MAINSTREAM GREEN

The buildings featured in this publication represent a shift in how new development approaches sustainability. Spanning multiple sectors, these projects demonstrate that environmentally responsible design doesn’t have to mean added cost — in many cases, it enhances long-term performance, usability, and value.
Photography by Costea Photography for LPA Design Studios. (Published by: Images Publishing Group)

GREEN SCHOOL PRIMER

At LPA Design Studios, sustainability isn’t a feature — it’s embedded in the firm’s DNA. This publication explores the planning and design strategies behind their green school work, offering a clear framework for performance-driven educational environments.
All photography by Costea Photography. (Published by: Images Publishing Group)

DREAM HOMES OF LOS ANGELES

Dream Homes of Los Angeles presents a curated selection of private homes throughout the Los Angeles region, highlighting work by established and emerging award-winning architects. Photography by Costea Photography appears on pages 242–245, documenting a unique Beverly Hills residence designed by Marc Whipple of Whipple-Russell Architects (Published by: Panache)

A PLACE OF BEAUTY - A JOY FOREVER

This art-filled book is respectfully dedicated to the individuals whose names are preserved in granite, marble, glass, and bronze across these 40 acres — a site distinguished by signature buildings from three of the most influential architects of our time: Philip Johnson , Richard Neutra, and Richard Meier. The photography was completed over a two-year period and, except for a few pages I shared alongside architectural photography icon Julius Shulman, and the historical photos, Costea Photography authored all the visuals within.

21ST CENTURY HOUSES

This book presents a selection of outstanding contemporary architect-designed houses from more than 30 countries around the World. Spanning an impressive range of architectural styles in a variety of locations, this book demonstrates that when it comes to residential design there are few limits. Costea Photography contributed images (pages 270-273) of an amazing Laguna Beach, California residence designed by LPA Design Studios and Schola (Published by: Images Publishing Group)

INTEGRATED DESIGN FOR SPORT AND RECREATION

Focused on the role of active design in educational and corporate environments, this book explores how movement, wellness, and performance shape the built environment. LPA Design Group has long been a leader in integrated design for stadiums, ball fields, aquatic centers, and sports complexes. The publication features photography exclusively by Costea Photography. (Published by: Oro Editions)

INTEGRATED DESIGN FOR CIVIC ARCHITECTURE

This book presents project work that illustrates how an integrated design practice can help architects create civic architecture that support performance, collaboration, and engagement. LPA Design Studios has long championed this approach as a forward-looking model, and the projects featured here reflect that philosophy in practice.
All images by Costea Photography. (Published by: Oro Editions)

INTEGRATED DESIGN FOR CORPORATE FACILITIES

LPA Design Studios creates environments rooted in the belief that the “ideal building” is a fully integrated, streamlined system — thoughtfully designed to support both the people who use it and the organizations it serves. This book highlights a selection of corporate projects that embody that mantra. Photo credits: Costea Photography.(Published by: Oro Editions)

INTEGRATED DESIGN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

LPA approaches college campus design with both sensitivity and imagination, recognizing the architect’s role as a consensus builder throughout the process. The projects featured in this book aptly illustrate that using photography captured exclusively by Costea Photography. (Published by: Oro Editions)

INTEGRATED DESIGN FOR K-12 EDUCATION

Recognized for its extensive work in the K–12 education sector, LPA Design Studios has designed, constructed, or modernized hundreds of school facilities across 50 public districts and 10 private institutions. This book highlights a selection of integrated design projects, featuring photography exclusively by Costea Photography. (Published by: Oro Editions)

A CENTURY OF STEWARTSHIP

Watson Land Company traces its origins back more than 200 years to Rancho San Pedro — the first land grant awarded to a private citizen in Southern California. In 1784, King Carlos III of Spain granted 75,000 acres to Spanish soldier Juan José Dominguez, laying the foundation for what would become Watson Land Company. This book chronicles the company’s evolution over the past century, with Costea Photography contributing the majority of the contemporary-era imagery.