CHARLES LAUSTER ARCHITECT , serve their clients through design, planning, construction and real estate development. In the course of our pratice we have developed a number of specialities but our focus remains the creation of the highest quality architectural solutions for our clients' needs.Our staff brings together design skills, project management expertise, construction knowledge, and solid experience. It is a team with a reputation for reliability and leadership. The office is fully digital in all its operations, including CAD, 3-D imaging, database, scheduling and internet operations. The combination of talented people and advanced technology allows us to serve clients locally, nationally and internationally.Our architectural work includes commercial, institutional and residential projects. We have built hundreds of thousands of square feet of commercial office space in New York, New Jersey, boston and Washington, D.C.CLA's institutional projects have included primary care work, school projects and art galleries. Among our clients are the World Bank, the Federal Government, the World Monuments Fund, the City of New York, New York University and the United Nations.Our residential work extends from custom houses to new apartment buildings, from apartment renovations to apartment building restorations. In all cases, we strive to meet for the client's ambitions with inspired design and strong management.Besides our general architectural practice, we have developed expertise in specialized areas. urban planning is an extension of our analysis of the impact of architecture on cities.Our office is among New York's most experienced firm's in elevator modernization projects. Our elevator work includes the US Embassy in Rome, New York's Courts and many private clients.We are leaders in building restoration and modernization.In New York we have been bringing older buildings into a new era of use and value by restoring their elevator systems, exteriors, electrical/mechanical systems and public spaces.