People
Ali Jeevanjee, Principal
Ali Jeevanjee is co-founder and principal of LOC Architects, where he leads projects that integrate architecture, urban context, and human experience into thoughtful, enduring design. At LOC, Ali provides design direction across civic, cultural, educational, and residential projects, guiding each from concept through construction. His approach is rooted in crafting spaces that are human-scaled and encourage deeper connections to their surrounding environment.
Prior to founding LOC, Ali gained experience with Frank O. Gehry, contributing to The Art of the Motorcycle exhibit at the Guggenheim and the Vincor Winery in Canada. He also gained extensive experience at Ellerbe Becket on large-scale sports and entertainment venues, and collaborated with Kathryn Gustafson on the South Coast Plaza bridge and terrace. Ali holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and has taught architecture at Cal Poly Pomona and USC.
Poonam Sharma, Principal
Poonam Sharma is a founding partner of LOC Architects, where she leads projects at the intersection of architecture, education, and cultural practice..At LOC, Poonam has led the design of learning environments, community spaces, and performance venues, with a focus on public benefit, sustainability, and inclusive design. Her recent work includes educational, performance spaces, and community centers.
Prior to founding LOC with Ali Jeevanjee, Poonam worked with StudioWorks on a new urban campus for the Los Angeles Unified School District, and with the Jerde Partnership on large-scale mixed-use developments. She also served as an Exhibition Designer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she contributed to major exhibitions and gallery redesigns.She holds a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and a B.A. in Literature from Scripps College. Her background in the humanities and design underpins a thoughtful, research-driven approach to architecture that values both narrative and spatial clarity
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