Founded in 1996, LDA is a Burbank, CA based architectural firm created by its two principal architects, Donald D. Linane, A.I.A. and James E. Drews, A.I.A each have over thirty years experience in commercial and retail architecture. Together they have designed, planned, created construction documents, and overseen the construction of hundreds of diverse projects with a wide range of scopes and project type. They have completed projects in every region of the United States. They have also served as project architects for retail, office, and health facilities in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

The principals of LDA have developed an extensive network within the commercial, retail and construction industry, working closely with some of the most prestigious developers and retailers in the world. In addition they have also established strong relationships with consulting engineers, each of whom is at the top of their chosen field endeavor.

By combining an attitude of personalized service with the extensive experience in commercial, industrial, and retail projects of all types, sizes, thematic concepts, and complexities throughout the United States and abroad, LDA is uniquely qualified to meet the architectural needs of the commercial and retail community.