about us:

Octavio Lima and Carlos Palacios founded L&P Architects LLC a modern architectural studio built on innovation and driven by a clear vision: turning ideas into meaningful reality. Every project is a deliberate balance of function and form, shaped by a refined aesthetic that defines who we are.

Our team approaches each design with curiosity, precision, and a commitment to creating spaces that truly serve the people who use them. Whether we’re shaping residential communities, commercial environments, or cultural spaces, we focus on crafting architecture that inspires, elevates, and stands the test of time.

Rooted in modern thinking and guided by purposeful design, we turn concepts into places that feel both forward-looking and deeply connected to their surroundings.

Meet the Team


  • Partner

    After graduating from The University of Florida in 1973, Mr. Lima began his professional career with one of the states largest Residential development Companies, FPA Corporation, Inc. in Pompano Beach Florida.  He was responsible for the Planning, Design and Construction Document Phase for residential projects of all sizes including multifamily mid rise building as well as large country club houses. In 1978, Mr. Lima founded Architectural Environments, Inc. in association with Wells Squire, a nationally known commercial designer.  In 1980, he formed Lima and Associates, Inc., which included projects such as Single and multifamily residences as well as community retail centers and 5 story office buildings.  In 1986, he became part of Total Concepts and Development, Inc. in association with two general contractors.  As head of the architectural division, he was responsible for the design of single and multifamily developments as well as commercial rental space for our company and for other clients. In 1992, he became the principal design architect for Tutor Time learning Centers.  While at Tutor Time, he was involved in the design of more than 300 daycare centers throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Portugal.  The experience gained here was very helpful since most of the projects were in different areas of the country with distinctive requirements for building code, building materials and natural conditions like seismic and hurricane codes.  As a consultant for Tutor Time, he was able to undertake other projects not associated with childcare.  He was involved in the design of a Hotel project in Key West, Florida for the Marriott Corporation. He also designed projects such as Good Hope Manors Assisted Living and The Grand Bazaar Outlet Mall in West Palm Beach, Florida.


  • Partner

    After graduating from the City University of New York in 1983, Mr. Palacios began his professional career with one of the country's most well-known architectural firms, Davis Brody & Associates, located at 100 East 42nd Street New York, New York.  There, he worked on numerous public and private buildings such as the IBM Office Building and Research Lab in Manassas, Virginia, leading in coordination and shop drawing checking.  In 1988 Mr. Palacios moved to Costas Kondylis and Associates, located at 3 West 18th Street New York New York.  During his time at Costas Kondylis Mr. Palacios worked on many different large projects such as The Related Companies Symphony Space off Broadway in New York and designed the Trump World Tower in Manhattan. His responsibilities within the company included initial client contact, fee and contract negotiation, preparation of construction budgets, presentations to developers and owners, manpower allocation and project scheduling; supervising construction documents and construction administration for all projects. Also generate new business, secure government agency approvals, participate in project design and supervise CAD Manager and Project Architects as their Senior Associate.  In 2000 Mr. Palacios received an opportunity to become an associate at SLCE Architects LLP located at 1359 Broadway New York, New York.  Here he quickly gained recognition for his outstanding work ethic with the Avalon Chrystie Place project in New York that he was shortly promoted to Senior Associate where he later took responsibility for the firms largest project called “City Point” in Brookly New York a 1.8 million square foot commercial space including 3 residential towers.  Mr. Palacios responsibilities included initial client contact, fee and contract negotiation, preparation of construction budgets, presentations to developers and owners, manpower allocation and project scheduling; supervising construction documents and construction administration for all projects. Also generate new business, secure government agency approvals, and participate in project design.  Supervise CAD Manager and Project Architects. In 2019 Mr. Palacios moved to Florida and founded CRPL Enterprise LLC an architectural consulting firm which worked on several residential projects in South Florida.

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