Oyler Wu Collaborative, an experimental architecture and design firm, will exhibit in the Ewing Gallery from Oct. 12 – Oct. 31, 2018. The exhibit is the first comprehensive show of Oyler Wu Collaborative’s work featuring original hand drawings by Dwanye Oyler and jewelry from Jenny Wu. The opening reception will be held on Oct. 12 and the closing reception will be held on Oct. 31.

Oyler Wu Collaborative is an experimental architecture and design firm located in Los Angeles, California.  The office approaches architecture and design with  a critical and rigorous intent that challenges the typical vision of the built environment.  Recent works encompass a variety of scales, from products and installations to residential and institutional buildings.  Oyler Wu was selected by the city of L.A. to be a part of the design team for the Los Angeles River Bikeway/Greenway project.

Dwayne Oyler and Jenny Wu established their practice in 2004. Since then, Oyler Wu Collaborative has been published globally and is recognized for its excellence in architectural design, research, and fabrication. Projects recently completed include: the 3D printing showroom  and office space for 3DS Culinary in Hollywood, CA; the Stormcloud pavilion for SCI-Arc 40th anniversary event; the Cube, the winning pavilion entry for the Beijing Biennale; Taipei Sales Center, a 5 story commercial building; as well as a 16 story residential tower in Taipei, Taiwan.

The office has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Design Vanguard Award from Architectural Record,  2013 Emerging Talent Award from AIA California Council, 2012 Presidential Honor Award for Emerging Practice from AIA LA, Taiwan’s ADA Award for Emerging Architect, and 2011 Emerging Voices Award from the Architectural League in New York.