Custom residential Design Rooted in Purpose and Place
Designing thoughtful homes across Kentucky
PLACE, CONTEXT, AND THE RHYTHMS OF LIFE
OH Design Lab is the ever-evolving practice of Oliver Hidalgo, a Chilean-born designer rooted in Kentucky.
Formally trained in the US with a Master of Architecture from the University of Kentucky, my work is shaped by both academic training and time spent on site, listening, sketching, and learning alongside builders.
The focus is on residential and adaptive reuse work: striving to create spaces rooted in place, responsive to context, and sensitive to the rhythms of life.
Each project begins with conversation and evolves through close collaboration with clients, tradespeople, and sometimes other designers. Depending on the scope, I stay involved from early concept through permitting, and when possible, into construction. Maintaining design integrity throughout is essential and best achieved through clear communication and care..
I design to serve, not just the space, but the people who live and grow within it.
Hear from past Clients
“Oliver took the compilations of ideas we had to make something more than I could ever imagine.”
“Oliver opened our eyes to what our home could be, that we could never have imagined. A pleasure to work with, always responsive, and always collaborative. ”
BASED IN LEXINGTON KY
WORKING REGIONALLY SINCE 2019.
Every project begins with listening and grows from there.
FAQ’S
Does OH Design Lab work outside of Lexington?
Yes. While I’m based in Lexington, many of my projects are located throughout Kentucky.
What types of projects do you take on?
Mostly residential work — new homes, additions, remodels, and sometimes small commercial or adaptive reuse projects that feel aligned with the studio’s values.
Do you work with others or is it just you?
Most projects are led by me, but I collaborate occasionally with other designers and consultants depending on the scope. A longtime creative partner is Keven, whose insight and eye for detail often inform the work. It’s a flexible setup that allows the right team to come together when the project calls for it.