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We are committed to design excellence through a responsive and collaborative process, drawn from exp

04/23/2026

High-performance sustainability is our baseline. We design with environmental responsibility, encouraging ambitious goals from our team, clients, and partners.

As a 6 year participant of the AIA 2030 Commitment, we consistently outperform energy use (EUI) and lighting load (LPD) benchmarks, with our residential portfolio averaging 86.72% more energy efficiency than the typical U.S. home.

Our commitment to the AIA Materials Pledge is backed by a proprietary AI-assisted database. This tool allows us to standardize occupant well-being, responsible sourcing, and high-level performance across our entire portfolio, ensuring quality regardless of budget.

04/08/2026

We’re hiring! We are looking for a talented and motivated Architectural Designer I to join our team. Visit the link in our bio to apply!

03/27/2026

Construction has begun on our Altadena SB9 project. The project is designed as a multigenerational family property of four homes organized around a protected oak tree.

03/10/2026

Our client Kelly Akashi, has been featured in The New York Times ahead of her debut in the 2026 Whitney Biennial. As we partner with Kelly on her architectural rebuild, we are inspired by her vision.

Kelly’s installation, Monument (Altadena), is a glass recreation of the 13 foot chimney that survived the fire which destroyed her home and studio. She creates what she calls a “vitrified ghost,” turning a site of destruction into a place of reflection.

The exhibit “Monument (Altadena)” is open at the Whitney Museum from March 8 through August 23, 2026. See link in bio for Kelly’s journey over the past year and we look forward to sharing more updates.

11/22/2025

We’re honored to be named in Top 2026 Hospitality Architects & Designers. This impressive list recognizes 100 of America’s top designers and architects shaping the defining hotels, restaurants, and retreats in the U.S. hospitality sector.

We love what we do, and our dedication shines through. We extend our congratulations to everyone on the list, our team, partners, clients and friends. We couldn’t do it without you!

Click the link in our bio for more info.

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05/14/2024

We’re honored to have our Yucca Cabin featured in the new book California Houses: Creativity in Context.

Architecture and design writer Michael Webb showcases unique houses that capture the spirit of California and respond to its environment.

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12/07/2023

Today is the official opening of in West Hollywood! Uchi LA’s concept-driven design explores the intersection of Los Angeles and Japanese design sensibilities through collaboration with local designers and makers celebrating natural materials, finely crafted details and Southern California’s defining indoor-outdoor ethos.

Congratulations to our amazing client and a very special thank you to our design collaborators .la and local artists for helping bring our vision to life.

Go check it out!

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05/19/2023

Principal Oonagh Ryan is looking forward to A’23 in San Francisco where she’ll be joining leading residential architects from around the country for a candid panel discussion that traces the life cycle of a typical practice, including overcoming inertia, managing growth, developing structure, and nurturing the next generation of leaders.⁠
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Check out the session and meet Oonagh at the AIA National Convention at the Moscone Center on June 9th, from 10am-11.30am.⁠ It will be moderated by S. Claire Conroy, editor of Residential Design Magazine, and will give you a chance to learn from others' missteps, gain perspective and learn a new trick or two.⁠
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The American Institute of Architects AIA CRAN 📷 of house Eric Staudenmaier

01/19/2023

James Guillou has played a key role in design at ORA since its inception and has been promoted to Associate Principal. He has energetically stepped into this senior leadership role and we feel very fortunate to have him as part of our team. We look forward to continuing to grow the practice together and build more great projects.

09/05/2022

Happy Labor Day! There's no better spot to beat the heat today than relaxing in the refreshing pool.

07/29/2022

The dancing wood volumes of our are punctuated by wood fins that define its form while creating dramatic vertical windows.

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