LSI HEADQUARTERS

Corporate Office - Austin, Texas

LSI HQ - Austin, TX

The Piñata Offices reimagine the site of a former East Austin piñata shop as a vibrant, multi-level creative office hub. This adaptive reuse project layers modern professional functions onto the existing structure through a vertical expansion that required extensive structural reinforcement. To support both the physical and conceptual integrity of the design, LSI employed mass timber construction—selected for its sustainability, warmth, and architectural expression.

The design emphasizes material honesty and structural visibility. Exposed mass timber elements extend beyond the building envelope, creating a striking visual identity upon approach. A sculptural wood screen, wrapping the south and west façades, reinforces the timber narrative while enhancing solar protection and introducing a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. Integrated planters within the screen further merge landscape and architecture, underscoring LSI’s multidisciplinary ethos.

Crowning the building, LSI’s own headquarters occupy the top floor—an embodiment of the firm’s integrated approach to architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and planning. The result is a thoughtful and expressive workplace that reflects both the legacy of its site and the collaborative spirit of its creators.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

PLANNING / ENTITLEMENTS, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, BRANDING