“The Role of an Architect Is To Do Work of Consequence but Not Forgetting Artistry.”

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Founded in 1994 by the company’s namesake, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA) is an award-winning architecture and urban design firm of twenty-five designers with offices in Los Angeles and Detroit. In its almost 30 years of existence, the firm has built a robust portfolio of work rooted in embracing architecture’s role as a catalyst for change. The firm has built over 100 projects across three continents, ranging from art galleries, bus shelters, and large-scale neighborhood plans to large mixed-use developments, supportive housing, and university residential complexes.

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