Andy Ku

Andy Ku is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the USC School of Architecture, where he teaches ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II and DIRECTED DESIGN RESEARCH courses. He holds a BFA from Cooper Union and an M.Arch (Distinction) from SCI-Arc. His academic career includes prior roles at SCI-Arc and UCLA, focusing on representation's relationship to building design. As former director of USC's Exploration of Architecture program (2014-2019), he bridges academic and professional practice.

• Educations: BFA Cooper Union (Architecture via sculpture/design), M.Arch SCI-Arc

Research explores cross-disciplinary connections between architecture and contemporary arts/design fields, emphasizing digital tool evolution from analog origins. Professional work through OCDC (co-founded) has produced award-winning projects globally, exhibited in cities like Cape Town, Milan, and Tokyo. Collaborations include high-profile LA firms on large-scale projects.

Awards highlight OCDC's success with four AIA Next LA awards early in their career. Teaching spans visual/applied studies and design studios since 2003, integrating research on representation methodologies.