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# LGA Partners

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- [HOW AIRPORT CONCESSION DESIGN DIFFERS FROM TRADITIONAL RETAIL](https://lga-partners.com/how-airport-concession-design-differs-from-traditional-retail/) - Airports are busy, bustling places where travelers from all over the world come and go. They are also prime locations for retail businesses to set up shop, offering a captive audience for their products. However, designing and operating a retail space in an airport comes with its own unique set of challenges. This write-up explores
- [DESIGN INSIGHTS | MATTERPORT SCANS](https://lga-partners.com/design-insights-matterport-scans/) - Have you ever found yourself on-site for a project, taking a million photographs and measurements, only to return to the office and realize you missed that one photo or that one dimension? Are you ever coordinating with engineers or presenting a space to a client and need a visual aid to help them understand the
- [LGA PROMOTES FOUR TO ASSOCIATE](https://lga-partners.com/lga-promotes-four-to-associate/) - LGA Partners, LP is happy to announce that Marianne Talarico Smith, Dan Hudock, Michaeleen Vargo, and Tyler Niedzwicki have been promoted to the role of Associate within the firm. Marianne Talarico Smith, RA, LEED AP, has over twenty years of design experience in the Workplace and Higher Education markets. A registered architect and gifted designer,
- [Rebuilding Our Cities Starts with Workforce Housing](https://lga-partners.com/rebuilding-our-cities-starts-with-workforce-housing/) - This article was originally published by Architect Magazine on August 31,2021. Article can be viewed here. Economic diversity adds value to urban communities and offers an often overlooked opportunity for architects and developers. Cities thrive on dynamisms fueled by a diversity of customs, cultures, and classes—but the middle class is being squeezed out. While this
- [UPDATE: RETAIL IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD](https://lga-partners.com/update-retail-in-a-post-pandemic-world/) - The last year and a half have seen some drastic changes in the architectural world. However, no changes have been more significant than those in the retail market. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the market to pivot, focusing their efforts less on brick-and-mortar stores and more on digital sales, spatial efficiencies, and the wellbeing of customers
- [AFFORDABLE HOUSING 101](https://lga-partners.com/affordable-housing-101/) - Affordable Housing The term “affordable housing” is relatively common but has a multitude of meanings depending upon role and investment, financial or otherwise, in the project. Causing much confusion, as many outside (and inside!) the industry often conflate terms. Seeking to demystify affordable housing typologies this article aims to inform about three specific types of
- [WORDS FROM LGA'S PRESIDENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY](https://lga-partners.com/words-from-lgas-president-on-international-womens-day/) - March 8th is International Women’s Day. LGA would like to take a moment to express our support for and gratitude to all the incredible women in Architecture who continue to innovate, grow, and lead the industry through their passion, commitment, and hard work. LGA has been a proud woman-supporting business since its creation in
- [LGA WINS HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD](https://lga-partners.com/lga-wins-historic-preservation-award/) - We are happy to share LGA’s work on Petrovic Cottage recently received a Historic Preservation award from Historic Ithaca. A retired Cornell professor and his family looked to salvage a long-abandoned, Victorian summer cottage on the finger lakes. LGA created a design that transformed the space into a four seasons escape while saving the best
- [SIX LGA EMPLOYEES RECEIVE ICRA CERTIFICATION](https://lga-partners.com/six-lga-employees-receive-icra-certification/) - LGA is pleased to announce six of our healthcare teammates have received their ICRA Certification through the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC.) Working in an occupied healthcare facility requires shared knowledge among the trades and construction team to mitigate the potential risks to patients and healthcare workers exposed to the construction activity.
- [LGA WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATE, JOHN M. EVANS](https://lga-partners.com/lga-welcomes-new-associate-john-m-evans/) - John M. Evans, AIA, LEED AP, joins LGA with nearly 20 years of professional experience practicing architecture, planning, and historic preservation. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania, John has been involved in various project types throughout his career. His work includes national historic sites, such as the Virginia State Capitol,
- [The LGA Retail Team Answers Your Questions - Part 2](https://lga-partners.com/the-lga-retail-team-answers-your-questions-part-2/) - This week, we have a few longer responses to some of your questions for our Retail Design Team. Thank you for all the thoughtful questions! We hope this series has been an insightful look into the world of Retail Design. What makes Retail Design so different from traditional Commercial Design? In my experience, the most
- [The LGA Retail Team Answers Your Questions](https://lga-partners.com/the-lga-retail-team-answers-your-questions/) - Last week, we asked on our social media pages: If you had one question you could ask our Retail Design Team, what would it be? This week, our team came together and answered some of your best questions. Here’s what they had to say: It appears the mall structure of retail has gone away. In

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- [Marianne Talarico Smith](https://lga-partners.com/marianne-talarico-smith/) - Marianne Talarico Smith, RA, LEED APAssociateEDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Kent State University AFFILIATIONS Registered Architect: PA US Green Building Council, LEED Accredited Professional AWARDS 2023 Master Builder’s Association, Building Excellence Award – Aurora Innovation Headquarters 2014 AIA Pittsburgh, Certificate of Merit – University of Pittsburgh, Center for Student Success* 2011 Urban Land Institute, Award for
- [Dan Hudock](https://lga-partners.com/dan-hudock/) - Dan Hudock, RASenior Associate “I find the most fulfilling aspect of Architecture is its true collaborative nature and the meaningful and lasting relationships that arise. I pride myself in providing a well-designed product that the client is delighted with and feels their voices and ideas were genuinely heard and addressed.” EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie
- [Michaeleen Vargo](https://lga-partners.com/michaeleen-vargo/) - Michaeleen “Miki” Vargo, LEED AP, CSIAssociate “Coming from a family with many health problems, it’s no surprise my focus is healthcare architecture. I approach every project with the sole purpose of creating an environment that not only provides efficient clinicial space for staff, but more importantly, a safe, healing environment to patients and loves ones.
- [Stephanie Nepali](https://lga-partners.com/stephanie-nepali/) - Stephanie NepaliAssociate “My passion for architecture stems from the ability to develop a concept into a reality which impacts so many people and places. I love to be a part of creating experiences through great design and working as a team to get there.” EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Interior Design, LaRoche University
- [Paulette Burns](https://lga-partners.com/paulette-burns/) - Paulette Burns, RA, NCARB, WELL APPresident + Managing Partner “I am constantly inspired by the people around me. Successful projects are the result of hard work from everyone – staff, consultants, clients, and contractors. Good design is the byproduct of great teamwork.” EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Architecture, The Catholic University of America AFFILIATIONS Registered
- [David Schaefer](https://lga-partners.com/david-schaefer/) - David Schaefer, RA, AIAPartner “Most think of Architecture as the art of containing space and controlling how that space is perceived. The reality is so much more! A large portion of what I do is plan for events that we hope will never happen (fire, earthquake or other catastrophic event) and how the building will
- [Scott Bofinger](https://lga-partners.com/scott-bofinger/) - Scott Bofinger, RA, AIA, NCARBPartner “Whether the project is a park, a streetscape, an infill building, or a new development block, I strive to interact with, respond to, and complement the surrounding fabric in a positive manner. I believe the most successful designs are always rooted in, respond to, and create ‘Place’.” EDUCATION Bachelor of
- [Sean Sheffler](https://lga-partners.com/sean-sheffler/) - Sean Sheffler, RA, AIA, LEED APSenior Associate “As architects, we don’t design for ourselves – it’s the needs of the end users that guide our process and ultimately shape the project, through the building of consensus. When we are truly invested in that process the client’s needs will be met… and part of the designer
- [Nicholas Gentile](https://lga-partners.com/brian-hengelsberg/) - Nicholas Gentile, RA, AIAAssociateEDUCATION Master of Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis Bachelor of Science in Architecture, The Catholic University of America
- [Tyler Niedzwicki](https://lga-partners.com/tyler-niedzwicki/) - Tyler NiedzwickiAssociate + Marketing Director “To me, architecture isn’t about flashy design or the latest trends… its always been about emotion. The sense of place has the ability to transport you to specific moments in your life. As a marketer, I try to draw inspiration from the designs of our talented team members and use
- [Jesse Gidley](https://lga-partners.com/jesse-gidley/) - Jesse Gidley, RA, NCARB, CPHCSenior Associate “Architecture has the power to impart dignity and well-being, as well as strip it away. I am excited by opportunities to elevate design where it is often overlooked or least expected; providing more equitable access through high-quality affordable housing in particular.” EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University AFFILIATIONS
- [Jessica Stuck](https://lga-partners.com/jessica-stuck/) - Jessica Stuck, RA, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CSISenior AssociateEDUCATION Master of Architecture, Kent State University Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Arts in History Kent State University AFFILIATIONS Registered Architect: OH, PA, WV, VA American Institute of Architects, Member Construction Specifiers Institute, Member USGBC, LEED AP Building Design + Construction
- [Nikita Williamson](https://lga-partners.com/nikita-williamson/) - Nikita Williamson, RA, AIA, LEED GAAssociateEDUCATION Master of Architecture, Florida A&M University Bachelor of Science in Architecture Florida A&M University AFFILIATIONS Registered Architect: FL USGBC, LEED Green Associate AIA Pittsburgh, Young Architects Forum + Leadership Institute NOMA Pittsburgh, Fundraising Chair
- [Gerrod Winston](https://lga-partners.com/gerrod-winston/) - Gerrod Winston, RA, AIA, LEED APAssociateEDUCATION Master of Architecture, University of Maryland at College Park Bachelor of Science in Architecture University of Maryland at College Park AFFILIATIONS Registered Architect: PA National Organization for Minority Architects (NOMA) – Member + Past President City of Pittsburgh Civic Design Commission
- [John M. Evans](https://lga-partners.com/john-m-evans/) - John M. Evans, RA, AIA, LEED APPartner “It is my belief that the most successful architecture comes from design that is sensitive in response to its context, practical in response to its constraints, and sustainable in response to the environment.” EDUCATION Master of Science, Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science, Public Policy, Carnegie
- [Shannon Campbell](https://lga-partners.com/shannon-campbell/) - Shannon CampbellAssociate “I’m always inspired by the process of transforming a client’s conceptual vision to a tangible structure that will fulfill their needs and wishes. Committing to a process of collaboration, it’s my expectation to provide a distinguished experience that will build lasting relationships. Your vision is our business.” EDUCATION Associates, Computer Aided Drafting, Pittsburgh
- [Jonathan Glance](https://lga-partners.com/jonathan-glance/) - Jonathan Glance, RA, AIA, NCARBManaging Partner “I am driven to create a culture of collaboration with stakeholders, staff, and consultants. When leading project teams, I am guided by the belief that good design is rooted in precedent and that the best ideas arise when everyone participates.” EDUCATION Master of Architecture, University of Virginia Bachelor of
- [About](https://lga-partners.com/about/) - DESIGN THAT WORKSARCHITECTURE | INTERIORS | PLANNINGLGA Partners seeks to design projects that balance innovation, context, precedent, and value. Our mission is to form meaningful partnerships with our clients, consultants, and community; creating inspiring and enduring designs that exceed project goals. Our firm is dedicated to a simple goal: to provide the highest quality of
- [Work](https://lga-partners.com/work/) - AllAviationEducationHealthcareHousingRetailWorkplaceOtherENGINEERING + INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BUILDINGLGA Partners2026-05-29T18:30:29+00:00 ENGINEERING + INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BUILDING UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, BRADFORD ENGINEERING + INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BUILDING WORLD HEADQUARTERSLGA Partners2026-05-29T18:31:24+00:00 WORLD HEADQUARTERS GNC WORLD HEADQUARTERS INNOVATION HEADQUARTERSLGA Partners2026-05-29T18:33:34+00:00 INNOVATION HEADQUARTERS AURORA INNOVATION INNOVATION HEADQUARTERS UNIVERSITY PARK CAPITAL SYSTEMS RENEWALLGA Partners2026-05-29T18:34:21+00:00 UNIVERSITY PARK CAPITAL SYSTEMS RENEWAL PENN STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PARK CAPITAL SYSTEMS
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## Portfolio

- [EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/emmanuel-episcopal-church/) - EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCHEPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA 6,500 SF LGA was retained to restore the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a nationally registered historic landmark. After first completing a Historic Structures Report, we restored the existing slate roof rather than replacing it, providing the Owner with significant savings. In phase two, we installed an accessible ramp
- [INMOTION](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/inmotion/) - INMOTIONRETAIL ROLL-OUT Locations Worldwide 250 SF – 1,000 SF 260 Stores InMotion, an electronics and accessories retailer, is one of LGA’s long-time retail clients. We have had a professional relationship with this brand for more than a decade. Over that time, we have designed over 200 stores for InMotion in airports throughout the United States
- [CORK FACTORY LOFTS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/cork-factory-lofts/) - CORK FACTORY LOFTSMCCAFFERY INTERESTS PITTSBURGH, PA 440,000 SF Winner of Western PA Golden Trowel Award 2007 – Restoration: Best in Category LGA Partners was the preservation architect for the renovation of a former factory space into mixed use residential space. This project utilized historic tax credits for funding, requiring a strict adherence to historic design
- [CRAFT PLACE APARTMENTS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/craft-place-apartments/) - CRAFT PLACE APARTMENTSOXFORD DEVELOPMENT PITTSBURGH, PA 90 Units LGA worked with Oxford Development on the design of a new apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. The building was to feature 90 micro-units and 65 parking spaces. Located on Boulevard of the Allies, the apartments would serve students of neighborhood universities, young professionals, and medical personnel
- [HARBOR GRILLE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/harbor-grille/) - HARBOR GRILLEBALTIMORE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BWI AIRPORT 2,070 SF LGA Partners recently completed work on Harbor Grille, one of the newest restaurants at Baltimore Washington International Airport. The restaurant was designed with a subtle nautical theme, utilizing custom light fixtures and bright lighting to draw customers in for a bite to eat. The low walls
- [MEDICAL CENTER 51](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/medical-center-51/) - MEDICAL CENTER 51TUSK DEVELOPMENT Pleasant Hills, PA 34,000 SF LGA worked to extensively renovate this existing strip center that originally contained mainly retail stores. Our design transformed the mall into a medical office center, anchored by a 12,000 square foot pediatrician office, also designed by LGA. Our design updated the facade with modern features such
- [IMAGING CENTER](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/imaging-center/) - IMAGING CENTERAHN BETHEL PARK Pittsburgh, PA 10,000 SF LGA Partners worked with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Highmark Health to reconstruct the imaging center at the Bethel Park Health + Wellness Pavilion. Spanning 10,000 square feet, the newly updated facility incorporates the latest imaging technology and patient-centric design elements. It serves as a critical hub
- [ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/orthopedics-and-sports-medicine-center/) - ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTERAHN ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL Erie, PA 14,000 SF LGA Partners was tasked with transforming a portion of the existing Erie Sports Complex into a 14,300 square-foot Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic for AHN St. Vincent. The design adopted a traditional racetrack layout, with exam rooms located along the perimeter and support
- [DIALYSIS CENTERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/dialysis-centers/) - DIALYSIS CENTERSFRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE Locations Nationwide 7,000 – 20,000 SF LGA Partners has been a trusted collaborator for Fresenius Medical Care, contributing to the design of 14 dialysis centers across the eastern United States, including a new ground-up facility in Greater Lewiston, Maine. These projects highlight LGA’s ability to create healthcare spaces that balance operational
- [MOUNTAINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/mountains-behavioral-health/) - MOUNTAINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHIRMC Indiana, PA 31,000 SF LGA Partners collaborated with Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) to design a state-of-the-art, 31,000-square-foot behavioral health facility in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. This new center addresses the critical shortage of mental health services in the region, offering 44 inpatient beds to serve adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. LGA’s design
- [SAINT PAUL CATHEDRAL](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/saint-paul-cathedral/) - SAINT PAUL CATHEDRALDIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, PA LGA was commissioned to restore the historic masonry, the roof, and stained-glass windows. In order to tackle such a large project in a cost-effective manner, we divided the exterior facade into three restoration zones. The first zone included those areas most visible from the street, where damaged stone
- [TUMI](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/tumi/) - TUMIRETAIL ROLL-OUT LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE 117 Stores LGA Partners has worked with the high-end luggage brand TUMI in a variety of locations. From airport retail stores to international wholesale locations, LGA has become a valuable partner to TUMI as they expand across the globe. Our team has also worked closely with TUMI to begin expanding into
- [MCKEES ROCKS STREETSCAPE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/mckees-rocks-streetscape/) - MCKEES ROCKS STREETSCAPEMCKEES ROCKS CDC & DESIGN CENTER OF PITTSBURGH McKees Rocks, PA 15 Acres Winner of AIA 2015 Regional + Urban Design: Certificate of Merit LGA developed a design for the downtown district of McKees Rocks in conjunction with the McKees Rocks CDC and the Design Center of Pittsburgh. The first action we took
- [ROOT & BRANCH](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/root-branch/) - ROOT & BRANCHRALEIGH-DURHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RDU AIRPORT 1225 SF Winner of USA Today 10 Best of 2019 – Best Airport Shop for Local Merchandise We worked to create a retail concept inspired by the curious nature of an outdoor market while still having the ease and familiarity of an indoor store. Root & Branch features
- [AÉROPOSTALE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/aeropostale/) - AÉROPOSTALERETAIL ROLL-OUT LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE 2,200 STORES LGA has been the architect of choice for Aeropostale for many years, we have designed thousands of stores for this internationally renowned teen retailer. Our designs encompass all store types, from mall shops to strip centers, and from city centers to lifestyle centers. We have also designed flagship stores,
- [CAT CORA'S KITCHEN](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/cat-coras-kitchen/) - CAT CORA’S KITCHENSALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SLC & IAH Airports 2,379 SF (SLC) – 1,838 SF (IAH) Cat Cora’s Kitchen is a full service restaurant that features the dishes of celebrity chef Cat Cora. LGA has designed two restaurant spaces for this brand, one in Salt Lake City International Airport and the other in
- [PRIMARY CARE FACILITY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/primary-care-facility/) - PRIMARY CARE FACILITYUPMC Ellwood City Ellwood City, PA 6,700 SF With Steel City Internal Medicine – UPMC was looking to relocate their practice from the Ellwood City Hospital. They tasked LGA with reinventing a vacant space within an existing retail center. Consisting of 11 exam rooms, 7 workstations, a central lab, multiple doctors and nurses’
- [HOLY TRINITY PARISH](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/st-elizabeth-ann-seton-parish/) - HOLY TRINITY PARISHDIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH Robinson Township, PA 8,000 SF LGA was asked to complete a design for a renovation of the high modernist Holy Trinity Church in Robinson Township. Originally completed in the 1960s, the church’s interior no longer reflected today’s worship needs. We relocated the tabernacle, installed a new reredos screen behind the
- [GRILLE DISTRICT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/grille-district/) - GRILLE DISTRICTREAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT DCA AIRPORT 1,500 SF LGA Partners designed this new restaurant concept for Reagan National Airport to be interactive and dynamic. Each table is fitted with an electronic tablet for customer use. The internally illuminated honey onyx bar creates an airport destination for traveling diners. The restaurant is open on two sides
- [B.F. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/b-f-jones-memorial-library/) - B.F. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARYBEAVER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Aliquippa, PA 28,000 SF The multi-phase B.F. Jones Library renovation project began with designing an addition to the rear of the building to house an elevator, making the building fully ADA compliant. The facade was also restored, repairing both existing masonry and parts of the roof. Interior renovations
- [DIXON SQUARE CORPORATE CAMPUS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/corporate-warehouse-campus/) - DIXON SQUARE COPRORATE CAMPUSDIXON VALVE Chestertown, MD 341,000 SF total for three campus buildings The first phase of Dixon Square was designing and constructing a new +186,000 square foot distribution center. Consisting of a 37,800 SF office component and a 148,500 SF warehouse, the new design provided enough space for the manufacturer’s growing business. Additionally,
- [NEW SEASON TREATMENT CENTERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/new-season-treatment-centers/) - NEW SEASON TREATMENT CENTERSCOLONIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP 12+ States, 49+ Locations 1,800 – 7,500 SF LGA has an open-ended contract with Colonial Management Group to provide design services for methadone treatment facilities throughout the US. We work to apply a retail roll-out model strategy to the creation of new treatment facilities to ensure consistent, efficient, and
- [DUQUESNE UNION](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/duquesne-union/) - DUQUESNE UNIONDUQUESNE UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH, PA 5,900 SF We renovated an old, dated existing dining hall into a two in-line food court. This project was a fast-tracked endeavor with a six week design time from start to finish. Its construction was completed in twelve weeks to stay within the bounds of the campus summer break. The
- [PIT CONCESSIONS REDEVELOPMENT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/concessions-redevelopment/) - PIT CONCESSIONS REDEVELOPMENTPITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PITTSBURGH, PA 75,000 SF LGA Partners is the architect of choice for the Pittsburgh International Airport and has worked closely with the Allegheny County Airport Authority and Fraport USA for more than twenty years. We worked with both entities to redevelop the retail center core of the airport, bringing in
- [PENN TOWNSHIP MEDICAL CAMPUS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/penn-township-medical-campus/) - PENN TOWNSHIP MEDICAL CAMPUSPREMIER MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Penn Township, PA 20,000 SF Building off the aesthetic we had established with them on their Penn Hills campus, LGA designed a two-story, 20,000 square foot building that nestled into a hillside. The upper floor, which Premier Medical utilizes, includes space for their Family Medicine and Pediatrics associates. Each
- [THE STRIP MARKET](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/the-strip-market/) - THE STRIP MARKETPITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PIT AIRPORT 900 SF We worked with Air Ventures to envision and implement Pittsburgh’s popular local destination, the Strip District, into an open market concept at Pittsburgh International Airport. The market offers products from Pittsburgh vendors and businesses, and bespoke photography of the Strip District is combined with fixtures that
- [MULTI-FLOOR RENOVATIONS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/multi-floor-renovations/) - MULTI-FLOOR RENOVATIONSONE OXFORD CENTRE Pittsburgh, PA 100,000 SF + When Shorenstein Properties purchased One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh, they desired to update many of its interior spaces. Shorenstein hired LGA Partners as the on-call architect for all of their base building and tenant improvement work. Within the short time of this new partnership, LGA
- [MARTINI BAR](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/martini-bar/) - MARTINI BARPITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Pittsburgh, PA 1,400 SF LGA Partners recently completed work on Martini, a high-end cocktail bar located in Pittsburgh International Airport. The bar features materials that evoke contemporary sophistication; Mosaic tiles cover elegantly curved surfaces, picking up the light from the modern light fixtures above and scattering it across the sweeping lines
- [SUSQUEHANNA HOMES](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/susquehanna-homes/) - SUSQUEHANNA HOMESOXFORD DEVELOPMENT & S&A HOMES Pittsburgh, PA 46,530 SF Oxford Development Company and S&A Homes jointly redeveloped 33 vacant or abandoned properties into 36 new units on Tioga, Susquehanna and Dumfermline Streets, and Panke Way in the Homewood neighborhood in the City of Pittsburgh. The 36 units are made up of two-bedroom and three-bedroom
- [KIDS+ PEDIATRICS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/kids-pediatrics/) - KIDS+ PEDIATRICSPRIVATE PRACTICE Pleasant Hills, PA 2,500 SF LGA Partners worked with Tusk Development on the design of a new medical strip center in Pleasant Hills, PA. In addition to the building’s shell, we designed several of the interior medical spaces, including an optometrist office and Kids+ Pediatrics, the center’s anchor location. Our design for
- [SPECULATIVE OFFICE BUILDING](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/speculative-office-building/) - SPECULATIVE OFFICE BUILDINGTHE BUNCHER COMPANY Pittsburgh, PA 110,000 SF The Buncher Company has been a long-time client of LGA, commissioning us for projects varying from free standing office buildings, to industrial complexes, to conducting studies at potential new sites. Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District this 6-story speculative office building, meant to attract today’s tech savvy
- [EXPRESS HEADQUARTERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/express-headquarters/) - EXPRESS HEADQUARTERSPITT OHIO Harmar, PA 80,000 SF Pitt Ohio approached LGA with a unique proposal: to create a first-of-its-kind, green trucking terminal and office building. LGA Partners worked closely and collaboratively with Pitt Ohio to achieve this goal. This project consists of 40,000 square feet of trucking docks, 20,000 square feet of office building, a
- [ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/architectural-design-studio/) - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIOLGA PARTNERS Pittsburgh, PA 11,000 SF Housed in a former candy factory, our new office worked with the existing architectural elements of exposed brick, timber ceilings, and natural light. A central conference room can be opened to house all LGA employees, or closed off to create a private conference room. A large materials
- [BLUEMERCURY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/bluemercury/) - BLUEMERCURYRETAIL ROLL-OUT LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE 270 STORES LGA Partners is a design and architecture partner to bluemercury, Inc., a high-end makeup and skincare company with locations throughout the United States. In addition to designing freestanding stores, mall, and lifestyle center locations, LGA has helped bluemercury expand their shop-in-shop locations, in conjunction with Macy’s.
- [STUDENT HOUSING PLANNING](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/student-housing-planning/) - STUDENT HOUSING PLANNINGCOLLEGE OF WOOSTER Wooster, OH 55,000 SF LGA Partners worked with the College of Wooster to explore the feasibility of a new 150-bed student housing development on their “East Campus” site, which was previously underutilized and zoned for low-density residential use. The Feasibility Study included programming to determine the optimal unit mix, site
- [AHAVA MEMORY CARE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/ahava-memory-care/) - AHAVA MEMORY CAREJEWISH ASSOCIATION ON AGING PITTSBURGH, PA 16,500 SF The AHAVA Memory Care Center is a key component of the Jewish Association on Aging’s residential campus. It is modeled to provide subtle, continuous support to people that live with Alzheimer’s. By building in memory cues and naturally familiar places, the physical surroundings eliminate sources
- [ST. AGNES BUILDING STUDY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/st-agnes-building-study/) - SAINT AGNES BUILDING STUDYCAMPUS SCHOOL AT CARLOW UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH, PA LGA was commissioned to provide a feasibility study for the renovation of the existing, unused Saint Agnes building. The potential renovation was meant to house the Early Education Program at the Campus School associated with the University. We provided detailed as-built plans, sections, elevations, a
- [PRIMANTI BROTHERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/primanti-brothers/) - PRIMANTI BROTHERSPITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PIT AIRPORT We worked with Fraport USA to bring Pittsburgh’s “Almost Famous” establishment to life at the Pittsburgh International Airport. This 2,700 SF Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar can accommodate more than 100 customers and brings a bit of Pittsburgh spirit to travelers from near and far. It’s exposed brick and
- [52ND STREET FLAGSHIP STORE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/52nd-street-flagship-store/) - DTLR 52ND STREETFLAGSHIP STORE Philadelphia, PA 22,000 SF Working closely with our long-term client, we designed a complete refresh of DTLR’s Philadelphia flagship store. We reworked the entire two-story structure, transforming the first floor into a completely new area of usable retail space. Our design added a new passenger elevator, enabling easier shopping access to
- [SOUTH SHORE RIVERFRONT PARK](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/south-shore-riverfront-park/) - SOUTH SHORE RIVERFRONT PARKURBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Pittsburgh, PA 1.1 Acres LGA worked with the Urban Redevelopment Authority to create a new gateway park and connection to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in the South Side of the city. The existing park offered little access to the trail, hidden behind large retail and restaurant establishments in
- [OLIVER S.T.E.M BUILDING](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/oliver-s-t-e-m-building/) - OLIVER S.T.E.M BUILDINGSEWICKLEY ACADEMY Sewickley, PA 12,600 SF LGA Partners renovated the Sewickley Academy Oliver Building, the STEM Building for the middle and senior schools. Our design called for a complete overhaul of the interior classrooms and labs as well as a new colonnade and entrance. The new classrooms gave the school 21st-century labs as
- [NURSES STATION](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/upmc-passavant-nurses-station/) - NURSES STATIONCLIENT NAME WITHHELD Cranberry Township, PA 500 SF Under Construction Funded as part of the Passavant Foundations’ First Impressions Program, LGA was tasked to reconfigure the existing nurses’ station to improve workflow and upgrade the finishes. Reorienting the nurses’ station with its dominant side facing the direction of the public access helps correct visibility
- [ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/st-elizabeth-ann-seton-parish-2/) - ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISHDIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH Carnegie, PA 30,000 SF Winner of AIA 2014 Regional + Urban Design: Certificate of Merit LGA transformed this church from a flood-damaged shell to a community gathering space. Its success in this area brought about an award win in the category of Regional and Urban Design. Our creative
- [PENN HILLS MEDICAL CAMPUS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/penn-hills-medical-campus/) - PENN HILLS MEDICAL CAMPUSPREMIER MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Pittsburgh, PA 42,600 SF LGA Partners completed a conversion of a former fitness center in Penn Hills to accommodate a state-of-the-art medical campus for Premier Medical Associates. Included in our design is a complete renovation to the 25,500 square foot existing building, and a 17,100 square foot addition. The
- [TREES HALL](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/trees-hall/) - TREES HALLUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA 82,000 SF LGA has worked on several areas of the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Hall including renovating the long underutilized and windowless fitness center deep within the building and fully revamping the swimming and diving team rooms. Our cost-effective solutions have helped reform the building to meet the needs
- [MORPHE COSMETICS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/morphe-cosmetics/) - MORPHE COSMETICSRETAIL ROLL-OUT Locations Nationwide 2,500 SF – 7,000 SF 26 Stores Morphe was born in 2008 among the artists and influencers of Los Angeles and has brought that contemporary style to the makeup world. Utilizing bold colors, clean lines, and gold accents, LGA has been rolling-out the cosmetics retailer across the country. With their
- [MIDDLE HILL DEVELOPMENT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/middle-hill-development/) - MIDDLE HILL DEVELOPMENTKBK ENTERPRISES PITTSBURGH, PA 52 Units LGA Partners worked with KBK Enterprises and The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh to complete the third phase of redevelopment activity for the former Addison Terrace public housing community. Phase III units, known as “Middle Hill”, consists of 52 one, two, and three bedroom townhomes.
- [SKIBO CAFE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/skibo-cafe/) - SKIBO CAFECARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH, PA 3,000 SF The 3,000 square foot Skibo Cafe includes a kitchen and dining space for 100 students, faculty, and staff. The design concept is flexible and able to accommodate Au Bon Pain, the university’s contracted food service provider for this location. A study of contemporary design with classical proportions,
- [COCA-COLA MUSEUM](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/coca-cola-museum/) - COCA-COLA MUSEUMDALLAS / FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DFW AIRPORT The Coca-Cola Around the World experience, located in DFW Airport terminal D, is an interactive space where travelers can learn about the beloved brand’s history and international presence. It features custom interactive displays, a map showcasing global advertisements, a photo booth, a digital store, and more.
- [PSU BEAVER GYMNASIUM FEASIBILITY STUDY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/psu-beaver-gymnasium-feasibility-study/) - GYMNASIUM FEASIBILITY STUDYPENN STATE UNIVERSITY – BEAVER CAMPUS Beaver, PA LGA was recently selected to perform a Feasibility Study for potential renovations to the Gymnasium Building at the Penn State Beaver Campus. We developed a concept that completely reconfigured the existing locker rooms — some of the highlights of this new design are separate facilities
- [UNIVERSITY COMMONS CURTAIN WALL](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/university-commons-curtain-wall/) - UNIVERSITY COMMONS CURTAIN WALLCARLOW UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH, PA AIA Pittsburgh, Certificate of Merit Carlow University asked LGA Partners to investigate architectural modifications to the University Commons building’s 5th-floor deck. The recently renovated building serves as the hub of the campus, and the 5th-floor is home to the President’s office; any changes needed to be carefully considered.
- [AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/aesthetic-plastic-surgery-center/) - AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY CENTERCLIENT NAME WITHHELD Pittsburgh, PA 4,000 SF The LGA team was tasked with relocating the existing 6,000 square foot facility to a partially occupied 4,000 square foot tenant space within an existing local hospital. The project design includes exam & procedure rooms, along with clinical support spaces, charting rooms, clinical touchdown pods
- [FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN OFFICES](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/family-practice-physician-offices/) - FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN OFFICESCLIENT NAME WITHHELD Washington, PA 1,200 SF A local healthcare system asked our team to renovate portions of their existing space to expand their precepting areas within Family Medicine in order to accommodate the growing number of medical students joining their program for clinical rotations. Additional seating was needed to allow the
- [BRAHMIN LEATHERWORKS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/brahmin-leatherworks/) - BRAHMIN LEATHERWORKSRETAIL ROLL-OUT Locations Nationwide 500 SF – 2,500 SF 12 Stores LGA Partners began working with Brahmin in 2014 to design their high-end leather goods stores in locations throughout the United States. In addition to store design, LGA Partners is working with Brahmin currently on conceptual design development for their brand.
- [FLATS ON FIFTH](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/flats-on-fifth/) - FLATS ON FIFTHCASTLEBROOK DEVELOPMENT Pittsburgh, PA 90,430 SF LGA partnered with Massaro Corporation, to bring the first new ground-up, residential development to the Uptown neighborhood in 50 years. This market-rate apartment building features 74 rental units and a 54-car parking garage. The building includes balconies for residents and state-of-the-art interior and exterior features. The design
- [CORPORATE OFFICES](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/corporate-offices-2/) - CORPORATE OFFICESJEWISH FEDERATION OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA 15,640 SF For years, the Jewish Federation has been an essential, impactful resource for Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and beyond. We have been working with them for several years on a five-year plan, programming exercises, and future growth plans for their spaces. As a part of these strategies, LGA
- [PITTSBURGH CORPORATE OFFICES](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/pittsburgh-corporate-office-2/) - PITTSBURGH CORPORATE OFFICESLIFE’S WORK PA PITTSBURGH, PA 40,000 SF Life’s Work of Western PA is a non-profit focused on empowering people with disabilities and other barriers to live the life they choose. We designed upgrades to key areas of their new River Park Commons location on Pittsburgh’s Historic Southside. Our design integrates a clean, modern
- [PHILIP PELUSI SALONS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/aeropostale-2/) - PHILIP PELUSIRETAIL ROLL-OUT PITTSBURGH REGION 10+ STORES Over the years, LGA has worked closely with Philip Pelusi Hair Salons to redefine their image and develop a new prototype for their salons. The exposed ceiling concept, sleek fixtures, and harmonious, neutral palette work together to create a professional style with a touch of dramatic flair. We
- [MEDICAL DISPENSARY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/medical-dispensary/) - MEDICAL DISPENSARYMAITRI MEDICINALS Uniontown & East Liberty 10,000 SF (Uniontown) – 9,000 SF (East Liberty) Maitri (My-tree) Medicinals is a start-up medical marijuana company based out of Southwestern Pennsylvania. LGA served as the local architect for Maitri’s first two dispensary locations, working with designer High Road Design Studio to create a space that met the
- [GIRAFFE BARN](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/giraffe-barn/) - GIRAFFE BARNPITTSBURGH ZOO Pittsburgh, PA LGA Partners is designing a new Giraffe Barn at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium that will enhance animal care, promote sustainability, and elevate the visitor experience. The project includes a state-of-the-art indoor habitat, feeding platforms, and expanded behind-the-scenes areas to support veterinary services and staff operations. The design prioritizes animal
- [CORPORATE OFFICES](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/corporate-offices/) - CORPORATE OFFICESPITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL PITTSBURGH, PA 9,000 SF LGA Partners recently worked with Faros Properties to relocate the Pittsburgh Technology Council to Nova Place on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. This tenant fit-out project consists of an open-office layout for approximately 20 individuals, conference/meeting space, employee lounge and kitchen, and additional state-of-the-art amenities in one of the
- [SWISSVALE SCHOOLHOUSE CONDOS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/swissvale-schoolhouse-condos/) - SWISSVALE SCHOOLHOUSE CONDOSMON VALLEY INITIATIVE Pittsburgh, PA 33,000 SF 18 Units Working with frequent collaborator, the Mon Valley Initiative, LGA designed an adaptive reuse of the former Deniston School in Pittsburgh’s Swissvale neighborhood. A combination of one, two and three-bed units, all ground floor units are fully wheelchair accessible and top floor units will have
- [MEANS GYM & ALUMNI CENTER](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/means-gym-alumni-center/) - MEANS GYM & ALUMNI CENTERSEWICKLEY ACADEMY Sewickley, PA 54,750 SF LGA was approached by Sewickley Academy to remodel and design an addition for the Means Alumni Gym. On the main floor, we designed a new, NCAA-sized basketball court that can hold 800 people in retractable seating. The court can accommodate the entire population of the
- [THE BOWERY BAY SHOPS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/bowery-bay/) - THE BOWERY BAY SHOPSLAGUARDIA AIRPORT Queens, NY 15,000+ SF Our Airport Retail Design Studio designed an integral piece of the Terminal B Headhouse at LaGuardia Airport. Working with long-time client, Marshall Retail Group, our team developed 15,000+ square feet for ‘The Bowery Bay Shops’ and another 6,000+ square feet for the men’s retail concept, ‘The Dean.’ Located
- [PITTSBURGH BRANCH OFFICES](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/pittsburgh-branch-offices/) - PITTSBURGH BRANCH OFFICESLOCKTON COMPANIES PITTSBURGH, PA 6,000 SF Lockton Companies is currently the world’s largest privately-held insurance brokerage firm with over 100 locations worldwide. We were honored to be given to opportunity to design their first Pittsburgh office in One Oxford Centre. A beautiful reception area with a paneled feature wall greets team members and
- [EYE CARE & OPTICAL CENTER](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/eye-care-optical-center/) - UPMCEYE CARE & OPTICAL CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA 2,194 SF Our team worked with UPMC on the relocation of their Forbes Avenue Eye Care & Optical Center within the historic Iroquois Building. By combining two existing spaces, our team was able to create a modern healthcare environment consisting of private exam and tech rooms for patients
- [MCKEAN STREET HOUSING](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/mckean-street-housing-2/) - MCKEAN STREET HOUSINGTREK DEVELOPMENT Kittanning, PA 36 Units * NET-ZERO ENERGY READY * This Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) funded project will feature 36 affordable apartments, including 4 accessible units. Meant to have an architectural style that blends with the neighborhood, it will also feature amenities including a double-height resident lounge, a wrap-around front porch,
- [KENDRA SCOTT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/kendra-scott/) - KENDRA SCOTTRETAIL ROLL-OUT Locations Nationwide 4+ Stores The Kendra Scott brand is rooted in creating beautiful, affordable products, strong employee-customer relationships, and passionate community outreach. Our designs for their spaces reinforce this vision while also incorporating unique considerations for each location. Our fourth design for Kendra Scott was for their new Pittsburgh location. We collaborated
- [BF JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/bf-jones-memorial-library/) - BF JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARYBEAVER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Aliquippa, PA 15,000 SF Since 1996, LGA Partners has worked diligently to preserve the historic integrity of the BF Jones Memorial Library while implementing thoughtful modernizations. Key enhancements have included improving accessibility, remodeling the Children’s Library, refurbishing stained glass windows, and upgrading the lighting system. Recent efforts have
- [BARBOUR LIBRARY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/barbour-library/) - BARBOUR LIBRARYPITTSBURGH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Pittsburgh, PA 45,400 SF Master Builders’ Association, Building Excellence Award for Renovation Construction Pittsburgh Theological Seminary aspired to modernize Barbour Library while staying true to the architectural style of their campus. As the largest theological library in the northeast, space for their collection was critical. A thoughtful balance of public and
- [THE REVIVAL ON CARSON APARTMENTS I](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/the-revival-on-carson-apartments/) - THE REVIVAL ON CARSON APARTMENTS – MAUL BUILDINGWHITEHORSE ADVISORS Pittsburgh, PA 24 Units On the corner of South 17th and East Carson Street lies an elaborate four-story structure clad in terra cotta. Constructed initially as retail and office space, the “Maul Building” required a change of use to convert the upper three floors to 24
- [UPTOWN FLATS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/uptown-flats/) - UPTOWN FLATSBETHLEHEM HAVEN Pittsburgh, PA 34 Units Uptown Flats, currently under construction in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood, is a collaborative effort led by LGA Partners to address affordable and supportive housing needs. The five-story, 34-unit development will offer safe, welcoming spaces for individuals at risk of homelessness and those with disabilities. The design prioritizes accessibility and
- [SHELL SPORTS COMPLEX](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/shell-sports-complex/) - SHELL SPORTS COMPLEXM7 SPORTS Aliquippa, PA 38,000 SF LGA Partners oversaw the fitout of the new Shell Sports Complex in Center Township, Beaver County, serving as the heart of M:7 Sports’ athlete-first vision. Anchored by a 10,500 sq ft artificial turf field, three maple-hardwood basketball courts (convertible to four volleyball courts), two batting cages, and a 7,500 sq ft fitness
- [RICHFORD ARMS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/richford-arms/) - RICHFORD ARMSBEACON COMMUNITIES Erie, PA 106 Units LGA Partners collaborated with Beacon Communities to renovate and expand Richford Arms Apartments, an affordable housing development for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The project included the rehabilitation of 100 existing units, the addition of six fully accessible units, and a 13,000-square-foot expansion to house new community and
- [SHROPSHIRE HALL](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/shropshire-hall/) - SHROPSHIRE HALLPENNWEST CLARION Clarion, PA LGA Partners transformed Egbert Hall into John S. Shropshire Hall at PennWest University’s Clarion campus, creating a vibrant Welcome Center that integrates student lounges, administrative offices, and flexible presentation spaces. A central design feature is a grand two-story presentation area, which can be subdivided as needed, ensuring a dynamic and
- [THAW HALL PHYSICS LABS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/thaw-hall-physics-labs/) - THAW HALL PHYSICS LABSUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA 7,500 SF LGA recently completed a renovation of the first floor of Thaw Hall at the University of Pittsburgh. The project includes renovating existing classrooms and office space to create two lecture halls with a preparation room for the Department of Physics and Astronomy, as well as
- [MIDTOWN TOWERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/midtown-towers/) - MIDTOWN TOWERSBEACON COMMUNITIES Pittsburgh, PA 95 Units Located in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, Midtown Towers is distinctive with its Italianate domes. After it was damaged in a tragic fire in 2017, LGA worked with Beacon Communities to update the layout and dramatically improve the building’s safety and comfort, including uncovering the abandoned 18th-floor dome space and
- [BNA CONCESSIONS REDEVELOPMENT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/bna-concessions-redevelopment/) - BNA CONCESSIONS REDEVELOPMENTNASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NASHVILLE, TN 110,000 SF Working with longtime client, Fraport USA, LGA Partners is helping to transform the Nashville International Airport experience into one that personifies the boundless energy that makes Music City so unique. Highlighted by newly revamped food halls and retail corridors; live performances, boutique shopping, and countless local
- [WHISKEY TRAILHEAD](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/bna-concessions-redevelopment-2/) - WHISKEY TRAILHEADNASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NASHVILLE, TN 1,500 SF Whiskey Trailhead, a collaboration between WH Smith and LGA Partners, celebrates Tennessee’s renowned whiskey heritage in a 1,300-square-foot space. Blending rustic charm with modern sophistication, the design features a central tasting bar, bespoke retail displays, and a striking suspended liquor showcase. At its heart is a ‘Special
- [RETAIL MASTER PLANNING](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/retail-master-planning/) - RETAIL MASTER PLANNINGKANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT KANSAS CITY, MO 40,000 SF In collaboration with Marshall Retail Group, LGA Partners took on the exciting challenge of designing 11 unique retail spaces within the new Kansas City International Airport terminal. Completed in 2023, these projects were thoughtfully crafted to enhance the traveler’s journey, celebrating Kansas City’s vibrant
- [VINO FIESTA](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/vino-fiesta/) - VINO FIESTANASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NASHVILLE, TN 840 SF Located in the heart of Nashville International Airport’s C-Triangle, Vino Fiesta is an 834-square-foot full-service bar that combines a passion for wine with vibrant Mexican-inspired fare. Brought to life by SLA Worldwide in collaboration with LGA Partners, this inviting space offers travelers a relaxing atmosphere to unwind.
- [RETAIL LOCATIONS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/retail-locations/) - RETAIL LOCATIONSREAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. 4,000 SF In collaboration with Marshall Retail Group (MRG), LGA Partners completed a series of transformative retail and dining projects at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). These efforts, concentrated in Concourse E and Terminal 2, aimed to enhance both traveler convenience and the airport’s commercial appeal. By
- [PNC BANK](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/pnc-bank/) - PNC BANKMultiple Locations, PA 4,000-7,000 SF With PNC Bank looking to refresh the look and feel of its local branches, they turned to LGA Partners to help them realize their vision. Our team implemented a more flowing, client-centric design with bold colors and contemporary furniture. The success of our initial work with the financial institution
- [THE DEAN](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/lga-terminal-b-headhouse-concessions/) - THE DEANLAGUARDIA AIRPORT Queens, NY 6,000+ SF Our Airport Retail Design Studio designed an integral piece of the Terminal B Headhouse at LaGuardia Airport. Working with long-time client, Marshall Retail Group, our team developed 15,000+ square feet for ‘The Bowery Bay Shops’ and another 6,000+ square feet for the men’s retail concept, ‘The Dean.’ Located just past
- [CANONSBURG SENIOR LOFTS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/canonsburg-senior-lofts/) - CANONSBURG SENIOR LOFTSMVAH PARTNERS Canonsburg, PA 50 Units LGA renovated and added to the former First Street Elementary School in Canonsburg to create a senior living community featuring one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Each spacious floor plan includes modern amenities you would expect to find in a luxury home, a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with energy-efficient
- [CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING RENOVATIONS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/cathedral-of-learning-multi-floor-renovation/) - CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING RENOVATIONSUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA 52,000+ SF LGA Partners is working with the University of Pittsburgh to restack and renovate the iconic Cathedral of Learning. Since starting with flex office space on the third floor, we have completed work on nearly 25% of the floors of the structure. Our team has been
- [ST. PETER'S RESIDENCES](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/st-peters-residences/) - ST. PETER’S RESIDENCESOAK FOREST DEVELOPMENT Pittsburgh, PA 16 Units LGA has been working with Oak Forest to adapt and reuse the former church and convent into 16 market-rate rental apartments. Our team worked with the Historic Review Commission and the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation to come up with a solution that met their strict
- [MOONSHOT MUSEUM](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/moonshot-museum/) - MOONSHOT MUSEUMASTROBOTIC Pittsburgh, PA 2,500 SF The Moonshot Museum is Pennsylvania’s first museum dedicated to space exploration, offering an immersive experience that brings visitors behind the scenes of real-time space missions. Designed in collaboration with LGA Partners as Architect of Record and Luci Creative as Exhibit Designer, the 2,500-square-foot space integrates interactive exhibits with a
- [STATION SQUARE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/station-square-visualization/) - STATION SQUAREBROOKFIELD PROPERTIES PITTSBURGH, PA 52 ACRES Brookfield Properties brought on LGA to develop design criteria for new tenants in the renovated Station Square Freight House. LGA was later retained to create a robust visualization suite to help new tenants. The package, containing still renderings and video visuals, was carefully developed to play a critical
- [WORLD HEADQUARTERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/phase-1-master-plan-office-renovation/) - WORLD HEADQUARTERSSAE INTERNATIONAL PITTSBURGH, PA 80,000 SF We began our work with SAE International by reviewing organizational lists and growth projections provided by the client. Our team then developed and conducted Workplace Surveys to gather additional information and assist in establishing project goals. Using data from these sources and investigations of the existing facility, we
- [NEWBURY MARKET](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/newbury-market/) - MASTER PLAN + VISUALIZATIONNEWBURY MARKET BRIDGEVILLE, PA 300 ACRES Under Construction The LGA design and planning team has been working with JLL Real Estate to develop a visualization and marketing package for the planned Newbury Market Development. A combination of big-box and lifestyle center retail, the development is set to be anchored by activity-based retail
- [STRIP DISTRICT SPECULATIVE OFFICE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/strip-district-speculative-office/) - STRIP DISTRICT SPECULATIVE OFFICETHE BUNCHER COMPANY Pittsburgh, PA 12,000 SF LGA has worked with The Buncher Company for over 20 years, contributing to a variety of projects including office buildings, industrial complexes, and site feasibility studies. Most recently, we were tasked with designing a new speculative office building in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. This 8-story structure
- [NESPRESSO RETAIL ROLLOUT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/nespresso-retail-rollout/) - NESPRESSO RETAIL ROLLOUTNESPRESSO 16 Locations, Nationwide 250 – 2,500 SF For the past five years, LGA has partnered with Nespresso on the design and rollout of retail locations, including both compact boutiques and larger flagship spaces. LGA’s designs create immersive environments that reflect Nespresso’s premium coffee experience, combining sleek aesthetics with functional design elements. Each
- [PANDORA RETAIL ROLLOUT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/pandora-retail-rollout/) - PANDORA RETAIL ROLLOUTPANDORA 70 Locations, Nationwide 1,000 – 2,500 SF Since 2023, LGA has worked with Pandora to design and roll out 70 retail locations across various regions. LGA’s team collaborated closely with the brand to create a luxurious yet inviting atmosphere in each store, ensuring a seamless blend of style and functionality. The stores
- [JD SPORTS RETAIL ROLLOUT](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/jd-sports-retail-rollout/) - JD SPORTS RETAIL ROLLOUTJD SPORTS 65 Locations, Nationwide 5,000 – 10,000 SF LGA Partners began its collaboration with JD Sports in 2023, contributing to the brand’s retail expansion across the United States. Specializing in rollout retail design, LGA’s expertise ensures that each location seamlessly aligns with JD Sports’ identity while adapting to the unique character
- [TESLA SHOWROOM + SERVICE STATION](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/tesla-showroom-service-station/) - TESLA SHOWROOM + SERVICE STATIONTESLA Pittsburgh, PA 36,500 SF The Tesla dealership and service center at Newbury Market in South Fayette, PA, designed by LGA Partners, is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to electric vehicles. This 36,500-square-foot building blends sleek, modern design with Tesla’s eco-conscious approach to automotive retail. Featuring both a showroom and an integrated
- [GOTHAM NEWS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/gotham-news/) - GOTHAM NEWSLAGUARDIA AIRPORT QUEENS, NY | 800 SF Located in terminal B at LaGuardia Airport, Gotham News was designed as an 800 sf modern-day newsstand that enhances the customer’s overall social experience. The concept for this space was ‘New York Community Inspired’ and is reflected in custom graffiti style artwork by artist Jonathan ‘Meres One’
- [TRICKETT HALL](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/trickett-hall/) - TRICKETT HALLPSU DICKINSON LAW Carlisle, PA Built in 1918, Trickett Hall is the home of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. With the years taking a toll on the structure, LGA was brought in to assess and repair the historic structure. Included was renovation of the portico, including the structural columns and ceiling, reconditioning
- [THE REVIVAL ON CARSON APARTMENTS II](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/the-revival-on-carson/) - THE REVIVAL ON CARSON APARTMENTS – NAKAMA BUILDINGWHITEHORSE ADVISORS Pittsburgh, PA 23 Units A former department store and bowling alley, 1611 E. Carson Street is a highly visible and well-known structure on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Currently, under construction, 23 new apartments in one & two-bedroom configurations are being constructed over the existing Nakama restaurant. The
- [Pascucci Team Center](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/pascucci-team-center/) - PASCUCCI TEAM CENTERBUCKNELL UNIVERSITY Lewisburg, PA 16,000 SF The Michael C. Pascucci ‘58 Team Center, completed in April 2024, marks the final phase of the Pascucci Family Athletics Complex at Bucknell University. Made possible through a generous multi-million-dollar gift from alumnus Michael Pascucci, this 16,000-square-foot facility is a premier training hub designed exclusively for Bucknell’s
- [WORLD HEADQUARTERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/corporate-headquarters/) - WORLD HEADQUARTERSDIXON VALVE CHESTERTOWN, MD 70,000+ SF The main anchor of the Campus Master Plan was a new 70,000 square foot world headquarters for Dixon Valve. Outgrowing their current offices, Dixon looked to construct a new modern office that could house its expanding workforce. Clustered around a central, grand atrium, the new building provides much-needed
- [NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/corporate-office-and-design-center/) - NEW YORK DESIGN CENTERAMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS New York, NY 29,000 SF The LGA Corporate Design Studio has been working with a long-time client and international clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters on their New York City Design Center + Offices. With team members having previously designed their 330,000+ square foot International Headquarters in Pittsburgh and numerous
- [COHON UNIVERSITY CENTER](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/cohon-university-center/) - COHON UNIVERSITY CENTERCARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Pittsburgh, PA 62,000 SF LGA Partners served as the local architect, collaborating with CannonDesign on the new Cohon University Center at Carnegie Mellon University. The expansion includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, a black-box performance space, and flexible office and meeting spaces. The design enhances campus life, fostering collaboration and providing
- [PITTSBURGH OFFICE](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/pittsburgh-office/) - PITTSBURGH OFFICELGA PARTNERS Pittsburgh, PA 20,000 SF In 2024, LGA Partners relocated its headquarters to Four Gateway Center in Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle, transitioning into a 20,000-square-foot space designed to support the firm’s continued growth and commitment to collaboration. The move from Uptown to downtown Pittsburgh reinforced LGA’s deep ties to the city while positioning the
- [WVU BAND PRACTICE FACILITY](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/wvu-band-practice-facility/) - WVU BAND PRACTICE FACILITYWEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MORGANTOWN, WV LGA transformed a defunct baseball field into a state of the art band practice and equipment storage facility at West Virginia University. We conceptualized the design and created marketing materials and visualizations to assist the University in seeking project funding. The design showcases a “building within a
- [CLAIRTON INN](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/clairton-inn/) - CLAIRTON INNMON VALLEY INITIATIVE Clairton, PA 49 Units 2023 AIA Pittsburgh, Social Impact in Design The Clairton Inn Apartments project consists of 49 rehabilitated and newly constructed apartment units in the central business district in Clairton, PA. Of the forty-three units, nineteen will contain one bedroom, thirteen will contain two bedrooms, and eleven will contain
- [PRO SHOP AT HEINZ FIELD](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/steelers-pro-shop/) - PRO SHOP AT HEINZ FIELDPITTSBURGH STEELERS PITTSBURGH, PA 10,000 SF The LGA team recently created a conceptual design for a new Steelers flagship store located on Heinz Field’s exterior. The store’s exterior features a large transparent facade that encompasses the length of the store’s interior. The brightly illuminated storefront gives a dynamic presence along Art
- [HERITAGE HIGHLANDS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/heritage-highlands/) - HERITAGE HIGHLANDSACHA / FALBO GROUP / PENNROSE Rankin, PA 105 Units LGA Partners was involved in the redevelopment of Heritage Highlands in Rankin, PA, transforming the former Hawkins Village public housing community into a vibrant, walkable neighborhood with 105 affordable homes. This $37 million project, developed by Falbo, Pennrose, and the Allegheny County Housing Authority
- [UNIVERSITY PARK CAPITAL SYSTEMS RENEWAL](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/university-park-window-assessments/) - UNIVERSITY PARK CAPITAL SYSTEMS RENEWALPENN STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PARK, PA 30 BUILDINGS In 2021, Penn State University engaged LGA to assess the window systems of 30 buildings across the University Park Campus as part of a strategic plan to address deferred maintenance. The comprehensive Window Condition Assessment involved evaluating over 5,000 individual windows and providing
- [INNOVATION HEADQUARTERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/innovation-headquarters/) - INNOVATION HEADQUARTERSAURORA INNOVATION PITTSBURGH, PA 120,000+ SF 2022 Master Builders of Western Pennsylvania Award, Renovation Construction over $10 Million 2023 IIDA Honor Award Finalist Located within a former warehouse in the historic Strip District, the new 120,000 square foot HQ blended old Pittsburgh’s industrial look and feel with today’s thoughtful design and modern technology. As
- [WORLD HEADQUARTERS](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/world-headquarters/) - WORLD HEADQUARTERSGNC Pittsburgh, PA 75 Hopper Place, the Strip District 70,000+ SF After a thorough search for a new world headquarters that aligned with their brand’s vision, GNC selected 75 Hopper Place, the tallest building in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. LGA Partners was chosen as the architect for this interior fit-out of over 70,000 square feet on three
- [ENGINEERING + INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BUILDING](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/engineering-and-information-technologies-building/) - ENGINEERING + INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BUILDINGUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD BRADFORD, PA 39,000 SF In a partnership with Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED), we are working with the University of Pittsburgh to design a new 39,000 square foot engineering technology building at their Bradford Campus. Containing a mix of general classrooms and highly specialized laboratories and machine
- [ROCKWELL HALL](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/rockwell-hall/) - ROCKWELL HALLDUQUESNE UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH, PA 10,140 SF LGA converted the 6th Floor of Rockwell Hall into three business centers, a supporting conference space, a computer lab, and an energy monitoring suite. A two-story lobby at the connection to the Rockwell Hall Skywalk serves as the main entrance into the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, with concession
- [OFFICE EXPANSION](https://lga-partners.com/portfolio-items/office-expansion/) - OFFICE EXPANSIONSCHELL GAMES Pittsburgh, PA 7,276 SF LGA Partners recently completed an office expansion for the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. With Schell Games rapid expansion, coupled with additional space becoming available in their Station Square office complex, the company looked to build off their existing design aesthetic

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