Design Practice Profiles

Spring 2026

Forest Hills High School in Marshville, NC, is a 213,000 sq. ft. on-site replacement for 1200 students. The building includes integrated Career and Technology Education programs. The existing gymnasium, football stadium, and track all remained operational during construction. Photo: LS3P
Forest Hills High School in Marshville, NC, is a 213,000 sq. ft. on-site replacement for 1200 students. The building includes integrated Career and Technology Education programs. The existing gymnasium, football stadium, and track all remained operational during construction. Photo: LS3P
LS3P

LS3P is a multidisciplinary architecture, interiors, and planning firm that combines the resources of a large regional firm with the personal attention of a local practice. A recognized leader in K–12 school design, they bring over 60 years of experience and successful work on more than 2,500 schools, delivering innovative 21st-century learning environments. LS3P offers comprehensive design services for PreK through High School and Career Technology. Services include master planning, site selection assistance, facility assessments, programming, on-site replacements, renovations, additions, and new construction.

Dedicated to realizing their clients’ goals, LS3P’s design process often involves community engagement meetings to solicit multi-generational input to realize their clients’ vision. LS3P is deeply committed to building lasting client partnerships, consistently delivering thoughtful, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.

LS3P

Established: 1963

Employees: 506

Key Education Projects:

  • Davis-Edwards-Harris Educational Complex, (Savannah-Chatham County Schools), Savannah, GA (2025)
  • Second Ward Medical High School, (CharlotteMecklenburg Schools), Charlotte, NC (Anticipated 2028)
  • Highland Springs Middle School (Aiken County Public Schools), North Augusta, SC (2023)
  • Robert Smalls Leadership Academy (Beaufort County Public Schools), Beaufort, SC (2023)
  • Forest Hills High School (Union County Public Schools), Marshville, NC (2024)

Contact

Mary Beth Sims Branham, National Market Leader, K–12 Education
Columbia, SC
803-351-5403
marybethbranham@ls3p.com
www.ls3p.com