Interview with Sahel AlHiyari of Office of Sahel Alhiyari for Architecture

Sahel AlHiyari is a prominent Jordanian architect and painter, known for his thoughtful integration of traditional and contemporary design elements. He is the founder and principal of Office of Sahel Alhiyari for Architecture, an Amman-based architectural firm recognized for its design-driven approach across a wide range of disciplines, including urban design, interior and furniture design, …

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Interview with Andrus Bezdar and Alexey Korablyov of ZROBIM Architects

Andrus Bezdar and Alexey Korablyov are the co-founders of ZROBIM Architects, an international architecture firm established in 2011. The firm, headquartered in Minsk, Belarus, has expanded its presence by establishing offices in Tbilisi, Warsaw, Kyiv, Almaty, Moscow, St. Petersburg, New York and Florida. ZROBIM Architects is known as an advocate of natural minimalism, with its …

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Interview with Keiichiro Sako (迫慶一郎) of SAKO Architects

Keiichiro Sako (迫慶一郎) is a Japanese architect and the founder of SAKO Architects, established in 2004 as one of the first architectural firms led by a Japanese architect in China. Sako’s extensive portfolio includes over 160 projects across five countries, including China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Spain. His work spans a variety of building types, …

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Interview with Yongjoo Kim of CambridgeSeven

Yongjoo Kim, Principal at CambridgeSeven, is a leading architect known for his expertise in integrating modern design with historical contexts. With a background rooted in South Korean architectural traditions, Kim brings a global perspective to his work. He has played a pivotal role in projects like the Four Seasons Hotel in New Orleans and the …

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Interview with Shane Burger of Woods Bagot

Shane Burger is the Principal and Global Leader of Technical Innovation at Woods Bagot. He has pioneered the use of design computation methodologies in the AEC industry since the early 2000s, with a focus on the integration of computational processes in the design of arts and cultural institutions at Grimshaw Architects. Burger served as a …

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Interview with Sarah Kay of Woods Bagot

Sarah Kay is the Chief Executive Officer at Woods Bagot, with a 20-year career spanning London, Melbourne, Sydney, and New York. She specializes in fostering client relationships and delivering projects for major global organizations such as Google, Lendlease, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, and Macquarie Group. Her expertise lies in merging design and business to enhance user experience …

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Interview with David Brown of Woods Bagot

David Brown, AIA, is a registered architect with over 20 years of experience across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. A Harvard graduate, he leads design at Woods Bagot’s New York studio. David led the design for One Journal Square in Jersey City, NJ, and OVER/UNDER at South Street Seaport in Manhattan. He has extensive experience …

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Rem Koolhaas Unveils De Rotterdam: A Dynamic City Presence

De Rotterdam, a dynamic presence designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA, stands prominently on the Maas River’s south bank. The 150-metre structure, completed recently, features glazed towers with apartments, offices, and a hotel. Koolhaas explains the adaptable design and strategic location that ensures the building’s visibility. De Rotterdam’s unique shifting volumes offer diverse perspectives, making …

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Interview with Krista Ninivaggi of Woods Bagot

Krista Ninivaggi is a Principal and seasoned designer with over twenty years of experience in shaping interiors for diverse projects globally. In 2014, she established K&CO, a firm specializing in commercial interiors with a focus on hospitality, multifamily residential, and office spaces, located in lower Manhattan. Ninivaggi’s work has earned her significant recognition, including being …

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A Profile of the Work and Practice of Roger Diener

“A profile of the work and practice of Roger Diener” is a video that showcases the Swiss architect from Diener & Diener Architekten. It details his journey into architecture and his ambition to create rich, comfortable spaces. Diener reflects on 30 years of practice, notable projects, and his collaborative strategies with artists like Helmut Federle …

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Interview with Yuzuru Murakami and Kohei Kikuta of Buttondesign

Yuzuru Murakami and Kohei Kikuta, founders of Buttondesign, distill architecture to its essence—structure, material, and time. Murakami’s early encounter with Murou-ji, a 1,200-year-old temple in Nara, shaped his understanding of architecture as a medium beyond human lifespans. Buttondesign operates on the principle of “living design,” rejecting rigid formalism in favor of spaces that evolve while …

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Interview with Ian Lomas of Woods Bagot

Ian Lomas is the Director and Los Angeles Studio Chair at Woods Bagot, bringing over 30 years of architectural experience across global landmarks. His work includes the design of a competition-winning commercial tower at Wynyard Station, the transformation of Sydney’s historic buildings into The Sandstone luxury hotel, and a key role in the reconstruction of …

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