Casey Roccanova, AIA, NCARB, is a licensed architect and California native who was raised in Los Angeles and Orange County. She has a deep appreciation for the rich cultural and architectural diversity of her home state. She earned both her Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from the Tulane School of Architecture in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she experienced the city before and after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. This pivotal moment in her life sparked a lasting interest in urban design, particularly in relation to waterfronts and resilient city planning.
While at Tulane, Casey further broadened her perspective by studying European waterfront cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Venice, Barcelona, and Bilbao. These experiences fueled her curiosity about sustainable design and the ways architecture can strengthen the relationship between cities and their natural environments.
After returning to Los Angeles, Casey began her career in high-end residential design before transitioning to the fields of higher education, entertainment, and healthcare. Over the course of more than a decade, she honed her expertise in hospital and medical office building design, focusing on creating environments that support both individual well-being and the vitality of the communities they serve.
Today, Casey is a key member of Studio One Eleven, where she is dedicated to improving cities through thoughtful design. She is particularly passionate about adaptive reuse, working to revitalize existing structures and create places where communities can thrive while preserving their unique culture and character.
Outside of her professional life, Casey enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters, who inspire her every day to make a positive impact on the world around them. Whether on adventures with her family or tackling complex urban challenges, Casey remains deeply committed to building a better, more sustainable future for generations to come.