Our mission as commercial architects is to design inspiring, functional and flexible spaces that meet the needs of our clients and enrich the lives of the people they serve and their communities.
For over 70 years RLPS has been on a mission to inspire people and transform lives through spaces that enhance wellness, elevate learning, and create community at every life stage. We start by building relationships founded on trust, infused with fun, and grounded in a shared vision of what can be, designing innovative approaches to achieve your goals. Leveraging our multi-generational expertise and passion for continuous learning, we design timeless environments that honor the past, empower the present, and shape the future.
We create authentically responsive design solutions that go beyond square-foot style programming to reach the heart and soul of the people you serve.
RLPS services are backed by decades of experience and a deep respect for each client’s unique needs and design priorities. We do not impose prescriptive architectural planning or design solutions.
Our clients have told us they appreciate their team’s sense of ownership in a unique design solution that is the result of a collaborative effort.
The inspiration for the RLPS Lancaster office was a collection of agrarian structures reminiscent of historical architecture from the region. Constructed in 2012, this modern interpretation combines traditional elements such as a standing seam roof and stone on the façade with large expanses of glass and an open floor plan.
From Oakmont to Sewickley to Mt. Lebanon, RLPS has more than 25 years of experience serving mission-driven organizations in neighborhoods and towns across Western Pennsylvania. The region’s balance between world class innovation and small-town roots aligns with our firm culture. This made Pittsburgh a natural choice for our second office location.
RLPS strives to maintain a culture aligned with its mission and values. We take our work seriously and respect the impact design has on people’s lives. This fuels our creative drive and commitment to doing what it takes to “get it right.”
We are large enough to provide continuing education, career mentoring and advanced opportunities, yet small enough for your voice to be heard and your ideas valued. When you join our team, you’ll experience a personal culture of collaboration and camaraderie.
