Lu - La Studio

05/27/2026

Honored to contribute, Emergent Play, to the May issue of A+U Magazine: Spaces for Play. 

This article explores play through the lens of affordance theory, examining how play emerges through the interaction between people and their environments to shape broader cultural and community life. We were excited to have the chance to research and write about some incredible play projects from around the world. 

Download the article and our Play Study on our site!

04/24/2026

Looking at our custom log climber at Armstrong-Kelley Park makes us want to get outside and climb trees 🌲 We specialize in children’s play environments to create opportunities that inspire imagination and encourage exploration! Photos by Jane Messenger, client and construction

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Hello spring, we’ve missed you… magical garden spaces are just around the corner 🌞 reach out to us to help create your own bit of garden woo woo.
Woodbine residential project.
Image by

03/25/2026

Nestled in a woodland at the edge of the sea, Sticks and Stones is a site-specific nature play experience that invites visitors to discover its secret spaces and precious materials. Tall oak, maple, and pine provide canopy over a soft forest floor, while mature laurels meander the path and define the playrooms. The garden offers a series of landscape follies- boulder field, riverbed, and tangles of fallen trees- setting a stage for exploration and open-ended play.

Nestled in a woodland at the edge of the sea, Sticks and Stones is a site-specific nature play experience that invites visitors to discover its secret spaces and precious materials. Tall oak, maple, and pine provide canopy over a soft forest floor, while mature laurels meander the path and define th...

03/25/2026

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That’s Actually Stylish! One of our gardens featured in Sunset Magazine!

It's possible to have a backyard space that's perfect for kids and adults. Two designers created a kid-friendly garden that's stylish.