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Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States2-10 Employees
LOT-EK is a studio operating at the intersection of art and architecture, specializing in reclaiming and reusing found objects to inform a range of projects from installations and houses to cultural spaces and mobile designs. The practice emphasizes upcycling and rethinking ordinary materials, pursuing combinations of form and function that engage people, objects, and cities without relying on conventional material cycles. Based in New York City, the firm pursues a multidisciplinary approach through a tight core group of creatives, led by founding partners Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano who bring diverse backgrounds to collaborative design work. Its portfolio includes commissioned cultural spaces, foundations, and museums, as well as retail environments and community-oriented projects, reflecting a broad scope within architecture and planning. LOT-EK has received several distinguished recognitions and has work included in major museum collections, illustrating its established position in the field. A recent collaboration with Socrates Sculpture Park, announced in 2022, highlights ongoing partnership activity within the urban cultural landscape.