Sarah Le Clerc is a New York– (License #038673) and California– (C-39716) licensed architect, NCARB certified, and founder of OPEN MODE. She holds a B.S. in Architecture from The Ohio State University and an M.Arch from Pratt Institute—where she spent two years as Senior Editor of the architectural journal TARP.

Early in her career, Sarah honed her skills at Lewis | Schoeplein Architects, Bittoni Architects, and Mosaic Design Studio across Ohio, New York, and Los Angeles. Today, she sits on the Pratt Institute Los Angeles Alumni Board and is regularly invited to serve on academic design juries at Pratt, Ohio State, NYSID, NYIT, and The New School of Architecture & Design.

Founded in 2015, OPEN MODE is built on the conviction that successful design begins with collaboration and clear communication. We partner closely with each client, fostering an open exchange of ideas and concepts at every stage of the process. By keeping lines of dialogue open, we ensure that every project reflects a true partnership—delivering thoughtful, innovative solutions tailored to your vision.