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Architecture Firm Office Relocation & Project Management Case Study | LPA, Inc.
Relocation Strategies provided commercial office relocation project management for LPA, Inc., one of Orange County’s leading architecture firms, managing the planning, vendor coordination, IT migration, employee relocation, decommissioning, and business continuity required to consolidate 300 employees into a new 55,000-square-foot headquarters.
Through strategic planning, phased relocation management, vendor coordination, IT migration, and business continuity planning, the move was completed over a long weekend, enabling employees to quickly resume operations once critical systems were restored.
| Project Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Client | LPA, Inc. |
| Industry | Architecture & Design |
| Service | Office Relocation Project Management |
| Project Type | Corporate Office Relocation |
| Employees | 300 |
| Office Size | 55,000 Square Feet |
| Location | Irvine, California |
| Duration | Six Months |
| Relocation Type | Two-Phase Office Consolidation |
| Vendors Coordinated | Four |
| Core Services | Move Management, Vendor Coordination, IT Relocation, Decommissioning, Staff Training |
Results
✔ Successfully relocated approximately 300 employees
✔ Consolidated operations into 55,000 square feet
✔ Coordinated four specialized vendors
✔ Completed relocation through a structured two-phase move
✔ Enabled employees to resume work following server restoration
✔ Reduced decommissioning costs through coordinated furniture disposition
✔ Supported LEED certification credits through documented purge and decommissioning processes
Frequently Asked Questions
Successfully relocating an architecture firm requires detailed relocation project management, phased planning, and close coordination between employees, technology providers, furniture installers, and building management. Unlike a standard office move, architecture firms often rely on specialized workstations, plotters, large-format printers, design libraries, and collaborative workspaces that must be relocated with minimal interruption.
Relocation Strategies develops a comprehensive office relocation plan that includes move sequencing, employee communication, vendor coordination, IT migration, furniture installation, and occupancy readiness. By managing every stage of the relocation process, businesses can reduce downtime, protect productivity, and ensure employees return to a fully operational workspace.
Business continuity begins long before moving day. A successful office relocation requires strategic planning, risk management, and detailed coordination to ensure critical business functions remain operational throughout the transition.
Relocation Strategies creates customized business continuity plans that include phased move schedules, technology migration planning, vendor management, employee move communications, contingency planning, and occupancy readiness. Every task is coordinated to minimize disruption while ensuring IT systems, telecommunications, workstations, conference rooms, and essential business services are operational as employees return to the new office.
The goal is to help organizations relocate efficiently while maintaining productivity, protecting client service, and reducing operational risk.
The timeline for an architecture office relocation depends on the size of the organization, the complexity of the project, and the number of vendors involved. While the physical move may be completed over a weekend or in carefully planned phases, successful relocations typically require several months of planning before moving day.
A comprehensive relocation project generally includes workplace planning, vendor procurement, budgeting, move scheduling, IT coordination, furniture installation, employee communications, occupancy planning, and post-move support. Beginning the planning process early helps identify potential risks, coordinate stakeholders, and minimize business disruption throughout the relocation.
Relocation Strategies develops customized project schedules that align with each client’s operational requirements, ensuring the relocation is completed efficiently while supporting long-term business continuity.
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