An architecture studio grounded in direct collaboration
BACKGROUND
OH Design Lab is a small, independent architecture studio based in Kentucky. focused on residential, commercial, and adaptive reuse projects.
The studio’s work is guided by craft and clarity, with an emphasis on thoughtful decision-making and buildability. Design sensitivity is paired with real-world construction experience to ensure that ideas translate clearly from drawings to built work.
OH Design Lab takes on a limited number of commissions to support close collaboration with clients and builders. This approach allows for careful coordination, constructability, and a direct connection between design intent and how projects are delivered. The work favors projects that benefit from a slower, more intentional process.
Design thinking shaped by education and on-site experience
About THE FOUNDER
OH Design Lab is my independent architecture practice. I’m Oliver Hidalgo, a Chilean-born architect based in Kentucky.
I earned my Master of Architecture from the University of Kentucky in 2018 and have since worked with local firms and multidisciplinary teams, gaining experience across residential, commercial, and public-sector projects. My approach values restraint, clarity, and constructability, with an emphasis on clear, well-coordinated documents.
In addition to private residential and small commercial work, I have experience supporting public and institutional projects through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration, including coordination with consultants, agencies, and regulatory requirements.
At OH Design Lab, I focus on projects that benefit from careful planning, clear communication, and a grounded understanding of how buildings are delivered.
Outside of practice, I enjoy the art of coffee brewing, classic BMWs, and deep house music.
Past collaborators: Steven Lowe AIA, Cristian Araneda, Viviana Perez, Jeffrey Spears, Liza Kuzmenko.