Established：2020

Country：Thailand

Office Location：Bangkok

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Founded in 2020, Unknown Surface Studio is an emerging Thai architectural practice based in Bangkok. The firm's design approach seamlessly blends contextual narratives with dynamic, flowing forms that respond fluidly to their environments.

Unknown Surface Studio's recent Uncloud Coffee project exemplifies their mastery of integrating architecture with its surroundings. Situated on a triangular site in Chonburi, the cafe's sinuous form echoes the atmospheric patterns of the Aurora Borealis. Strategically oriented openings frame stunning mountain vistas while mitigating noise and heat intrusion. Sensitively positioned courtyards channel natural illumination throughout the interior spaces.The studio excels at crafting immersive spatial experiences that harmonize built and natural elements. Their architectural language employs sweeping curves and organic geometries that forge profound connections between users and context. With an acute awareness of environmental impacts, Unknown Surface Studio creates sustainable designs that minimize resource consumption while maximizing comfort and aesthetics.Through their innovative and contextually grounded approach, this promising practice delivers superlative architectural solutions that elevate the human experience while respecting the ecological balance. Unknown Surface Studio exemplifies architectural excellence rooted in Thailand.

Established：2013

Country：SOUTH KOREA

Office Location：Seoul

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Founded in 2013, Indiesalon is a Seoul-based spatial design studio that derives its ethos from the convergence of two philosophical cornerstones – the 'Indie Spirit' rooted in creativity and autonomy, and the 'Salon,' a forum for cultural discourse. This duality manifests in their approach, which champions free thinking and open communication as conduits to insightful spatial interpretations and implementations. Under the guidance of founder and principal architect Seokjoon Jang, Indiesalon's multidisciplinary team, comprising designers Wona Kim, Seonghyun Hong, and Jisu Kang, alongside management support lead Sayup Kwon, orchestrates immersive spatial experiences that transcend mere physicality. Their design narratives foster a symbiotic exchange between built environments and the multifaceted cultures they aim to celebrate. With a portfolio spanning retail, hospitality, and residential realms, Indiesalon's prowess lies in crafting spaces that ignite dialogue, nurture communities, and serve as catalysts for shared cultural explorations. Their collaborative approach and commitment to design integrity have solidified their reputation as vanguards in Korea's architectural landscape.

Established：2009

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Founded in 2009 and helmed by principal Shunichi Furuya, Furuya Design is an acclaimed Tokyo-based architecture and landscape design firm. With a philosophy rooted in fostering intimate connections between built and natural environments, the practice has garnered numerous accolades for its thoughtful, contextual designs. Furuya's multidisciplinary approach seamlessly integrates architecture, interiors, landscaping and furniture design. Key works like the Black Dragon Brewery, Tagayasu Residence, and Suisha House & Office exemplify the firm's mastery in crafting spaces that embrace their surroundings through sensitive massing, materiality and verdant plantings. The firm's diverse portfolio showcases an expertise in residential, commercial, hospitality and public projects unified by a reverence for place and heritage. With award-wins including the Japan Space Design Award and JIA Excellent Design Selection, Furuya Design continues to push boundaries while evoking a profound sense of belonging. Led today by Furuya alongside associates like Masato Aki and Kayoko Toshima, the practice advances its pursuit of "cultivating architecture like nurturing plants" through each meticulously-conceived design.

Established：1990

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Founded in 1990 by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) has established itself as a global leader in thoughtful, context-driven design. With a team of highly skilled professionals across offices in Tokyo, Paris, Beijing, and Shanghai, the firm has completed innovative projects in over 40 countries, seamlessly blending architecture with the natural environment. Kuma's design philosophy emphasizes a deep connection to place, using natural materials and sensitive interventions to craft buildings that elevate the human experience while respecting local cultures and ecologies. From large-scale cultural institutions to intimate residential retreats, KKAA's portfolio showcases a mastery of scale and typology, united by a commitment to sustainability and an innate understanding of how architecture can foster meaningful relationships between people and their surroundings. With Kuma at the helm, KKAA continues to push the boundaries of contemporary architecture, integrating innovative technologies and traditional craftsmanship to realize visionary designs that redefine the role of the built environment. As the firm enters its fourth decade, its reputation for excellence and innovation continues to grow, solidifying its position as a global leader in the field.

Established：2000

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Fukuoka, Tokyo

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Established in 2000 and formally founded in 2009, CASE-REAL has emerged as a renowned architecture and design firm led by the visionary designer Koichi Futatsumata. With a multidisciplinary approach, the studio specializes in crafting exceptional spatial designs, from interiors and furniture to products and architecture. CASE-REAL's portfolio showcases a remarkable ability to seamlessly blend cutting-edge creativity with a deep understanding of each project's unique environment and objectives. Guided by Futatsumata's keen eye for detail and innovative mindset, the talented team at CASE-REAL consistently delivers design solutions that are not only visually striking but also functionally and conceptually robust. The firm's diverse range of accolades, including prestigious awards and global recognition, such as shortlistings for the Dezeen Awards and the FRAME Awards, underscores the studio's exceptional prowess in the architectural design industry. CASE-REAL's work has been featured in renowned publications and has even found a permanent home in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, solidifying its reputation as a formidable force in the world of design.

Established：2011

Country：China

Office Location：Hangzhou

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Founded in 2011, LYCS Architecture has rapidly established itself as a leading multidisciplinary design firm in China. Recognized as the Best Innovative Design Firm by BUILD Magazine and one of ArchDaily's Top 10 Avant-garde Design Firms in China, the practice is known for its innovative and technologically advanced approach to architectural, interior, and exhibition design. Headed by a team of design professionals with international experience and a strong local design sensibility, LYCS Architecture excels at creating spaces that cater to the unique needs and behaviors of users in high-density urban environments. Their design process is research-driven and highly collaborative, drawing on expertise from various fields to deliver creative solutions that push the boundaries of contemporary design typologies. With a diverse portfolio spanning office and headquarters, education, residential, hospitality, cultural, and commercial projects, LYCS Architecture has consistently demonstrated its ability to create functional yet aesthetically engaging spaces that enhance the user experience. By applying advanced technologies and sustainable design strategies, the firm is at the forefront of shaping the future of architecture and urban development in China.

Established：2000

Country：Colombia

Office Location：Medellín

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Founded in 2000 in Medellín, Colombia, Plan:b arquitectos is an acclaimed architectural practice led by principals Felipe Mesa and Federico Mesa. The fraternal duo bring a nuanced and environmentally-attuned design approach focused on creating "permeable configurations" that positively respond to surrounding eco-social constraints. Over the past 15 years, Plan:b has realized over 40 built works across diverse typologies including public spaces, sports venues, educational facilities, hotels, offices, residences, and art installations. Their contextually-sensitive yet forward-thinking projects have been widely published across five books investigating themes like "partial agreements", "awaiting architecture", and "architecture in reverse." Felipe Mesa, holding a Master's in Architecture: Critique and Project from UPC Barcelona, is currently an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's Design School. Federico Mesa, also with a Master's focused on Critique and Project, serves as an Assistant Professor at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Architecture and Design Faculty in their home city. Under their insightful leadership, Plan:b arquitectos continues pushing boundaries through research and innovative built works redefining architecture's relationship to place.

Established：2009

Country：Portugal

Office Location：Lisboa

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Founded in 2009 in Berlin and Los Angeles, KWY.studio is a multidisciplinary platform that investigates the nature of collaboration through specific projects. Led by principal Ricardo Gomes, the firm takes a process-oriented approach, beginning each commission with in-depth dialogue and analysis among invited specialists from diverse creative fields. This inclusive methodology results in unexpected and imaginative design solutions that challenge conventional boundaries. KWY.studio's projects emerge from the synthesis of diverse perspectives, with recent collaborators ranging from artists, writers, and curators to educators, designers, and fellow architects. The firm's portfolio demonstrates a keen ability to imbue projects with conceptual narratives that respond to the unique contextual Parameters of each site and program. KWY.studio's designs deftly negotiate complexities with refined, meticulously detailed expressions that elevate the sensory experience of architecture. With a talented staff including Luise Marter and Rui Neto, among others, KWY.studio exemplifies an accurate, professional approach that pushes the boundaries of what architecture can be through interdisciplinary exploration and seamless collaboration. Their work positions the practice at the vanguard of contemporary architectural design.

Established：2008

Country：AUSTRALIA

Office Location：Sydney

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Established in 2008, Koichi Takada Architects has emerged as a vanguard in biomimetic and organic architectural design. Led by principal Koichi Takada, the Sydney and Brisbane-based firm develops architecture that harmoniously coexists with the natural world, drawing inspiration from the inherent beauty and intelligence of ecological systems. At the helm, Takada imbues his Japanese sensibilities into distinctly Australian designs that elicit emotional resonance through organic forms and a profound consideration for the human experience. The practice's award-winning portfolio spans an array of typologies across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Tokyo, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Doha, and Mexico City. Koichi Takada Architects' multidisciplinary team, comprising directors Georgia Wilson, Richard Storey, Fabiola Monasterio, and Masa Sado, excels in translating Takada's "naturalized" design philosophy into built environments that seamlessly interweave nature and urban living. Their innovative approach positions the firm as a frontrunner in sustainable, human-centric architecture that empowers connection with the planet.

Established：1900

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Tracing its origins back to 1900, Nikken Sekkei has established itself as a prominent force in the international architectural arena. As one of the world's largest design practices, the Tokyo-headquartered firm boasts a diverse portfolio of iconic projects across 50 countries, solidifying its reputation for innovative, context-sensitive design. Under the leadership of President and CEO Tadao Kamei, Nikken Sekkei's team of over 2,600 professionals harnesses its extensive expertise in architecture, engineering, planning, and urban design to craft visionary built environments. From skyscrapers and cultural landmarks to infrastructure and sustainable masterplans, the firm's meticulously crafted designs showcase a keen understanding of local contexts and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary architecture. With a global footprint that includes offices spanning Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, Nikken Sekkei's diverse projects have garnered international acclaim, cementing its status as a preeminent design powerhouse. As it continues to redefine skylines and transform urban landscapes worldwide, the firm's legacy of design excellence positions it as a true leader in the architectural industry.

Established：2009

Country：USA

Office Location：New York

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Established in 2009 between Houston and New York City by Rosalyne Shieh and Troy Schaum, SCHAUM/SHIEH is a small architectural collaboration exploring the intersection of art, form and the urban fabric. Across projects spanning buildings, installations and speculative visions, they have nurtured a creative dialogue grounded in theoretical experimentation yet transformational in built reality. Operating at varying scales, their distinct sensibility shines through completed and ongoing commissions in Detroit, New York, Marfa, Houston and Virginia.

Established：2013

Country：Japan

Office Location：Tokyo

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Renowned Japanese architect Ryū Mitarai, aged 45, founded his own architectural design studio in Tokyo in 2013 after working for many years at Toyo Ito & Associates. Praised for its appropriate and sensitive response to the environment, the design studio seeks to dissolve boundaries between structure, landscape, and community through cleverly layered architectural profiles and the free interaction of volumes. Mitarai's philosophy rejects the abstraction of overall design and instead strives to create spaces that resonate with the pleasurable experiences of the building's users. The studio's approach avoids overarching abstraction in favor of enriching the spatial experience with a sense of connection to the occupants. Currently, Mitarai also holds teaching positions at several universities in Japan, blending academic knowledge with the everyday realities of architectural practice.

Established:1993

nation:Netherlands

Headquarters:Rotterdam

leader:Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, Nathalie de Vries

Areas of expertise:culture, complex

representative work:Tianjin Binhai Library, Rotterdam Market House, Seoul Sky Garden, Rotterdam Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

Introduction:MVRDV is an architectural and urban design firm headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with 5 offices around the world and more than 280 architects, designers and urban planners. MVRDV's works have been exhibited and published around the world, and have won numerous international awards, always adhering to strict technical standards and innovative research. MVRDV adopts BIM technology, has official BREEAM and LEED consultants in the company, and cooperates with Delft University of Technology (Delft University of Technology) to operate The Why Factory (hereinafter referred to as "T?F"), an independent think tank and research institution. Through the vision of the future city, it proposes the development agenda of architecture and urbanism. So far, its main markets are still Western Europe and China. MVRDV is also striving to expand into new areas of business, such as scientific research and education, and to increase its expertise in concept planning, interior design and sustainability.

Established:1980

nation:U.K.

Headquarters:London

leader:Patrik Schumacher

Areas of expertise: Culture, office, business, complex

representative work:Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing Lize SOHO, Changsha Meixihu International Culture and Art Center, Aliyev Cultural Center of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Introduction:Zaha Hadid Architects is an international architectural practice founded in 1980 by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. Headquartered in London, UK, the firm has 450 people from 55 countries around the world, making it one of the most diverse architectural design firms in the industry. Zaha Hadid (1950-2016) left her indelible mark on the architectural design industry, known as the "Queen of the Curve". Her striking designs grace the skylines of major cities around the world with dynamic and contemporary designs. And her product designs, including furniture, jewelry, lighting and shoes, can be found in homes around the world. The boundary-pushing designer – arguably the most famous female architect of her time – has won numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004, the Stirling Prize in 2010 and 2011, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, and in 2015 became the first and only woman to receive the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Zaha Hadid is very famous in China and has many design projects, the most eye-catching ones are SOHO series and Daxing International Airport. After the passing of Zaha Hadid in 2016, the design firm continued to lead the operation and preside over the design project by its partner Patrik Schumacher, and continued its design style of parametric design and curved space form.

Established:1959

nation:U.K.

Headquarters:London

leader:Adrian Griffiths

Areas of expertise:Retail, Leisure, Residential, Hospitality, Office

representative work:Baku Entertainment Center, Media City UK, Mui Dinh Eco Resort, Jeddah Aerocity, Saudi Arabia

Introduction:Chapman Taylor is a comprehensive global design firm composed of award-winning architects, planners and interior designers. It has set up 18 offices around the world, has implemented more than 2,000 projects, and won more than 300 design awards, including the Queen's Award. Chapman Taylor's main markets are China, Southeast Asia and Saudi Arabia. It is currently continuing to expand in the Middle East and China, and is also exploring new opportunities in Latin America, focusing on retail, leisure, residential, hotel and office project design. Its design approach is not limited to the consideration of environmental sustainability, but also considers the wider socio-economic impact of the project, including the impact on the physical and mental health of people who live and use its space, and has sustainable project design certification including BREEAM, etc.

Established:1936

nation:U.S.

Headquarters:chicago

leader:Mustafa Abadan

Areas of expertise: Offices, corporate headquarters, education, complexes

representative work:The China International Silk Road Center，Burj Khalifa，Taipei Twin Towers，One World Trade Center

Introduction:Skidmore, Owings & Merrill ( SOM ) is an American architecture, urban planning and engineering firm. It was founded in Chicago, IL in 1936 by Louis Skidmore and Nathaniel Owings. For more than 80 years, SOM's business scope has covered nearly 10,000 projects and more than 2,000 quality and innovation awards in 50 countries/regions. It currently has 11 offices around the world and has more than 1,800 employees. It is one of the most important and successful architectural design companies in the world. The perfect marriage of architecture and structural engineering has been the hallmark of SOM for decades. From the glass and steel facade of Lever House, New York City's first modernist office building, completed in 1952; the record-breaking skyscrapers Sears Tower and John Hancock Center that redefined the Chicago skyline in the 1970s; the cantilevered trusses at San Francisco International Airport, which opened the city's gateway to the new millennium; and the engineering of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, SOM has continued to innovate in the industry.

Established:2005

nation:Denmark

Headquarters:Copenhagen, New York

leader:Bjarke Ingels

Areas of expertise: Culture, office, complex

representative work:Google's new headquarters in Silicon Valley, Shenzhen Energy Building, CopenHill (new waste incineration power plant + ski resort), The Twist Museum

Introduction:Bjarke Ingels Group, commonly referred to as BIG, is a Copenhagen and New York City-based architectural design practice in the fields of architecture, urban planning, research and development. BIG has set up 4 offices around the world with 700 employees. This short-established design firm has been attracting attention in the industry because of its creative and unique design style. It has a series of impressive projects, including Copenhagen waste-to-energy plant CopenHill, including a A park with a roofed artificial ski slope, and Twist: an inhabitable bridge in Norway's Kistefos sculpture park, among others. While BIG has been involved in numerous projects across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, North America remains its largest market, with ongoing projects including Wildflower Studios, a $400 million film and television hub in Queens, New York.

Established:2000

nation:Norway

Headquarters:oslo

leader:Kirsten Anker Sørensen

Areas of expertise: Healthcare, Education, Office, Residential

representative work:Church of the Arctic "Light", ZEB Lab, Rigshospitalet North Wing, Horten Upper Secondary School

Introduction:LINK is the largest architectural design company in Scandinavia, with more than 500 employees in 15 cities in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, conducting business related to urban planning, design, architecture, interior design, etc. Norway remains the largest market for LINK, followed by Sweden and then Denmark. The type of projects it is currently working on are mainly hospital projects in these three countries and is looking to expand beyond Scandinavia in the coming year. As well as already developing projects in the Middle East and Africa, LINK hopes to target the healthcare sector in Europe and North America, and has joined the International Design Alliance to further its ambitions. It is also active in education, residential and office projects, although hospitals and healthcare-type projects remain its largest sector. LINK has increased its focus on urban planning and sustainable development, including the design of a new fjord town in Lierstranda, Norway.

Established:1932

nation:Japan

Headquarters:Tokyo

leader:Susumu Fujisawa

Areas of expertise: Office, hotel, medical, municipal

representative work:Yatsushiro City Hall, Lotte World Busan, The PuLi Hotel, Toranomon Hills Residential Building

Introduction:Kume Design KUME SEKKEI was established in 1932 (Kume Architects was founded by Kume Gonkuro, who studied architecture in Germany and the United Kingdom), currently has more than 650 employees worldwide, and has established 16 offices in Japan, China, Vietnam and Singapore. Branches and offices. The firm's projects are concentrated in the Pacific Rim, with the majority of its work in the domestic market, involving architectural design, technology, electrical and mechanical engineering, renovation and urban planning. Since its establishment, as a comprehensive design agency integrating design and engineering, it has participated in the design of many buildings with high social evaluation. In addition, in order to accurately respond to diverse customer needs, as a "total design solution company" that can respond to all service menus related to architectural design, the company provides solution services that go beyond the framework of traditional architectural design firms. In 2011, the company further proposed a new concept called LCB (Life Continuity Building) to the society as a design concept that does not lose the value of building assets even if an earthquake disaster occurs. After three years of the epidemic, the company is trying to restore the business status before the epidemic. Currently, corporate office projects are its largest business area.

Established:1955

nation:U.S.

Headquarters:st. louis

leader:Carl Galioto

Areas of expertise: Office, healthcare, sports, airport

representative work:Stanford Medical Center in California, Las Vegas Basketball Park, LG Science Park in Seoul, South Korea, Atlantis Sanya Resort Hotel

Introduction:HOK, formerly Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, legally HOK Group, Inc., is an American design, architecture, engineering and urban planning firm founded in 1955. The American company has 26 offices around the world, the most active is its core North American region, with more than 1600 employees, the company expanded to China in 2013, acquiring the hotel design company BBG-BBGM (main business is , with a focus on luxury hotels and resorts), created one of the largest interior design firms in the world through its New York and Shanghai offices. Its largest business areas are corporate headquarters offices and medical and health projects. At the same time, airports and sports facilities are also becoming its fast-growing business. HOK was named one of Time's Most Influential Companies in 2022 and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2022.

Established:1951

nation:Sweden

Headquarters:Gothenburg

leader:Alexandra Hagen

Areas of expertise: Medical health, culture, education

representative work:Varberg Observation Tower, Skellefte Osara Cultural Center, True Blue Waterfront Park, Lindsberg Health Center

Introduction:White Arkitekter is an architectural design company located in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was founded by Sidney White in 1951 in the Swedish town of Gothenburg. The company's main purpose is to improve society through their buildings. The company's goal is to contribute to a more sustainable world. This spirit from the founder is still firmly implemented. It is the largest architectural design company in Scandinavia with nearly 800 employees. 14 offices around the world in Sweden, Norway, UK, Germany, Canada and East Africa. White Arkitekter operates under an employee-shared ownership model and is collectively owned by 494 employees, 117 of whom are partners. The Swedish firm continues its commitment to sustainable design, like the Skellefteå Cultural Center it designedSkelleft Orsara Cultural CenterIt is by far one of the tallest wooden structures in the world.

Established:1942

nation:U.S.

Headquarters:portland

leader:Ted Hyman

Areas of expertise: Office, healthcare, transportation

representative work:Mercat del Peix Research Center, Mark Building, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Portland International Airport Main Terminal

Introduction:ZGF Architects LLP ( ZGF ), formerly known as Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership, is an American architectural design firm founded in 1942, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with seven offices in the United States and Canada. The company has more than 60 years of design experience in the healthcare field. "Interior Design" magazine once rated ZGF as the No. 1 among the top 40 medical and health design companies in the world. In total, the firm has received more than 1,000 awards and has 750 active professionals located in offices across the United States and Canada. Since 2013, the firm's managing partner has been Ted Hyman.

Established:1965

nation:Germany

Headquarters:Hamburger

leader:Volkwin Marg

Areas of expertise:Large public buildings, culture, office

representative work:Xi'an Silk Road International Conference Center, Jingdong Group Southwest Headquarters Building, Beijing Fengtai Station, Tianjin Binhai New Area Cultural Center Binhai Art Museum

Introduction:GMP von Gerkan, Marg & Partners Architects is an international architectural firm from Germany, headquartered in Hamburg, with branches in many countries and regions around the world. For more than 50 years, gmp has followed a common design concept, established a dialogue relationship with the owner and various cooperative teams, and engaged in the design and construction of different scales under different cultural backgrounds around the world—from private houses to stadiums, by From opera houses to museums, from office buildings to bridges, from doorknobs to urban master plans. gmp architects specializes in the design of large urban public buildings represented by public transportation buildings, and has a large number of project works in Asia and China.

Established:1967

nation:Japan 

Headquarters:Tokyo

leader:Chidori Yoshimitsu

Areas of expertise:Master Planning, Office, TOD

representative work:Ghibli Park, Shanghai Jiuguang Center, TOD Project of Wuxi Central Station, Shenshan Comprehensive Transportation Hub

Introduction:Founded in 1967, Nihon Sekkei employs over 1,000 people in 10 offices worldwide and is currently engaged in international and local projects related to architecture, urban development, design, civil engineering and structural engineering. Beginning in 2019, TOD (Transit-oriented development) has expanded to become the main business area of this famous Japanese architectural design company. Looking forward to the future, the company plans to further carry out TOD design work in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. At the same time, office projects are its strong point, and it is also outstanding in the fields of master planning, education and government.

Established:1990 

nation:United States 

Headquarters:dallas

leader:Troy Rudd

Areas of expertise:Large-scale planning, transportation and complex buildings

representative work:Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention Capital, Shanghai International Financial Center, New York World Trade Center reconstruction, London Olympic and Rio Olympic overall planning

Introduction:AECOM is a world-renowned comprehensive infrastructure service company, providing professional services at all stages of the project life cycle, from planning, design, engineering to consulting and construction management. With approximately 51,000 employees, AECOM is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and ranks No. 310 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list. The company is dedicated to developing and implementing new solutions to the complex challenges facing the world. In fiscal year 2022, the revenue is 13.1 billion. In 2022, "Engineering News Record" ranked first in the fields of transportation design, facility design, green design and environmental engineering, and was named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by "Fortune" magazine for the eighth consecutive year one.

Established:1917

nation:United States 

Headquarters:Omaha

leader:Eric L. Keen

Areas of expertise:medical, healthcare, research

representative work:Qingdao Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing Institute of Life Sciences, Chengdu Wanda Hospital

Introduction:HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architectural, environmental and construction services. HDR has worked on projects in all 50 states and 60 countries, including notable projects such as the Hoover Dam Bypass, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and the Roslin Institute Building. The firm has more than 11,000 professionals representing hundreds of disciplines in various markets. HDR is the fifth largest employee-owned company in the United States with 2022 revenue of $2.8 billion. Engineering News-Record ranks HDR as the sixth largest design firm in the United States in 2023.

Established:1889

nation:Sweden 

Headquarters:stockholm

leader:Åsa Bergman

Areas of expertise:Urban Development and Ecological Sustainability

representative work:Shanghai World Expo Sweden Pavilion, Magasinet Cultural Center, Atlas Garden, Colombo Harbor City, Sri Lanka

Introduction:With nearly 17,500 experts, Sweco is committed to creating a sustainable design concept for the future. The Stockholm-based company is an ecodesign initiator around sustainability and the Urban Insight concept that optimizes electricity consumption. Sweco planning and design focuses on three components: cities and buildings; water and energy; and transport infrastructure. Its design also reflects three main megatrends: urbanization, digitalization and climate improvement. Urbanization brings the need to redesign and expand, digitalization lays the foundation for smart cities and contributes to the various aspects of managing climate change. Since its first international project in St. Petersburg in 1902, Sweco has carried out projects in more than 100 countries. Sweco has enjoyed substantial profit growth both internally and through acquisitions. Sweco has extensive experience in acquisitions and has been a force for integrated design in Sweden and the Nordic region. Since 1998, Sweco has acquired and merged more than 100 design consulting firms.

Established:1981

nation:United States 

Headquarters:New York

leader:Shawn Basler, Nick Leahy, Andrew Adelhardt III

Areas of expertise: Art culture, medical care, higher education

Representative projects:Chongqing Library, Rutgers University-Camden Nursing and Science Building, University of Chicago Physics Research Center, Providence College Development Center

Introduction:Founded in New York in 1981, Perkins Eastman currently has 22 offices around the world, most of which are located in North America, employing more than 1,000 experts in architecture, design, engineering and technology. His work has been seen in more than 60 countries and won more than 800 awards. The biggest news for Perkins Eastman is that its founding partners have exited the business they founded 38 years ago. Founders Bradford Perkins and Mary-Jean Eastman, along with President David Hoglund, announced the transition to a new generation of leaders, with Shawn Basler, Nick Leahy and Andrew Adelhardt III becoming co-CEOs of the company.

Established:1939

nation:United States 

Headquarters:dallas

leader:Dan Noble

Areas of expertise:Medical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Complex

Representative projects:ProMedica Medical Group Headquarters, Hefei BOE Hospital, Copenhagen Royal Stadium, SoFi Stadium

Introduction:HKS is an internationally renowned design and architecture firm established over 80 years ago that firmly believes that great design starts locally. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm manages more than 1,300 architects, designers, scientists, artists, engineers, and more.Although HKS, like many other large US firms, has laid off a number of architects over the past year, the Dallas-based design firm has maintained its market presence. The company's strongest sectors last year were healthcare, life sciences, and residential/mixed-use, while businesses in commercial, hospitality, education, and aviation also rebounded.

Established:1966

nation:United States 

Headquarters:minneapolis

leader:Steven McKay

Areas of expertise:Education, Culture, Mixed Use, Sustainable Urban Design

Representative projects:Baoshan Long Beach Observation Tower Complex, Marysville Getchell High School Campus, Gate of the Medina, Dream Las Vegas hotel tower

Introduction:Founded in 1966, DLR Group is a world-leading American architectural design company with a history of more than 55 years. Provide integrated design consultation of architecture, engineering, planning and interior design. The company has more than 1,300 professional and technical personnel around the world, and has offices in more than 30 cities to provide efficient and convenient localized services for customers all over the world. DLR Group has a wide range of design experience and fields. Its business in China focuses on educational buildings (including basic education and higher education facilities), cultural performance buildings (including various indoor and outdoor performance buildings, museums, galleries, libraries, etc.) and cultural centers) and multi-functional urban complex buildings (including urban complexes such as hotels, office buildings, large commercial and exhibition facilities).

Established:1951

nation:Austria

Headquarters:Innsbruck

leader:Christoph M. Ahammer

Areas of expertise:Research, shopping malls, sustainable design

Representative projects:Primm Bay Resort, Austria Tower, aspern IQ Technology Center, Atrio Shopping Center (SES)

Introduction:With more than 1,500 employees from 38 countries and 13 operating integrated design firms by 2023, ATP is one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in Europe. Headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria, the multi-professional team is distributed in 11 offices around the world, basically in Europe, providing comprehensive solutions for the development of complex construction projects. The core of ATP design concept is the support of integrated design methods To create a life cycle-oriented sustainable building. They have been working on the principles of sustainable development for over 60 years and mainly focus on the European market.

Established：2020

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Founded in 2020 by Ryo Yamamoto, Spicy Architects is a Tokyo-based architectural practice gaining recognition for its inventive adaptive reuse projects. Led by Yamamoto, who studied at Tokyo University of Science and Lisbon's Instituto Superior Técnico, the firm approaches each commission with a keen eye for uncovering latent potentials within existing structures. Their recent LIGHT UP COFFEE Mitaka exemplifies their design acumen, transforming a former auto repair shop into a captivating cafe and roastery. By deftly integrating elements like a vintage roasting machine, they craft immersive spaces that celebrate craftsmanship and material honesty. Spicy Architects' portfolio showcases a dexterity in programs ranging from commercial interiors to bespoke furniture pieces. Their work deftly balances contextual sensitivity with bold conceptual visions. With an ability to distill unique narratives, the firm brings a fresh perspective to adaptive reuse that resonates with discerning clients seeking authentic design experiences. As a rising creative force, Spicy Architects demonstrates an adept understanding of sculpting atmospheric spaces that foster meaningful connections between people and their surroundings.

Established：2000

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Founded in 2000 by Satoshi Kurosaki, APOLLO Architects & Associates is a Tokyo-based architectural practice renowned for its innovative residential designs that blend compact luxury with functionality. Led by principal architect and creative director Kurosaki, the firm's talented team includes chief architect Osamu Fujii, architects Akiyoshi Tsuchida, Shoichi Hirota, Koji Shindo, XU Qian, Takeshi Yasufuku, Takumi Masuko, and Takanari Watanabe. APOLLO's portfolio showcases a mastery of spatial planning, with solutions that maximize square footage through intelligent layout strategies and volume manipulation. Their residential projects exude warmth and intimacy, achieved through masterful lighting design, material selections, and architectural detailing. The firm's contextual sensitivity enables them to craft dwellings that engage with their surrounding urban fabric while providing sanctuaries of respite. With a holistic design approach encompassing architecture, interiors, and landscaping, APOLLO creates residences that elevate everyday living experiences. Their work exemplifies how constraints can inspire creativity, resulting in livable spaces brimming with compact luxury.

Established：2016

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Established in 2016, YSLA YamamuraSanzLaviña Architects is a dynamic design firm founded by Spanish architect Natalia Sanz and Japanese architect Takeshi Yamamura. With a combined experience of over two decades, the team at YSLA has made a mark in the architectural industry through their thoughtful, nature-centric approach to design. Natalia Sanz, who previously worked at the renowned Kengo Kuma and Associates, and Takeshi Yamamura, an Associate Professor at Tokyo Polytechnic University and a former employee of Dominique Perrault Architecture, have joined forces to create a practice that seamlessly blends international expertise with a deep appreciation for local context. The firm's portfolio showcases a range of projects, from residential homes to commercial and institutional buildings, all of which are characterized by a strong connection to the natural environment. YSLA's designs prioritize the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing the surrounding landscape to become an integral part of the built form. Through their meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to sustainable design principles, YSLA YamamuraSanzLaviña Architects has established itself as a leading voice in the architectural community. The firm's innovative solutions and their ability to craft spaces that foster a sense of tranquility and well-being have earned them accolades, including the prestigious AIJ Young Researcher Award from the Architectural Institute of Japan in 2021. As YSLA continues to push the boundaries of design, their holistic approach to architecture has cemented their reputation as a firm that seamlessly harmonizes nature and built form, creating spaces that inspire and uplift the human spirit.

Established：2004

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Fukuoka, Tokyo

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Founded in 2004, SAKO Architects has emerged as a leading architectural design firm, distinguished by its founder Keiichiro Sako's transformative approach to creating thoughtful, sustainable spaces. Since establishing its first office in Beijing, the practice has expanded to Tokyo and Fukuoka, completing over 160 projects across China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Spain. Sako's versatile design language is shaped by his extensive experience, having worked under renowned architect Riken Yamamoto prior to founding his own studio. This diverse background enables SAKO Architects to tackle a wide range of project types, from private residences and retail stores to senior living facilities and public libraries. Underpinning each commission is a commitment to crafting holistic solutions that seamlessly integrate architecture, interiors, and urban planning. The firm's accolades are a testament to its design excellence, including honors such as the Good Design Award and JCD Design Award in Japan, the Vanceva World of Color Awards in the United States, and being named one of the "10 Most Influential Architects in China." Beyond conventional practice, Sako has also served as the first president of the World Association of Overseas Japanese Entrepreneurs, demonstrating his visionary leadership. As SAKO Architects continues to shape innovative environments that enrich communities, the studio's enduring legacy is its ability to transform dreams into thoughtfully crafted realities.

Established：2012

Country：China

Office Location：Beijing

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Founded in 2012, reMIX Studio is a Beijing-based design practice that operates at the intersection of architecture, landscape, and urban design. The studio was established by three partners - Chen Chen, Federico Ruberto, and Nicola Saladino - each bringing diverse academic and professional backgrounds to the team. Driven by a holistic, interdisciplinary approach, reMIX Studio explores the complex, dynamic systems that shape the built environment. Their design work emphasizes ecological sustainability, the integration of natural and artificial elements, and the creation of adaptive, responsive spatial solutions. The studio's portfolio spans a range of project scales, from small-scale installations to large-scale master plans, consistently demonstrating a commitment to innovation and a critical engagement with the social and environmental contexts of their work. reMIX Studio's designs have been recognized with prestigious international awards, including ASLA Honor Awards, IFLA Design Awards, and prizes from the Krakow Architecture Triennial. Their work has been widely published and exhibited globally, establishing the practice as a leading voice in the field of integrated, sustainable design.

Established：1999

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Founded in 1999, Hiroyuki Ito Architects has emerged as one of Japan's most acclaimed design firms, known for its innovative and thoughtful approach to residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Led by principal Hiroyuki Ito, the Tokyo-based practice has built a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades, earning numerous accolades from prestigious organizations like the Japan Institute of Architects, the Architectural Institute of Japan, and the American Institute of Architects. Ito's design philosophy emphasizes contextualism, sustainability, and a deep engagement with the specific needs and conditions of each site. Whether crafting striking modern homes or breathing new life into historic structures, the firm consistently demonstrates a mastery of materiality, spatial dynamics, and the interplay of light and form. Its work has been widely published and exhibited, reflecting Hiroyuki Ito Architects' status as a vanguard of contemporary Japanese architecture. With Ito at the helm and a talented team of architects, the firm continues to push the boundaries of design, delivering projects that are as functional as they are aesthetically compelling. Hiroyuki Ito Architects' commitment to design excellence has cemented its reputation as one of the leading practices in the industry.

Established：2025

Country：Thailand

Office Location：Bangkok

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Established in 2015 by Suchada Kasemsap, Urban Praxis operates as a collaborative platform for multidisciplinary design talent in Bangkok. With over two decades of professional and academic experience in architecture and interior design locally and internationally, Kasemsap's approach consistently seeks innovative yet pragmatic solutions to real-world challenges. In 2019, Sasiwimol Utaisup joined as co-founder, reinforcing Urban Praxis' commitment to leveraging cutting-edge BIM technologies to streamline design, documentation, and coordination processes. Utaisup's seven years of BIM expertise, including two years as a BIM Architect in London, complements Kasemsap's leadership. Under their joint direction, Urban Praxis has cultivated a multi-faceted repertoire encompassing architectural, interior, and urban design projects that prioritize occupant well-being through intentional space planning and material choices. With a steadfast focus on functional, sustainable design interventions tailored to client needs, Urban Praxis continues pushing disciplinary boundaries in Thailand's capital.

Established：2015

Country：CHINA

Office Location：Beijing

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Founded in 2015 with offices in Beijing, China and Boston, USA, and establishing a Chengdu office in 2017, MUDA-Architects boasts an internationally diverse team of creative designers from around the globe. With forward-thinking philosophies, extensive experience, excellent professionalism, and a unique creative prowess in architecture and design, MUDA-Architects' portfolio encompasses public, cultural, and commercial architecture, as well as urban design, landscape architecture, and interior design. Led by principal architect Lu Yun, a RIBA Chartered Architect, the multidisciplinary team at MUDA-Architects is committed to providing exceptional client services and acclaimed designs. Deeply attuned to client needs, they leverage their expertise to craft efficient, economic solutions across global markets. Their design versatility facilitates best practices, consistently delivering successful project outcomes. Upholding the principles of "regionality, contemporaneity and future oriental spirit," MUDA-Architects continues to earn prestigious international awards, solidifying its position as a vanguard in the architectural design realm.

Established：2002

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Founded in 2002 by principal architect Yuko Nagayama, YUKO NAGAYAMA & ASSOCIATES has rapidly emerged as one of Japan's most creative and ambitious architectural practices. Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm is renowned for its explorative designs that challenge conventions and reinterpret traditional elements into contemporary architectural language. Under Nagayama's visionary direction, the studio has garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2014 JIA Young Architect Award for their poetic Teshima Yokoo House. Their landmark Goddess of the Forest Central Garden captured the 2017 Yamanashi Cultural Prize of Architecture and 2018 Tokyo Architecture Award for Excellence. Most recently, their JINS PARK Maebashi project received a 2023 iF Design Award. The firm's multidisciplinary team, including design principals Tomosuke Hanatsumi and Misaki Ide, seamlessly integrates architecture, art, and environment. Their diverse portfolio spans residential, cultural, commercial, and public projects unified by a bold, conceptual approach that elevates user experiences through evocative spatial narratives.

With restless creativity and technical mastery, YUKO NAGAYAMA & ASSOCIATES continues pioneering architecture that transcends mere functional needs to inspire deeper connections between the built and natural worlds.

Established：2017

Country：JAPAN

Office Location：Tokyo

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Established in 2017, VUILD is a visionary architecture collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design through the seamless integration of digital fabrication technologies. Comprising passionate designers, technicians, and fabricators, the firm harnesses the power of its in-house digital manufacturing capabilities to deliver innovative architectural solutions from concept to construction.

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Starting from their roots in furniture design, VUILD has since expanded their expertise into the realms of residential and commercial architecture. Their 2019 debut project, "House for Marebito," earned widespread acclaim. Emboldened by this success, VUILD has since taken on an array of ambitious architectural commissions, always striving to challenge conventional industry norms.

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Guided by a collaborative, inventive, and regenerative design philosophy, the VUILD team works closely with clients to create experiential, high-performance buildings that redefine the possibilities of the built environment. By constantly questioning existing assumptions and pioneering novel fabrication processes, the firm is leading the charge towards a more innovative, sustainable, and democratized future for architecture.

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Under the visionary leadership of CEO Hiroki Akiyoshi, VUILD's talented roster of architects, engineers, and fabricators are united in their mission to co-create inspiring visions for the next generation. With a growing portfolio of awards and accolades, VUILD is firmly established as a trailblazer in the architecture industry, pushing the boundaries of what's possible through the power of digital design and manufacturing.

Established：2014

Country：UK

Office Location：London

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Distinguished by thoughtful simplicity, refined materiality and skillful formal articulations, London’s Proctor & Shaw transforms spaces through light. Directed by John Proctor and Mike Shaw, the firm builds on extensive experience across sectors to unravel complex briefs and exceed expectations with custom, award-winning designs since establishing in 2014. Guided by aspirations not assumptions, Proctor & Shaw reveals tailored architectural solutions to meet specific needs, whether striking brand interiors or serene private houses. Repeated industry accolades, including 2020’s Emerging Architect of the Year nomination, affirm the practice’s balanced integration of creative vision and pragmatic delivery.

Established：2015

Country：Netherlands

Office Location：Rotterdam

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Studio RAP, an avant-garde architectural firm from the Netherlands, was established in 2015. They challenge the boundaries of the design world by combining computational architecture and robotic digital manufacturing. Headquartered in Rotterdam, this interdisciplinary design team is surrounded by their own digital robots, exploring innovative architectural technologies to rethink industry conventions. From design concepts to details, they use visual models to deliver unique and expressive architectural visions while considering design progress and executable budgets. Studio RAP disrupts traditional construction methods through a high-performance problem-solving approach, leveraging digital processes. The architectural spaces they design for clients in places like Tokyo and Rotterdam are filled with a sense of digital craftsmanship and have received widespread acclaim. Studio RAP continually explores the convergence of various fields of expertise, including architecture, engineering, and manufacturing. They assign a new role to novel robots as creative partners, representing a direction for the future development of the architectural industry.

Established:1976

nation:USA

Headquarters:New York

leader:James von Klemperer

Areas of expertise:Super high-rise, office, commercial complex, hotel

representative work:Beijing CITIC Tower (China Zun), Shanghai World Financial Center, Shenzhen Ping An Financial Center, Seoul Lotte World Tower

Introduction:Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates ( KPF ) is one of the largest architectural design companies in New York City and one of the global multinational architectural comprehensive design companies. Founded in 1976, it has 9 offices around the world and has more than 700 professional designers. Over the past ten years, KPF has accumulated rich expertise and project experience in the fields of office design, super high-rise buildings and large-scale urban mixed-use development. Although its business markets cover the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, it has always maintained a steady trend in the Chinese market and has always been at the forefront in the super high-rise office complex market. In terms of super high-rise appearance and detail design, KPF has always had a good standard, and its good teamwork style of work has also kept its project design quality at its standard. KPF has also been focusing and working hard on sustainable design, and the projects it designs are usually high-density urban complexes located in some of the fastest growing cities in the world. Leveraging its global network and taking an evidence-based approach to design, we work with clients and partner consultants to set measurable performance goals that go beyond local codes or certification systems. With strong support from the in-house environmental performance modeling team (KPFep) and experts from the data and digital design team, KPF adopts an integrated workflow for design, that is, in the whole process of building concept design to operation, the building form, envelope and structure are optimized. systems to create sustainable, resilient and healthy structures and spaces. KPF's involvement in large-scale and high-impact projects has shaped its approach to sustainable design.

Established:1869

nation:Australia

Headquarters:Adelaide

leader:Nik Karalis

Areas of expertise:office, culture, business, education

representative work:SAHMRI Building, New York Waterfront Park Apartment, Shenzhen Hazens Longteng Complex, 80 Ann Street, Brisbane, Australia

Introduction:Woods Bagot is a global architectural design consulting company, established in Adelaide, South Australia, engaged in planning and architectural design across multiple fields and professions, and currently has 17 offices around the world. In addition to rich and varied design styles and a long company history, Woods Bagot has been working hard to advance sustainable design. Its global influence is its relationship with customers, communities and itself as one of the world's leading architectural design companies. The way businesses can advance climate action together. From iconic sustainable projects to digital tools developed to realize aspirations, it brings together ideas from offices around the world to produce meaningful sustainable outcomes for architecture. Woods Bagot's Global Impact Assessment (GIA) tool is an online sustainability project plan that is used by projects to develop a comprehensive sustainability strategy in support of client goals. Using the tool, more than 60 indicators across 12 categories can be tracked, including mandatory and voluntary requirements. GIA produces reports to track sustainable performance throughout the project, keeping the project on track. Woods Bagot has a wide range of businesses in Asia and China, and has entered the Chinese market very early. It has offices in several major cities. Recently, its Hezheng Fangzhou (formerly Longgang Longteng Complex) project in Shenzhen has also won many awards. with good reviews.

Established:1975

nation:Netherlands

Headquarters:Rotterdam

leader:Rem Koolhaas

Areas of expertise:complex, culture, office

representative work:CCTV Headquarters Building, Taipei Performing Arts Center, Seattle Central Library, Tencent Beijing Headquarters Building

Introduction:Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) is an international architectural design firm with 5 offices around the world, led by 8 partners including Rem Koolhaas. Since Rem Koolhaas, his wife Madelon Vriesendorp, and Elia Zenghelis co-founded OMA Metropolitan Architecture Office in 1975, a large number of architects who have shined in the modern architectural mileage have emerged from it. The offices they founded, such as Zaha Hadid, BIG, and MVRDV, continue to interpret and explore the design concepts advocated by OMA. A large number of iconic design works have achieved great success in the fields of design, theory and business through their unexpected forms, unexpected logic and problem-solving methods. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the most innovative and cerebral architects of the 21st century and won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2000. Known as a modernist, deconstructivist and structuralist, he was always looking for the connection between technology and human nature. We can easily find that his projects are not limited to a certain style or a certain form, but are constantly challenging and trying behaviors, although these challenges are often not understood. People are accustomed to his specialness, but they are often shaken by the specialness they think they are used to.

Established:1989

nation:U.K.

Headquarters:London

leader:Simon Allford

Areas of expertise: Offices, corporate headquarters, education, complexes

representative work:White Collar Factory Building Office Complex, Burntwood School , Google London New Headquarters Building (interior), 10 New Burlington Street

Introduction:Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, referred to as AHMM, was founded in 1989 by Simon Allford, Jonathan Hall, Paul Monaghan and Peter Morris. For more than 30 years, the company has been firmly committed to designing economical, elegant and pleasant buildings. It currently has 4 offices around the world and has more than 500 employees. In 2017, the company became a majority employee-owned company through an employee ownership trust. Its largest market lies in the North American and European markets, and it is its strongest project business in the field of office/corporate headquarters, but it also has diversified project attempts. The company signed the Science-Based Carbon Reduction Targets initiative, aligning its climate mitigation goals with the goals of the Paris Agreement to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Established:1957

nation:Canada

Headquarters:montreal

leader:Louis T. Lemay

Areas of expertise: Transportation, mixed-use, TOD, master planning

representative work:Bellechasse Transit Center, Montreal REM Light Rail Station Line, Humaniti Complex Building, University of Montreal Science Complex Building

Introduction:Lemay was founded in 1957 as Lemay Leclerc Architectes. The company has 6 offices around the world, located in Canada and the United States, and has a total of 450 employees. Its dedication to design excellence is supported by more than 350 awards and recognitions, and it also translates into LemayLab, which is a professional practice in all aspects of design. A tool for research and innovation. While the majority of Lemay's work is in Quebec, it is looking to further solidify its work across Canada, the US and emerging North African markets, most recently Morocco. Lemay has accumulated expertise in the field of transportation, including the new Montreal REM light rail station line, the largest automated public transportation project in North America, and the Bellechasse Transit Center, also in Montreal. Other projects include Humaniti, a 40-storey mixed-use complex conceived as Montreal's first "smart vertical community," and Toronto's Woodbine District TOD master plan.

Established:1956

nation:Singapore

Headquarters:Singapore

leader:Seah Chee Kien

Areas of expertise: Residential, hotel, shopping mall, complex

representative work:Beijing Hongkun Plaza Shopping Center, The St. Regis Hotel Kuala Lumpur, The Oberoi Hotel India, Nakheel Shopping Center

Introduction:RSP is a global multidisciplinary architecture and engineering group founded by British architect Raglan Squire and headquartered in Singapore. Focusing on conceptually creative and original design for more than 60 years, with a global team of 1,200 experts and designers in 15 offices in six countries, and more than 2,500 international projects worldwide, covering master planning, mixed Uses, retail, office, education, residential, municipal, hospitality, industrial, transportation and healthcare. The company has several accredited projects such as The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, The Oberoi Hotel in India, Hotel Gurgaon and Nakheel Mall in the UAE. The company has been recognized for sustainability and innovation programs and has grossed more than $640 million.

Established:1943

nation:U.S.

Headquarters:seattle

leader:Robert Mankin

Areas of expertise: Corporate office, medical health, education, sports

representative work:Amazon Headquarters, Vivo Shenzhen Headquarters, Nanjing Eco-Technology Island New One-North Technology Park, Samsung US Headquarters

Introduction:NBBJ is a global architecture and design firm founded in 1943. NBBJ has more than 800 employees in 12 offices around the world, specializing in corporate office and healthcare design. The North American market share is the heaviest for the company, as can be seen from the fact that 7 out of 12 offices are in the US. The company is known for human-centered design, innovation and sustainability. NBBJ's portfolio includes renowned corporate campuses, cutting-edge hospitals and forward-thinking educational facilities. NBBJ is a leader in workplace strategy, envisioning dynamic environments that enhance collaboration and employee well-being. The company's partners include Amazon, Tencent and Alibaba. Its medical division focuses on patient-centered design and incorporates cutting-edge technologies. NBBJ's mission is to create thriving, sustainable spaces that have a profound impact on the communities they serve. The company has received more than 300 design awards and was named one of the Most Innovative Companies of 2019 by Fast Company.

Established:1961

nation:U.K.

Headquarters:manchester

leader:Nick Fairham

Areas of expertise: Office, Retail, Healthcare, Education

representative work:Chongli Four Seasons Town, South Campus of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, UK Pavilion at Milan World Expo, AstraZeneca's new global headquarters and R&D center

Introduction:Building Design Partnership Ltd (doing business as BDP), a firm of architects and engineers employing 950 people in 19 offices worldwide, was acquired by Japanese engineering firm Nippon Koei in 2013 and incorporated in 2023 ID&E Holdings. The Manchester-based architecture firm works on projects of all scales, from urban masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist bespoke light and sound installations. BDP began to carry out projects in China in 2007, and established a Chinese office and branch in 2010, the main purpose of which is to provide timely service support for projects in China.

Established:1933

nation:Germany

Headquarters:duesseldorf

leader:Burkhard Junker

Areas of expertise: Scientific research, culture, office, education

representative work:Shenzhen North Railway Station Huide Building, Shanghai Binjiang Road Office Building, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Taicang Campus, Hunan Radio and Television Program Production Base

Introduction:HPP Architekten is a German architectural practice active at home and abroad, headquartered in Düsseldorf. As an architect-partnership design firm and Germany's largest architecture practice, HPP has 13 offices worldwide and employs 450 people. HPP's range of services includes urban development, architecture and interior design, regional and urban planning as well as regeneration, master planning and project management. Building types include corporate headquarters, office and administrative buildings, hotels and residential buildings, hospital buildings, sports and leisure facilities, cultural buildings, shopping centers, teaching and research buildings, industrial and transportation buildings and other areas. Effective January 1, 2023, Burkhard Junker has been appointed Managing Director of HPP Architekten GmbH and HPP International.

Established:1967

nation:U.K.

Headquarters:London

leader:Norman Foster

Areas of expertise: High-tech representative, office, hotel, complex

representative work:Shanghai Bund Financial Center, Apple Park,  HSBC Headquarters Building, DJI Sky City

Introduction:Foster + Partners is an architectural, engineering and comprehensive design company located in London, England. It was founded in 1967 by the famous British architect Norman Foster. Spiritual award. Foster + Partners is the largest architectural design firm in the UK and one of the world's top architectural design firms, with 13 offices around the world and more than 1,400 employees. After the global pandemic ended, it added a number of new projects and recruited new personnel, and formed a team to form a strategic partnership with private family investment firm Hennick & Company, which has become Foster + Partners' largest shareholder. Foster + Partners' strongest markets are currently China and the Middle East, and it is working hard to see a recovery in the US market.

Established:1954

nation:Canada

Headquarters:edmonton

leader:Gord Johnston

Areas of expertise:Health care, scientific research, education, shopping centers

representative work:Yale Science Building, Mafraq Dialysis Center, JFK Terminal 6, The Amazing Brentwood Mall

Introduction:Stantec Inc. is an international professional services firm in the design and consulting industry. The firm was founded in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1954 as DR Stanley Associates. Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental science, project management and project economics for infrastructure and facility projects. Since 1994, Stantec has acquired more than 130 companies and the company services projects around the world with more than 400 offices and more than 26,000 employees worldwide. With a strong focus on architecture, design and sustainability, the firm has received several awards and accolades around the world.

Established:1853 

nation:United States 

Headquarters:Detroit

leader:Mike Medici

Areas of expertise:Healthcare, workplace, Higher Education

representative work:Wanxiang Innovation Energy City, Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business, Brock Environmental Center, Illinois Masonic Public Welfare Medical Center

Introduction:SmithGroup is an international architecture, engineering, and planning firm founded in 1853 by architect Sheldon Smith and is the longest continuously operating non-wholly owned architectural and engineering firm in the United States. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, it has 20 offices and more than 1,300 employees worldwide. It has extensive experience in urban design to large-scale infrastructure projects. It is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery. The company's thinking and organization Scale partners with forward-looking clients to maximize opportunity, minimize risk and solve their most complex problems. The practice recently announced its commitment to climate action and established a Climate Action Council to help its design teams, clients and communities "achieve significant transformative impact in the fight against climate change". It has seen growth across its major business segments over the past year, particularly its largest, healthcare.

Established:1965 

nation:United States 

Headquarters:Los Angeles

leader:Andy Cohen, Diane Hoskins

Areas of expertise:Large-scale planning, complex, super high-rise

representative work:Shanghai Tower, PNC Plaza Tower, New York Times Building, Incheon International Airport

Introduction:Gensler has more than 10,000 unique projects in more than 2,500 cities around the world and has generated $1.4 billion in steady revenue. Ranked sixth among the world's most admired companies by Fortune magazine, and operates in 48 cities around the world. As early as the 1980s, Gensler had set foot in the Chinese market, initially from the San Francisco office to undertake the company's interior design and other small projects. In the early 1990s, Gensler opened a Hong Kong office to expand its service to international clients in the Asian market. By the end of the 1990s, the business had covered Shenzhen, Beijing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Xi'an and other cities in China, and actively participated in large-scale planning, architectural design, company interior design and other projects.

Established:1950

nation:Japan 

Headquarters:Tokyo

leader:Tadao Kamei, Atsushi Omatsu

Areas of expertise:Large-scale planning, TOD, complex

representative work:Shanghai Bank of China Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Shanghai Greenland Center, Suzhou Modern Media Plaza

Introduction:Nikken Sekkei is a comprehensive architectural design group company integrating architectural design, supervision, urban planning, and related surveys, planning, and consulting services. The company has a long history of more than 120 years. Work, contribute to the society, and realize the development and growth of the enterprise while growing personally." This corporate philosophy. So far, it has undertaken more than 25,000 projects, covering more than 50 countries and more than 250 cities overseas.

Established:1974

nation:Canada 

Headquarters:toronto

leader:Scott Stewart

Areas of expertise: Technology-driven design, intelligent design of innovation

representative work:41 Cooper Place, Royal Children's Hospital, Queen Elizabeth University, Apartments M3, The Royal Atlantis, The Palm

Introduction:IBI Group is a Canada-based architecture, engineering, planning and technology firm with more than 60 offices in 12 countries around the world. As of 2022, the IBI Group employs approximately 3,400 people in more than 60 offices on six continents. IBI Group's consulting services business is focused on three practice areas: Intelligence, Buildings and Infrastructure. By integrating productivity tools, processes and technology innovations developed by IBI Smart Practice, the firm is able to drive incremental growth in its traditional construction and infrastructure practice while delivering more efficient outcomes for IBI clients. The company is involved in a wide range of projects in the fields of public housing, transportation, healthcare, education, etc., and provides overall architectural and engineering solutions.

Established:2002

nation:China 

Headquarters:Hongkong

leader:Keith Griffiths

Areas of expertise:Focusing on the Asia-Pacific market, we have business planning and post-operation capabilities for retail commercial projects

Representative projects:China Zhuhai Hengqin International Financial Center, Taipei Lè Architecture, Changsha Huayuan Yunxi Complex, Shanghai Xinghui Center

Introduction:Aedas was founded by Keith Griffiths, it was founded in 2002, the company's goal is to provide each client with a tailor-made design solution and to work with international clients. They have 11 international offices around the world. Aedas provides architecture, interior design, urban design, master planning and graphic design services. Aedas' overall headcount has fallen slightly over the past year, but the company has expanded its presence in mainland China, particularly offices in Beijing and Shenzhen. The number of employees in the Shenzhen office alone tripled from 40 to 120.

Established:1990

nation:South Korea 

Headquarters:Seoul

leader:Sehan Yoon

Areas of expertise:Exhibition, Culture, Urban Planning

Representative projects:Incheon Children's Science Museum, Seoul Memorial Park, Korea G Tower, Seongbuk Gate Hills

Introduction:Founded in 1990, HAEAHN provides seamless cooperation between professional teams in a wide range of fields such as architecture, PCM, urban planning, landscape, environmental art, interior design and green building design. Using the overall design/planning team organization, the company has developed a unique decision-making system to bring innovative design ideas to life. The company has 7 offices around the world, and in 2019 Haeahn opened a new office in Riyadh (a city in the middle of the Arabian peninsula), concentrating on the business of large-scale master planning and commercial complexes as part of its work in Arabia. Qatar is very active. Haeahn has an office in Baghdad, Iraq, and is involved in reconstruction efforts in Iraq.

Established:1945

nation:United States 

Headquarters: New York

leader:Bradley A. Lukanic

Areas of expertise:Medical health, scientific research, education, sports

Representative projects:York University Student Center, Richmond Olympic Skating Arena, Korea CJ R&D Headquarters, Missouri State University O'Reilly Center for Clinical Health Sciences

Introduction:CannonDesign is a global architecture, engineering and consulting firm serving a range of project types including hospitals and medical centers, corporate headquarters and commercial office buildings, higher education and PK-12 educational facilities, hotels and hospitality, mixed-use, sports facilities , Scientific Research Building. CannonDesign employs a design approach called Life-Centered Design. The approach addresses the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment. Inspired by human-centered design, systems thinking, and the best attributes of traditional architecture and engineering processes, life-centered design addresses challenges through the lens of the broader ecosystem in which it exists, helping organizations and communities achieve greater impact systemic change. Brad Lukanic has been CEO of the employee-owned company since 2015. In 2017 and 2019, Fast Company named CannonDesign one of the 10 most innovative architecture firms in the world.