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Pooja Bhagat
President @Acla Architecture For Communities Los Angeles
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WORK HISTORY
President @Acla Architecture For Communities Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, US
Architecture for Communities Los Angeles) ACLA\'s is to Inspire people to value architecture, empowering all to create a better Los Angeles: one student, one building, one community at a time. ACLA is a non-profit organization and all board and commitee members are volunteers. To learn more about ACLA please visit https://ac-la.org/
EDUCATION
Sushant School of Art & Architecture
B. Arch, Architecture
SCI-Arc
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Metropolitan Reserach and Design
SKILLS
ABOUT POOJA BHAGAT
Pooja Bhagat, AIA, LEED AP, is the founding principal of Pooja Bhagat Architects & Planners, a Los Angeles–based design studio specializing in residential and educational projects. Her work is grounded in the belief that every design decision—whether in form, material, or spatial flow—should serve a clear purpose, and contribute to creating extraordinary spaces that are both beautiful and highly functional. With over 25 years of experience, her practice works across single-family, multi-family, and school projects—each guided by a commitment to thoughtful, human-centered design that strengthens communities and elevates the everyday experience.Pooja’s work is rooted in the belief that architecture can be a tool for positive social, cultural, and environmental change. She brings deep expertise in innovative planning and design, and in managing complex teams, client relationships, and entitlement processes. Her projects often engage communities, integrate sustainable strategies, and contribute meaningfully to the urban fabric. In response to the devastating 2025 wildfires, her firm is actively supporting recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout Los Angeles.Prior to launching her firm, Pooja held leadership roles at Abode Communities, the City of Santa Monica, and Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners. She has led the design and delivery of award-winning multi-family housing, institutional facilities, and mixed-use developments, including the SEED LA Public Charter Boarding High School for Transient Youth and Ocean Avenue South Mixed Use Multifamily in Santa Monica.A long-time advocate for equity in architecture, she co-founded the AIA|LA Women in Architecture Committee, co-led the Powerful Conference, and currently serves as 2025 President of Architecture for Communities Los Angeles (ACLA) and as Land Use Chair of the Del Rey Neighborhood Council. She holds degrees from the Sushant School of Art and Architecture in India and SCI-Arc in Los Angeles, and is a licensed architect in California.
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