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

09/01/2026

We’re hiring! We are looking for a studio coordinator to join our team. Visit the link in our bio to apply!

08/26/2026

Natural stone, stacked tile and warm wood complement the views from each bathroom.

Photography by 📸 Eric Staudenmaier

07/23/2026

Our design for Pinecone Bakeshop reflects Chef Joyce Hsieh’s deep intentionality and sustainable focus. We reimagined a dark, narrow Alhambra storefront, using skylights, exposed brick, and reclaimed wood to bring the outdoors in.

Pinecone Bakeshop + Cafe
Joyce Hsieh
Joseph Nicolas Duarte
Angel City Lumber
Understory | Brady Zaitoon
Expression In Wood
Maharam
Kvadrat
Mitchell Black | Custom Designer Wallpaper | Made in USA
California Lighting Sales
William Stranger
Pacific Crest Consultants
Sark Custom Awnings
Muuto

Photos by Joseph Nicolas Duarte
Diagram by Julie Zhu

07/18/2026

Pinecone Bakeshop is officially open! Thank you to our client, Joyce Hsieh, for trusting our vision and bringing this space to life. We’re excited for everyone to experience the space and enjoy Joyce’s curated menu…. Her baked goods are truly out of this world!

Pinecone Bakeshop + Cafe
Joyce Hsieh
Joseph Nicolas Duarte
Angel City Lumber
Understory | Brady Zaitoon
Expression In Wood
Maharam
Kvadrat
Mitchell Black | Custom Designer Wallpaper | Made in USA
California Lighting Sales
William Stranger
Sark Custom Awnings
Muuto
Pacific Crest Consultants

Photos by Joseph Nicolas Duarte

07/14/2026

Wrapping up construction on a house remodel in Mount Washington. Our design balances clean, quiet geometry with existing sculptural forms that reference Frank Gehry’s 1987 Winton Guest House.

06/17/2026

A great week at connecting with industry leaders and exploring the future of design and architecture. The highlight, by far, was celebrating our founder, Oonagh Ryan, on her induction into the AIA College of Fellows!

The American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA)
Los Angeles
Oonagh Ryan

06/05/2026

A fun day in the studio capturing behind the scenes of our design process for opening in 2027.

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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!

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923 East Third Street
Los Angeles, CA
90013

Telephone

+13239080700

Website

http://www.ora.la/

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