Lehrer Architects

Lehrer Architects is a Los Angeles–based architecture and urban design studio founded by Michael B. Lehrer, FAIA, that is widely recognized for its innovative approach to community-oriented and environmentally conscious design. The firm operates from its studio at 2140 Hyperion Avenue in Los Angeles and has built a reputation for projects that span residential, civic, educational, cultural, workplace, and urban planning sectors. Lehrer Architects is particularly known for designing spaces that foster human connection, social equity, and sustainability, with notable contributions in affordable housing, emergency housing solutions, and creative residential prototypes such as ADUs and tiny home villages across Los Angeles. The firm’s philosophy emphasizes beauty, functionality, and civic engagement, reflecting a deep commitment to architecture that enhances both individual lives and communities. Lehrer Architects’ work has been widely published, awarded, and celebrated for advancing thoughtful, impactful architecture that balances innovation with social responsibility.