New look, same vision. We're excited to unveil our new name as we move from Lees Associates to LA London. #LALondon #LondonArchitects #Rebrand #Architect #PrimeResi #PrimeRetail #PrimeCommercial #PrimeHospitality
About us
LA London (formerly Lees Associates) is an architecture and interior design practice specialising in prime residential, retail, commercial and hotel projects. From our base in London Bridge we work for private clients and developers throughout London, the UK and internationally. With over forty years’ experience, we have established ourselves as one of the UK’s foremost luxury design and delivery practices with a proud reputation for achieving the highest quality within an agreed budget and programme. Our developer clients value our experience in the private sector and our ability to use this to deliver the equivalent quality on a development budget. Likewise, our experience from developments allows us to help our private clients to achieve optimum value for money. LA London's approach to each project is centred around a steadfast commitment to servicing the fundamental needs of the client and their project. Every project is director-led with an appropriate design team being drawn from the practice’s own staff of talented architects, interior designers and technicians. Our clients recognise how the care and attention to detail that we invest in every project ensures a smooth process from concept to completion. We place an emphasis on risk management throughout our projects and keep clients apprised with full transparency. Our reputation for leading design teams on high-profile, high-value projects with professionalism and care has led us to be regularly invited to act as executive architect for some of the world’s foremost designers. We have a wealth of experience working with existing buildings, working with conservation officers on heritage aspects while maximising the potential for fulfilling contemporary uses and lifestyles. In this way we add real measurable value to the properties we work on.
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http://www.la.london
External link for LA London
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Architecture, Space Audit & Planning, Luxury Interiors, Feasibility Studies, Conservation, Project Management, Residential, Restoration, Commercial, Strategy Masterplanning, Retail, Sustainability, and Hotels
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
Lancaster House
38 Southwark Street
London, SE1 1UN, GB
Employees at LA London
Updates
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The Building Safety Act: What We’ve Learned One year on from the Building Safety Act coming into force, we reflect on its impact on the prime London construction industry overall and more specifically on our own processes, projects and clients. The 2022 Building Safety Act was introduced in with the primary purpose of making buildings safer – in particular, those deemed to be ‘higher risk’. While we unquestionably support this aim, we have encountered a variety of challenges resulting from the wide-reaching changes to regulatory requirements. These challenges are affecting our clients, our contractors, and the construction industry at large. As we have adapted to the regulatory changes, we have implemented new ways of tracking and documenting our projects to fulfil our compliance obligations and communicate requirements effectively with project teams. In our latest Journal post, we look at some of the questions we have been asked about the BSA, especially with regard to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs), and some of the lessons we have learned. https://lnkd.in/dXtHkzEq
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It is a pleasure to partner with some of the biggest names in interior design, both in London and internationally. They know they can trust us to deliver. #primearchitects #PrimeResi #LALondon #LondonArchitects #interiordesign #testimonial #collaboration
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In our latest Journal series, a member of the LA London team discusses a significant building or structure that has inspired and shaped their career in architecture. This month, Associate Miruna Stroe tells us about the T-House by Simon Ungers and Thomas Kinslow in Wilton, New York. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eDJxemrx Image via Angel Nodar on Instagram.
The Building That Inspired Me: Miruna Stroe — LA London
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Explore London Bridge and Borough Market with LA London Partner, James Hall as he shares insights into the area’s rich history and our exciting current project at the Menier Chocolate Factory, which is soon to be part of this vibrant hub. #primehospitality #primelondon #primeresi #primearchitects #londonbridge #boroughmarket #lalondon #menierchocolatefactory
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Clear communication is the bedrock of a successful project. If an issue arises, 9 times out of 10 it can be traced back to a breakdown in communication somewhere along the line. At LA London we place communication at the top of our priorities throughout our projects and have built robust processes to ensure nothing can get missed; it is one of our core values. https://lnkd.in/gtukyCvn
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LA'S LONDON Join us as we explore one of London’s most prestigious districts. Discover Mayfair with Associate Architect Cristian Tudose, an area where innovation meets heritage, and where LA London has had the privilege of working on a number of remarkable projects. #primeresi #primeretail #primecommercial #primehospitality #primehotels #primelondon #primearchitects #lalondon #mayfair #london
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As members of the ATLG - Architectural Technical Leads Group, LA London are happy to share the group's open letter response to the release of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Report and its recommendations for the design and construction industry, which are welcomed. The open letter is endorsed and signed by 62 UK practices, of which we are one, including over 20% of the AJ100 list - 22 practices, with over 2500 qualified architects. We urge our industry and government to support the recommendations in the report by taking the actions in the open letter. The key actions identified in the letter are listed below. Read the full letter and list of endorsing practices at www.atlg.uk/#Publications 1. Strengthened Guidance for Clients 2. Clear Gateway Guidance and Provide Adequate Resources for the Building Safety Regulator 3. Transparency and Lower-Cost Availability of Safety Standards 4. Update and Extend the Approved Documents and Manual 5. Construction Products Information and Guidance
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LA'S LONDON Discover the stories behind our work across London’s most iconic areas. In this video, Partner and Design Director Kathryn Archer revisits the West End and Covent Garden, the heart of the city’s cultural scene, where LA London has completed several standout projects, including work at The Savoy. #primehospitality #primehotels #primelondon #primearchitects #thewestend #coventgarden #thesavoyhotel #lalondon
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It is always a privilege to partner with international signature designers on their projects in London, using our local experience and expertise to secure the necessary statutory consents and deliver their designs. More details here: https://lnkd.in/gMZnvBcx
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