Lorcan O'Herlihy

Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects

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Founder and principal of Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects, a firm based in Culver City, California. He is the author of Amplified Urbanism.

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In the boom years of the last century, Los Angeles developed homes that were specific to the region, the culture and the economy.

"5 over 2": Rethinking the box

In the boom years of the last century, Los Angeles developed homes that were specific to the region, the culture and the economy.

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SL11024, a 31-unit housing complex designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects, located in Westwood on the border of UCLA's campus 
 More than 7,000 apartments are under construction…

New apartment architecture

SL11024, a 31-unit housing complex designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects, located in Westwood on the border of UCLA's campus More than 7,000 apartments are under construction…

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Let There Be Shade

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