Category Archives: Recent News

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays from Luce Architects!

Coal and Ice

Christopher Luce recently spent some time looking into his ancestry and uncovered some old photographs from his family’s past, including the one above. In a time before modern luxuries like refrigerators and air conditioning, his ancestors sold ice from the truck pictured above; then later, began selling coal in the winter months from the same truck. Like his ancestors before him, Chris has used diversification in his own business providing residential, commercial and industrial architectural design, as well as interior design and green consulting services. Continue reading

Summer 2011 Newsletter

Get up to date on everything happening at Luce Architects. Read all about it in our latest newsletter.

2011 Custom Home of the Year

At this year’s 22nd Annual Pyramid Awards, sponsored by the Home Builder’s Association of Chester and Delaware Counties, Luce Architects once again came away with the coveted Custom Home of the Year Award. The Thornbury, the winning design for Custom … Continue reading

Winter 2010 Newsletter

Get up to date on all things happening with Luce Architects. From “Fun Facts” to our latest accolades and projects. Read all about in our 2010 Winter Newsletter.

2010 Certificate of Appreciation

On November 3rd 2010 Luce Architects received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Philadelphia Mayoral office of Michael Nutter.  Luce Architects was acknowledged as a significant contributor to the continuing growth and development of the City of Philadelphia.  The award … Continue reading

Architectural Intern Day

In August, Luce Architects held its annual Architectural Intern Day which is designed to introduce students to the profession of architecture. Owner Christopher Luce, AIA headed up the meeting and covered issues such as academic requirements, intern expectations, and areas … Continue reading

Insure Your Investment

The adjacent photo is a result of a lack of contractor oversight. Most contractors are reputable and conduct themselves in a professional manor but every once in a while, our firm is brought into a project where the home owners … Continue reading

Design Philosophy

“Great designs are not just conceived… but rather created”, is a quote from Christopher Luce to explain the firms approach to architectural and interior design. “To conceive an idea and create it in such a way that it can be … Continue reading

Designer’s Corner

Our success in this market is in part, due to our diversity. We take on a wide range of projects, but I have perhaps the most fun designing those “non-traditional” spaces. Take a finished basement or attic for example. Where … Continue reading