Architecture that looks beyond the building

By understanding your vision, your goals, your property and your investment, we help create spaces that work functionally, visually, and financially.

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Every property comes with unknowns.

After more than 20 years of working at firms across the United States and Canada, we saw the same pattern far too often: clients were discovering critical problems too late, after the property was purchased or the lease was signed.

• Zoning issues surfaced after drawings were underway.

• Existing building systems did not meet current code requirements for the new space. 

• Utilities were not conveniently located, or were missing entirely.

Just to name a few… and each one had a negative impact on the client’s timeline and budget.

LKB Architecture was designed to work differently.

We evaluate the property and your investment goals before design begins. That early work gives you a clearer understanding of what is possible, what could create risk, and what needs to happen next so you can make more informed decisions about how you’d like to proceed.

LEARN ABOUT THE STRATEGIC SITE ANALYSIS
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HOW LKB WORKS

A clear path from the first question to the finished building

LKB stays focused on your goals and priorities while coordinating the many details that can pull a project off course. We help you understand the information in front of you, put decisions in the right order, and keep the team aligned

  • Upfront research to identify obstacles before they become expensive surprises

  • Clear priorities and next steps tied to your timeline, budget, and investment goals

  • Direct coordination with jurisdictions, consultants, and contractors

  • Plain-language communication without the ‘archi-speak’

  • Consistent involvement throughout design and construction

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“Every design decision
should add value.”

LISA BIXLER, LKB ARCHITECTURE

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT