Architectural Design Approach

A research-based, collaborative approach to define space and shape the human experience with architecture.

OOAA’s mission is to produce knowledge through building(s).

The contemporary context provides a fertile space for devising alternative ways of inhabiting the world. Our work is based on the process of research and design.

A process of exploration, new perspectives, and innovative solutions

OOAA’s clients value the impact design thinking can bring to their projects and understand the important role architecture plays in defining space and the interactions of the people who use it.

Implicit in our approach is the invitation to gain new perspective on the challenges their projects pose.

In close collaboration with our clients, we work to understand and assess their needs and aspirations.

OOAA guides and supports our clients through this exploratory process to produce bold, innovative solutions. To that end, we ask probing questions or pose questions in a new context.

Founded in 2013 with a defined culture of research, OOAA develops innovative ways of building architecturally unique forms and distinct spatial conditions, focusing on aspects of construction and detail.

Led by Andrew Varela, the firm is located in Brooklyn, NY.