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CONTACT 7776 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 150 La Jolla, CA lucestudio.comluce@lucestudio.com858-274-022392037
ABOUT US
LUCE et studio practices at the intersection of architecture, art, and design. The studio’s work spans multiple scales from regional masterplans, to cultural design centers, to custom furniture. Commissions include projects for museums, corporate design firms, boutique hotels, civic institutions, colleges, and private residential clients. Canadian-born architect Jennifer Luce, FAIA, established the Studio in 1990. Each LUCE project speaks to the importance of collaboration, demonstrating that group efforts result in powerful, inspiring environments, in step with the individual spirit of our clients.
APPROACH
Architecture is a conversation between client, consultants, craftspeople, artists, and community with a diverse breadth of ideas. This collaboration is critical to design a well-crafted and innovative building. The unexpected is possible as the best design solutions come from open dialogue. Our design approach begins with a deep investigation to reveal aspirations, goals, and vision for the future, while discovering and acknowledging the history and culture of the site. Once a preferred design direction is selected, our team will ensure that the vision is clearly articulated through all phases of design to ensure the successful completion of the project. We infuse the mission of the project on every level of intervention from overall aesthetic to the material of the chair on which you sit.
LUCE explores each programmatic assignment with the rigor of a scientist and the poetry of an artist. Conversations deepen as concepts incubate and discovery of unique solutions ensues. Process and research aren’t secondary, but essential to the work. We champion our diverse team to be involved in the design process and to possess pride and enthusiasm in their work. This is the same mindset we like to inspire in our clients and extended set team members to create lively and passionate work that culminates in a long-lasting and timeless result.
SELECTED CULTURAL 1989 Center for WashingtonTechnologyInnovativeD.C. 2007 Nissan Center for Design La Jolla, CA 2005 Nissan Center for Design Detroit, MI 2009 Chicago,ShowroomCoalesse 2008 Disney Imagineering Studio Los Angeles, CA
CULTURAL WORK 2021 Mingei International Museum at Balboa Park San Diego, CA NOW We are poised for our next culturally significant project. / Steelcase ShowroomIL 2013 Nissan Machine in a Box La Jolla, CA
AWARDS Honor2022 Award | AIA San Diego, Mingei International Museum Honor Award | AIA New York, Mingei International Museum Design Award | AIA New York, Mingei International Museum Divine Detail | AIA San Diego, Mingei International Museum Honor2021 Award | AIA San Diego, Mingei International Museum Divine2019 Detail | AIA San Diego, West Chelsea Residence Honor Award for Interior Architecture | AIA San Diego, Extraordinary HonorDessertsAward for Interior Architecture | AIA San Diego, West Chelsea Divine2015ResidenceDetail Award | AIA San Diego, San Diego Public Library HonorFoundationAward for Interior Architecture | AIA San Diego, Guss Residence Divine2013 Detail Award | AIA San Diego, Machine in a Box Honor Award | AIA San Diego, Machine in a Box Honor Award | AIA Michigan, College for Creative Studies Annual2010 Celebration of Architecture Award | AIA Michigan, Nissan Design HonorCenter Award | AIA Detroit, College for Creative Studies Impact Award | CREW Detroit, College for Creative Studies Construction + Design Award | ESD, College for Creative Studies Historic Preservation Award | Michigan Governors
Merit2009 Award | AIA San Diego, Coalesse Showroom Divine2007 Detail Award | AIA San Diego, Museum Table Honor Award | AIA San Diego, Lemke House A.D. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction | Carleton University Merit2006 Award | AIA California, Nissan Design Center Award of Excellence | Architectural Record/Business Week, Nissan Design Center Divine2005 Detail Award | AIA San Diego, Extraordinary Desserts Honor Award | AIA San Diego, Extraordinary Desserts Divine Detail Award | AIA San Diego, Burton House Honor Award | AIA San Diego, Burton House Divine Detail Award | AIA San Diego, Nissan Design Center Honor Award | AIA San Diego, Nissan Design Center Honor Award for Interior Architecture | AIA, Nissan Design Center Design Vanguard | Architectural Record Firm Award Best2002 Commercial Design | AIA San Diego, Burton Landscape Studio, Gallery, and Retail Merit2001 Award | AIA San Diego, Messner + Smith Offices Honor1999 Award | AIA San Diego, Felkner Loft Grand1985 Prize | State of Virginia, International Competition, Center for Innovative Technology
LUCE et studio 7776 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 150 La Jolla, CA lucestudio.comluce@lucestudio.com858-274-022392037Jennifer
is a licensed Architect practicing in California and New York State. She received her Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in 1984, is a member of the Alumni Council at the Design School, and is a recipient of the A. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction. In 1994, Jennifer received her Master of Design Studies from Harvard University and is a member of the Alumni Council and HAA Alumni Board. In 2016, she was elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. Jennifer has served on a variety of advisory boards for cultural institutions and presently co-chairs the AIA California Monterey Design Conference. In her personal life, Jennifer is a voracious art collector and passionately supports artists of all mediums.
JENNIFER LUCE, FAIA Principal
