Tim Lai is a licensed architect and co-founder of TLA, with 20 years of experience. Eliza Ho co-founded TLA, holds a Master’s in Art History from Ohio State, and serves on the City of Columbus Art Commission.
Tim Lai, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, NCARB, Principal is a licensed architect (State of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky & Indiana) with 20 years of professional experience. He received his Master of Architecture from SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture) and moved to Columbus in 2001. Having worked at Triad Architects and NBBJ, he is experienced in many building types and projects of various scales in the U.S. and overseas.
In 2010, Tim started his own practice, TLA, with his wife Eliza Ho, M.A., Principal to focus on local and regional projects. He has since built a reputation for his elegant and functional design with a modern sensibility.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Eliza received her Master’s degree in Art History from the Ohio State University in 2002. With her experience from working at the Wexner Center, curating exhibitions, publishing, and designing public art, she has contributed her knowledge and sensibility to interior design projects at TLA. Currently, she serves as a commissioner at the City of Columbus Art Commission.
AIA Columbus, Merit Awards, COhatch Dublin
AIA Ohio, Merit Awards, COhatch Dublin
AIA Ohio Merit Awards, Mission Salon
Next Home, Affordable Housing Design Competition, First Place, Felix House
AIA Columbus, Merit Awards, Architectural Detail, Mission Salon
IIDA Columbus Merit Awards, Hoof Hearted Brewery & Kitchen
AIA Columbus, Merit Awards, The Market Italian Village
CSCA, Best in Environment, The Crest Parson
World Stage Design Festival Competition, First Prize, Willow Theatre
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