Olivia Cepaite

designer

Originally from Lithuania, Olivia’s path to architecture began with a Bachelor of Science in Geosciences followed by a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her unique background in the earth sciences fuels her fascination with the ground and context of every project, rooting her designs in both the physical and contextual layers of a site. 

With a global perspective shaped by work in Sydney, Chicago, and Austin, Olivia brings a well-rounded foundation to the FIRMAH team. Her professional experience spans diverse scales—as large as urban master planning to the finest of details in historic preservation and the intimate craftsmanship of furniture design. Her ability to fluidly transition between the macro- and micro-scale of projects ensures a cohesive, deeply considered, and technically proficient approach to every project.