Ghazal Khezri

Ghazal Khezri is an Architect, Educator, and Director at LOHA, based in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing for over 15 years and led the design team on award-winning projects such as Sandi Simon Center for Dance, Esri Campus Center, La Cienega 23, MLK Supportive housing and Wesley 3434. She has contributed to a diverse project typology, from cultural institutions, housing, and mixed-use to installations and objects. Beyond project leadership, she plays a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic vision. Ghazal's design approach leans heavily on finding adventurous solutions responsive to the context, culture, and ecology of the place to bring joy and welcome transformation. Her ongoing interest includes unlocking new possibilities by questioning when to use an existing building instead of building a new one.