Fresh Takes, Seasoned Outlook
LJC is a full-service design and architecture firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience and to improving how design and architecture can impact each individual’s emotional being. By harnessing the power of integrated design, including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and engineering, the company achieves its clients’ goals and aspirations.
Lamar Johnson Collaborative seeks to reduce the inefficiency and risk inherent in the design and construction process by leveraging the knowledge and capabilities of its development and construction partners for the benefit of its clients.
Our History
In 1999, Clayco established an in-house architectural firm to enhance services for its expanding client network. This entity was the forerunner to what is now Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC).
With a national presence, LJC has created a model for architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, sustainability, and engineering that uniquely combines the collective experiences of our talented and diverse staff. We are thinkers who recognize that every design and solution we create must be authentic, effective, strategic, pragmatic, and thoughtful. We are Inspired by Design.
We challenge conventional thinking. We don’t accept the status quo. Instead, we seek to understand the core needs of each assignment. We constantly ask ourselves and our clients, “Why not?” and “What if?” We love the problem, not our solution because, in doing so, we ensure that we are always seeking the very best for our clients. We are Innovative by Design.
We believe we have a responsibility and obligation to serve the citizens and communities where we live. We are actively committed to supporting the organizations and institutions that make our communities more livable, beautiful, sustainable, just, equitable, and safe. Our active participation through volunteerism and pro bono work benefits society and enriches our staff. We are Involved by Design.
We collaborate with the people and companies that contribute to the successful completion of every project. We recognize and respect the critical contributions made by contractors, suppliers, consultants, manufacturers, and vendors. We believe in teamwork and that “none of us is as strong as all of us.” We take particular pride in our inclusive culture, which values diversity and the synergy it brings. We are Integrated by Design.
