The Studio

Studio Zhao Architecture (SZA, formerly ZG Squared Architecture) is an architecture studio based in Los Angeles. SZA offers full architectural services in residential, commercial and cultural projects.

Since its establishment Studio Zhao Architecture has completed numerous projects both nationally and internationally. Projects undertaken by SZA are diverse in scale and type, recent projects include multifamily and single-family projects as well as commercial projects throughout California.

Y. Zhao, AIA, a California licensed architect, is the founder and principal architect of Studio Zhao Architecture. He holds a M.Arch from the University of Southern California, a Post-Bacc from the School of Art Institute of Chicago and a B. Arch from Tsinghua University. Prior to establishing Studio Zhao Architecture, he practiced in a number of internalionally renowned architecture offices including Arata Isozaki & Associates, Hammer Green & Abrahamson and DMJM Design.