WE SPECIALIZE IN TURNING YOUR DREAMS INTO FUNCTIONAL + INSPIRING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS.

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10+ Years Experience, 20+ Projects Designed

Left of Standard Architecture (LOSA) is an architectural design practice, based in Los Angeles, by designers Carolina Garcia & Eric Swanson that specializes in creating spaces with character, tailored to your lifestyle.

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SERVICES

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DESIGN CONSULTATION

Perfect for those who want to talk through design issues. With this package you get 1-1 consultation sessions where we work through mood boards and existing floor plans.

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DESIGN INTENSIVE

Our most popular option. Visualize your project before committing to construction so you avoid costly mistakes! 1 Month Long Design Intensive where we work with you to Visualize in 3D your dream home.

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FULL PROJECT

Want a designer to conduct the full process? We will bring your project from design all the way to completion. Projects vary in size and scope.

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MEET THE DESIGNERS

Carolina is an architectural designer with 10+ years building everything from towers to homes. Her secret? Obsessing over your rituals. She designs around the way you actually live, making sure the architecture doesn't just hold life—it elevates it.

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Eric is a SCI-Arc trained designer with 5+ years of design grit. From campus structures to cozy ADUs, he builds with vision. He's obsessed with Mid-Century Modernism and the many stories found in every vintage object—just ask the Lovell Health House.

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SELECT PREVIOUS WORK

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Project: Apulo La Estacion
Location: Apulo, Colombia

In Collaboration With: Amalgama Studio

Interior view of a modern home featuring an open kitchen with light wooden cabinets, a sitting area with armchairs and a coffee table, a dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with natural light, green plants on the patio, a staircase with wooden treads, and decorative wall art. 
Project: Casa Luis
Location: Apulo, Colombia
Modern multi-story residential or commercial building with large glass windows and wooden accents, set against a partly cloudy sky with people walking on the sidewalk in front. 
Project: 138
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Open-concept kitchen and living room with wooden ceiling, white cabinets, and island with bar stools. Living area has a teal couch, chairs, and a bookshelf. 
Project: Rancho Cucamonga ADU
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California