Welcome to OSA!

We’re a design-led architecture and spatial design practice based in California, driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for context. At the heart of everything we do is a passion for creating thoughtful, enduring spaces that celebrate the beautiful connection between people, place, and material.

Our projects range from intimate, custom residences to public and cultural spaces. Whether we’re designing a coastal home or a welcoming hospitality venue, every project starts with listening—to our clients, the community, and the unique character of the site itself. We pay special attention to light, craftsmanship, and how spaces feel in everyday life, ensuring our designs feel authentic, responsive, and truly enhancing to those who live, work, or gather in them.

We believe architecture should be both poetic and practical. That’s why we blend refined aesthetics with environmental responsibility and a strong focus on wellness and livability. Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for us—it’s woven into our process. We design buildings that age gracefully, respect their surroundings, and contribute positively to the world around them.

At Orla Studios, we’re committed to creating spaces that tell meaningful stories—spaces that feel grounded, generous, and full of life.

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Expertise in High-End, Sustainable Design

Proven Track Record with Complex Projects

Portfolio includes:

Historical renovations
Coastal FEMA-compliant homes
Luxury multi-family developments
Wineries and Hospitality projects
We can navigate complexity, whether it’s use permits. planning and building permitting, historical compliance, or coastal regulations

We use a 150-point checklist for project delivery, ensuring consistent quality and seamless execution

OSA celebrates the relentless pursuit of the magic in architecture, that light filled sustainable buildings are the future and that the client’s wellbeing is paramount in the design of their projects.

A Bit About Orla Huq-Regan

Orla brings a wealth of experience from working with leading firms in London, Ireland, and across the United States. Her design philosophy shines through in her masterful use of building sections—creating beautiful proportions and playing with light in ways that make spaces feel special and uplifting. She’s worked on everything from museums and aquariums to wineries, university buildings, luxury residences, and resorts, collaborating with some of the industry’s most respected names.

As a licensed architect, Orla is also a passionate advocate for net-zero, flood-resilient, and Passive House design. She’s written extensively on these topics because she truly believes light-filled, sustainable buildings are the future—and that your and your employees wellbeing should always come first in the design of your home or building.

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