studio|LB Leaders Discuss Evolution of Lerch Bates, Studio NYL As Combined Group

On November 15, Studio NYL will officially become studio|LB, marking the next step in the firm’s evolution following its acquisition by Lerch Bates in 2025.

To help clients and partners better understand what this transition means, Jeff Marsh, EVP of studio|LB, sat down with Studio NYL founders Chris O’Hara and Julian Lineham to discuss the future of the combined practice and the opportunities it creates for architects, developers, and owners.

The conversation explores how studio|LB will bring together the design-focused culture and innovative thinking that defined Studio NYL with the multidisciplinary expertise and global reach of Lerch Bates.

Together, the leaders discuss a shared vision: pairing creativity with technical expertise to help make ambitious design achievable.

While the name is changing, clients will continue working with the same trusted team, now backed by expanded resources and capabilities across structural engineering, façade design, architecture, building science, vertical transportation, and more.

Watch the video to hear directly from Jeff, Chris, and Julian, and learn more about what the transition to studio|LB means for clients, partners, and the future of design.

You can also learn more about the November 15 transition by reading our studio|LB announcement on the Lerch Bates website.