Rob Berry

Rob Berry is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, University of Southern California, and Principal of Berry and Linné, an architecture practice based in Los Angeles. His academic work focuses on design studios and materials courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs. He teaches Architectural Design II and Critical Topics in Architecture, emphasizing site analysis, generative techniques, and the interplay of technology and culture.

Holding degrees from Yale University (M.Arch) and the University of Virginia (B.S. in Architecture), Berry is licensed in California and New York. Professionally, he specializes in public realm projects, including parklets, plazas, and interactive installations like People St (LADOT program), Todos Juntos (Boyle Heights library plaza), and Kaleidoscope (West Hollywood micro-park). His work prioritizes community engagement and urban revitalization.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (Vice-President of Development, 2014–2015). Notable awards include the 2016 National Planning Achievement Award for the People St program. Berry collaborates with organizations like utopiad.org and Lyric Design & Planning on civic projects.