B.Arch., California Polytechnic State University; M.Arch., University of California, Los Angeles

Professor Abramson re-established his architectural practice in 2003 after four years as a partner in the firm of David Lawrence Gray Architects in Santa Monica.  A former visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome and Fulbright scholar, Professor Abramson balances his time between academic research, community involvement, and professional work.  His practice includes custom residential work, multi-unit housing, adaptive re-use, and mixed-use developments.  Besides his studio appointment at USC, he has taught history courses and theory seminars at other architecture institutions.  He has lectured at the National AIA Convention and serves the local design community as a member of LA/AIA Committees.  He has been active in public service as a Public Facilities Commissioner in West Hollywood and has participated in the Public+Artists program with the Museum of Contemporary Art. He continues to work closely with local governments on task forces that deal with strategic planning, mixed-use and urban greening policies.