LCRA Architects is a design-oriented architectural firm in Pasadena, California, offering the full range of architectural services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East/UAE. The firm specializes in high-quality, innovative design with a focus on site planning, housing developments, and client-driven solutions. With a reputation for excellence, LCRA has earned a 5.00 rating based on client feedback and industry recognition. The firm serves clients nationwide and internationally, leveraging deep expertise in urban planning and sustainable development.
Founded in 1989 by Principal Adele Lim Chang, A.I.A., LCRA is led by a dedicated team of design professionals committed to creative, technically sound, and financially responsible projects. Chang brings over three decades of experience, particularly in housing projects for leading builders, and is a licensed architect in California. Her leadership is rooted in a philosophy of listening closely, exploring broadly, and thinking innovatively. The firm emphasizes collaboration, value engineering, and attention to detail, fostering long-term client relationships. LCRA has received numerous industry awards and has been recognized in architectural publications. Chang also contributes to the broader design community through her roles on the Dean’s Board of Councilors at the University of Southern California and her service as a design award judge and speaker.
Located on Hugus Aly, the firm sits just a short walk from key Pasadena landmarks. It is approximately 0.1 miles from North Fair Oaks Avenue and Old Pasadena, with the historic Old Pasadena Historic District and the Armory Center for the Arts within a 0.2-mile radius. The Southland Farmers' Market is also about 0.2 miles away, and West Colorado Boulevard lies just 60 meters to the east.
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As a leader in Pasadena’s architectural landscape, LCRA Architects blends innovation with enduring design, shaping spaces that reflect both community context and forward-thinking vision.