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Carlos Patrón Ibarra is the founder of TACO Taller de Arquitectura Contextual, a multidisciplinary workshop established in 2011. TACO integrates architecture, urbanism, interior design, and landscaping, creating projects deeply connected to their site and cultural context. Patrón Ibarra earned his architecture degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2009, where he was a student leader and …
Jon Gentry and Aimée O’Carroll, founders of the award-winning GO’C architecture & design studio based in the Pacific Northwest, have cultivated a distinctive practice recognized for its blend of rational design and artistic expression. Founded in the Pacific Northwest, their studio thrives in the challenges and opportunities of site-specific work across residential, commercial, and arts-focused …
Markus Roselieb’s design philosophy emphasizes the integration of natural materials, particularly bamboo and earth, with modern engineering and organic design. His approach aims to create structures that are not only functional and sustainable but also resonate emotionally with their inhabitants, often evoking a sense of joy and connection to nature. Markus Roselieb’s notable projects include …
Thomas Irsyad is a Bali-based photographer specializing in architectural and interior photography. With a keen eye for light, texture, and spatial composition, Irsyad brings a refined artistic sensibility to his work, blending abstract and surreal elements to convey the atmosphere and identity of built environments. His approach emphasizes architecture as a lived experience, transforming static …
LaRue Architects, founded by James LaRue in 1989, embodies an architectural practice that evolves in harmony with its environment. Based in Austin, Texas, LaRue Architects has grown alongside the city’s transformation into a dynamic metropolis, guided by a design philosophy that celebrates the essence of the Texas landscape. For over three decades, LaRue Architects has …
Bui The Long, founder of CTA | Creative Architects, established the firm in 2014 with a vision to redefine sustainable residential architecture in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, CTA | Creative Architects is driven by a team of young architects dedicated to continuous learning and creative exploration. Under the leadership of Bui The …
Adrian Worton is a Canadian architect and principal of Daymark, an Ontario-based practice dedicated to site-specific modern residential architecture. Worton’s work emphasizes environmental integration, using local materials—particularly Canadian wood species such as white cedar and white oak—and refined minimal design forms. His approach is exemplified in projects like Baldie Hill House, a remote, off-grid residence …
Alterstudio Architecture, an architectural and design firm based in Austin, Texas, was founded by Kevin Alter. Renowned for its innovative approach to architecture that enhances the human experience, the firm integrates buildings within their ecological and cultural contexts, emphasizing sustainability and meticulous craftsmanship. Celebrated for its adept manipulation of space and light, Alterstudio has garnered …
Andre William Pattikawa and Ruben Betarushi helm LOCALIC, an architectural and interior design nexus that weaves Indonesian tradition with contemporary design elements, established in 2018 in Jakarta and Yogyakarta. Their practice champions an architecture that dialogues with its setting and elevates user experience through sustainable and culturally resonant designs. LOCALIC stands out for its commitment …
Nikola Olić, born in 1974 in Yugoslavia, is a Serbian-American photographer renowned for his architectural photography that captures the poetic and portrait-like essence of modern structures. His work explores architecture’s infinite visual possibilities, transcending traditional boundaries by engaging with ambiguous, disorienting, and abstract subjects. Through his lens, buildings transform into intimate portraits and sculptural studies, …
Picharchitects is a Barcelona-based architecture firm founded in 1986 by Felipe Pich-Aguilera Baurier and Teresa Batlle Pagès, recognized for its commitment to sustainable architecture and the integration of ecological principles in design. The firm is a pioneer in developing energy-efficient and environmentally conscious buildings, merging technological innovation with a deep respect for local contexts. Picharchitects …
Suning Zhou, Tao Tang, and Ziye Wu co-founded MIX Architecture. Established in 2016, MIX Architecture is an internationally oriented architectural firm dedicated to exploring the possibilities of architecture in various contexts, aiming to respond to humans’ most primal emotional and spiritual needs. MIX connects imagination with reality, delving into the spirit of the site and …
Kengo Kuma, a globally celebrated Japanese architect, is renowned for his innovative approach to blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Born in Yokohama, Japan, Kuma has consistently sought to redefine the relationship between architecture and nature, creating structures that harmonize with their surroundings while pushing the boundaries of materiality and spatial experience. He is the …
Graeme Labe, South African architect and co-founder of Luxury Frontiers, epitomizes the synthesis of sustainable architecture with luxury hospitality. His Johannesburg-based firm, with an additional presence in Memphis and London, champions “light-on-earth” constructions, prioritizing minimal environmental impact while delivering luxurious experiences. Luxury Frontiers has been recognized for projects such as Camp Sarika by Amangiri in Utah …
Carla Ferrando Costansa and Pablo Garrido Arnaiz, architects and co-founders of Parabase, have significantly shaped the architectural and urbanism landscape. Their firm, founded in 2021, has offices in Basel, Switzerland, Mexico City, Mexico, and Barcelona, Spain. Architect Carla Ferrando Costansa, a graduate of ETSAV, Barcelona, and the Technical Universiteit Eindhoven, has collaborated with prominent firms …
Jan Tyrpekl, a Czech architect leading JAN TYRPEKL Studio, is distinguished by his integration of sustainable practices into innovative architectural forms. Educated at the Technical University of Liberec with a master’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Tyrpekl excels in creating projects that emphasize ecological sensitivity and material efficiency. Jan Tyrpekl architectural approach is marked by …
Matthew Digati is the architectural photographer behind Digati Photography, a photography practice based in Buffalo, NY, where the pervasive presence of Victorian and Art-Deco buildings shaped his visual perspective from a young age. His journey into photography began at home, influenced by his father, a photography enthusiast, and the architectural diversity of his neighborhood. This …
Ondřej Chybík and Michal Krištof are Czech architects and co-founders of the architecture firm CHYBIK + KRISTOF, renowned for their innovative approach to urban design, revitalization, and adaptive reuse. Known for creating socially and environmentally conscious spaces, their work emphasizes enhancing public interaction while respecting the historical and cultural context of each project. The firm …
Joe Herrin and Mike Mora are American architects and founding partners of Heliotrope Architects, established in 1999 in Seattle, Washington. Known for their thoughtful and context-sensitive designs, Herrin and Mora emphasize a collaborative approach to architecture, blending modernist principles with a deep respect for site-specific environmental and cultural factors. Their practice spans residential, commercial, and …
Konstantin Ikonomidis is a Swedish architect known for integrating architecture with art and scientific research, particularly in remote and climatically extreme settings. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture in Copenhagen, Ikonomidis has gained recognition for his site-specific works that explore cultural narratives and ecological sensitivity. His most notable …
Di Zhang, a British-registered architect, and Jack Young co-founded waa (we architech anonymous) in 2010 in Beijing, China. waa is known for its narrative-driven, human-centered approach to architecture, emphasizing emotional and sensory experiences through innovative design. The firm avoids traditional architectural branding, preferring to let its buildings speak through the stories they create in response …
Charles and Tereza Gallavardin are the founders of T3 Architects and Kanopea Studio, two firms known for their commitment to sustainable and bioclimatic design principles. T3 Architects, headquartered in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), specializes in creating environmentally responsible architecture that blends modern aesthetics with respect for local cultures and climates. The firm is recognized …
Roberto Conte is an Italian architectural photographer, born in 1980 in Monza, Italy. He began his career in 2006 by photographing abandoned locations in and around Milan. Over the years, his focus shifted toward capturing modern and 20th-century architecture, including rationalist structures, post-war modernism, brutalism, and Soviet modernism. His work is marked by an analytical …
HCCH Studio is an architectural firm based in Shanghai, established in 2018 by Hao Chen and Chenchen Hu. The founders are both Harvard GSD alumni with Master’s degrees of Architecture in Urban Design and hold Bachelor’s degrees in architecture from Tongji University. The firm integrates architecture, interiors, and public art, focusing on innovative design practices …
archipelago architects, headquartered in Belgium, is co-directed by Kris Loix, architect, partner, and chairman, and Maarten Lambrechts, architect and partner. The firm is distinguished for integrating architecture with a robust internal research team that includes architects, interior architects, engineers, planners, building physicists, and academic researchers. Specializing in sustainable and context-driven design, archipelago undertakes complex projects globally …
Brett Moyer is a Principal and Partner at Richard Beard Architects, Inc., located in San Francisco. He joined the firm in 2019 as a senior designer and studio director before becoming a partner in 2022. Moyer is known for his responsive and holistic approach to architecture, emphasizing client-specific, site-sensitive designs. His work is characterized by …
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects (LMSA), based in San Francisco, California, is directed by a group of five principals, including Gregg Novicoff, who is pivotal in guiding the firm’s focus on sustainable, community-oriented projects such as affordable housing and educational facilities. The firm is recognized for its dedication to impactful and inclusive design, exemplified by projects …
delavegacanolasso is an architectural studio based in Madrid, Spain, co-founded by Pilar Cano-Lasso and Ignacio de la Vega. The firm specializes in modular industrialized architecture, blending prefabricated elements manufactured off-site with traditional on-site construction. Known for their innovative use of materials and sustainable design practices, DELAVEGACANOLASSO aims to create functional and aesthetic environments that harmonize …
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a global leader in real estate services and investment management, with a rich history spanning over 200 years. Operating in more than 80 countries, JLL provides expertise in helping clients buy, build, manage, and invest in properties across sectors including commercial, industrial, residential, and retail. With an annual revenue of …
Cristian Yazigi is a Chilean architect and the principal of Cristian Yazigi Architects, based in Santiago, Chile. Yazigi is recognized for his thoughtful and contextually sensitive designs, often incorporating locally sourced materials and engaging deeply with the cultural and environmental aspects of his projects. One of his notable works is the Mausoleum for Two, a …
