LRG Architects + Associates
Lucas Ríos Giordano Architects + Associates is an architectural firm founded by Lucas Ríos Giordano in 1981, with offices in Los Angeles, California, and Montevideo, Uruguay. The firm offers comprehensive services in architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design for both new residential and commercial developments, as well as the renovation and restoration of iconic buildings. They have completed a variety of projects, including accelerated execution and design/build ventures, as well as those following conventional planning and organization.
As a multidisciplinary practice, the firm undertakes a wide range of projects, from high-rise apartment and condominium buildings to industrial, commercial, recreational, and residential developments. Their work spans detailed interior design to large-scale towers and structurally complex industrial facilities. They have restored and expanded numerous architecturally and historically significant landmarks. Current projects include residential developments in Southern California, commercial ventures in Montevideo, and a multi-phase beach resort in Punta del Este. Committed to the highest standards of design, the firm collaborates with experienced structural and mechanical engineers, along with specialized consultants, integrating technical, economic, and management expertise into every project.
Lucas Ríos Giordano holds a degree in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urbanism in Montevideo, Uruguay (1979). In 1992, he founded LRGarchitects in Santa Monica and currently maintains offices in both the United States and Uruguay.
Throughout his career, Ríos Giordano’s work has received numerous awards and has been featured in architectural publications across North America, South America, and Europe. In addition to his practice, he has taught at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in Montevideo, Woodbury University in Burbank, California (1992–1997), and the Southern California Institute of Architecture (2003–2006).
Ronen Sigall, a graduate of the Southern California Institute of Architecture, has been associated with the firm since 1998 and has recently served as a partner on several loft conversion projects in downtown Los Angeles. He has also worked with The Luckman Partnership, Perkins Eastman Architects, and Barry Design.
Robert Whalley has been with Lucas Ríos Giordano Architects + Associates since 2007. Originally from the U.K., he earned a Master of Architecture from UCLA in 2006. Before beginning his architectural career, he worked in the New York art world in various roles, including artist, art installer, collections manager, and exhibition designer.
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NameLucas Rios Giordano. LRG Architects + Associates
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Birth1981
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VenueSanta Monica, California, United States.
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