Hyperpractice Los Angeles is a symposium organized by the USC School of Architecture that investigates a new paradigm of architectural practice centered on collaboration between parallel offices.
The event explores how architects can work together across diverse methods of media, authorship, technique, reputation, and risk, challenging the traditional ideas of the self-sufficient architecture firm. In light of increasing living expenses, stagnant wages, and the financial challenges faced by emerging architects, the symposium addresses how collective practice can forge new paths for creative autonomy, intellectual discourse, and economic viability. By uniting practitioners, scholars, and cultural creators, the program looks at office archives, contracts, digital identities, and professional recognition, while also drawing comparisons with collaborative models in music, film, and fashion.
