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.
Featured Architects
mode:lina™
Poland (PL)
mode:lina™ is an architectural studio created by Paweł Garus and Jerzy Wozniak in 2009 when both founders where 4th-year students at the architectural studies. Despite their young age mode:lina™ is a studio with many achievements: throughout the 12 years of its existence the studio was mentioned in over 200 national and international publications and won various international and national awards.
View ProfileWilliam Hailiang Chen
Great Britain (GB)
William Hailiang Chen has transferred himself from an artist to a professional qualified architect, graduated from the Architectural Association School with awarded Alvin Boyarsky Scholarship and Nicholas Boas Travel Award. He went on working for UK famous practices such as Wilkinson Eyre Architect, Populous and Foster and Partners on several prestigious projects, including winning the competition of 440m tower of Guangzhou International Finance Centre, the design of London Olympic 2012 Stadium from inception to completion and Apple Campus 2. Despite the success in UK, as Principal Architect he took on the challenge back to China leading the team on managing Wanda Group’s overseas projects including Wanda One Nine Elmes, Wanda Sydney One, Paris Europacity and Wanda Vista Tower project in Chicago. Alongside the big projects, as founder of Creative Prototyping Unit he is leading a research team on digital fabrication of various small experimental projects. William teaches part time at the Southeast University in Nanjing and is setting up an urban regeneration research program in relation to sports sector.
View ProfileRUPERT OOI SAY YUNG
Malaysia (MY)
Rupert Ooi owns MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN - a consultancy which focuses mainly on project management in hospitality and high-end residential areas. His role in the company is to translate and conceptualize briefs into sustainable designs which accurately reflect clients’ requirements and business plans. Founded in 2018, Rupert and his team work diligently to ensure MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN delivers innovative solutions that work for the present and the future. “As the name MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN goes, I believe that in order to create a great design or something that never existed before, one needs to possess extreme passion in his work - others often see that as a state of “MADNESS,” but we constantly seek to redefine and rethink interiors way beyond the conventional perception of space, - that drive eventually brought the company to be noticed in the international community.” Touching a little bit on when he found inspiration to dive in the world of design as well as what matters to him most as a business owner, Rupert mentioned his creative flair was sparked at a tender age of 7 years and has pursued his dream ever since. After graduating with a Bachelor (Hons) of Interior Architecture from Limkokwing University in 2010, Rupert worked in a multi-disciplinary environment and gained unique skills and experience in interior design. Later on, as a captain of his own ship, the industry role as a designer has then shifted to an entrepreneur, interpersonal, and technical skills are very much needed to deliver a project that the team and our clients can be proud of. To Rupert, seeing the smiles on the clients’ faces and how they infuse their personal touches into each space after the completion of each project is truly rewarding, and he certainly loves his job for this reason. It is also very encouraging when our studio gains friendships with our valuable clients, as our businesses and job opportunities are mostly by word of mouth. Despite challenges brought by the pandemic during the year 2020 - 2021, especially at the beginning when the company had to put large projects at a halt, MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN persevered and looked for ways to expedite their plan to diversify the company’s direction by not limiting their criteria/target to depend solely in residential projects but also able to handle project across various scale as interior design consultants. The company was able to produce high-quality interior works and technical drawings for a bigger portfolio. During the pandemic the company gave back to the community via its corporate social responsibility projects - one such project was for the St. Nicholas’ Home (Penang), a non-profit charitable organisation which aims to respond to the evolving needs of the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community in Malaysia. “St. Nicholas’ Home gave us a good opportunity to convert one of their buildings located at the centre of a six-acre land to a full-fledged cafe and kitchen.” The space will be utilised as a training ground for the BVIs to empower them with modern living skills so that they can find employment and live independent lives. “We always love to and think it’s crucial for designers and architects to be involved in community development to bring more aesthetic value and added functionality to public building/space. Ultimately, we hope to bring awareness to the public on the importance of involving interior designers. Excellent designs should always be affordable for all to experience.”
View ProfileChristos Pavlou
Cyprus (CY)
Christos Pavlou Architecture studio listens, searches, learns, designs. They are aware of and sensible to the environment, the land parameters, the specific site views, the climate conditions and the needs of our customers. Their projects are distinguished by their formal simplicity, the integration of inside-outside, the contrasting realities and the in-between zones. Studio's architecture is driven by the need of solving a complex program in a simple and clear manner. The language is based on define, simple forms aiming to express the collective memory of a specific culture. Having said that forms do not always provide ready-made solutions but they are rediscovered during the design process. It is a stage by stage approach which allows the build up of different special relationships and smooth transitions between spaces. Energy efficiency, automation technology, sustainability and ecological designs are part of their working procedure. The office has been awarded with the state architecture award 2019 by the president of Cyprus in the category of outstanding architecture.
View ProfileMake It Works
Hong Kong (China) (HK)
MIW is a renowned interior design firm that believes in the transformative power of well-designed spaces. With a focus on creating beautiful and functional environments tailored to clients' unique needs, MIW has become a trusted name in the industry. Their experienced team works closely with clients to understand their vision and bring it to life through thoughtful design and impeccable execution. MIW's track record of personalized and thoughtful design has earned them recognition and accolades, including being listed as one of Hong Kong's must-known interior designers and receiving prestigious awards such as the A'Design Award and the Home Journal Award. MIW's contribution to society lies in their ability to create authentic and meaningful spaces that reflect clients' personality and style. Their expertise in addressing pain points such as brand identity, space planning, communication with technical experts, budget control, and achieving timeless design and functionality sets them apart. With their brand DNA of Timeless, Tailor Made, Crafting, Professionalism, and Futurism, MIW continues to captivate clients with their innovative and forward-thinking approach to design.
View ProfileLarissa Garbers
Brazil (BR)
A brazilian architect who loves everything related to architecture. Designing spaces that accommodate the client needs, inspiring creativity, and promoting functionality while considering aesthetics, sustainability, and cultural significance. Creating spaces that are not just visually appealing but also functional, always considering how people will interact with the environments designed, ensuring efficiency and comfort. When talking about sustainability, the projects are filled with eco-friendly materials and designs to reduce environmental impact. The ability to blend art, science, and functionality makes the work as an architect very important and interesting. They must be creative visionaries while also understanding technical aspects like engineering, materials, and building codes. Their designs shape the experiences, influencing how people interact with the world.
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