Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Excellence in SF
At Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects, we believe architecture is a transformative force that shapes how we perceive and inhabit the world. Founded in 2004 by Luke Ogrydziak and Zo Prillinger, our firm merges decades of combined experience with a commitment to innovative design. Our work spans residential, cultural, and public projects, each driven by a philosophy that architecture should harmonize with human experience and environmental context. We prioritize close collaboration with clients, ensuring every project reflects its unique purpose and community.Recognized internationally through awards and publications, we maintain rigorous standards of sustainability and craftsmanship. Our team includes licensed architects with academic affiliations, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of architectural discourse and technical excellence. Trust in our proven track record of delivering visionary spaces that balance artistic ambition with functional precision.
Services
Shapeshifter
Hidden House
Gallery House
Nuclear Thresholds
Softie
Dune
Space Invader
Aerie
Triskelion
Hyde
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Award-winning architectural firm with international recognition
- Experts in sustainable and innovative design solutions
- Led by licensed architects with decades of academic and professional experience
- Committed to client collaboration and personalized service
- Recognized leaders in residential and cultural architecture
Services
Shapeshifter
A Nevada-based residential project featuring dynamic, origami-inspired architecture that adapts to desert climates. Combines passive solar strategies with sculptural forms, earning international awards for innovation. Showcases Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects's ability to merge environmental responsiveness with artistic vision.
Hidden House
A San Francisco renovation transforming a modernist structure with a bold blue interior. Recognized in Metropolis' Best Houses of the Year, this project demonstrates Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects's skill in reimagining existing spaces while preserving architectural integrity.
Nuclear Thresholds
Temporary Chicago installation commemorating nuclear history through geometric cord assemblies. Blends art and architecture to explore complex historical narratives, featured in university lectures and academic publications.
Gallery House
Bay Area home integrating art display with living spaces. Featured in 'The New Urban House' publication, this project exemplifies Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects's expertise in creating multifunctional environments that bridge private and public realms.
Softie
California residence with undulating interior forms resembling clouds. Finalist in Architizer A+ Awards, this project highlights Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects's mastery of unconventional geometries and material innovation for residential spaces.
People
Luke Ogrydziak
Co-Founder & Architect
Licensed architect in California and Nevada with a Princeton education. Teaches at UC Berkeley and Harvard GSD. Recipient of the Shellman Award for architectural representation. Leads Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects's design studios with 25+ years of experience.
Zo Prillinger
Co-Founder & Architect
Licensed architect in Hawaii with international experience across three continents. Holds teaching credentials from UC Berkeley and Harvard GSD. Serves on prestigious juries including AIA San Francisco and Portland Architecture Awards.
Questions
What architectural styles does OPA specialize in?
OPA creates innovative designs blending modernism with contextual sensitivity, evident in award-winning projects like Shapeshifter and Hidden House.
Does OPA work on international projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes work featured in Tokyo, Chicago, and Nevada, with recognition in publications from London to Milan.
What awards has OPA received?
We've earned Architizer A+ Awards, American Architecture Awards, and AIA San Francisco citations across residential and public projects.
Can OPA handle complex renovation projects?
Our Gallery House and Hidden House projects demonstrate expertise in transforming existing structures while preserving architectural heritage.
Does OPA incorporate sustainable design?
Sustainability is core to our practice, seen in passive solar strategies at Shapeshifter and energy-efficient material choices across projects.
What educational backgrounds do OPA principals have?
Both founders graduated from Princeton's architecture program, with teaching roles at UC Berkeley and Harvard GSD since 2004.
