Celebrating Architectural Excellence
Discover the world's most talented and award-winning architects, showcasing their innovative designs and groundbreaking projects. Our comprehensive directory features architects from around the globe who have made significant contributions to the field of architecture.
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Young Jae You
Republic of Korea (KR)
I am CEO, Chief Architect of Shin Han Nam Architects & Engineers. Shin Han Nam Architects & Engineers is an architectural design firm that has specialized in systematizing the most economical and optimized methods of selecting materials for a wide range of architectural projects, including plants, educational facilities, hospital facilities, and residential buildings, over the past 24 years. With our extensive experience, we have been able to participate in overseas projects not only in South Korea but also in countries such as the United States, China, Cuba, Iraq, and Bangladesh. Through our 10 years of experience in overseas projects, we have come to understand the challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises face when venturing into international construction projects. These challenges include the difficulties of establishing local networks and managing personnel, as well as dealing with variations between planning and construction drawings. Leveraging our expertise, we are well-equipped to accurately identify the needs of both small and large companies in South Korea looking to expand into international construction projects. At Shin Han Nam Architects & Engineers, our team is led by specialized architects with a strong focus on design, supported by dedicated coordinators to ensure project security. Our unique network of personnel sets us apart, enabling us to promise the best results not only for domestic projects but also for international projects. Shin Han Nam Architects & Engineers is a brand known for delivering excellence in architectural design.
View ProfileNorihiko Terai
Japan (JP)
VRILLO specializes in spatial design and construction, primarily for retail spaces. The company's strength lies in its comprehensive support for creating optimal environments tailored to each client's unique needs, moving beyond conventional approaches. From initial consultations to final execution, VRILLO takes full responsibility for the entire project, ensuring the client's vision, values, and culture are clearly reflected in the design. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of spatial design projects, spanning commercial facilities such as cafes and restaurants, as well as residential spaces, offices, and hotels. VRILLO contributes to urban development through timeless spatial designs.
View ProfileHang Chen
China (CN)
Hang Chen is a national registered urban and rural planner, landscape engineer, and outstanding interior designer in Guangdong Province, China. With a value orientation of "smart construction", he conducts planning and design projects tailored to specific commissions and local conditions in the fields of urban and rural planning, cultural and tourism development, architecture and landscape. His comprehensive practice strives to comply with regional development laws and maximize comprehensive value.
View ProfileYaroslav Galant
Portugal (PT)
Yaroslav Galant is the founder and chief designer of Galant I.D.Lda. Yaroslav and his team's daring projects frequently catch the attention of the international media. Yaroslav was awarded the "Golden Arch" in 2008 for his design of the shipping company's office in Odessa in the category "Public Interior. Hotels. Offices." The designer was also honoured with the "Domus Design Magazine Choice 2008" award. His "Born 2B Burn" collection and firing technology are one-of-a-kind. Yaroslav is also the creator of the innovative Smart Industrial design style. For the first time, this style was used in the interior of the Fire & Water office in Kyiv (2011). His images were shared widely in the international media. Yaroslav frequently works with the hard high-tech material DuPontTM Corian®, with which he created the unique furniture collection "Ukrainian Patterns," which was first shown at the MKTM-2010 exhibition. Ukrainian traditional ornamental embroidery on a solid Corian surface is an innovation. Yaroslav Galant was awarded the prize "Ukrainian hand embroidery on a hard surface" by the National Register of Records of Ukraine for the project's 164,000 holes and 14,000 m of threads. The one-of-a-kind collection was also shown at the Milan Design Show in the spring of 2012, where Yaroslav represented Ukraine. Yaroslav Galant's "Ukrainian patterns" was recognised by international experts as one of the brightest and most original projects in the Milan design week program. From 2012 to 2015, the studio worked productively in Ukraine, completing numerous projects, some of which were published in prestigious international publications: Crazy BQ, Rambutan, and others. In addition, the Bite & Go restaurant was featured on the leading architecture website DesignBoom. In 2015, the studio was awarded a contract to construct a restaurant in the heart of Lisbon. During our time in Portugal, we received orders for the construction and implementation of new projects, the majority of which were later awarded at design and architecture competitions and symposiums. The studio's work will continue in its new home in Portugal. The studio received a gold statuette at the Mus Design Award in New York in 2020. The projects also won numerous awards at the Paris Design Awards in 2020 and 2021. The studio will receive two gold statuettes at the mus design award New York competition in 2021. The projects of the studio were recognized several times at the Paris Design Award. Several of the studio's projects have also won awards in European design and architecture competitions. The studio was nominated for the Premio Nacional do Imobiliario, Portugal's highest award in the Office Premises category, in 2021. 2022-2023 company was winner in German design award, Icon design award, loop design award, Blt design award, muse design award, London design award
View ProfileQun Wen
China (CN)
Larry Wen is a passionate architectural designer who is interested in improving human social experiences in the modern world by innovative design solutions. He has around 30 years experiences in Commercial, Mixed use, Culture, education and planning. He is the founder of aoe which is a Beijing based design office. aoe becomes an influential design force focusing on contemporary design in China. His unique approach by engaging both eastern and western design philosophy makes him one of the most influential architects in China.
View ProfileZhijiang Shan
China (CN)
Zhi-Jiang Shan is an interior designer known for his cross-cultural design sensibility and poetic spatial expression. With over two decades of experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, his portfolio bridges Eastern philosophies with contemporary aesthetics. From understated minimalism to ornate luxury, Shan’s work defies stylistic boundaries, instead embracing a sensitivity to material, place, and cultural memory. He often draws inspiration from classical Chinese landscapes, local craftsmanship, and symbolic spatial rituals, transforming them into immersive environments that resonate with modern life. His projects are not only functional but emotionally engaging, inviting users to experience beauty, stillness, and story through design. Recent works span a wide range of project types across residential, commercial, hospitality, and cultural sectors. Highlights include the Luoyang “Da Zhai Di” Restaurant, boutique hotels, high-end private residences, and a number of large-scale community and urban living developments. Shan has led the design for model homes, clubhouses, and marketing suites for prominent real estate developers, such as Central China, Country Garden, and Evergrande projects. He has also overseen the interior concepts for landmark commercial projects like the Hongguang Crystal Star Tower in Zhengzhou, as well as international residential commissions in North Ameirca such as Canada and the U.S. Whether crafting tranquil mountain-view villas or immersive retail environments, Shan’s portfolio reflects both design versatility and a consistent dedication to quality and meaning in built space.
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