People + Culture

People + Culture

This is a people business after all.

Our People

There is no denying that LPA is a special place. We are a large firm that operates like a small one with flexibility and future thinking. We are set apart by our people and passion for architecture.

At LPA, the focus is always on efficiency. We do not stagnate, apathy is unforgivable. "We are creative problem solvers and we all contribute to the product, which in my eyes, separates us from other firms," comments Principal Joe Yee.

Our passion is pronounced and clients have come to expect it. They enjoy the seamless steadiness in our people and projects.

"There's a consistency in the way people treat and appreciate each other, and a consistency in the way we deliver projects and service to our clients," says Principal Kevin Sullivan. "It doesn't matter whether the Irvine, Roseville or San Diego office is servicing a client. They get the same thing from LPA."

This company takes selecting the right people seriously. We look for the right attitudes, skills, experience and personalities. "It's the people here that really make LPA special and they are one of the main reasons the clients come back for more," comments Principal Jon Mills. Certainly, we design stunning architecture but it's the relationships that make each experience exciting.

"LPA is set apart by our total commitment to doing what is right for the client," says President Dan Heinfeld. We learn their needs, understand their uniqueness, and let these factors drive the design process.

We listen in a deep and active way and our clients appreciate that. "When we focus on them, all of the other components take care of themselves," adds Heinfeld.

We provide buildings that provide community, while living our lives in a way that is relevant to the communities around us. We are our Core Values, they are not something we spin.

Diversity is apparent in every aspect of this firm, from our market segments, to our clientele, to the types of employees we hire and the talents they exhibit.

Additionally, there's an entrepreneurial spirit and freedom at LPA. "And that means a lot to employees," comments LPA Vice President Jim Kelly. "It's like America on a smaller scale. There's great opportunity here."

Our Culture

Sustainability is woven into our firm's culture, from our design process to an in-house recycling program. Our LEED®-CI office/ sustainability lab supports the firm's creative and collaborative green culture, brings natural daylighting and outdoor views to 100 percent of the interior work spaces, and is a working sustainable laboratory.

Graphics throughout the office identify the sustainable elements used in our headquarters to educate both employees and visitors. Green principles, design strategies, and technological advances have been institutionalized into the firm through continuing education, staff meeting, and an in-house green library.

LPA's unique collaborative atmosphere creates an energized office space which encourages employees to live balanced, sustainable lives in the office and at home. Employees work in an environment without traditional boundaries, which fosters the flow of ideas and supports communication between employees.