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Two Student Residences Continue LOHA’s Decades-long Reimagination of the L.A. Lifestyle

Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects (LOHA) expands its footprint in Westwood with two new student housing projects that redefine urban living near UCLA.

November 9, 2026 Loftway Homes
Two Student Residences Continue LOHA’s Decades-long Reimagination of the L.A. Lifestyle

This article explores how Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects (LOHA) continues to shape the residential landscape of Los Angeles through two new student housing developments, The Mark and Hive Glenrock, located in the Westwood neighborhood near UCLA. The projects reflect the firm's long-standing commitment to innovative, high-density urban design that prioritizes community interaction and architectural integration within the existing city fabric.

By utilizing modern materials like thermowood cladding and focusing on efficient site utilization, LOHA addresses the critical need for student housing while maintaining a distinct aesthetic identity. The piece highlights how these buildings serve as a continuation of the firm's decades-long effort to reimagine the L.A. lifestyle, proving that even dense, multi-family residential projects can contribute positively to the city's architectural evolution.


Curated by Loftway Homes. Read the full article on Architectural Record.

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