Founded in 1994 by Lorcan O’Herlihy, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA) is an internationally recognized architecture and urban design firm. Under O’Herlihy’s leadership, the firm embraces architecture’s role as a catalyst for change, operating with a clear awareness of the political, environmental, and social forces that shape the built environment. LOHA’s work is grounded in socially responsible ideals, whether providing housing in South Los Angeles, collaborating with grassroots advocates in Detroit, or partnering with design-driven clients such as Nike. The firm has completed over 100 projects across three continents, with work published in more than 20 countries and recognized with over 100 awards, including the AIA California Distinguished Practice Award and The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best North American Firm Award. In 2025, LOHA was named the world’s most innovative architecture firm by Fast Company.