Venice Cafe

LARC were asked to assist an all-things-espresso brand transform its stylish coffee truck aesthetic into a bricks and mortar cafe on a busy Venice street.

The Picklr

We are proud to work with The Picklr as their national Design Architect. Let’s talk about how to make your franchise the best it can be!

Urban Workout

A ground floor London retail space was transformed into a calm workout space while addressing a complex entry sequence.

Santa Monica Coffee & Wine Bar

LARC were asked to create a space that would work as a daytime coffee house, evening wine bar, and all-day gathering spot. Japanese coffee culture was a key influence for the chef’s menu, selection of materials, and detailing.

Beach Workout

Working with a global client focused on providing a full-body experience in a calming space. A former office suite was transformed into a simple studio in the heart of a beach community.

The Propagator

LARC designers were excited to be challenged by an innovative client to envision a way that nutritious, organic, and locally grown food can provide a centerpiece for urban community.

St. Helena Residence

A home in the wine country created from three existing buildings sited between vineyards and mountains. Simple materials, light colors, and restrained palettes allow the view in and through the house to dominate the conversation.

A Kitchen with Color

This efficient sunny kitchen became bigger and brighter when we lifted the ceiling and removed interior partitions. A calming almond color is punctuated by bright pops of color that create cheer on foggy mountain mornings and reflect the Southern California warmth. Custom cabinets along the inside wall allow for an open and low cooking and prep area.

Beverly Hills Residence

F45

We work with dozens of F45 Franchisees to help them move easily from Real Estate selection through Design and Construction. If you’d like to talk about your F45 studio we would be happy to connect: F45@larcinc.net

Venice Multifamily

A compact site gets several new residences fitted together around an outdoor circulation space.

A Space to Gather

A classic apartment is opened up with a calm kitchen. A cool gray palette is accented with handmade tiles that reflect light around a large, central island.

A House in Little Italy

A series of interlocking rooms are designed to echo memories of traditional European architectural relationships between areas for cooking, dining, play, and sleeping in a home for a Chicago family with roots in Italy, Spain, and England.

Exhibitions & Printed Works

LARC staff Leslie Thomas and Greg Doench have curated and designed many exhibitions and projections either with ART WORKS Projects, the United Nations, or independently. Include in this list are The Children of Syria, DARFUR/DARFUR, Women Between Peace and War: Afghanistan, Transitions, BLOOD/STONES Burmese Rubies, Congo/Women, Sanctuary/Sustenance, and others. Additional work includes curating I Dream of Congo for Congo Connect. A small sample of those installations can be see here.

Witness to War: Children of Syria

LARC partner Leslie Thomas is honored to be collaborating with co-editor Amy Yenkin and designer Giorgio Baravalle in supporting Syrian photographer Bassam Khabieh’s long-term commitment to documenting the impact of the war in his home country on children. LARC principals Doench & Thomas first worked with Khabieh when designing the ART WORKS Project’s exhibition Children of Syria and are committed to advocating for their needs throughout the tragic conflict they have endured. We invite you to become a partner in this effort by contributing to the upcoming Kickstarter initiative.

Work in Progress: Ending Female Genital Mutilation

LARC is honored to have recently been asked to work with UN partners on a new exhibition designed to celebrate global achievements in the fight to end female genital mutilation. This rights abuse impacts millions of girls and young women around the world. Thankfully, there are individuals and communities globally working together to effectively end this practice for good.

With this and all of our exhibition design work, the process is one of collaboration and iteration. Team members include photographer Luca Zordan, designer Giorgio Baravalle/de.MO, and our clients.

DARFUR/DARFUR

Yo-Yo Ma performing at the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art along with the DARFUR/DARFUR projections.
Directed by Leslie Thomas
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

Children of Syria

The Children of Syria exhibition installed in the Rotunda at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
Curation by Leslie Thomas and Tess Landon
Exhibition design by Greg Doench
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

I Dream of Congo

The I Dream of Congo exhibition installed in London's Conway Hall.
Curation by Leslie Thomas
Produced by Congo Connect

DARFUR/DARFUR

The DARFUR/DARFUR projections installed at the International Center of Photography.
Directed by Leslie Thomas
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

Congo/Women

The Congo/Women exhibition installed in the Rotunda at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.
Curated by Leslie Thomas
Exhibition design by Greg Doench and Leslie Thomas
Co-produced by ART WORKS Projects and the Ellen Stone Belic Institute for the Study of Women and Gender, Columbia College

Sanctuary/Sustenance

The Sanctuary/Sustenance projections.
Co-directed by Leslie Thomas and Maren Wickwire
Edited by Maren Wickwire
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

Women Between Peace and War: Afghanistan

The Women Between Peace and War: Afghanistan poster exhibitions in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
Curated by Leslie Thomas
Graphic Design by de.Mo
Exhibition design by Greg Doench
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

Transitions

The Transitions exhibition launch.
US curation by Leslie Thomas and Claire Dillon
Bosnia curation by the Post-Conflict Research Center
Colombian curation by the Center for Historical Memory
Congolese curation by Yole!Africa
Graphic design by Erin Maresko
Exhibition design by Greg Doench and Leslie Thomas
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

BLOOD/STONES Burmese Rubies

The BLOOD/STONES Burmese Rubies exhibition installed at Chicago's Field Museum.
Curation by Leslie Thomas and Tess Landon
Graphic design by Sawyer Design
Exhibition design by Greg Doench and Leslie Thomas
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

The Prosecutors

Leslie Thomas is the director and producer of The Prosecutors, a feature length documentary film about the global work to end impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict. To learn more please visit www.theprosecutorsfilm.com.
Produced by ART WORKS Projects

Chicago Public Schools - Maker Lab

In the spirit of learning by doing (making/breaking/making) LARC is honored to provide Maker Lab concept designs for Chicago Public Schools’ Galileo Math & Science Scholastic Academy.