressions for all.
CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
DAILY PARKING DECK & RENTAL CAR
RETURN NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
BANK
Commercial
The ways in which we work are rapidly evolving. Our team can help you rethink your workplace to accommodate changing work flows and help you attract and retain the highest level of talent.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS
STORYHILL CHURCH DAVIDSON, NC
Faith
From awe-inspiring contemporary worship centers to traditional chapels, each project is carefully considered, not only for its physical function, but also for its spiritual purpose.
HOLY SPIRIT EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARLESTON, SC
Government
We are honored to design essential civic and military facilities—from social service centers, libraries, emergency operations centers, and public safety buildings to more than eight million square feet of military projects—all dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting the missions of those who serve.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE II MEF OPERATIONS CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, NC
CAPE FEAR HARNETT CANCER CENTER LILLINGTON,
Healthcare
We offer creative solutions to address functional efficiencies while prioritizing patient care, with strategies to maximize long term flexibility. Through our holistic design process, we design adaptable, inspiring spaces focused on healing.
NOVANT HEALTH | NHRMC NEUROSCIENCES TOWER WILMINGTON, NC
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
WEY HALL RENOVATION BOONE, NC
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING FACILITY FOUR OAKS, NC
Higher Education
At the heart of our approach is the recognition that education is your core mission, and the success of your students is the ultimate goal. Our educational design strategies honor the rich traditions of your campus while integrating advanced innovations to position your institution as a leader in learning.
THE SPECTATOR CHARLESTON, SC
Hospitality
Thriving hospitality properties deliver outstanding, memorable experiences for their guests. Our hospitality team has designed a significant portfolio of award-winning projects across the Southeast.
BALLANTYNE TOPGOLF CHARLOTTE, NC
LEGO SOUTHEASTERN MANUFACTURING PLANT CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA
Industrial
Our industrial facilities provide economy, durability, accessibility, and flexibility to accommodate high performance equipment and processes for long-term use.
PROJECT SUNNYSLOPE COWPENS, SC
FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
MARSHVILLE, NC
K-12 Education
Our work is solidly rooted in our extensive knowledge of how schools function, based on our design experience with over 2,500 schools. We bring this expertise and perspective to every opportunity of creating learning environments in which students thrive.
HIGHLAND SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
ANN STREET LOFTS SAVANNAH, GA
THE BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE,
Living
From multifamily developments, to affordable housing solutions and facilities for aging communities, we understand what “home” means and strive to create inviting, inspiring, and efficient spaces for living.
We design buildings for the greater good, striving with each project to create value–economic and cultural–for the people who will use it.
MARC MARCHANT CEO
SURFSIDE BEACH FISHING PIER RESTORATION SURFSIDE BEACH, SC
The LS3P Foundation, a nonprofit initiative committed to enhancing our southeastern communities through the built environment, was founded in 2022 by LS3P. The Foundation supports leading design thinkers in advancing research, strategies, and technologies which promote transformative change, improve human and planetary well-being, increase economic mobility, and advance issues of health and social equity across the Southeast.
