WHO WE ARE

Nothing makes us happier than creating a beautiful environment that is truly custom and carefully tailored for you. We start by listening to you, getting to know your communication style, and helping to prioritize your goals. Our personal, collaborative process, with full architectural and interior design services, means that you can wholeheartedly enjoy the experience. We will be by your side every step of the way, paying close attention to every detail—from the first design sketch until you move into your newly completed space.

We have a deep understanding of how homes work. Ogawa Fisher Architects has over 20 years of experience successfully executing detail-oriented projects. We use a modern design language to form spaces that are warm, joyful, light-filled, and timeless: a backdrop on which personal and intimate moments can unfold. Our process is anchored by a thoughtful schematic design process, continues through design development and documentation, and is brought to life through hands-on construction observation. As a diverse and international design team, we find inspiration in nature, art, music, good design, beautiful objects, humor, and delicious food.

We are problem solvers who develop a unique solution for each project based on site, program, context, and budget. We consider the entire space and surroundings, short and long-term goals, natural light, indoor-outdoor connection, relationships between spaces, and smart, intuitive storage solutions, while deftly navigating the complexities of local planning and building agencies. We believe in incorporating resiliency and green building principles in every project, wherever possible.

The magic happens when we combine this expertise with your vision for your home. What do you love? What does your new space mean to you?

Bring us your dreams, ideas, and questions, and together let’s make it happen.

Hiromi Ogawa

Principal

Licensed in California 
Board President, AIA San Mateo County
B.Arch, Cornell University
Born in Japan, fluent in English and Japanese. Loves traveling, yoga, music, and all baked goods. Hates scary movies and flying.

Lynn Fisher

Principal

Licensed in California
M.Arch, Rice University 
B.A. Urban Studies, Stanford University
Bay Area transplant, originally from Virginia
Believes design should be: Fun, smart, sustainable, and resilient.
Loves family, books, food, and being outdoors.

Olena Vodetska

Job Captain

M.Arch, B.Arch, KNUCA (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Native Ukrainian who fell in love with California
Always striving to look at design challenges from different perspectives.
Loves painting, traveling, and taking care of her little succulent garden.

Anna Zamora

Junior Designer

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, UC Berkeley
Born and raised in the Philippines
Loves photography and dance.
Enjoys cooking to share with friends and family.
Binge-watcher of crime and nature documentaries.

Catherine Nelson

Interiors and Materials

M.A. Interior Architecture, UCLA Extension 
B.A. Art Studio, UCSB
Bay Area native with soft spots for LA, NYC, & VT.
Jazz, book, and dog adoption enthusiast.
Loves cooking, baking and making cocktails…then sharing the results with good friends.