Founded in 1991 by architect Laura Neri Baebler, AIA, the firm has grown into a respected boutique architecture, planning, and interior design practice serving a wide variety of market sectors throughout the Midwest.
A Collaborative, Relationship-Driven Approach
LNB Studio describes its philosophy through a simple three-part process:
“We Listen. We Navigate. We Build.”
That collaborative mindset has helped the firm establish long-term relationships with clients across commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, government, religious, multifamily, and adaptive reuse sectors.
The firm specializes in:
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Planning
- Renovations & Additions
- Adaptive Reuse
- Ground-Up Construction
- Space Modernization
LNB Studio is also recognized as an M/W/DBE-certified firm and has become known for delivering customized solutions tailored to each client’s operational goals, culture, and vision.
Areas of Specialty
One of LNB Studio’s strengths is its versatility across multiple project types. Their portfolio includes work in:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Corporate & Commercial
- Hospitality
- Religious Facilities
- Multifamily & Residential
- Government & Civic Projects
- Historic Renovation & Adaptive Reuse
The firm has increasingly aligned with emerging industry trends focused on renovation, redevelopment, and modernization of existing spaces—an area seeing significant momentum in the St. Louis market today.
Significant Projects & Recognition
Throughout its 34+ year history, LNB Studio has contributed to numerous projects throughout the St. Louis region and beyond. Notable recognition includes:
- A featured remodel project for Forest Park Forever, highlighted by the St. Louis Business Journal in 2023
- Recipient of the Illumination Award from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
- Recognition by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as one of the region’s best architectural firms
- Multiple honors from the AT HOME Architect & Designer Awards
- Recognition for dignified infill and community-focused design work in Kirkwood and surrounding municipalities
- Recognized by SLC3 for several awards as well!
The firm’s project work ranges from boutique interiors and renovations to larger institutional and commercial developments, with an emphasis on functional design and long-term value.
Leadership & Community Involvement
Founder Laura Neri Baebler, AIA, has been an active voice in the regional design community for decades. Beyond architecture, she has been involved in mentoring future design professionals through the ACE Mentorship Program and supporting workforce development in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Her leadership has helped position LNB Studio as both a design practice and a community-minded business invested in the future of the St. Louis built environment.
Looking Ahead
As the construction market shifts toward adaptive reuse, modernization, and infrastructure-driven investment, firms like LNB Studio are well-positioned to continue serving clients seeking strategic reinvestment in their facilities and spaces.
Their experience in renovations, repositioning projects, and client-focused planning reflects many of the broader trends shaping the future of the St. Louis design and construction industry.
