Lorcan O’Herlihy

Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA. Since founding his firm Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA] in 1994, O’Herlihy has built more than 100 projects across three continents, and has been published in more than 20 countries. His commitment to design excellence in cultural, educational, and residential projects earned him over 100 national and international design awards, including the AIA California Distinguished Practice Award, the AIA Los Angeles Gold Medal, and in 2018 was named the #1 Design Firm in the US by Architect Magazine.
Lorcan’s professional practice has run in parallel to his academic pursuits, enriching and heightening both. He received a Master of Arts in History and Critical Thinking from the Architectural Association in London, writing a dissertation on social engagement and generative urban strategies. He has taught and lectured extensively over the last decade, including at the Architectural Association in London, Southern California Institute of Architecture [SCI-Arc], Cranbrook Academy of Art, Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon University, Pratt Institute, and the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. He is currently a Professor at the University of Southern California, and serves on the Board of Directors of Storefront for Art and Architecture. www.loharchitects.com