Born in 2000.
We work with original projects.

Our journey is based on continuous growth and constant development. Over these years, we have worked on a wide range of architectural, interior and product design projects.

Our main focus is on delivering creative and innovative excellence within a collaborative process. Our projects are the product of extensive research and collective conceptual development.

All our professionals participate in the genesis of every project.

Manifesto

Plurality, contex and substance.

Understand the context,
Optimize resources,
Value comfort and aesthetics,
Love the nature and the city.

For us, architecture is the embodiment of senses, memories, and expectations.

For each project, we will have a response, a solution and a design

Style is an outdated concept. We are plural.

We are based in Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Brazil, however, our language is universal.

Luiz Paulo Andrade

Partner - Founder

Inquisitive in every aspect and on every subject. Our most experienced architect and team leader. Founded LPAA in 2000, and this curiosity has led us to participate in various types of projects, always studying and researching. Born in Rio de Janeiro but a true Paulistano, he is passionate about Art, Music, Philosophy, and above all, Architecture. He has a sharp eye, is detail-oriented, and a perfectionist at work, with an uncontrollable desire for evolution and deepening. ‘Architecture is emotion’ is the motto that drives him in his work. Water Polo athlete. Almost amphibious. Graduated in 1997 from FAU-Mackenzie.

Veruska R. Bustillos

Managing Director

She is our executive. Down-to-earth, focused on numbers, and committed to sustainable results that positively impact people. She developed professionally from a young age. Experienced, with over 20 years of experience that continues to grow. A confessed lifelong learner, the type that embraces changes fearlessly. Her resume is extensive, just like the positions and accomplishments she has achieved. She prefers to be recognized for each project, each client, each interaction, each transformation. She dives in, gets involved, participates, and above all, cares about people and businesses. Energetic, punctual, demanding, and creative. She is all that and a bit more. Because when you get to know her, that’s how it is. She joined the LPAA team in 2016 and became an associate in 2020.

Luciana Vada

Partner - Architect

A typical Paulistana, she is known for her joy and creativity. Since 2019, she has held a significant place on the LPAA team, contributing knowledge to various architectural projects and day-to-day dynamics. She is part of the creative and development team for all phases of the office’s projects. She has been an associate since 2022. An architect and urban planner graduated from FAU-Mackenzie in 2021, she enhances her skills through a postgraduate program in Construction Sustainability.

Renan Bressani

Partner - Architect

Our representative from the traditional neighborhood of São Paulo, Mooca. Thorough and calm, he has extensive experience in the development of residential, commercial, and corporate projects. He operates in all project phases, including 3d modeling, digital art, and detailing. He has been with LPAA since 2020, where he took on the role of leading the project team, marking a new phase of professional growth. He has been an associate since 2021. An architect and urban planner graduated from USJT in 2014.

Bruno Miura Nakaya

Partner - Architect

True-born Paulistano, tireless, a workaholic driven by love, passionate about the profession. He has a great interest in Brazilian art and design, as well as architectural and urban planning theory. He is part of the creative team at LPAA. As a 3D artist, he has extensive experience in architectural visualization, rendering, and graphic design. He has participated in various national and international architecture competitions, earning recognition for providing a more comprehensive vision of architecture as a tool for societal change. Always seeking new ideas and references, he explores different architectures, solidifying a diverse and plural repertoire. He joined the office in 2020 when he was still an intern. He graduated as an Architect and Urban Planner from FAU-Mackenzie in 2022.

Luis Gustavo Sendai

Architect

Passionate about technologies and innovations, with a foot in graphic design and addicted to volleyball. Joined LPAA as an intern in 2021 and quickly developed, gaining a vast amount of professional experiences. As an architect, he is part of the creative and project development team. Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from FAU-Mackenzie since 2022.

Karla Alves Machado

Arquiteta

Born on São Paulo´s countryside, created roots in the paulista capital for Architecture and the passion of the new. Always in search of new references be it in trips, restaurants ou small daily discoveries, the key is to never repeat and always expand the creative repertoire. Part of LPAA since late 2024, graduated as an architect and urbanist at Mackenzie University in 2020, has a diverse experience in other areas but specializes in Interior design focused in residential architecture

Maria Helena Santos

Administrative

Our Multitask Person, she has a genuine interest in people, is attentive, and takes care of everything and everyone, always with good humor and a smile on her face. Extremely professional, her dedication and loyalty over almost two decades are admirable and unique. She participates, gets involved, and above all, cares about people. Beloved by the entire team and our clients, she is a fundamental part of our team.

Giovanna Helena de Oliveira

Intern

Passionate about music, drawing, and literature, she draws inspiration from these experiences to fuel her creative work. A perfectionist by nature, she constantly seeks new techniques and methods to refine her skills. Since 2024, she has been an intern at LPAA, where she dedicates herself to project development with focus on detail and aesthetics. She is currently pursuing a degree in Architecture and Urbanism at FAU-Mackenzie.

Maria Paula Lima

Intern

Artistic and curious in spirit, she is part of the Aproxima program, what provided the opportunity to join our team. Besides being a student at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism and Design at the University of São Paulo (FAUD-USP), she is an active member of various collectives, including Malungo, which addresses racial issues in architecture, and Grafos, focused on scenographic studies. This diversity of experiences fuels her ability to connect different worlds and create innovative and impactful solutions.