About

About Lancor Architects, Inc.
Established: 1969
Joseph H. Lancor earned two masters degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a registered professional architect in 18 states. He founded Lancor Architects, Inc in 1965 and has been published repeatedly in the US as well as Germany, Italy, and Japan. His award-winning designs are best known for their unique form and innovative integration of materials and color. The firm has been awarded numerous times for architectural design, interior design, and environmental design.
Smart & High-Class Approach
Lancor Architects, Inc. enjoys a reputation for world-class design quality. From the East Coast, the Caribbean to Hawaii, Japan, Indonesia, and China, Lancor Architects has engaged in the successful completion of projects ranging from high-tech labs to historical restorations (18 of which are on the National Registry). The common denominator in such disparate work has been a commitment to quality design, which serves the client's needs, often in delicate physical and social environments where an intelligent, sensitive approach is required.
Our Notable Clients
Joseph Lancor has completed commissions for such eminent personalities as Gene Klein, Sid, and Jenny Craig, Nick, Les Frazee, Frank Gifford, Hobie Alter, Gordon Clark, Dr. F. Solomon, Fred Carrillo, etc. In the majority of these projects, interior design services were supplied by the design team of Joseph and Nancy Lancor.
Committed to Professionalism
Just as the firm produces a wide range of designs, so does this group offer a wide range of professional services to the client. From value engineering to public presentations to innovative solutions and construction management, a full array of capabilities is available, making Lancor Architects a valuable resource throughout your project, whether it be a luxury residence or a high-tech research center.
Membership
National Council of Architect Registration Boards NCARB Accreditation – Gold Folio
American Institute of Architects
United States Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance for Defense Contractor Design and Construction
Awards
Honolulu County Development Authority winner of International design competition for Kewalo Pointe
California Coastal Commission Design Awards
First place each of three held in 1979,1980,1981Hawaii Governor's Award
Council of Culture and Arts, 1989 for the John Dominis RestaurantAmerican Society of Landscape Architects Award to Architects integrating landscape design and architecture
First Place on three occasions – Commercial categoryCity of Philadelphia Art Commission Commercial Architecture
First prize 1986City of San Francisco Art Commission Commercial Architecture
First prize 1983City of Buena Ventura, Special commendation for landscape design on a commercial project
City of Del Mar, Special commendation by City Council for Landscape design on a commercial project
City of Alexandria, Virginia, Special Commendation by City Council Design Award for Adaptive Reuse
– The Torpedo Factory
Key Personnel
Dallas Office
Joseph H. Lancor
Masters of Architecture MIT – 1967, Architect licensed in 18 states.
Position: President
Nancy Peterson
University of Redlands
Senior Designer
Specialties: Interior design, space planning
Honolulu Office w/ USCad
Yoshi Honda - University of Hawaii
Daven Hamamoto - Project Architect/Project Manager