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▲ Harper Halprin and Aaron Leshtz
quickly, and in-kind, to maintain some semblance of the life they lost. It is our responsibility to help them in that endeavor.
At the same time, this is an opportunity for entire neighborhoods to be a model of how we as a city might reimagine the way things can be done. Whether through simple implementation of building technologies, or a broader reimagining of the neighborhood fabric, it is my hope that we, as a profession, do not lose the forest for the trees, and take a step back to innovate. ■ www. aaha. studio
AAHA Studio is a full-service, family-run architecture and interior design studio founded by husband-and-wife duo Harper Halprin and Aaron Leshtz. Together, they have assembled a powerhouse team of architects and interior designers, all dedicated to crafting transformative spaces that resonate with both the essence of their clients’ vision and California’ s rich architectural identity.
Natives of Southern California, Harper and Aaron made their way to New York after graduating from the University of Southern California with their Architectural degrees. While there, Under the mentorship of world-class designers, they each were integral to domestic and international retail roll-outs from Tom Ford to Tiffany & Co. as well as various luxury residential developments, hospitality spaces and commercial interiors. Both Harper and Aaron have had key roles in managing various project typologies and have been integral to the design, documentation and construction for commercial spaces and high-end residences across the country.
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