At Wise Work Studio, we believe the best architecture begins with a clear understanding of each client’s vision and goals. Every project is unique, and we develop tailored solutions that respond directly to individual needs, lifestyles, and sites.
With over twenty years of experience, we combine creative design with technical expertise to deliver results that are both refined and highly functional. Our strength is in finding clever, efficient ways to solve complex challenges and translate them into timeless, buildable design.
Gary Zhiwei Liao
Founder/Architect
Gary is a licensed California architect with a Master in Design Studies from Harvard GSD and a Master of Architecture from the University at Buffalo.
He has practiced with renowned architects including Frank Gehry and Richard Meier and has led high-profile projects for commercial clients as well as distinguished single-family residences across Los Angeles.
His research on innovative building materials has been published in Nature Reviews Materials and Urbanism & Architecture.