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30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Poland

These annual rankings were last updated on November 29, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

Poland has been marked by a turbulent political, economic and social history similar to that of other Eastern European countries. The constantly shifting borders, postwar destruction and the catalytic role of the communist party played a major in shaping its identity. Emerging from the post-war ruins, Polish architecture was mainly a series of Brutalist structures, symbolizing the power and dominance of the governing totalitarian regimes.

However, after the 1950s and the country’s gradual de-Stalinization, architects were progressively crossing to the other side of the Iron Curtain, bringing new elements of modernist aesthetics. A large series of housing construction initiatives, as well as high-profile public buildings, led to the now distinctive contemporary works of Polish architects Karol ?urawski, Krzysztof Ingarden and Daniel Libeskind, which in turn pushed other contemporary firms to shift from the normative brutalist character, and enter an era of a more “sensitive” and contextual Polish architecture.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Poland based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Poland architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Poland:


30. GIGAarchitekci

© Tomasz Zakrzewski

© Tomasz Zakrzewski

The architectural office GIGAarchitekci was established in 2009 as Artur Garbula’s original design studio. The studio deals mainly with the design of residential buildings, public buildings, commercial, industrial and office investments. Architectural projects are carried out throughout Silesia: in Katowice, Mys?owice, D?browa Górnicza, Tychy or Miko?ów, which is the seat of our studio. We also work in the vicinity of Upper ?azisk, Orzesz or Wyr. We design contemporary architecture, corresponding to the context, which seamlessly blends into the landscape of prestigious locations in Silesia.

In our projects, there is often the simplicity and pragmatism of the applied solutions characteristic of this region. We try to combine functionality with modernity. We also deal with interior design, thanks to which we can adapt each project to the customer’s preferences. Our architects have many years of extensive experience in designing and cooperating with specialists at every stage of the investment. Our motto is to design satisfaction for years. The GIGAarchitekt team is the winner of many industry competitions, thanks to which we are constantly in the ranking of the best architects in the region, and customers are happy to recommend us.

Some of GIGAarchitekci’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped GIGAarchitekci achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 4

29. TTAT

© TTAT

© TTAT

The architectural studio TTAT was founded by architects Magdalena Tokarska and Piotr Tokarski in 2010 in Katowice. We are an office focusing on all aspects of architecture, urban planning and interior design. Our goal is to create, organize and repair space with the help of means of expression of contemporary architecture. The diversity of the environment in which we come to design means that the most important impact on the architecture we create has the geographical, historical, cultural and spatial context.

The conceptual approach together with a large dose of perceptiveness, the spirit of the place and the Investor’s guidelines create a mixture appropriate for solving design problems, which significantly affects the space we create. By getting answers to the problems of a given place, our projects are carried out consistently from the early ideological stage through construction projects to implementation. When looking for answers to the best solution, we rely on modern means of expression without fear of experimenting with materials, light or new ways of shaping space.

Some of TTAT’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped TTAT achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 4

28. ARCHITEKT.LEMANSKI

© Tomasz Zakrzewski

© Tomasz Zakrzewski

ARCHITEKT.LEMANSKI is an architecture firm based in Poland and focuses on residential architecture.

Some of ARCHITEKT.LEMANSKI’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ARCHITEKT.LEMANSKI achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 5

27. TE? ARCHITEKCI

© TE? ARCHITEKCI

© TE? ARCHITEKCI

TE? ARCHITEKCI is an architectural practice based in Pozna?, Poland. Its three partners, Ma?gorzata Siekanko, Paulina Wielgosz-Konewka and Marta S?kowska-Kuli?ska, officially opened their office in January 2010.

Some of TE? ARCHITEKCI’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped TE? ARCHITEKCI achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 5

26. BudCud

© BudCud

© BudCud

BUDCUD is a contemporary architecture practice led by Mateusz Adamczyk and Agata Wozniczka, it has been operating from Cracow, Poland since 2011. The office is concerned with exploring contemporary conditions through spatial design, furthering architecture’s agency and currency. The name BUDCUD is indicative of our area of expertise and our design strategy. ‘Bud’ is a prefix that was added to many construction company’s names during the period of early Polish capitalism. While ‘bud’ is derived from the Polish word meaning ‘to build’, ‘cud’ on the other hand, means miracle, a wonder! The combination highlights our desire to imagine architecture as a promise of multi-threaded journeys and interactions, informal activities and unpredicted events.

Some of BudCud’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BudCud achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 9

25. KMA Kabarowski Misiura Architekci

© OMI Media Production

© OMI Media Production

We specialize in projects for single and multi-family houses – modern, functional and adjusted to the needs of future inhabitants. Also, our team designs public buildings, such as office blocks and hotels as well as it prepares adaptation projects of existing buildings to new functions. Regardless of whether we work on a concept of a cosy villa or a green office building our aim is to always create a unique place where original form is harmonically combined with a logical plan and optimal construction solutions. An area of equal importance in our activity are office and home spaces. Owing to our vast experience gained during cooperation with many investors we can economically and impressively transform the interiors of houses, medium and large companies as well as of public buildings.

Some of KMA Kabarowski Misiura Architekci’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped KMA Kabarowski Misiura Architekci achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 3

24. Meteor Architects

© Meteor Architects

© Meteor Architects

Meteor Architects is a team of people who share the commitment, optimism and the same vision of modern architecture. In our opinion, the fundamental value is a dialogue. Establishing positive relations between the building and surrounding, its history, tradition and atmosphere of the place, it is a true determiner of architecture’s quality. The dialogue with the future user, considering of his needs, habits and dreams is a guarantee of a well-served architecture.

Some of Meteor Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Meteor Architects achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 3

23. Archmondo Piotr Kowalczyk

© Archmondo Piotr Kowalczyk

© Archmondo Piotr Kowalczyk

ARCHMONDO is an architectural studio founded in Gda?sk by Piotr Kowalczyk. The range of its services is very wide, ranging from architectural and urban design, through interior architecture, to graphics. The company owes its versatility to the knowledge and experience of its creators. With a passion for creating functional and simple places, and at the same time very interesting, working, he values the quality of form with as little content as possible. Thanks to this, we are able to offer attractive solutions with a fresh visual finish supported by excellent knowledge of construction technology.

Our design successes are a consequence of reliable fulfillment of the assumptions of the studio, consisting in maintaining elegance, simplicity and honesty in the work. Sophisticated and passionate projects require high-quality materials to their full glory, which is why we carefully select every finishing element, from building materials, decorative elements, through greenery, to lighting perfectly harmonized with the concept. Original ARCHMONDO projects, in addition to first-class functionality, offer clarity and purity of solutions, and thus satisfaction with the use of the facility while appreciating the architectural art itself.

We are inspired by the oldest definition of architecture created by the former Roman architect Vitruvius, according to which architecture is durability, usability and beauty. It is a reliable sign for us that, guided by creative tips of the heart and reliable technical conditions, we will create a valuable and good project.

Some of Archmondo Piotr Kowalczyk’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Archmondo Piotr Kowalczyk achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

22. MUS ARCHITECTS

© MUS ARCHITECTS

© MUS ARCHITECTS

MUS stands for Made Up Space. MUS ARCHITECTS is an architectural design and architecture creative studio founded in 2010. MUS creates space, sculpture form and function in multiple scales. We stimulate and follow imagination to find best creative and conceptual solutions. We try to be innovative and pragmatic at the same time. We try to create beautiful places.

Some of MUS ARCHITECTS’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MUS ARCHITECTS achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 7

21. RYSY Architekci

© Piotr Krajewski - Architectural Photography

© Piotr Krajewski - Architectural Photography

RYSY Architekci is an architecture office based in Poland, specializing in large scale, urban projects.

Some of RYSY Architekci’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped RYSY Architekci achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 9

20. Grupa 5 Architekci

© Grupa 5 Architekci

© Grupa 5 Architekci

In an environment of complex building codes and by-laws on the one hand and a growing complexity and diversity of possibilities on the other, cooperation on all possible levels and during all phases is required. This is the goal that Grupa 5 Architects has set itself from the beginning. We accompany our clients throughout the whole design process.

Some of Grupa 5 Architekci’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Grupa 5 Architekci achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 10

19. Atelier Starzak Strebicki

© Mateusz Bieniaszczyk

© Mateusz Bieniaszczyk

Atelier Starzak Strebicki is a practice for architecture, urbanism, research and design, based in Pozna?, Poland. The team is led by Jola Starzak and Dawid Str?bicki. The studio is working on variety of projects and research tasks in different scales. Starting with, for example: furniture design for new headquarters of National Audiovisual Institute NInA in Warsaw, Poland, through architectural projects (several houses and renovation projects) up to urban planning (masterplan and design for public spaces in the center of Strombeek near Brussels, Belgium) and public space design (furniture for Courtyard of the City Hall in Pozna?, Poland).

Some of Atelier Starzak Strebicki’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Atelier Starzak Strebicki achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 20

18. IFAgroup

© kroniki.studio

© kroniki.studio

We create forms through synthesis, cutting off an excess of unnecessary values, we try to find the essence of things without unnecessary additions. The process of creation begins with a conversation with the investor, getting to know the context of the space, ideas, working on a model, ending with working at the computer, which is the last stage of the design.

Some of IFAgroup’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped IFAgroup achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 3

17. WIZJA architectural office

© WIZJA architectural office

© WIZJA architectural office

“Wizja” Sp. z o.o. architectural office was founded by Stanis?aw De?ko and American architect Glenn Lewis in 1993. At the time, Stanis?aw De?ko had just come back from the US, where he had been invited by Professor Bill Rudd, Dean of the College of Architecture at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, to conduct classes on urbanist and architectural designing.

Some of WIZJA architectural office’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WIZJA architectural office achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 4

16. major architekci

© major architekci

© major architekci

We act, create, play.

We are an architectural studio founded by Marcin Major in 2004. Since then, our projects have won numerous awards.

Some of major architekci’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped major architekci achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 6

15. Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa – Bart?omiej Drabik

© Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa - Bart?omiej Drabik

© Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa - Bart?omiej Drabik

The scope of Superhelix’s activities include mainly architectural and design projects in full range – from analysis, through concept, construction design, tender to executive and copyright supervision, graphic and marketing presentations, sales strategies, workshop drawings and three-dimensional models, prototyping and production supervision. Each of these elements symbolizes a single helix of the DNA of the project, combined together to form a Superhelis.

Some of Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa – Bart?omiej Drabik’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa - Bart?omiej Drabik achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 6

14. STOPROCENT Architekci

© STOPROCENT Architekci

© STOPROCENT Architekci

We are a small Warsaw studio. We have gained experience in renowned foreign and Polish architectural offices by working on large facilities. We are also happy to undertake smaller, ambitious topics. We are primarily interested in design.

Some of STOPROCENT Architekci’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped STOPROCENT Architekci achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 10

13. Gornik Architects

© Gornik Architects

© Gornik Architects

Górnik Architects Studio was founded in 2009 by Mateusz and Magdalena Górnik. With the team of experienced architects and engineers they create residential buildings, detached houses, multi-family buildings, office buildings, hotels, urban and industrial architecture. The studio is a part of GF project group- the industrial engineering centre. Cooperating with Polish, Italian, Irish and Scottish design studios, architects gained their professional experience, worked out multiple techniques of designing and innovative attitude to work They are one of the first architects in Poland creating contemporary barns. Each of their projects is unique and adapted for specific needs of investors.

Their philosophy is: ‘Architecture for us is the tool for developing imagination and awareness, breaking stereotypes and fears of innovative solutions.’

Some of Gornik Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Gornik Architects achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 8

12. Studio GAB

© Studio GAB

© Studio GAB

GAB is an emerging architectural and urban design firm, founded in 2016. Studio led by Katarzyna Osipowicz-Grabowska and Piotr Grabowski is focused on creating space for living, culture, work and leisure. In our projects, we are looking for the most appropriate spatial, material and semantic solutions.

Some of Studio GAB’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio GAB achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 11

11. Neostudio Architekci

© Neostudio Architekci

© Neostudio Architekci

Neostudio Architects was officially established in 2005 as an effect of a long-term cooperation between young and creative Polish architects: Pawe? ?wierkowski and Bartosz Jarosz. Pawel, architect IARP Pozna?, studied at Facolta di Architettura of Politecnico di Milano and Poznan University of Technology, where he received his Master’s of Architecture degree in 2002. Bartosz, architect IARP Pozna?, studied at ENSAIS de Strasbourg and Poznan University of Technology, where he received his Master’s of Architecture degree in 2003. Having previously worked at various award winning architectural offices, Pawel and Bartosz gained practical experience of creating aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective solutions. Supported by the knowledge and experience of other architects and engineers, we offer our clients a full range of architectural, engineer, cost-estimate and analytic service.

Some of Neostudio Architekci’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Neostudio Architekci achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 16

10. Zarysy

© Zarysy

© Zarysy

We are an interior design studio, a place where creativity is complemented by courage in design. We want to develop awareness and sensitivity to design, we are constantly looking for new inspirations and solutions so that our projects are characteristic, unique and surprising. At the same time, we know that even the most modern interior should remain “home”. We put our heart and commitment into each project, so that the space we design is cozy and personal, but also one of a kind each time. For this reason, we undertake only a few projects each year, on which all our attention is focused.

Some of Zarysy’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Zarysy achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 5

9. wiercinski-studio

© ONI Studio

© ONI Studio

We work in the field of architecture, interior and furniture design.

Some of wiercinski-studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped wiercinski-studio achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 7

8. Piotr Hardecki Architekt

© © Juliusz Soko?owski

© © Juliusz Soko?owski

The award-winning architectural studio carries out multidisciplinary projects in urban planning, architecture and landscape design. Piotr Hardecki is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology.

Some of Piotr Hardecki Architekt’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Piotr Hardecki Architekt achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 12

7. FAAB

© FAAB

© FAAB

Founded by architects Adam Bia?obrzeski & Adam Figurski, FAAB creates innovative architecture and urban environments. Our services include: architecture, prototype architecture development, landscape and urban environments, interiors, engineering and consultancy. As a constantly evolving practice we look for solutions responding to rapidly shifting and advancing modern life with the aspiration to look beyond the present.

Some of FAAB’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped FAAB achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 7

6. Roark Studio

© Roark Studio

© Roark Studio

We are an architectural studio interested in neuroarchitecture, well-being and healthy cities. We work with various scales and functions.

Some of Roark Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Roark Studio achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 12

5. BXB studio Boguslaw Barnas

© BXB studio Boguslaw Barnas

© BXB studio Boguslaw Barnas

BXB studio established by Bogus?aw Barna? in December 2009 is an interdisciplinary design studio which attempts to creatively challenge issues in the fields of urbanism, architecture, art, design, graphics and publishing. In design work, the studio draws inspiration from Polish history and tradition, re-thinking traditional motifs and adapting them to contemporary design. In recent projects, the studio dwelled on folk notions such as the Zakopane Style or timber sacral architecture.

In creative practice, BXB studio places great emphasis on the relationship between man and nature. This aspiration is reflected in the character of places created – from urban schemes, to built forms and interiors.

Some of BXB studio Boguslaw Barnas’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BXB studio Boguslaw Barnas achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 11

4. xystudio

© xystudio

© xystudio

For years, we have been devoting ourselves to the passion of design in various fields. We deal in particular with public utility facilities. These are nurseries, kindergartens, helphouses, representative facilities such as embassies and single-family houses for demanding customers. Years of work have taught us to design that puts the needs of the recipient in the foreground. The experience gained helps to combine architecture with its more fleeting partner — psychology. We carry out projects comprehensively, often enriching them with interior designs tailored to the needs of our unusual clients, solving executive details — such a path guarantees the execution of consistent implementations that we can boast of.

In recent years, we have put into use over several dozen nurseries and kindergartens, which have introduced new design standards for the youngest. For our customers, a brand of certified Locomoco furniture was created, which complements our projects with its design.

Some of xystudio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped xystudio achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 11

3. mode:lina™

© mode:lina™

© mode:lina™

“Show us your breakfast and we’ll show you your kitchen.”

We are the architects focused on your needs. We start every project by researching what it is you need and how you live — and we finish with you being happy with the results of our cooperation even 20 years later. mode:lina™ — was founded in Pozna? in 2009 by Pawe? Garus and Jerzy Wo?niak. Both architects were part of Liong Lie/123DV architectural studio in Rotterdam.

Some of mode:lina™’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped mode:lina™ achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 64

2. Robert Konieczny KWK Promes

© Robert Konieczny KWK Promes

© Robert Konieczny KWK Promes

Robert Konieczny is an architect, graduate of Architecture at Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice. In 1996 he received the certificate of New Jersey Institute of Technology. A leader and a founder of KWK Promes architecture studio established in 1999. In 2012 he became an independent expert for The Mies van der Rohe Foundation.

Konieczny was six times nominee of the European Award of Mies van der Rohe Foundation (for Aatrial House, OUTrial House, Komoda House, Broken House, Safe House and Auto-Family House). Moreover he is a holder of the prestigious award for the House of the Year 2006, winning with the Aatrial House as the best housing project in a competition organized by World Architecture News. In 2007 the KWK Promes office was listed among 44 best young architects of the world published by ‘Scalae’.

Some of Robert Konieczny KWK Promes’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Robert Konieczny KWK Promes achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 14

1. RS+ Robert Skitek

© Tomasz Zakrzewski

© Tomasz Zakrzewski

We guarantee a professional attitude to every design issue. With great commitment and enthusiasm, we are happy to undertake challenging projects. This is how the first water playground in Poland in Tychy and the development of the Paprocany lake shore were created. In order to provide a complex service we cooperate with a number of designers, engineers, design companies of all industries and experienced cost estimators.

We don’t have a fixed price list. Each project is priced individually on the basis of your exact expectations and specific scope. In case of a request for a valuation of project, first prepare as much data as possible of the planned investment or contact us by phone.

Some of RS+ Robert Skitek’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped RS+ Robert Skitek achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland:

Featured Projects 14
Total Projects 22

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

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30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Beijing

These annual rankings were last updated on November 22, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

From the Forbidden City and the narrow streets and hutongs to skyscrapers, Beijing has become one of the most transformed cities of the 21st century. A site of architectural antiquity for 3000 years, when Beijing officially became the capital city of the People’s Republic of China in the 1950s, efforts for its “architectural modernization” were initiated.

Still, it wasn’t until the 2008 Olympics that the city became a testing ground for many renowned Western architects. Norman Foster, Rem Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid and many more, who were drawn to Beijing’s growing economy and global recognition developing projects such as the Bird’s Nest Stadium, the Galaxy SOHO and the CCTV’s Headquarters. Meanwhile, local studios design urban squares, modern residences and even siheyuan restorations are all part of their portfolios, aiming to transform what was once a city designed for pedestrians and camels to what came to be one of the leading “architectural melting pots” of the Eastern world.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Beijing based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Beijing architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Beijing:

30. ARCHISTRY design&research office

© ARCHISTRY design&research office

© ARCHISTRY design&research office

ARCHISTRY design& research office is a diverse design studio based in Beijing, China. It provides overall services of international planning, architecture, interiors, lighting, landscapes, exhibitions, graphic and product design. The special reason for locating in Qianmen is that Beijing is a city at the forefront of the world with great history, ARCHISTRY design and research office at the center of this multi-element and contradiction can easily invite integrating local culture, city and historical background as pioneering design inspirations. Considering our recent construction-related issues, approaching beyond the delimitation of traditional design, we are trying to challenge and interpret the traditional boundaries of architecture in other complementary ways.

ARCHISTRY design& research office always focus on the main business of architectural space design integration since its establishment, and has maintained good cooperative relations with many cultures, art teams and institutions.

Some of ARCHISTRY design&research office’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ARCHISTRY design&research office achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

29. PLAT ASIA

© PLAT ASIA

© PLAT ASIA

Being an international team of architects and designers, PLAT ASIA was founded in Beijing in 2010, by Baoyang Bian and Donghyun Jung, who share the oriental cultural background. Based on the constant research and analysis of the bewildering social backdrop nowadays, PLAT ASIA has been endeavouring in optimising the living conditions without sacrificing the future living environment. Moreover, PLAT ASIA not only designs to discover new opportunities and means of land occupation, but to carry forward oriental philosophies of nature, architecture and value as well.

Some of PLAT ASIA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped PLAT ASIA achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 11

28. Z’scape

© Z'scape

© Z'scape

Z’ scape was founded by Mr. Zhou Liangjun and Ms. Zhou Ting in Beijing. Cooperating with world-class architectural and planning firms as well as consultant teams, we are devoted to providing high-quality landscape planning and design for cultural tourism developers, real estate developers and the government. Our works include public spaces, cultural projects, boutique hotels,urban renovations, mix-used and residential projects, etc. Our team has international perspective, overseas educational background and working experience, rich experience in management and construction, excellent professional expertise, and unique creativity.

Z’ scape has always kept a moderate size to ensure the involvement of the chief designers and the control of details, which will effectively guarantee the execution and realization of the design ideas. Firmly believing that design is of great value, Z’ scape is committed to the research and practice in the fields of landscape, art and design.

Some of Z’scape’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Z'scape achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 4

27. Vector Architects

© Vector Architects

© Vector Architects

We still have faith in the primitive, tranquil, and eternal power embodied within architecture itself. It can travel through time and resist unrest and uncertainty. Architecture needs to address the context and respond to the realistic problems of social, political and environmental parameters. However, after solving all the problems, architecture needs to eventually retain its capacity of going beyond the constraints of reality, to reclaim its raison d’être, that is, to soothe our body and soul. Architecture is a medium to closely connect ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally with the world we live in. In our view, this is the courage as well as the ultimate responsibility that architecture should have.

Some of Vector Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Vector Architects achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 7

26. Zhu Yufan Y³C Atelier

© Zhu Yufan Y³C Atelier

© Zhu Yufan Y³C Atelier

Zhu Yufan Y³C Atelier is a Beijing-based design firm since 2002, and we are specialized in landscape planning and design across a wide range of scale. Our projects include urban green space system planning, urban parks/squares design, public building environment design, historic preservations and residential design, etc.

Y³C is named after the Chinese idiom “yiyuzhongdi”, stating as “hit the key-point in one word,” mainly emphasizing on “one sharp design move.” We aim to find out the design essence of balancing the site and its demands under the unique perspective of history and culture. With the continuous focuses on the spirits of site (genius loci), Yiyu Studio uplifts the extension of both site context and cultural context onto elevated site-ethics level, making the project design works present more (but not only) site-specific features.

Some of Zhu Yufan Y³C Atelier’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Zhu Yufan Y³C Atelier achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 3

25. Daipu Architects

© Daipu Architects

© Daipu Architects

Daipu Architects, founded by Dai Pu, is an innovation-oriented architecture firm. The firm endeavors to review each project with unique perspective, and redefine the relationship between people, space, and nature. Since the establishment of the firm, we have developed a set of working approaches and practicing strategies. From early stage plan to concept development, from skyscraper to tactility of a handle or a step, all these are included in our thinking system. Each of our projects builds on experimentation and research in the interrelated fields of architecture, engineer, science and art. Collaborations with artists, engineers, and other specialists have advanced the diversity of our practice, and the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies has led to the realization of complex architectural structures.

Some of Daipu Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Daipu Architects achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 8

24. CAA architects

© CAA architects

© CAA architects

CAA Architects is an architecture studio focusing on all aspects of design, from product, interior, architecture and urban planning, with a strong intention on merging architecture and art, whilst redefining how these two disciplines work in the age of digital technology and content. CAA Architects was founded by Liu Haowei in 2006, and has established its main office in Beijing following the concept of “Design for Tomorrow.” CAA Architects is made up of a culturally diverse group of designers with both extensive local and international experiences, all looking to merge architecture and art into an experiential solution.

Some of CAA architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped CAA architects achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 13

23. WAY Studio

© WAY Studio

© WAY Studio

WAY Studio is an innovative architecture and design studio with a focus on coalescing architecture with art and technology. With consideration for artistic representation at its core, WAY Studio has focused on discovering new possibilities through cross-disciplinary collaborations. We are highly experienced in interdisciplinary work alongside artists, designers, consultants, engineers and more, seeking new possibilities in every situation. We are interested in looking towards what is next, to pioneer a new WAY, and to find the balance between people and nature, culture and technology. WAY Studio currently has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Vancouver.

Some of WAY Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WAY Studio achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 38

22. Cun Design

© Cun Design

© Cun Design

We mainly compose the interior design for front business space and back office space, front business space including: the core business flagship stores, display and sales space and other business environment design; the back office space including like: R & D base, office headquarters, corporate chambers and other overall working environmental design.

Some of Cun Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Cun Design achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 6

21. Beijing AN-Design Architects

© Beijing AN-Design Architects

© Beijing AN-Design Architects

Beijing AN-Design Architects is a firm based in Beijing. Its work is centered around landscape architecture.

Some of Beijing AN-Design Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Beijing AN-Design Architects achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 4

20. MARS Studio

© MARS Studio

© MARS Studio

MARS Studio was founded in New York, USA, and opened its Beijing office. It is an international architecture studio full of vitality and energy oriented towards architecture and interior design.

The founding partner of the firm, Ma Ning, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked in MAD Architects in Beijing and Bjarke Ingels Group (B.I.G) in New York. His past design projects include S.Pellegrino Flagship Factory in Italy, Harbin Opera House, Xiamen Xin he Headquarter, Manhattan 45 Broad St Skyscraper, Sanya Phoenix Island Villas, Taipei Bade Road Residential Towers, Brooklyn 205M Twin Towers, Ecuador super high-rise residence and so on. In short years since opening MARS-Studio has won numerous international awards and has gained widespread media coverage.

Some of MARS Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MARS Studio achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 4
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 14

19. Golucci Interior Architects

© Golucci Interior Architects

© Golucci Interior Architects

Golucci Interior Architects brings spaces to life for some of the world’s most iconic F&B brands. Tactile, layered, and immersive interiors have established our reputation for masterful storytelling through design, and have made our hospitality and restaurant projects award-winning and time -tested.

Golucci Interior Architects is the Taiwanese designer LEE Hsuheng’s 20 years of experience imagining and realizing extraordinary interiors. Fueled by a singular vision to create unforgettable design experiences, we have cultivated award-winning projects based on partnerships with the world’s preeminent hotel and restaurant groups, hospitality Companies, and top chefs. With an ever-expanding scope of work which now includes hospitality programming, architecture design, furniture, Fixtures & Equipment design, Golucci Interior Architects is simultaneous defining a new era of creative interiors while keeping a spirit grounded by the unending desire to tell authentic design stories.

Some of Golucci Interior Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Golucci Interior Architects achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 35

18. META-Project

© META-Project

© META-Project

META-Project is a contemporary practice operating in the fields of architecture, urbanism research, interior design and curation. META-Project is interested in what defines the contemporary way of life in the context of increasingly uncontrolled urban conditions, with specific focus on the emergent socio/cultural phenomenon in Asian cities generated by an unprecedented urban transition. At the same time, as a culture platform that spans between architecture and urbanism research, META-Project is actively engaged in worldwide cross-disciplinary collaboration that involve multiple dimensions of the contemporary medium: publication, video, art, network, exhibition and to develop design strategies for promoting the culture of contemporary city.

Some of META-Project’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped META-Project achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 5

17. DAGA Architects

© DAGA Architects

© DAGA Architects

As a pioneer and practitioner in the field of “urban renovation” in China, DAGA Architects is widely participated in architectural design, interior design, urban planning and landscape design projects, providing international standard design quality, focusing on creativity and details. DAGA Architects also track the whole process of the project. Especially in the practice of co-working and co-living renovation in Beijing hutong area, DAGA Architects find a way to balance the existing building and new design ,provide people with a more harmonious and shared lifestyle.

Some of DAGA Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DAGA Architects achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 21

16. Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

© Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

© Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) is an award-winning art, landscape, and architectural design firm with offices in Beijing and Shanghai. Founded in 2007, BAM became anomalous as a locally grown design firm in China started by foreigners. The experience of establishing a design practice in a rapidly changing contemporary Chinese metropolis gives BAM a unique insight into the role of design in today’s cities. BAM’s diverse team of designers has delivered projects for clients in China, Taiwan, the US, the UK, Iceland, and Belgium.Since our founding BAM believes our collective idea of nature is gradually changing. As technology continuously shapes our environment, our perception of nature is becoming outdated.

Some of Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 23

15. Trace Architecture Office

© Trace Architecture Office

© Trace Architecture Office

TAO (TRACE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE) was founded by Li Hua in 2009 in Beijing.

It is a design studio committed to architecture, urban, landscape and furniture design. Trace is surviving mark of things, and evidence of  time fragments accumulation. The production of architecture is a process with confrontation of various will powers and values, full of contradiction and complexity. Architecture itself is a record of its time and nature. Looking at “trace and process” suggests our approach to architecture. TAO is concerned with the social, cultural and ecological significance in making process of architecture from design to construction; While architecture always face the conflict between past, present and future, between regional and global, between individual and collective, TAO rejects a simple and brutal attitude and explores how to achieve a subtle balance.

Some of Trace Architecture Office’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Trace Architecture Office achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 12

14. DL Atelier

© DL Atelier

© DL Atelier

Beijing-based DL Atelier was found in 2012 by Liu Yang and Xu Dan. Our designs are all about feelings and memories. People relaxing under the shadow of trees with bucket loads of sunshine is the ideal scene for us, which leads us follow the flow of inspiration on our work.

Some of DL Atelier’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DL Atelier achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 20

13. OPEN Architecture

© Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography

© Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography

OPEN is a passionate team of designers collaborating across different disciplines to practice urban design, landscape design, architectural design, and interior design, as well as the research and production of design strategies in the context of new challenges. We believe in the innovative power of architecture to transform people and the way they live, while striking a new balance between the manmade and nature.

OPEN was founded by LI Hu and HUANG Wenjing in New York City. It established its Beijing office in 2008. Some built and ongoing projects by OPEN include: the Gehua Youth and Cultural Center, Garden School/Beijing No.4 High School Fangshan Campus, Tsinghua Ocean Center, Pingshan Performing Arts Center, Tank Shanghai, UCCA Dune Art Museum, Chapel of Sound, and Qingpu Pinghe International School. OPEN has been widely recognized for its innovative work.

Some of OPEN Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped OPEN Architecture achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 11

12. aoe

© aoe

© aoe

aoe is headquartered in Beijing, China, equipped with a team of designers who balance scienti?c exactitude and creative innovation, Made up of an international background, the team provides solutions to modern urban life based on scrupulous in-depth research, its business includes commercial, complex, cultural, o?ce, hotel, high-end housing, education, planning, and interior design, project covers more than 20 provinces and cities in China, and each design project has won the praise of the owners and produced a good social impact. Its insightful, market-ready designs are a testament to its all-around excellent service. In an era of rapid development, aoe is a vehicle of progress with its vision for human life in the twenty-?rst century city.

Some of aoe’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped aoe achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 5
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 14

11. He Wei Studio?3andwich Design

© Jin Weiqi

© Jin Weiqi

He Wei, PhD, is a practicing architect and a professor at the School of Architecture, China Central Academy of Fine Arts. He Wei is also Vice Chairman of the Rural Architecture Committee, The Architectural Society of China and Vice Director, Environmental Art Illuminating Committee, Beijing Illuminating Engineering Society, in addition to serving as Editor-in-Chief of the German Professional “Lighting Design” Magazine, Chinese edition and sitting on the Editorial Committee of “Community” Magazine.

Some of He Wei Studio?3andwich Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped He Wei Studio?3andwich Design achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 10

10. BUZZ / Büro Ziyu Zhuang

© BUZZ / Büro Ziyu Zhuang

© BUZZ / Büro Ziyu Zhuang

Founded by Ziyu Zhuang in 2016, BUZZ (Büro Ziyu Zhuang) Architects is led by Ziyu Zhuang, Na Li, Zhengdong Qi, Fabian Wieser and Ye Yang. BUZZ has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Berlin. The office is committed to take the contemporary art thinking and oriental narration as interventions to develop idealogical and technological advanced designs. Through the critical thinking, BUZZ endeavors to take the design works (architectures, interiors, installations, landscape/ urban envirnoments) as the “experiences containers” to reflect the “the contemporary thinking of spacial demand about the present” of today’s public.

BUZZ’s projects encompass urban designs, urban complexes, municipal buildings, museums, hotels, resorts, theaters, stadium and housing, as well as interior design and arts.

Some of BUZZ / Büro Ziyu Zhuang’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BUZZ / Büro Ziyu Zhuang achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 4
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 7

9. CPLUS

© CPLUS

© CPLUS

CPLUS is an architecture firm with an international perspective, co-founded by Cheng Yanchun and Li Nan in Beijing in 2014. The firm believes that architecture aims to create a medium for dialogue between people and the environment. As living organism that constantly changes over time, architecture responds to the history of human exploration of nature and the construction of cities.

Some of CPLUS’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped CPLUS achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 9
Total Projects 20

8. MAT Office

© MAT Office

© MAT Office

Founded by TANG Kangshuo and ZHANG Miao in 2013, MAT Office is a research and design architectural office started in Rotterdam and practices in Beijing since 2015. The office works typologically, pays close attention on “unit” and “edge,” “publicity” and “openness,” creates public space by the discussion on the relationship of individual and collectivity. It is also an office committed to the observation and speculation of emerging new phenomena and problems in Chinese cities.

Some of MAT Office’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MAT Office achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 20

7. CLOU architects

© CLOU architects

© CLOU architects

Founded by Jan Clostermann, CLOU is a cosmopolitan team of architects and designers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Lisbon, with one central mission: to design the best social spaces in the world.

Our work focuses on the most vibrant places in today’s world: retail and leisure destinations, large mixed-use complexes, and community hubs. We define ourselves as creators of social spaces: we design projects that place the human being at centre stage, creating new environments for social encounters and authentic collective identities. We deliver lively public spaces which are intimately connected to the people who use them and transform the urban fabric in which they are built.

Some of CLOU architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped CLOU architects achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 6
Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 52

6. Crossboundaries

© Crossboundaries

© Crossboundaries

Crossboundaries contributes to a vital built environment through architecture, environmental design and urban regeneration. We create enduring architecture that often deals with remarkable technical processes, yet always has a pleasant material touch and human atmosphere.

The work of Crossboundaries originates from a strong belief that design as a process results in successful, operational buildings. This approach is based on two fundamental principles: research and collaboration. For our projects we create suitable multi-disciplinary teams where all participants can assess the opportunities within the given conditions. We identify the essential questions, jointly create pragmatic solutions by data collection and analyze significant precedents. We regularly discuss possible programmatic shifts with our clients to raise their benefits of the project.

Some of Crossboundaries’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Crossboundaries achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 4
A+Awards Finalist 5
Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 21

5. Atelier Alter Architects

© Atelier Alter Architects

© Atelier Alter Architects

Founded in 2009, Atelier Alter Architects is a pioneering inter-disciplinary practice based in New York and Beijing. Noted for designing from critical analysis of the site, Atelier Alter has been recognized by numerous awards.

Atelier Alter Architects focuses intensely upon culture facilities ever since the beginning of the practice. Atelier Alter wan the competitions to build Qujing Culture Center in 2009, by transferring the metaphysical context of the site into an artistic yet tangible urban space of historic remembrance.

Some of Atelier Alter Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Atelier Alter Architects achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 13
Total Projects 21

4. LUO studio

© LUO studio

© LUO studio

Mr. Luo Yujie is the founder of LUO studio, who also teaches the course of Construction Basics in the School of Architecture at Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). His exceptional works have been shortlisted and awarded by numerous design award competitions worldwide. He is committed to creating more durable, friendly and quality spaces with creative thinking, a spirit of craftsmanship and the principle of caring for nature.

Some of LUO studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped LUO studio achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 9
A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 11
Total Projects 14

3. SUP Atelier of THAD

© SUP Atelier of THAD

© SUP Atelier of THAD

SUP atelier, founded by Prof. Song Yehao from Tsinghua University School of Architecture in Beijing around 2011, dedicated to the research and practice on sustainable urban and architectural design. SUP Atelier explores the simultaneous sustainability of natural resources and human community through high context sensibility, modest architectural strategies and tectonic research on natural and local materials, in relevant to integrate buildings to the environment and community livings.

SUP Atelier focuses on sustainable theory within the scope of architecture, urban studies and building technology, while highly promoting the combination of modern design and vernacular architecture in China. Regional and local understandings are rather important, to further initiate innovative design based on the understanding, and thus the design strategy is always incorporating the latest technical measures or traditional climate adaptation design strategies at that time.

Some of SUP Atelier of THAD’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped SUP Atelier of THAD achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 10
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 11
Total Projects 17

2. ARCHSTUDIO

© ARCHSTUDIO

© ARCHSTUDIO

Arch Studio devotes to using multi-perspective and rational means to intervene the development of contemporary urban living environment, finding a right balance between the connections of reality and nature, history and culture, creating a spatial environment that is full of the spirit of times and humanistic quality. In this complex and multivariate era, new creation is not from a sudden inspiration, but stems from careful study of the unique needs and restrictions of each project.

Some of ARCHSTUDIO’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ARCHSTUDIO achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 4
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 21
Total Projects 25

1. MAD Architects

© MAD Architects

© MAD Architects

MAD works in forward-looking environments developing futuristic architecture based on a contemporary interpretation of the eastern spirit of nature. All of MAD’s projects — from residential complexes or offices to cultural centers — desire to protect a sense of community and orientation toward nature, offering people the freedom to develop their own experience. Founded in 2004 by Ma Yansong, the office first earned worldwide attention in 2006 by winning an international competition to design a residential tower near Toronto. Since then, MAD has been commissioned by clients of all backgrounds, leading to an intriguing combination of diverse project designs.

Some of MAD Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MAD Architects achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

A+Awards Winner 13
A+Awards Finalist 8
Featured Projects 21
Total Projects 30

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

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25 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Singapore

Singapore is often characterized as one of the four “Asian giants.” Albeit a country that has been an independent state for only 58 years — since 1965 — Singapore currently has one of the most powerful economies and construction industries in the world. This 290-square-mile (750-square-kilometers) island is regarded as a hub for cutting-edge design as well as a testing bed for architectural innovation, especially within the context of environmental sustainability and technology. Projects found in the iconic Gardens by the Bay, as well as the most famous airport design in the world, Jewel Changi Airport, are spaces that could have easily emerged from science fiction film sets.

In fact, according to Singapore Design Week Organizers, the country is ‘a nation by design,’ where its architecture places huge emphasis on the quality of life of its inhabitants. Social housing projects, green urban initiatives and cultural amenities are the most popular design briefs that Singaporean architecture firms tackle daily, transforming the country into an extraordinary ecosystem.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Singapore based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Singapore architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in Singapore:


25. Advanced Architectural Lab ( AaL)

© Arch-exist photography

© Arch-exist photography

The Advanced Architecture Laboratory at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) investigates the increasingly complex relationship between design and technology in architecture. Its research and design projects relate to advances in environmental strategies, building structure and form, performance and energy, computer simulation and modeling, digital fabrication and building processes.

AAL has won prestigious awards including the A’ Design Platinum Award, Singapore Design Gold Award, SG Mark Award, Singapore Institute of Architects Award, Gwangju Design Biennale Award and International Union of Architects Award.

Some of Advanced Architectural Lab ( AaL)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Advanced Architectural Lab ( AaL) achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

24. AR43 Architects

© AR43 Architects

© AR43 Architects

Founded in 2006, AR43 Architects Pte Ltd is an award winning design firm which has completed a wide range of works ranging commercial, hospitality, institutional, custom-designed residences to interior architecture projects around Asia. The firm is lead by founder Lim Cheng Kooi who has more than 20 years of experience in the field and many of his past works received awards especially recognition through publications in top architectural journals. Well-featured projects include a bungalow project at 21 Jervois Hill for which AR43 received an Honorary Mentioned Design Awards at the 10th SIA Architectural Design Awards 2010.

The hallmarks of AR43 design work lies in it acknowledging a responsibility to the built environment, understanding both the physical and emotional reconstructive potential of architecture.

Some of AR43 Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped AR43 Architects achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 6

23. Prow Architects

© Prow Architects Pte Ltd

© Prow Architects Pte Ltd

Prow Architects is a multi-disciplinary design and architectural practice led by Wagen Teh. Its work focuses mainly on residential architecture.

Some of Prow Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Prow Architects Pte Ltd achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 2

22. studioMilou Singapore

© studioMilou Singapore and studioMilou Architecture (Paris)

© studioMilou Singapore and studioMilou Architecture (Paris)

studioMilou Singapore is an architectural firm specializing in the rehabilitation of existing buildings cultural projects in Asia and in France (studioMilou Architecture (Paris)).

Some of studioMilou Singapore’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped studioMilou Singapore and studioMilou Architecture (Paris) achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 2

21. Lekker Architects

© Kong Chong Yew

© Kong Chong Yew

Lekker Architects was founded in 2014 by Ong Ker-Shing and Joshua Comaroff, classmates at Harvard Design School. The office is a platform for work in architecture, landscape, and architecture, as well as writing and specialized installations. Lekker’s work has been featured in a range of publications, including Monocle (UK), Wallpaper*, MARK (the Netherlands), I.D. (NY, USA) and others.

Some of Lekker Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Lekker Architects achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 9

20. Metre Architects

© Kevin Siyuan

© Kevin Siyuan

The full spectrum of architecture’s content can be embodied by M E T R E ? whose meanings range from the quantifiable to the perceptual

Some of Metre Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Metre Architects achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 11

19. DCA Architects

© DCA Architects Pte Ltd

© DCA Architects Pte Ltd

Established in 1996, DCA specializes in various typologies including commercial, residential, mixed-use, master planning, institutional and industrial projects. The firm consistently produces enduring, efficient and high-quality architectural works.

Distinguished by its strategic focus in aiding clients to meet carbon targets and sustainability objectives, DCA engages all stakeholders in a holistic approach to create a positive environmental impact and drive towards a more sustainable future.

Some of DCA Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DCA Architects Pte Ltd achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 14

18. WOHA

© WOHA

© WOHA

The architecture of WOHA, founded by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell in 1994, is notable for its constant evolution and innovation. A profound awareness of local context and tradition is intertwined with an ongoing exploration of contemporary architectural form-making and ideas, thus creating a unique fusion of practicality and invention. WOHA conceptualizes all aspects of the architectural process, and environmental principles have always been fundamental to the work of the practice, which is guided by a commitment to responsive place-making and to the creation of an invigorating and sustainable architecture.

WOHA have developed a unique approach to tropical architecture and urbanism, weaving landscape and community space through porous structures.

Some of WOHA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WOHA achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 8

17. Teh Joo Heng Architects

© private, Teh Joo Heng Architects

© private, Teh Joo Heng Architects

Teh Joo Heng Architects was established in April, 2000 by Teh Joo Heng. It is a design oriented firm that focuses on creating imaginative and innovative design solutions to conventional design problems, thereby bringing a fresh perspective to all design projects commissioned.

The design philosophy demands thorough inquiry into design issues in a rigorous search for innovative design solutions. The design process respects the traditional built environment and regional culture as heritage while embracing new technological possibilities. The design solution is expressed in strong and clear architectural forms and space without predetermined stylistic preferences to meet the aspirations of the Client, while adding to the body of knowledge in architecture and the built environment.

Some of Teh Joo Heng Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Teh Joo Heng Architects achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 5

16. Studio iF

© Studio iF

© Studio iF

Founded in 2015 and led by principal designer Gwen Tan — co-founder of Formwerkz Architects, Studio iF is an interior design studio conceived with more than 20 years of architectural and interior design practice. With a profound understanding of luxury as well as expertise in hospitality design, we are able to curate bespoke interior experiences tailored to embrace, elevate and celebrate our clients’ luxurious lifestyles.

Our repertoire of works for homes and homes away from home include some of the most unique settings: new-age farm stays, city getaways, re-invented traditional courtyard houses, resort beach villas and villas in national parks.

Some of Studio iF’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio iF achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 6

15. K2LD Architects

© Khoo Guo Jie

© Khoo Guo Jie

K2LD is an international practice established in Singapore in 1998 and in Melbourne in 2007. Our Architectural Design philosophy embraces the Sense and Sensibility of Architecture. The senses mould the intricate relationship between time, light and material to allow spatial freedom that is beautiful in its myriad of expressions. Taming these exciting relationships materializes in an architectural experience.

The sensibilities of Architecture advocate an understanding of the ways the natural beauty of materials can be brought out in construction, enhancing the imaginative appreciation of the way in which materials partake in the design. We believe that design emerges from an intensive dialogue with our Clients, a sensitive study of the site and the Client’s brief.

We strive to achieve design solutions in line with current developments in architectural technologies and expression, while capturing space and light in tangible form, giving meaning to Architecture.

Some of K2LD Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped K2LD Architects achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 26

14. Formwerkz Architects

© Formwerkz Architects

© Formwerkz Architects

As a multi-disciplinary design collective, we seek to make sense and meet the challenges of today’s disruptive, global environment. We embrace these conditions as impetus to question the status quo, to reinvent the wheel and to effect change for a better future. Formwerkz Architects was established since 2004. Our design is centered in the human experience and largely influenced by biophilia. We often took to hybridized resolutions to interrogate the established typologies. This method takes us outside the ordinary and pushes us to the limits.

Some of Formwerkz Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Formwerkz Architects achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 9

13. Guz Architects

© Guz Architects

© Guz Architects

Guz Architects seeks to produce refreshing architecture that is tranquil, inspired by nature, yet human in scale. Their projects both derive inspiration from, and relate closely to nature. Structure, materials and technology are used to express as seamless a transition as possible between inside and outside. The resulting designs are both responsive and responsible to the site and its occupants, with consideration being given to the integration and preservation of the surrounding natural environment.The practice makes extensive use of sustainable design technologies, and both passive and active design principles infor all design decisions with the intent to create long lasting, timeless architecture, realized in projects in Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe.

Some of Guz Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Guz Architects achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 8

12. Studio SKLIM

© Studio SKLIM

© Studio SKLIM

Studio SKLIM is an emerging design practice establishing its roots in the fields of furniture design, interiors, landscape, architecture and urbanism.

Some of Studio SKLIM’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio SKLIM achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 8

11. G8A Architecture & Urban Planning

© G8A Architecture & Urban Planning

© G8A Architecture & Urban Planning

G8A is an architecture, urban planning and interior design company with offices in Geneva, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore. From design principles originally established in Switzerland, and with projects being developed in Asia for over a decade, G8A holds a unique position in contemporary architectural practice. Educated in the West, then learning from the contrasting context of the East, the company has been able to strengthen their designs by not only broadening their scope of knowledge but honing a precise and systematic application of innovative strategies and proposing a new architectural cohesion.

Some of G8A Architecture & Urban Planning’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped G8A Architecture & Urban Planning achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 14

10. CHANG Architects

© Albert Lim Koon Seng

© Albert Lim Koon Seng

We believe that great design is a work from the mind, and the heart. We are passionate about creating innovative and exciting designs, evolving unique characteristics of each project. Our design aims to add values and enhance living for the users, while co-existing harmoniously with nature and the environment. Designing from the spatial point of view is key. Space, which is intangible, is the essence of architecture. When designs are conceived this way, the most appropriate form ensues. The other important aspect is to understand the various elements of a project, including users’ needs and aspirations. It is through assimilation of the grounds and active collaborations that set the path for a meaningful design.

Some of CHANG Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped CHANG Architects achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 2

9. Studio Wills + Architects

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© khoo guo jie

Studio Wills + Architects is an Architectural Studio of Environment & Experience Design with a desire to make a better environment by discovering the potentials of present conditions. The aspiration to enhance the environment brings an approach of searching the extraordinary in the ordinary everyday life, through thorough understanding of sensitive observations, thoughtful making, responsive teamwork and active collaborations.

Some of Studio Wills + Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio Wills + Architects achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 14

8. WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

© WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

© WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

WOW is an international consultancy offering professional design services in architecture, interior and landscape design, and masterplanning. An award-winning firm recognized for extensive experience in cross-border services, our projects span the Asian region and extend as far as the Middle East and North Africa. Our core competency lies in the areas of hospitality, residential and commercial design with strong lifestyle-driven concepts.

Established as Warner Wong Design in the year 2000 by Wong Chiu Man and Maria Warner Wong, WOW has since evolved into a dynamic design group. Our process driven design leads to in-depth exploration and thought, resulting in a unique approach to each project rather than a particular formula or style.

Some of WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 17

7. RSP Architects Planners & Engineers

© RSP Architects Planners & Engineers

© RSP Architects Planners & Engineers

Headquartered in Singapore, RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (RSP) is a global multidisciplinary architectural and engineering design group, with over 65 years of experience, building alongside Singapore. Our team of 1,200 industry experts across over 15 markets has successfully completed over 2,500 projects globally, to build spaces that prioritise people, community and environment, while finding innovative ways to bring their unique stories to life through design. From physical spaces to the digital realm and beyond, design permeates every aspect of our work. At RSP, design meets humanity.

Some of RSP Architects Planners & Engineers’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped RSP Architects Planners & Engineers achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 16

6. SCDA

© SCDA

© SCDA

SCDA is a multi-disciplinary architectural practice established in 1995. Founding principal and design director Soo K. Chan was the recipient of the inaugural President’s Design Award, Singapore Designer of the Year and is part of the Panel of Designers for Poliform in Milan. He was also the recipient of the SIA-Getz Architecture Prize for Emergent Architecture in Asia, 2006. SCDA was awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects International Prize 2012 for One KL and the Lincoln Modern (2005). The firm was also the recipient of nine Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Awards. SCDA’s designs strive for tranquility and calmness qualified by space, light and structural order.

Some of SCDA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped SCDA achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 11

5. WY-TO Group

© WY-TO Group

© WY-TO Group

Guided by our philosophy, “Design with A Cause,” WY-TO Group combines research with a Planetary well-being approach in the design of cities, places, and spatial narratives for People. The design practice was first founded in Singapore in 2010 and later co-founded in Paris in 2012. Our combined Asia and Europe reach has provided our clients in government services and private sectors to reap the systemic benefits of a global outlook and localised design thinking.

Some of WY-TO Group’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WY-TO Group achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 30

4. A D LAB

© A D LAB Pte Ltd

© A D LAB Pte Ltd

The architectural firm A D Lab was set up by Warren Liu Yaw Lin and Darlene Smyth. The design firm is centred on creating new or emergent experiences by addressing the specific site, economics and programme of each individual project. In all of the work by A D Lab, there is an intensive search for a convergence to a simple and elegant solution that evokes a sense of complexity and at the same time solves all the issues and concerns of the design in an economical and poetic manner.

Some of A D LAB’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped A D LAB Pte Ltd achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 11

3. DP Architects

© DP Architects

© DP Architects

DP Architects is a leading multidisciplinary design practice in Asia with 1,000 staff in 17 global offices strategically linked from Shanghai to London, and 8 specialist companies providing a range of services from architecture and urban planning to engineering, sustainable design, interior, façade and landscape design. Founded in 1967, it has built a deep portfolio of works including Golden Mile Complex, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore Sports Hub, Sengkang General & Community Hospitals and Our Tampines Hub. From Singapore, the ideas and methodologies of the design practice have since been applied to projects across 77 countries.

Today, DP harnesses the collective design experience and expertise of its people under its Green-Well-Tech thrust to deliver well-calibrated interdisciplinary design solutions at all scales for better-than-sustainable outcomes; contributing to sustainable development and a city’s long-term socio-economic resiliency and vibrancy.

Some of DP Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DP Architects achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Winner 4
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 9
Total Projects 46

2. Park + Associates

© Edward Hendricks

© Edward Hendricks

Since it was established in 1999, Park + Associates has grown to be a studio made up of dedicated like-minded individuals that strive towards shared virtues both conceptual and aesthetic. This rings true across all levels of experiences within the office. The determination for us to achieve is strong, and as a result produce an environment that is intense yet vibrant and conducive for enhancing design discourse.

We recognize the importance of people and the human experience in architecture. We understand the importance of architecture that has good bones. In every piece of design that we create, no matter the scale, we seek to create objects and spaces that resonate with the individual.

Some of Park + Associates’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Park + Associates achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Winner 6
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 11

1. ONG&ONG

© ONG&ONG Pte Ltd

© ONG&ONG Pte Ltd

Since our founding in 1972, ONG&ONG has become synonymous with excellence and innovation. Established by the late Mr. Ong Teng Cheong and Mrs. Ong Siew May, the firm today boasts a pan Asia reach with 12 offices in key cities across the region. As pioneer of the 360 Solution, we have refined our array of design, engineering and management services alongside design-thinking methodology to encompass the full spectrum from concept to completion. Our team’s collective imagination and ingenuity consistently inspire universally transformative experiences.

ONG&ONG’s philosophy is to elevate user experience through design and innovation, transcending the prosaic. Harnessing our talent, dedication and creativity, we endeavor to “Experience + Make + Live,” giving clients holistic solutions that enhance everyday living. Regardless of scale, ONG&ONG has the requisite knowledge for typologies spanning residential, civic, commercial, hospitality, retail and industrial environments.

Some of ONG&ONG’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ONG&ONG Pte Ltd achieve 1st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Singapore:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 13
Total Projects 60

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

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A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

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30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Sweden

These annual rankings were last updated on November 7, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

Nowadays, Swedish architectural design often goes hand in hand with IKEA. Still, the design of modular furniture, which has undeniably revolutionised the way people set up the interior of their homes, is not this country’s only architectural breakthrough. Since the early 20th century, Sweden has pioneered in combining artistry and aesthetics with functionality and human comfort.

The country’s contemporary signature architecture usually adopts a minimal approach to design, the use of wood – the country’s most popular and locally sourced material – and the creation of almost ethereal spaces filled with natural light. Projects such as the Turning Torso in Malmö and The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg, are some of the most iconic and unconventional architectural landmarks in the country. Admittedly, Sweden is one of the few countries that has recontextualized – to a large extent – the modernist movement in order to reflect its distinctive cultural, ecological and social features. Through their designs, architects have managed to “soften” the harsh lines and sharp corners of traditional Modernism and reinvent their own architectural Swedish-modern expression.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Sweden based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Sweden architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Sweden:


30. pS Arkitektur

© pS Arkitektur

© pS Arkitektur

pS Arkitektur works with projects ranging from commercial interiors to private houses and urban planning. Our vision is to create unique buildings, interiors and environments that make an emotional and visual impression. Our motto is “architecture that makes a difference.”

We challenge the obvious solutions and aesthetics in favor of creating something unique, derived from the company’s identity and our client’s dreams. Our office interiors and refurbishments enhance the clients brand identity and business opportunities. Architecture and design is a means of market positioning, creating far reaching values for our clients. We define the goals and demands so that the design will be an efficient tool and identity bearer.

Some of pS Arkitektur’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped pS Arkitektur achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 7

29. Max Holst Arkitektkontor

© Max Holst Arkitektkontor

© Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Max Holst studied architecture at the School of Architecture, Lund University, UPC in Barcelona and ETH in Zürich and has extensive international experience with positions at architectural firms in europe and the US. He mainly gained his architectural experience in the practice of Rafael Moneo but has also worked for Behnisch & Partner in Stuttgart, Germany, Campi & Pessina in Lugano, Switzerland and for Thomas Sandell in Stockholm, Sweden before openeing his own practice in 2001. In 2004 he became partners with Roger Spetz and together they formed Spetz & Holst Arkitekter who where active until 2012.

Some of Max Holst Arkitektkontor’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Max Holst Arkitektkontor achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 8

28. Griab

© Griab

© Griab

Griab was founded in 1957 in Helsingborg by Gösta Gottschalk and was originally an engineering firm specializing in building construction and land planning. In 2006, the company expanded with a dedicated architectural department.

We work closely with our clients from the conceptual stage to the operational phase, often taking on the role of project managers. This has resulted in many long-lasting relationships and allowed us to build uniquely broad expertise for a company of our type. Through many years of close collaboration with designers from other technical fields, our services can be expanded and adapted to meet most needs and requests.

Some of Griab’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Griab achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 9

27. Belatchew Arkitekter

© Belatchew Arkitekter AB

© Belatchew Arkitekter AB

Belatchew Arkitekter is an architectural firm working within a wide range of projects, from urban planning and housing to offices and retail. The work of the office is idea driven with an aim to find unexpected solutions that enhance the potential of a site and add value to real estate. Belatchew Arkitekter follows the global development on sustainability and consider it our mission to integrate sustainable solutions in all our projects.

Some of Belatchew Arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Belatchew Arkitekter AB achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 14

26. Norell/Rodhe

© Norell/Rodhe

© Norell/Rodhe

Norell/Rodhe is a Stockholm based architecture studio founded by Daniel Norell and Einar Rodhe. The design focuses around strong conceptual gestures, mainly for public buildings.

Some of Norell/Rodhe’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Norell/Rodhe achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Total Projects 6

25. Förstberg Ling

© Förstberg Ling

© Förstberg Ling

Förstberg Ling is an office for architecture and design established in 2015 and based in Malmö, Sweden. We’re interested in projects ranging from small interiors and furniture to larger buildings, always with a focus on detailing and materiality.

Some of Förstberg Ling’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Förstberg Ling achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 2

24. Kaminsky Arkitektur

Kaminsky Arkitektur is an architecture firm based in Stockholm and Göteborg, Sweden. We work with architecture in its broadest meaning ranging from furniture to city planning, from theory to practice.

Some of Kaminsky Arkitektur’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Kaminsky Arkitektur achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 2

23. Mikael Bergquist Arkitektkontor

© Åke E:son Lindman

© Åke E:son Lindman

Mikael Bergquist is an architect SAR/MSA with a degree from KTH, Stockholm and the Art Academy, Copenhagen. He has been running his  own office in Stockholm since 1996 and works with projects for companies, government agencies and private individuals. He is also a freelance editor for the magazine Arkitektur, 1996-2002 as well as a curator and editor for a number of exhibitions and books. Finally, he is a guest critic and lecturer at various schools of architecture and teaches Master studio at KTH-A in Stockholm.

Some of Mikael Bergquist Arkitektkontor’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Mikael Bergquist Arkitektkontor achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 2

22. ARRHOV FRICK ARKITEKTKONTOR

© Mikael Olsson

© Mikael Olsson

The office was founded in 2010 in Stockholm by Johan Arrhov (1979) and Henrik Frick (1977). In 2017 Carlos Nieto (1977) became a collaborating partner. Working with a diversity of projects, the ambition is to create architecture that makes life better for the people. We believe architecture should be simple to construct and easy to maintain. A building should be pleasant to live in and to discover.

The architecture is often reduced to its fundamentals, emphasizing ideological and programmatic simplicity through a focus on function, structural economy and construction logic. Many of the projects support flexible infrastructures that are capable of future iterations and uses, encouraging sustainability and longevity in the building industry.

Some of ARRHOV FRICK ARKITEKTKONTOR’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ARRHOV FRICK ARKITEKTKONTOR achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

21. Metropolis Arkitekter

© Metropolis Arkitekter

© Metropolis Arkitekter

We take advantage of the ornamental potential of necessities. It’s the natural attitude of arts and crafts, whether it’s about knitting a sweater or building a house. Beauty occurs as a consequence of the work. The building tradition is our inspiration. We want to maintain the attitude of traditional construction in such a way that we always seek the simplest and most logical way of building. Building components and assemblies are often clearly declared. The traditional building is its own manual, see and imitate, it says, then it will be good.

Some of Metropolis Arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Metropolis Arkitekter achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

20. Hermansson Hiller Lundberg Arkitekter

© Hermansson Hiller Lundberg Arkitekter

© Hermansson Hiller Lundberg Arkitekter

Hermansson Hiller Lundberg creates architecture with presence, character and complexity. Our projects encompass apartment buildings, hotels, nursing homes, offices and private houses. In our work we combine an interest in the basic values of architecture with an engaged attitude to context, programme and building process.

Some of Hermansson Hiller Lundberg Arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Hermansson Hiller Lundberg Arkitekter achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 2

19. Karin Matz Arkitekt

© Francesco Di Gregorio

© Francesco Di Gregorio

Karin Matz is an architect from Stockholm, Sweden. His architectural practice is centered mostly around residential architecture and interior design.

Some of Karin Matz Arkitekt’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Karin Matz Arkitekt achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 3

18. Elding Oscarson

© Åke E:son Lindman

© Åke E:son Lindman

ELDING OSCARSON is a recently started office run by Johan Oscarson and Jonas Elding. The collective experience is covering both Swedish and international architecture, from museums to private houses, interiors, furniture and product design. Jonas Elding was an associate at Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa (SANAA), Tokyo, for seven years, in charge of the design for the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York. Johan Oscarson was an associate at Sandellsandberg, Stockholm, for 7 years, in charge of the designs for Villa Nilsson and the interior for the OMX headquarters. Our aim is to challenge a variety of architecture and design tasks and by means of a solid process find new solutions, ways to live or atmospheric qualities.

Some of Elding Oscarson’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Elding Oscarson achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 4

17. Jonas Lindvall A & D

© AIX Arkitekter

© AIX Arkitekter

Jonas Lindvall was educated as an interior architect in Gothenburg, Sweden and studied furniture design at the Royal College of Art in London and architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture in Copenhagen. Upon completing his studies he returned to his hometown, Malmö, where he opened his own office. As an architect, Jonas has created villas, hotels, restaurants and more recently, church interiors. As a designer, Lindvall’s portfolio is equally diverse, ranging from furniture and lighting, to kitchens and bathrooms.

An exponent of traditional craftsmanship, Jonas Lindvall creates new classics that reflect a spirit of modernity, whilst maintaining a profound respect for skills and techniques of the past. This is a theme that is inherent throughout his work, and comes from a tireless curiosity and a passion for history.

Some of Jonas Lindvall A & D’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Jonas Lindvall A & D achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 5

16. AIX Arkitekter

© AIX Arkitekter

© AIX Arkitekter

AIX Arkitekter is an architectural bureau with extensive knowledge and experience. Our company has a solid framework, which embraces knowledge-sharing and efficient resource management. It also enriches our professional life and ensures the best possible outcome for our clients. We have a staff of 100 people, most of whom are architects, but there are also interior designers, engineers, planning architects, antiquarians, theatre consultants and lighting designers, finance staff and IT technicians. We focus on three main areas: city planning, new construction and renovation / restoration. Our urban planning commissions include visionary design proposals for major areas and master planning of properties and entire neighborhoods.

Some of AIX Arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped AIX Arkitekter achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 14

15. Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur

© Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur

© Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur

Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur, formerly known as Bornstein Lyckefors Arkitekter, is a Sweden-based architectural office founded by Per Bornstein and Andreas Lyckefors in Gothenburg in 2011. Johan Olsson has been a partner since 2012. The company opened a studio in Stockholm in 2018. At present, Olsson Lyckefors employs 34 architects, interior designers, students and staff members in Gothenburg and Stockholm.

The office is engaged in a broad spectrum of projects ranging from research studies to architecture and interior design for private, corporate, and public clients. Olsson Lyckefors uses contemporary digital tools and traditional methods in every phase of design development from early sketches to finished buildings.

Some of Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 4

14. Studio Richard Lindvall

© Studio Richard Lindvall

© Studio Richard Lindvall

Richard Lindvall is a Stockholm based designer predominantly working with interior design and concept direction, but also within a number of creative fields such as photography, publication and graphic design. Striving to always make his projects completely unique, Richard also designs furniture and decor that is incorporated into each of his interior projects.

Richard is simultaneously driven by functionality and aesthetics, resulting in spaces that are at the same time spectacular and minimalist, exclusive but welcoming. This approach has given his work international attention in numerous publications such as Wallpaper, Frame, Dezeen, Vogue and Elle Decoration, as well as won prestigious awards such as the World Interiors News award in the category Restaurant Interiors for Restaurant & Bar Nazdrowje, and honourable finalist space in Wallpaper design awards, Architizer’s A+Awards.

Some of Studio Richard Lindvall’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio Richard Lindvall achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 9

13. DinellJohansson

© Åke E:son Lindman

© Åke E:son Lindman

We have extensive experience from projects of all sizes and stages. We love leading the creative process that every building project entails. We involve our clients in close and fruitful collaboration. We are unpretentious, curious, and quick. We have a vast network ranging from well-established artists to the country’s best technical consultants, and we have a growing team of exceptionally dedicated and experienced architects. In every project, big or small, there are hidden values. It is our belief that the right analysis and committed collaboration unlocks these values and elevates a project beyond expectations.

Some of DinellJohansson’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DinellJohansson achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 12

12. Erik Andersson Architects

© Erik Andersson Architects

© Erik Andersson Architects

Erik Andersson Architects is a Stockholm based studio practicing contemporary architecture and infrastructure. The scope of its work includes the design of bridges, buildings, interiors and products. There is also a strong interest in art spaces and exhibition design. The work of Erik Andersson Architects has won several international awards including twice the European Steel Design Awards, the Swedish Steel Prize 2003 and 2013, finalist FX Awards, nomination for the Best building in Sweden 2003. Erik Andersson was nominated for the Kasper Salin Prize 2013.

Some of Erik Andersson Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Erik Andersson Architects achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 8

11. Studio Stockholm

© Studio Stockholm

© Studio Stockholm

Studio Stockholm is an award-winning architecture firm that works on projects of all sizes. Our business model is simple: We strive to be the best partner when it comes to understanding and developing our clients’ businesses. That is what motivates us — combining creative excellence with a business understanding and thereby developing value-added end products for our clients. We are there for our clients as an advisor and a partner throughout the entire journey, from creating a strategy and a creative concept to performing an evaluation and following-up.

Some of Studio Stockholm’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio Stockholm achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 5

10. Murman arkitekter

© Murman arkitekter AB

© Murman arkitekter AB

Murman Arkitekter AB was established in 1985 and today has a staff of 30 architects and interior designers. We work with office, retail and residential projects, with an emphasis on performing both architectural and interior design. In 2009 we won the 1St price in Category “Holiday “at the World architectural festival in Barcelona with Restaurant Tusen in Ramundberget, Sweden. In 2009 we also won the 1St price with a Military museum in Karlstad, Sweden (Infanteribrigadmuseum) and in 2006 we won the 1St price in an architectural competition about a new building for the Swedish Sámi parliament in the northern Sweden.

We strive to create structures and spaces with strong individual identities and just like people buildings derive much of their identity from their physical surroundings and social context.

Some of Murman arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Murman arkitekter AB achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 6

9. Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture

© Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture AB

© Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture AB

Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture is an award winning architecture firm based in Göteborg, Sweden. We work with architecture in its broadest meaning ranging from furniture to city planning, from theory to practice.

Some of Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture AB achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 9

8. Kanozi Arkitekter

© Felix Gerlach

© Felix Gerlach

Kanozi Arkitekter is an architecture and design firm that was founded in 2001 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Today we are an international team of over 60 creative minds devoted to creating value-driven design solutions that help to build a better future. From our studios in Gothenburg, Malmö and Stockholm, we apply our knowledge and expertise to projects throughout Sweden and across the globe.

Some of Kanozi Arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Kanozi Arkitekter achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 37

7. White arkitekter

Photo © Wojtek Gurak - © White arkitekter AB

Photo © Wojtek Gurak - © White arkitekter AB

White is Scandinavia’s leading architectural practice and amongst the ten largest in Europe, with 500 employees in ten offices in Sweden and Denmark. Our mission is to better understand clients and stakeholders and present them with world class solutions in urban planning, architecture and design. As pioneers in the environmental field, we are now industry leaders in sustainable architecture and urban design.

We can handle a project through every stage from conception to post-completion, and we have qualified expertise in urban planning, project management, sustainability, landscape, interior design, housing, education, healthcare, commercial, culture and leisure.

Some of White arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped White arkitekter AB achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 13

6. Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA)

© Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA)

© Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA)

UMA is an adventurous practice that deals with art and architecture, often in a combination where we create things that have the best of both disciplines: structure and rationality from architecture and playfulness and punk from art.

Some of Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 9

5. Wingårdh Arkitektkontor

© Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB

© Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB

Wingårdhs is a Swedish enterprise, specialized in architecture, urban planning, interior design and landscape planning. Gert Wingårdh, architect SAR/MSA and CEO, is the company’s founder and owner. The office is today among the five largest architect groups in Sweden, and among the ten largest in the Nordic Region. This falls well in line with the target set in the office’s general objectives that we must be one of Scandinavia’s leading architecture firms. Wingårdhs has been operating in Gothenburg since 1977, in Stockholm since 1985 and in Malmö since 2011. We employ 50/50 women in our 150+ staff, architects, interior designers, constructional engineers, visualisers, data technicians, model makers, a spatial planner, an architectural historian, administrators and trainees.

Some of Wingårdh Arkitektkontor’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 13

4. GIPP arkitektur

© GIPP arkitektur

© GIPP arkitektur

GIPP arkitektur sets out to create architecture by thoughtfully interpreting both the needs of an individual client and the specific characteristics of a site. In order to achieve an architectural whole, we believe that in depth studies of flows as well as of spatial and structural relationships are essential. In each individual project, everything, down to the design of details and the choice of materials, relates back to a main concept. In order to achieve an architectonic design solution which is both financial and sustainable, every project is developed in close dialogue with the client as well as with the builders and suppliers.

Some of GIPP arkitektur’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped GIPP arkitektur achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 38

3. Tengbom

© Tengbom

© Tengbom

Tengbom is one of Scandinavia’s leading architecture practices. Through architecture, we help our clients push boundaries and make the world a better place. Together we create sustainable and beautiful architecture that works, enriches people’s lives, and strengthens our clients and our society at the same time. Since 1906, Tengbom has designed many of Sweden’s most cherished buildings and spaces. Our fifteen offices stretch from the north to the south of Sweden and across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki in Finland.

Some of Tengbom’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Tengbom achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 13

2. Johan Sundberg Arkitektur

© Johan Sundberg Arkitektur AB

© Johan Sundberg Arkitektur AB

Johan Sundberg Arkitektur specializes in small – and medium scale new buildings, refurbishments and extensions. Each project is a unique challenge, and we work closely with our clients to create an optimal solution. Johan Sundberg was educated at Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Sweden, and the Faculty of Engineering Science at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. In his second year of studies he began working with graphic design, and went on to devote his attention to interior architecture and single-family dwellings. Rather than beginning his career in a large firm, he chose to found his own practice. The project Villa Bergman – Werntoft was completed at the same time that Johan received his degree, and it was nominated as the best debut project.

Some of Johan Sundberg Arkitektur’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Johan Sundberg Arkitektur AB achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

Featured Projects 9
Total Projects 15

1. Tham & Videgård Arkitekter

© Åke E:son Lindman

© Åke E:son Lindman

Tham & Videgård Arkitekter is a progressive and contemporary practice that focuses on architecture and design – from large scale urban planning through to buildings, interiors and objects. The practice objective is to create distinct and relevant architecture with the starting point resting within the unique context and specific conditions of the individual project. Taking an active approach, the office is involved throughout the whole process, from developing the early sketch to the on-site supervision. Commissions include public, commercial and private clients in Sweden and abroad. The practice approach to architecture is inclusive; with practical, theoretical, social and environmental issues analyzed and integrated within the process.

Some of Tham & Videgård Arkitekter’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Tham & Videgård Arkitekter achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Sweden:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 19

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

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25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa

These annual rankings were last updated on October 31, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

Home to large mountains, vast forests and endless coasts as well as to the native Xhosa and Zulu tribes with a violent colonial history, South Africa has an array of varying landscapes and clashing cultures. Even during its contemporary history, the Apartheid era was responsible for heavily segregating South Africa in multiple of contexts.

This countrywide division is apparent to many architectural and urban settings. Spatial inequalities, most commonly found in the city of Johannesburg, as well as the infamous marginalized District Six in Cape Town, are some examples of what challenges local architects currently face. From the beginning of the 21st century these ‘lines of division’ are gradually being patched up through the design and construction of many notable architectural works, with cultural and residential architecture being the most prominent. Practices prioritize locally sourced materials such as bricks, bamboo and stone, effectively blending them with the surrounding context while supporting local material economies and becoming pioneers in environmental sustainability.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in South Africa based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of South Africa architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in South Africa:


25. Ruben Reddy Architects PTY

© Ruben Reddy Architects PTY LTD

© Ruben Reddy Architects PTY LTD

Established in 1988, Ruben Reddy Architects is a balance of seasoned professionals and up and coming young talent, diverse architectural experience, skills and cultural backgrounds, which all merge to create innovative and inspirational design. With a staff of 59, based at six offices around South Africa, Ruben Reddy Architects has an established reputation in sport architecture, healthcare and public sector buildings, as well as extensive experience in large-scale transportation hubs, spatial planning and urban design.

We provide a full range of architectural services for projects at both a local and international level. In addition, we have the professional expertise, in-depth knowledge and proven experience to provide the specialist services in sports consulting, sport bid development, and sport event planning, as well as education, healthcare, hospitality and institutional facilities. Service delivery is key to our success. With a team that is solution-driven, we work closely with our Clients and the relevant stakeholders, to produce projects and outcomes, that meet the needs of both the client and the end-user.

Some of Ruben Reddy Architects PTY’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Ruben Reddy Architects PTY LTD achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

24. Thomas Gouws Architects

© Thomas Gouws Architects

© Thomas Gouws Architects

Design of exclusive contemporary residences, holiday houses, lodges, and selective commercial projects and interiors.

Some of Thomas Gouws Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Thomas Gouws Architects achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

23. MMA Design Studio

© GAPP Architects and Urban Designers, Mashabane Rose Architects, MMA Design Studio

© GAPP Architects and Urban Designers, Mashabane Rose Architects, MMA Design Studio

MMA Design Studio is a Johannesburg-based award-winning architecture studio founded by owner and architect Mphethi Morojele as MMA Architects CC in 1995. The studio provides professional services in architecture, urban regeneration, design, research and strategic thinking. Our focus is on the ability of design to respond to and enhance the historical and emerging African condition at all levels of human social, cultural, artistic and economic endeavors.

Through combining practice with teaching and research we aspire to exceed our client’s expectations by providing solutions that not only conform to the brief but can also be measured against the triple bottom line of social, economic and ecological sustainability. Each project goes through a process of cultural, economic and locational diagnostics in order to provide a narrative framework for the organization of the client’s aspirations and programmatic requirements. We believe that through a transparent design process the constraints of time and cost are challenges that can positively influence the design process and design outcomes.

Some of MMA Design Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MMA Design Studio achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 4

22. BPAS Architects

© BPAS Architects

© BPAS Architects

BPAS Architects is a solutions-focused, multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm. Our goal is to turn your project from dream to design to reality.

We offer wide-ranging experience and expertise combined with adaptive thinking. Our digitalised practice implements top-tier technology at every point of our workflow. Bringing together practical skills and vision, we work to deliver the best results for every project, balancing financial, economic and sustainability factors.

Some of BPAS Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BPAS Architects achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 5

21. Metropole Architects

© Pitcher Architects

© Pitcher Architects

As a practice, we are inspired by the energy of the city, as it unceasingly moves, radiates and evolves like a vast living organism.we aim to generate design that stakes out new territory, and explore ideas that are intuitive, inventive, exuberant and daring. enthused by visionary architects like John Lautner and Santiago Calatrava, we aspire to create iconic and progressive architectural wonders that capture our collective imagination.

Some of Metropole Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Metropole Architects achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 5

20. BasaboseStudio

© BasaboseStudio

© BasaboseStudio

BasaboseStudio (Pty) Ltd is a creative, cross-disciplinary design firm with global reach offering services in different fields of design. Our studio has offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Kinshasa, DR Congo. We create solutions that help each of our clients achieve the materialization of their initial thoughts in a unique collaborative manner. Even though focused on the built environment and livable spaces, each of our projects is executed by pooling any expertise needed from competent sources.

Our holistic and collaborative approach encompasses the disciplines of architecture, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, photography, urbanism and associated fields by collaboration. We engage a diverse range of industry market sectors and project types including residential, corporate, cultural, civic, retail, exhibition, entertainment, healthcare and transportation. We are passionate about creating unique, immersive “solutions” that add value and help our clients achieve their envisioned dreams.

Some of BasaboseStudio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BasaboseStudio achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 10

19. Luxury Frontiers

© Luxury Frontiers

© Luxury Frontiers

Luxury Frontiers, a pioneering design firm, specializes in alternative architecture and interior design for the immersive eco-tourism market. Founded by Luca Franco and Graeme Labe in 2011, Luxury Frontiers is the birthchild of shared passion for experiential and adventure travel. Based in Johannesburg, Luxury Frontiers’ ethos is rooted in biophilic, nature-centric and sustainable design principles, manifesting in alternative construction methodologies.

The team of over 55 radical thinkers, passionate about contextual design and experienced in travel and hospitality. This highly motivated team has been the driving force behind Luxury Frontiers’ success, propelling it to become a world leader in immersive hospitality design, with projects spanning across six continents.

Some of Luxury Frontiers’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Luxury Frontiers achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 11

18. Jenny Mills Architects

© Jenny Mills Architects

© Jenny Mills Architects

“Love for form and composition lies at the very heart of our work. We are artists on a quest to sculpt existing spaces in co-operation with nature. Our buildings are exciting and beautiful. They bring something both of ourselves and our clients into the world. We work in close partnership with our clients, focusing on their needs and stylistic preferences.”

Jenny’s work has a strong contemporary signature which is not only evident in her work in this genre but is skillfully integrated into both classic and leisure designs to match her client’s tastes.

Some of Jenny Mills Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Jenny Mills Architects achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Total Projects 3

17. C76 Architecture and Design

© C76 Architecture and Design

© C76 Architecture and Design

Established in 2014 by Principal Architect Carl Jacobsz, the Johannesburg & Cape Town based C76 Architecture is inspired by expressing sophisticated simplicity, a disciplined yet exciting approach to architecture, which searches creatively for elegance and excellence proven over time – promoting quality and timelessness over trend. We look to explore characteristics such as client lifestyle, context, culture and existing environmental conditions for inspiration, with the aim of producing quality South African architecture.

Some of C76 Architecture and Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped C76 Architecture and Design achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

16. Vivid Architects

© Vivid Architects

© Vivid Architects

Vivid Architects was founded in 1998 by Paolo Viotti and Trevor Versfeld. Imraan Ho-Yee joined the practice as a partner in 2000. Vivid Architects is an established award-winning medium sized design practice that concentrates predominately on medium to large scale commercial developments both locally and internationally. The practice enjoys a good reputation in designing selected upmarket private residential homes.

Vivid Architects takes great pride in providing an holistic and comprehensive professional service delivering appropriate and cost effective architectural solutions within the strict parameters of client brief, economic realities, program and budget. Vivid Architects believes firmly in the ethics and importance of a team-based philosophy throughout the design and implementation process and encourages close collaboration of all the disciplines involved.

Some of Vivid Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Vivid Architects achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 33

15. Earthworld Architects and Interiors

© DOOK Photography

© DOOK Photography

In the making of meaningful things…

With our world becoming more and more global — virtual and less defined, the need for defining the “Heimat” has become greater than ever. Meaning has become more important than ever. Falling Waters by Frank Lloyd Wright, built for the Kauffmann Family in the 20’s of the twentieth century, transcends the physical to become icons; to become “meaningful things.” It epitomized progress without being industrial: a symbol of innovation whilst acknowledging the context without trying to imitate or assimilate.

Has the role of the architect changed? Are we becoming designers of systems, applying “technology” or do we create modern cathedrals, structures that transcend reality. Buildings that become icons, gathering meaning rather than being machines. Buildings that becomes central figures in the drama of everyday life.

Some of Earthworld Architects and Interiors’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Earthworld Architects and Interiors achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 8

14. Three14 Architects

© Three14 Architects

© Three14 Architects

Three14 Architects, founded in January 2008, is an award winning studio of creative architects based in Cape Town, South Africa. The focus on designing exclusive luxury homes for discerning clients – bringing fresh ideas, rigorous detailing and creativity to the residential arena – results in elegant and sophisticated homes that are easy to live in. The office consists of a small, hands-on team taking on a limited number of projects per year. This enables both principal architects to be involved in each project from inception through to completion ensuring an efficient and thorough level of service and a highly considered and always unique end product.

Some of Three14 Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Three14 Architects achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

13. FrankiePappas

© FrankiePappas

© FrankiePappas

Imagine we could create a fictional persona — a collective pseudonym — that allowed us to put aside our egotisms, our blusters, our vanities, and find a group of people whose similar ideals and different talents create beautiful solutions for a remarkable new world. That is frankie: wonderfully similar. beautifully different. Making great public buildings that contribute to a great future. We get together the entire professional team required to find beautiful solutions for a remarkable new world.

Some of FrankiePappas’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped FrankiePappas achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 5

12. Nicholas Plewman Architects

© DOOK Photography

© DOOK Photography

Nicholas Plewman Architects was founded and is directed by Nick Plewman. He has welded a life time passion for the wilderness to two decades of design and project management experience in remote and sensitive environments. To this have been banded the skills of qualified architects, project and cost managers and technologists.

The practice has completed over 35 projects across Southern and East Africa for both public and private clients and has been published in several books and magazines.

Some of Nicholas Plewman Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Nicholas Plewman Architects achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 4

11. Architecture for a Change (A4AC Architects)

© Architecture for a Change  (A4AC Architects)

© Architecture for a Change (A4AC Architects)

Architecture for a change (A4AC Architects) is a distinguished architectural firm celebrated for its innovative designs and unwavering commitment to sustainability. Earning accolades such as the SAIA AfriSam Sustainability Awards and securing a commendable top 15% placement in global design competitions, this firm is at the forefront of architectural excellence. Embracing the future, A4AC Architects integrates cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and AI into its design methodology. Their diverse portfolio, which spans from intimate dwellings to expansive office structures, is marked by a distinctive aesthetic. More than just design, A4AC Architects is deeply invested in social responsibility, exemplified by their impactful initiatives in creating informal housing in townships.

Some of Architecture for a Change (A4AC Architects)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Architecture for a Change (A4AC Architects) achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 3

10. Inhouse

© Inhouse

© Inhouse

Inhouse provides a comprehensive design and project management service to the commercial, retail, hospitality and leisure industries.

Committed to the provision of commercially effective design, we place equal emphasis on creative ideas, their implementation and all commercial constraints, which means that our solutions are always conceived within a practical framework.

Since inception in 2002, Inhouse has become one of the largest and most comprehensive design consultancies in South Africa, a growth derived from its commitment to meet client’s requirements and provide business minded design solutions in four key disciplines.

Some of Inhouse’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Inhouse achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 7

9. Daffonchio & Associates Architects

© Daffonchio & Associates Architects

© Daffonchio & Associates Architects

Daffonchio and Associates Architects was established in 1996 by Enrico Daffonchio, who has qualified in Italy and registered with the Italian and South African Councils for the architectural profession. The firm has been active in private, commercial and public projects.

The design work focuses on energy efficiency and the awareness of the broader effects that building has on the environment : as well as the way in which proportion, light and color affect peoples’ mood. Building materials and structural elements are meant to be shown with integrity as graphic and sculptural patterns. Collaborations and joint ventures with other firms, artists and specialists from various disciplines are built specially around the requirements of each project.

Some of Daffonchio & Associates Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Daffonchio & Associates Architects achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Total Projects 2

8. Meyer & Associates Architects, Urban Designers

© Adam Letch Photographer

© Adam Letch Photographer

Meyer & Associates is an integrated, multi-disciplinary practice that incorporates architecture, interior design and urban design competencies into one bespoke spatial design service.

The original firm, known as MEYER+VORSTER Architects, Urban Designers and Interior Designers, was founded in 2002. In 2013, the firm was restructured and became known as Meyer & Associates Architects, Urban Designers. It is owned and managed by the founding principal of the practice, Tiaan Meyer. He has over twenty years’ experience in the architectural and urban design industry and is complemented by a staff of twelve, which include several professionally registered architects, technologists and interior designers. Team members have been hand-picked for their specialist skill-sets and design capabilities.

Some of Meyer & Associates Architects, Urban Designers’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Meyer & Associates Architects, Urban Designers achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 5

7. Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects (VDMMA)

© Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects (VDMMA)

© Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects (VDMMA)

DMMA is located on the second floor of a Grade 1 listed building and has been layed out to best suit the needs of an architectural studio. We enjoy its central city urban location which continues to grow and develop. At VDMMA all members of the team can and must be part of the design process. Production techniques include hand drawn sketching – diagrams, research, testing, models and ‘mock-ups’, and accessible CAD drawings. We use AutoCAD and BIM/Revit packages where appropriate and also in-house 3D software for testing models and visualization.

Our philosophy, since inception, has been to run VDMMA as a Studio and not as a cubicle culture. There are no cellular offices and no private enclaves. Communication in our industry is essential and to this end the open plan studio environment is ideal. All of our professional personnel are Architects, assisted by a limited number of Intern Architects.

Some of Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects (VDMMA)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects (VDMMA) achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 11

6. SALT Architects

© Southland Photography - David Savage

© Southland Photography - David Savage

SALT Architects is a design studio based in Cape Town, pursuing Imagination, Humility and Commitment as core values, toward Innovating Meaningful Possibilities.

Our optimistic team provides innovative solutions while remaining contextually and conceptually relevant. Our office is experienced in all stages of a project’s development from conceptual design to completed construction. We constantly pursue work on a variety of building types and sizes, ensuring an inquisitive approach to allow opportunities to advance traditional patterns.

We are committed to designing memorable buildings delivered through effective project management.

Some of SALT Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped SALT Architects achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

5. CS Studio

© Design.Develop.Build - GA Tech | PBSA | RWTH

© Design.Develop.Build - GA Tech | PBSA | RWTH

CS Studio Architects has developed a way in which they work which is focused on listening to the clients or end users. This is an interactive and participative process. Each project demands its own activities. Interactive processes are a powerful tool in any design phase as it allows everyone to have a say and often leads to much better spatial solutions. By listening to people, the architect is provided with a wealth of information to feed into the design process. role players are empowered and they take ownership of their design decisions.

Some of CS Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped CS Studio achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

4. Elphick Proome Architecture

© Elphick Proome Architecture

© Elphick Proome Architecture

Elphick Proome Architecture was established in 1989 and has grown to become a leading architectural firm in South Africa. Committed to architectural excellence, we strive to create exciting buildings, environments and spaces that respond to the unique nature of each project with integrity and purpose. Our philosophy emphasises an architecture that responds to context, region and climate and is enduring, innovative and functional. We endeavour to design intelligent solutions which rise to the diverse challenges of our social and economic context and make a significant contribution to the African reality.

Some of Elphick Proome Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Elphick Proome Architecture achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 13

3. dhk

© dhk

© dhk

dhk has established a leading reputation as a design led multi-disciplinary company which incorporates architecture, urban design and interior design. More than 100 people contribute to the success of the company across these three disciplines making dhk one of the largest architectural practices in South Africa.

dhk’s integrated approach to design in the built environment, coupled with innovative and cost effective design solutions, has garnered international recognition with projects spanning across four continents.

Some of dhk’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped dhk achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 25

2. Nico van der Meulen Architects

© Nico van der Meulen Architects

© Nico van der Meulen Architects

Nico van der Meulen Architects in Johannesburg, South Africa, is well known for designing ultra luxury dream homes all around the world. The architectural practice focuses on designing innovative, functional luxurious homes, both contemporary and traditional, tailored to enrich their client’s quality of life.

The company remains at the forefront of design by exploring new forms, pushing the boundaries and evolving with technology, without compromising on the authenticity of the design, aesthetics, materials and originality.While creating unique homes for unique tastes, the firm strives to capture every client’s vision and express it through breath-taking bespoke designs.

Some of Nico van der Meulen Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Nico van der Meulen Architects achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 32

1. SAOTA

© SAOTA

© SAOTA

SAOTA, a leading studio of architects is driven by the dynamic combination of Stefan Antoni, Philip Olmesdahl, Greg Truen, Phillippe Fouché, Mark Bullivant, Roxanne Kaye and Logen Gordon who share a potent vision easily distinguished in their practices. This, paired with both an innovative and dedicated approach to the design, documentation and execution of projects globally, has seen SAOTA become an internationally sought-after brand.

SAOTA has a global footprint with projects on six continents. We have a clear understanding of the place of design in the world and how to deliver architectural projects in diverse markets. This success is driven by a design philosophy that connects function and form, and the pursuit of true architectural design to create appropriate solutions.

Some of SAOTA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped SAOTA achieve 1st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 28

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

We’re constantly look for the world’s best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.

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30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Seoul

Rooted in the principles of Confucianism and harmony with nature, structures like Gyeongbokgung Palace reflect the Seoul’s ancient past. Fast forward to the 20th century, and modernist influences emerge, through buildings such as Kim Swoo Geun’s Space Group Building completed in 1971, which merges traditional Korean aesthetics with modernist principles.

More recently projects such as Zaha Hadid’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza, the Seoullo 7017 Skygarden by MVRDV as well as the Amorepacific Headquarters by David Chipperfield Architects have provided the blueprint for the city’s contemporary architectural direction, where modern practices emphasize sustainability, smart technology integration and eco-friendly designs. Contemporary architecture firms in Seoul now focus on smart cities and create buildings that not only stand out visually but also address environmental concerns. This evolution makes Seoul a vibrant stage for global architectural discourse, acting as a design fusion that features towering skyscrapers along with historic conservation buildings and futuristic complexes.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Seoul, South Korea based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Seoul architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Seoul:

 


30. Leehong Kim Architects

© Leehong Kim Architects

© Leehong Kim Architects

Leehong Kim lives in Korea and operates Leehong Kim Architects in both Seoul and New York City. Work focuses on both architectural and conceptual works integrated to the given spatial condition.

Some of Leehong Kim Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Leehong Kim Architects achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

29. D Werker Architects

© D Werker Architects

© D Werker Architects

D Werker Architects is an architectural practice based in Seoul, centered around residential as well as commercial architecture.

Some of D Werker Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped D Werker Architects achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 4

28. JK-AR

© JK-AR

© JK-AR

JK-AR is an agenda-based architecture practice founded in 2017 by Jae K. Kim. JK-AR is a platform for design experiments. We create space and form to yield new experiences. We think of visions for human life through architecture. At JK-AR, we believe that the spirit of exceptional architecture can be felt through persistent design investigations that implement state-of-the-art techniques.

For these aims, JK-AR develops new means of design, construction, and structural engineering by using today’s advanced technology. Working seamlessly with the studies of design computation, digital fabrication, and material application, the office challenges current practice to transform the building industry.

Recently, JK-AR is inventing new applications of conventional materials, focusing on wood and concrete.

Some of JK-AR’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped JK-AR achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 4

27. Heesoo Kwak + IDMM Architects

© Heesoo Kwak + IDMM Architects

© Heesoo Kwak + IDMM Architects

Kwak, Heesoo graduated from Hongik University and opened the IDMM Architects Office based in Seoul in 2003. He has served as a columnist for the JoongAng Ilbo ‘Architect Kwak Heesoo’s Short City’ and is attempting to decipher architecture based on constantly occurring urban phenomenons.

Some of Heesoo Kwak + IDMM Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Heesoo Kwak + IDMM Architects achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 7

26. Seoinn Design Group

© Seoinn Design Group

© Seoinn Design Group

Established 1978, Seoinn Design Group has been dedicated to provide the high quality design works to the worship places.

Some of Seoinn Design Group’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Seoinn Design Group achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 15

25. Joongwon Architects

© Joongwon Architects

© Joongwon Architects

Jungwon Architecture was founded in 1985 and is a group of architects who have been engaged in architecture for the second generation. It makes results in the present, but respects the accumulated experience of the field, which has gone through numerous trials and errors and repetitions from the past, and strives to continue and embody the inspiration of the sparkling desk as a sense of continuity. Unlike inventors, for architects, a creative moment is a small moment that discovers our indifferent value in life through continuous observation. Jungwon Architecture is steadily creating a healthy place in our city based on a delicate understanding of life and creating spaces that can last for a long time based on a serious interest in architecture.

Some of Joongwon Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Joongwon Architects achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 2

24. UTAA

© UTAA

© UTAA

Architecture is a series of cooperative work that does not end with one person’s thought. I want to be a small but strong experimental organization, and an office that creates a fun space. I am convinced that the most ordinary thing makes the most extraordinary results rather than the unique design of the display style. We configure the space as honestly and clearly as possible within the given different conditions and value the jointing and touching of each material.

Differentiated and leading designs begin with very ordinary buildings that exist around us and in our cities. In the past, Utah Architecture will continue to contribute to creating buildings in the city with healthy homes and warm spaces with the architect. And internally, the long-term goal is to create soil where junior architects can grow and do good work, beyond the current barren architecture.

Some of UTAA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped UTAA achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 5

23. Z_Lab

© KIM Jae Kyeong

© KIM Jae Kyeong

Z_Lab is a design group to create a place and space based communication with region and reflects the individual’s desire and will. We must achieve a balance of individual aspirations and regional universality in terms of the design and regional identity. In this instance we create a new experience for staying out through space and personalized lifestyle brand.

We would like to contribute to give a new experience for many people beyond the geographic boundaries based on the place and space. So that our results can be created with a private transfer to local and sustainable value for the future to create a positive business model based on the person and region.

Some of Z_Lab’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Z_Lab achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 5

22. 2m2 architects

© 2m2 architects

© 2m2 architects

2m2 architects was founded in Seoul by architect Junghee Lee. The firm suggests new cultural and social possibility in old-fashioned, conventional existing Korean architecture and aims to produce high quality designs so that the architect, client and constructor can all be satisfied.

Based on differentiated design, the company specializes in detailed construction accumulated in the field for several years on design. In addition, while having interest in various fields such as design, music, image and street culture other than architecture, the company plans, designs and constructs the projects through broad collaborations.

Some of 2m2 architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped 2m2 architects achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 6

21. ANM

© ANM

© ANM

ANM is an architecture design studio that emphasizes diversity and differentiation as well as to technical and methodological relationships. The office explores the balance between the architect’s intention and the needs of the client.

Some of ANM’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ANM achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 6

20. WISE Architecture

© Kim Yongkwan

© Kim Yongkwan

Young Jang and Sook Hee Chun jointly established WISE Architecture in 2008. The two completed several small but meaningful projects focusing on materiality of everydayness in Seoul.

Some of WISE Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WISE Architecture achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 6

19. HyunjoonYoo Architects

© HyunjoonYoo Architects

© HyunjoonYoo Architects

For us, architecture is to design relationships. We seek to create harmony among people and with nature through new architectural visions.

Some of HyunjoonYoo Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped HyunjoonYoo Architects achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 6

18. BCHO Architects Associates

© BCHO Architects Associates

© BCHO Architects Associates

Founded in Seoul, Korea in 1994, BCHO Architects started as a design build office with a focus on simple structures and strong regard for nature. Since 1998 the practice focus is  architecture and furniture,   however we work very closely with contractors and multiple fabrication specialists in various disciplines; including stone masons, product designers, wood workers, potters, lighting engineers, furniture and graphic designers and artists. We also have multiple professional collaborators in Montana, Massachusetts, California, Hawaii and Peru.

BCHO Architects believe that buildings, furniture and art are made, not created. Each architectural project, encompassing various scales and programs, explores the phenomenon of light and space, fabrication and construction methods , recycling and reusing, and a broad sense of sustainability (social/cultural/physical), which uses our collective creative energy to reduce our buildings demand for grid energy.

Some of BCHO Architects Associates’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BCHO Architects Associates achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 11

17. DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE

© DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE PLLC

© DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE PLLC

Cities need more accessible and reconfigurable construction strategies to foster the culture of dynamic placemaking in the context of ephemeral and transitory programs in our contemporary city. Stick Snap Stack is an alternative construction system to offer such a resilient construction framework. The system utilizes the simplicity of ‘stacking’ inspired by the traditional wood joinery method. Without bonding agents, the system uses a ‘snapping’ induced interlocking system for the unique stacking mechanism.

The geometry of the centerpiece can be fabricated to shift the stacking angle, while modularized three legs of the assembled unit block interlock with other blocks to complete a rhombohedral unit cell acting as a self-supporting structural ‘module.’

Some of DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE PLLC achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 25

16. D.LIM Architects

© D.LIM Architects

© D.LIM Architects

D·LIM is an architectural group ledby its two principals, Yeonghwan Lim and Sunhyun Kim. Lim, a professor at Hongik University and a registered architect in Pennsylvania, is responsible for creative design. Kim holds a master’s degree in project management from Harvard University and is responsible for the execution of projects. She is a registered architect in Korea.

Some of D.LIM Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped D.LIM Architects achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 5

15. YounghanChung Architects

© YounghanChung Architects

© YounghanChung Architects

Younghan Chung architects, the architectural studio based on Seoul, seeks for new typology of living in the dense and uniform picture of the city and studies experimental and creative design processes through the relationship of various phenomena of the city.

Some of YounghanChung Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped YounghanChung Architects achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 5

14. SsD

© SsD

© SsD

SsD is an architecture firm that approaches design as a convergent, interdisciplinary venture. Minimum form takes maximum effect with the goal to bridge the utopian and the pragmatic. Instead of separating aspects of architecture, landscape, history, social systems, and codes into their constituent disciplines, these agendas are simultaneously explored so that each discipline symbiotically gains from the other.  In this way sustainability emerges as an integrated rather than additive result.

Some of SsD’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped SsD achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 12

13. Archium

© Archium

© Archium

Archium is a architecture design firm based in Seoul, with projects centered around large-scale residential architecture.

Some of Archium’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Archium achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 7

12. EHLA

© Archium

© Archium

Architecture is nothing. However, architecture is more significant than any others like air in our life. Architecture is not a hero. Architecture is just a stage of our living. We do not want architecture to say a lot of showing language to come forward from the surroundings. As people live healthier within clean air, we want architecture to be a clean, pure and honest artifact that holds human life silently. We do not believe architecture will change the world and we do not work in order to change the world through architecture. For now, we are about to construct the architecture with architecture itself without a metadiscourse beyond architecture.

Some of EHLA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped EHLA achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 7

11. Mass Studies

Photography (C) Yong-Kwan Kim - © Mass Studies

Photography (C) Yong-Kwan Kim - © Mass Studies

Mass Studies was founded in 2003 by Minsuk Cho in Seoul, Korea, as a critical investigation of architecture in the context of mass production, intensely over-populated urban conditions, and other emergent cultural niches that define contemporary society. Amid the many frictions defining spatial conditions in the twenty-first century, namely past vs. future, local vs. global, utopia vs. reality, and individual vs. collective, Mass Studies focuses on the operative complexity of these multiple conditions instead of striving for a singular, unified perspective. For each architectural project, which exist across a wide range of scales, Mass Studies explores issues such as spatial systems/matrixes, building materials/techniques, and typological divergences to foster a vision that allows the discovery of new socio/cultural potential.

Some of Mass Studies’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Mass Studies achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 9

10. ArchiWorkshop

© ArchiWorkshop

© ArchiWorkshop

We are architects, who think, create, enjoy and share everyday architecture.

Some of ArchiWorkshop’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ArchiWorkshop achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 15

9. HAEAHN Architecture

© Namsun Lee

© Namsun Lee

HAEAHN Architecture, marking its 34th anniversary this year, has been continuously striving to design valuable urban environmental projects based on creativity and innovation since its establishment in 1990. HAEAHN has been in alliance with H Architecture, New York, USA since 2011 and established several overseas offices which have greatly contributed to its extensive growth in becoming a world standard architectural design firm. Overseas offices such as, Baghdad Branch Office, Republic of Iraq in 2014, Ho Chi Minh City Branch Office, Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 2018.

Some of HAEAHN Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped HAEAHN Architecture achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 23

8. OBBA

© OBBA

© OBBA

OBBA, Office for Beyond Boundaries Architecture, is an international architecture studio founded in May 2012, by Sojung Lee and Sangjoon Kwak, in Seoul, Korea, committed to multiple options and blended solutions in the context of a fast changing society and emerging issues, with an integral vision not apiecemeal cognition.

OBBA’s design approach starts from a critical survey of the surrounding environment – urban conditions, existing architecture and a spectrum of elements of daily life. Rather than chase a utopian thought, it is a process of investigating the social issues of today and proposing realistic solutions through design.

OBBA’s focus is on the synergistic boundaries where different fields intersect and form relationships, widening and developing their expertise through various disciplines and multiple spheres. As aboundary crosser, OBBA seeks new challenges, welcoming the symbiosis of fluctuating boundaries rather than following conventional ways.

Some of OBBA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped OBBA achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 7

7. Yong Ju Lee Architecture

© Yong Ju Lee Architecture

© Yong Ju Lee Architecture

Yong Ju Lee, AIA is principal of Seoul-based Yong Ju Lee Architecture. He has been working for stimulating design for everyday life in multiple scales and media. His works are presented worldwide such as National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul), Museum of Modern Art (New York) and Venice Biennale. He also received world-renowned awards including Korean Public Architecture Award, iF Design Award and Design Vanguard.

Some of Yong Ju Lee Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Yong Ju Lee Architecture achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 10

6. L’EAU design

© Kyungsub Shin

© Kyungsub Shin

L’EAU Design is a group seeking after such environment as falling under comprehensive sense and attempt the relationship with architectural design. ‘Environment’ includes meanings of social and cultural conditions that influence in human lifestyle as well as ecological and build environment.

L’EAU Design, since its establishment in 2000, has been pursuing a total design focused on ‘architecture and urbanism;’ ‘renovation and interior design;’ ‘enviroment design’ in order to architecturally design diverse concerns amid the better ‘human environment,’ which is based on our research about social and cultural background of human.

Some of L’EAU design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped L'EAU design Co.,Ltd. achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 22

5. stpmj

© stpmj

© stpmj

stpmj is an award winning design practice based in New York and Seoul. The office is founded by Seung Teak Lee and Mi Jung Lim with the agenda of “provocative realism.” It is a series of synergetic explorations that occur on the boundary between the ideal and the real, based on simplicity of form and detail, clarity of structure, excellence in environmental function, use of new materials and rational management of budget. To these we add ideas generated from curiosity in everyday life as we pursue a methodology for dramatically exploiting the limitations of reality. Resulting from new perspectives, our work is nuanced yet bold and represents a reaction against architectural clichés.

Some of stpmj’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped stpmj achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 10

4. Suh Architects

© Suh Architects

© Suh Architects

With every project, Suh Architects is defined by the marriage of function and verve. It does not adhere to a predetermined style and expects its architecture to outlast current trends. Buildings must not only make sense spatially and in an intangible way, but also keep the rain out, heat in and stay within budget. The firm is well-aware that this sort of harmony is only made possible by maintaining consistent standards and fully understanding its clients’ needs.

Its founder, Eulho Suh, is directly involved in the design and execution of each project from its initial conception, through planning, construction and completion. With every project, spatial clarity and human scale are foremost; subsequent details are held to the highest standard of execution.

Some of Suh Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Suh Architects achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

A+Awards Winner 4
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 8

3. Moon Hoon

© Namgoong Sun

© Namgoong Sun

Moon Hoon is a practice located in Seoul, South Korea. The design philosophy behind its architecture lies in movies, comics and graffiti and advocates a playful design attitude towards architecture.

Some of Moon Hoon’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Moon Hoon achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 12

2. IROJE KHM Architects

© IROJE KHM Architects

© IROJE KHM Architects

IROJE KHM Architects is many kinds of award-winning architect’s office in Seoul, Korea. Kim Hyo Man, the principal of IROJE KHM Architects is architect, concurrent professor of graduate school of architecture and editorial adviser of architectural magazine.

Some of IROJE KHM Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped IROJE KHM Architects achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 21

1. Studio Gaon

© Studio Gaon

© Studio Gaon

Completed by time, an architecture with moving spaces.

Studio_Gaon was founded in 1998 and is represented by Lim Hyoung-nam and Roh Eun-joo. Gaon means ‘center’ in Korean. We carries out various urban and architectural projects. The architecture we pursue harmonizes with nature and contemplates the locality of Korea and the present nature of architecture. We are particularly interested in traditional architecture featuring the locality of Korea and Seoul, where we are mainly active. From our point of view, the biggest feature of Korean architecture is the movement of space, compared to other oriental architectures such as that of Japan and China.

Some of Studio Gaon’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio Gaon achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Seoul:

Featured Projects 29
Total Projects 46

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

We’re constantly look for the world’s best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.

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25 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Los Angeles

These annual rankings were last updated on October 10, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

Los Angeles is arguably regarded as the capital of the film and television industry. The sprawling city is the epicenter of theatricality and luxury of the Western world. The cinematic scenery, the countless studio setups as well as the historic movie palaces have all imbued the cultural identity of Los Angeles with the ‘cinematic flare’, and architecture is no exception.

Home to iconic landmarks such as Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall and Richard Meier’s Getty Center, Los Angeles’ architecture has become greatly influenced by the entertainment industry. Starting from its architectural schools, the city promotes alternative design practices. For instance, founded in 1972, SCI-Arch is one of the most notable, experimental architecture schools in the world. It combines state-of-the-art technologies with the reimagining of architecture as a design practice and world-building, not only in commercial buildings but also in intricately designed residences. A pole of attraction for many celebrities, Los Angeles homes can easily be considered settings from out of this world.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Los Angeles based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Los Angeles architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in Los Angeles:


25. Ball-Nogues Studio

© Ball-Nogues Studio

© Ball-Nogues Studio

Ball-Nogues Studio is an integrated design and fabrication practice operating in a territory between architecture, art, and industrial design, that is led by Benjamin Ball and Gaston Nogues. Their work is informed by the exploration of craft. Essential to each project is the “design” of the production process itself, with the aim of creating environments that enhance sensation, generate spectacle and invite physical engagement.

The studio has exhibited at major institutions, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Guggenheim Museum; PS1; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Venice Biennale; the Hong Kong | Shenzhen Biennale; and the Beijing Biennale.

Some of Ball-Nogues Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Ball-Nogues Studio achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 17

24. Griffin Enright Architects

© Griffin Enright Architects

© Griffin Enright Architects

The Los Angeles-based firm of Griffin Enright Architects, established in 2000 by Margaret Griffin, FAIA and John Enright, FAIA, fuses interests in innovation and experimentation with a desire to explore cultural complexities relative to the built environment. Their versatile practice includes projects ranging from large-scale commercial and residential commissions to furniture design and gallery installations. Their work moves beyond the traditional scope of architectural practice, underscoring connections with the surrounding urban fabric and landscape by reinforcing existing conditions or creating new ones that allow architecture, urban context and landscape to be experienced in new ways. Griffin Enright’s comprehensive approach to design depends on the simultaneous blurring and exploitation of distinctions between inside/outside, built form/landscape, site/urban context and theory/practice.

Some of Griffin Enright Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Griffin Enright Architects achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 12

23. Whipple Russell Architects

© William MacCollum

© William MacCollum

Since 1985, we have enjoyed continued success creating architecture inspired by the people who work, live and play in our environments. During every phase of a project we ask ourselves these five questions:

>  Have we listened deeply to our clients?
>  Have we drawn from our breadth of experience?
>  Have we distilled the design to its most simple, appropriate form?
>  Have our plans and systems provided clarity and peace of mind for our clients?
>  Are we exceeding expectations?

We believe it is our commitment to achieving a resounding ‘yes’ to each of these questions which has generated Whipple Russell’s long list of diverse and satisfied clients.

Some of Whipple Russell Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Whipple Russell Architects achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 19

22. Gehry Partners

© Gehry Partners

© Gehry Partners

Gehry Partners, LLP is a full service firm with broad international experience in academic, commercial, museum, performance, and residential projects. Frank Gehry established his practice in Los Angeles, California in 1962. The Gehry partnership, Gehry Partners, LLP, was formed in 2001. Gehry Partners employs a large number of senior architects who have extensive experience in the technical development of building systems and construction documents, and who are highly qualified in the management of complex projects.

Every project undertaken by Gehry Partners is designed personally and directly by Frank Gehry. All of the resources of the firm and the extensive experience of the firm’s partners are available to assist in the design effort and to carry this effort forward through technical development and construction administration.

Some of Gehry Partners’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Gehry Partners achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 10

21. David Hertz Architects, Studio of Environmental Architecture

© Kevin Scott Photography

© Kevin Scott Photography

The work of David Hertz Architects Inc, Studio of Environmental Architecture (SEA), focuses on designing and constructing environmentally responsible residential and commercial buildings.

SEA engages in multiple facets of design, including product design, furniture design, public sculpture, environmental consulting, and the research and development of resource-efficient ecologic building products. In 1983 Hertz founded Syndesis Inc and invented the material manufacturing process of Syndecrete®, the innovative pre-cast lightweight concrete surfacing material. Hertz sold the technology in 2006. Evolving from a generalist nature of practice to a more specified studio has allowed for a comprehensive understanding of creative problem solving and an opportunity to view design challenges from multiple perspectives.

Some of David Hertz Architects, Studio of Environmental Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped David Hertz Architects, Studio of Environmental Architecture achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 4

20. Anonymous Architects

© Anonymous Architects

© Anonymous Architects

We believe that the process of design, and the building that results from that process, must have purpose. With each new project we seek to identify this purpose and develop the design around it. This incremental process we use to develop a building must be simple and lucid and expressed in every element of the final product and we strive to maintain a clear design thread from beginning to end of a project. Expressing a building’s logic is a key part of our process and is achieved with an open collaborative approach with all building consultants.

Some of Anonymous Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Anonymous Architects achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 4

19. Assembledge+

© Assembledge+

© Assembledge+

Since its inception, Assembledge+ has steadfastly pursued an architectural vision rooted in a dedication to collaborative efforts and craftsmanship. This commitment seeks to forge enduring spaces prioritizing user experience, fostering innovation, and upholding sustainability principles.

We believe in the art of collaboration.

Founded and spearheaded by David Thompson, AIA, the name Assembledge+ was purposefully chosen to encapsulate the firm’s zeal for “assembling” the often intricate components of the design process. This results in an architecture that is timeless, attuned to its environment uplifts the human spirit. The “+” symbolizes an approach that comprehends the comprehensive interplay of interconnected elements, recognizing that architecture transcends mere drawings and an assembly of building materials.

Some of Assembledge+’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Assembledge+ achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 37

18. Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign

© Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign

© Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign

The Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design integrates the best attributes of a design studio with the resources and reach of an international practice. The studio is comprised of a group of creative thinkers who share a commitment to pushing the boundaries of design from refining concepts of sustainability to the application of new technologies and urban initiatives. Established upon the reputation and leadership of award-winning designer Mehrdad Yazdani, the Yazdani Studio integrates the best attributes of a design studio with the resources and reach of an international practice.

Some of Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 29

17. Patrick TIGHE Architecture

© Patrick TIGHE Architecture

© Patrick TIGHE Architecture

Patrick T I G H E  Architecture is committed to creating an authentic, contemporary architecture informed by technology, sustainability and building innovation.

Some of Patrick TIGHE Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Patrick TIGHE Architecture achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 19

16. Aaron Neubert Architects

© Aaron Neubert Architects

© Aaron Neubert Architects

Founded in 2006, Aaron Neubert Architects is a design practice committed to orchestrating poetic relationships between landscape, light,and materiality, resulting in beautifully crafted spaces that amplify the human experience and advance stewardship of the natural environment.

Led by Aaron Neubert, FAIA, the practice has produced a diverse portfolio of sustainable, site-specific work that spans museums and institutional facilities, hotels and restaurants, creative office, private residences, and multi-family housing. The practice’s inventive formal and site resiliency strategies preserve delicate and complex ecologies while improving the wellness of the community.

Some of Aaron Neubert Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Aaron Neubert Architects achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 22

15. Standard

© Standard

© Standard

Our projects are guided by identity and culture, reflecting the narrative for which they’re designed.  Conscious of architecture’s potential to communicate, from a way of living to a company’s image, our work aspires to provide the setting that expresses the idea.  Settling in Los Angeles after living in Europe and traveling extensively, our experience gives us a distinct perspective on building and site.  It is a view that combines an elemental approach to architecture and an open relationship toward the environment.  As our practice evolves, this perspective increasingly defines our work. Our projects start with a dialogue about program and purpose, and progress toward their own identity.

Some of Standard’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Standard achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 33

14. Steinberg Hart

© Steinberg Hart

© Steinberg Hart

For 70 years, Steinberg Hart has shaped environments and created inspiring places through and idea-driven, results-oriented approach to design that spans education, arts, residential, urban mixed-use, hospitality, civic, and commercial sectors. The firm’s team of architects, designers, planners, and sustainability experts share the belief that design can create profound and unexpected connections between people and place.

Our full-service architecture firm creates environments that sculpt space to shape lives in subtle and empowering ways. From the foundation established in 1953 by Silicon Valley architecture pioneer Goodwin Steinberg, FAIA and in 1967 by New York design trailblazer Malcolm Holzman FAIA at Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, and now under the leadership of David Hart, Steinberg Hart has built a progressive portfolio of award-winning projects spanning multiple continents and diverse sectors.

Some of Steinberg Hart’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Steinberg Hart achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 18

13. KOVAC

© Roger Davies

© Roger Davies

What began as a team of four has evolved into a world-renowned architecture practice centered on humanistic and sustainable design principles. Founded by Michael Kovac in 1988, our Los Angeles-based studio prides itself on a design approach that puts people first. Our highly personalized projects have received awards from such organizations as the AIA, Architizer, and Luxe and our work has been featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper*, Galerie and Est Living amongst others.

Our services include residential, hospitality, and commercial architecture. We also offer interior design and sustainable design services.

We firmly believe each space has its own sensibility — one shaped by people, place, and material.

Some of KOVAC’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped KOVAC achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 10

12. Synthesis Design + Architecture

© Synthesis Design + Architecture

© Synthesis Design + Architecture

Synthesis Design + Architecture is a forward thinking and multi-award winning design firm based in Los Angeles, California with architectural licenses in California, Arizona and Colorado and experience with international projects (Thailand, China, Italy and the UK). We specialize in producing innovative design work that not only challenges convention through technological, material and computational innovation, but also work that purposefully enlivens the public imagination and makes a case for the role of innovated architecture in our contemporary creative design culture.

Our office engages the discipline of architecture through the dual lenses of design and research at the intersection of technology, performance and craft – a territory that we explore through the design of architectural projects of all scales that experiment with computational design processes as a means of investigating the synthetic relationships between form, structure and skin.

Some of Synthesis Design + Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Synthesis Design + Architecture achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 10

11. Perkins Eastman | Pfeiffer

© Perkins Eastman | Pfeiffer

© Perkins Eastman | Pfeiffer

Pfeiffer, a Perkins Eastman Studio, is a design firm of architects, interior designers and planners, with offices in downtown Los Angeles and New York City. The firm, which works nationally and internationally — with an emphasis on cultural and educational projects for both public and private clients. Its projects marry smart planning with unusually effective client and team engagement for imaginative architectural solutions.

Some of Perkins Eastman | Pfeiffer’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Perkins Eastman | Pfeiffer achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 21

10. Martin Fenlon Architecture

© Zach Lipp

© Zach Lipp

MFA, an architecture firm based in Los Angeles, is committed to seeking a sustainable architecture of innovative space; a space that is shaped by the specific needs of the client, the unique qualities of the site and region, and the logic and efficiency of construction.

Some of Martin Fenlon Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Martin Fenlon Architecture achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 12

9. asap/ adam sokol architecture practice

© asap/ adam sokol architecture practice

© asap/ adam sokol architecture practice

asap/ is a collaborative design practice founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, with a second office in New York, USA. We seek to identify and advance design opportunities to develop the art and craft of design at all scales — from tableware to entire cities, while also reinterpreting and re-energizing programmatic imperatives. Our work is devoted to understanding and contributing to existing cultural and architectural contexts while deploying advanced design and construction technology in ways appropriate to contemporary life.

Some of asap/ adam sokol architecture practice’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped asap/ adam sokol architecture practice achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 18

8. Atelier Scale

© Atelier Scale

© Atelier Scale

Atelier Scale is a landscape studio that focuses on people’s livelihood with the power of design. It aims to explore the relationship within different scales in landscape, that is, to find creative solutions and expressions from the relationships between the whole and parts, groups and individuals. We focus on public space and hope to bring more meaningful experience through our thinking. At the meantime, we don’t mind participating in commercial projects, but we look forward to collaborating clients with similar values to create win-win works that benefit public interest.

Some of Atelier Scale’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Atelier Scale achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 5

7. RIOS

© RIOS

© RIOS

RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world. We practice interconnected design architecture, placemaking, and landscape architecture to harness the positive impacts of wellness and define design as a continuum. RIOS was founded in 1985 as a multi-disciplinary design firm. Today the firm has offices in Los Angeles, Singapore, Shanghai, London, Austin and Boulder with over 250 team members contributing to transformative projects globally.

We follow a process that begins with attunement, where program and context shape strong conceptual thinking to establish a holistically informed big idea.

Some of RIOS’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped RIOS achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 18

6. CO Architects

© CO Architects

© CO Architects

CO Architects is nationally recognized for architectural planning, programming and design in the higher education, science and technology, civic and healthcare sectors, and works with leading institutions from coast to coast. In over 35 years of practice, CO Architects has led innovative and successful projects in 30 states, Canada and the UK. The firm’s specialized expertise includes transformative projects for schools of medicine and the health professions, advanced research and teaching laboratories, leading-edge museums and civic landmarks, and innovative clinical facilities on higher education, healthcare and urban campuses.

Some of CO Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped CO Architects achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 40

5. FreelandBuck

© Eric Staudenmaier

© Eric Staudenmaier

FreelandBuck is a full service architecture design practice formed in 2009 and based in Los Angeles. Partners David and Brennan have over 15 years of experience in architecture and landscape architecture. The firm has exhibited widely and received the 2011 ArchIs Prize for emerging architects from the Los Angeles AIA. California Home + Design magazine recognized FreelandBuck as one of the “10 to Watch” new architecture offices in 2011. Our work has been featured in Architectural Record, Detail, Frame, Azure, Surface and LOG as well as several recent books on architecture and technology.

Some of FreelandBuck’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped FreelandBuck achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 28

4. Kevin Daly Architects

© kevin daly Architects

© kevin daly Architects

“Kevin Daly Ar­chi­tects is a prac­tice rooted in the be­lief that ar­chi­tec­ture has the power to trans­form the every­day built en­vi­ron­ment. Since es­tab­lish­ing the firm in 1991 as Daly Genik Ar­chi­tects and now as Kevin Daly Ar­chi­tects, Kevin Daly has guided a de­sign process that up­holds the prac­ti­cal magic of ar­chi­tec­ture — an alchemy of craft, ma­te­ri­als, and form. But­tressed by pro­ject-di­rected re­search, the work of Kevin Daly Ar­chi­tects in­ter­weaves in­no­va­tion in tech­nol­ogy and fab­ri­ca­tion, sus­tain­abil­ity and ur­ban­ism, liv­abil­ity and econ­omy. The firm’s award-win­ning port­fo­lio in­cludes en­vi­ron­men­tally and so­cially re­spon­sive ed­u­ca­tional, res­i­den­tial and in­sti­tu­tional pro­jects rang­ing in scale from sin­gle-room artist work­spaces to cam­pus mas­ter plan­ning.

Kevin Daly Ar­chi­tects is par­tic­u­larly rec­og­nized for re­claim­ing and trans­form­ing sites char­ac­ter­is­tic of the ur­ban fab­ric, turn­ing generic back­ground build­ings into mod­els of com­mu­nity iden­tity.

Some of kevin daly Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped kevin daly Architects achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Finalist 8
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 9

3. WOODS + DANGARAN

Best Medium Firm 2023 (Architizer’s 11th Annual A+ Awards)
© WOODS + DANGARAN

© WOODS + DANGARAN

Many firms describe their work as “transformative”— architecture as an accomplished fact. At Woods + Dangaran, we create modern homes through dialogue and exploration. By collaborating closely with our clients throughout the design process, we are better able to inspire them with the finished product. By working closely with trusted tradespersons, we can deliver work that is uncompromising in craftsmanship.

Working across the country, we design holistically and at every scale: from integrating architecture and interiors to creating custom furnishings. The result are projects that are subtle and disciplined, pure in form, and focused on realizing sublime experiences of space and light.

Some of WOODS + DANGARAN’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WOODS + DANGARAN achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 6

2. Morphosis Architects

© Morphosis Architects

© Morphosis Architects

Founded in 1972, Morphosis is an interdisciplinary practice involved in rigorous design and research that yields innovative, iconic buildings and urban environments. With founder Thom Mayne serving as design director, the firm today consists of a group of more than 60 professionals, who remain committed to the practice of architecture as a collaborative enterprise. With projects worldwide, the firm’s work ranges in scale from residential, institutional, and civic buildings to large urban planning projects. Named after the Greek term for ‘to form or be in formation’, Morphosis is a dynamic and evolving practice that responds to the shifting and advancing social, cultural, political and technological conditions of modern life.

Some of Morphosis Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Morphosis Architects achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles:

A+Awards Winner 5
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 6

1. Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA]

© Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects [LOHA]

© Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects [LOHA]

Founded in 1994 by Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA, LOHA is an award-winning architecture and urban design firm of twenty-five talented designers, with offices in Los Angeles and Detroit. Collectively and collaboratively, driven by O’Herlihy, passion and creative vision, we have built a robust portfolio of work that is rooted in embracing architecture’s role as a catalyst for change. With a conscious understanding that architecture operates within a layered context of political, developmental, environmental, and social structures, LOHA seeks to elevate the human condition via the built environment. We work with a diverse group of stakeholders to deliver work ranging from art galleries, bus shelters and large-scale neighborhood plans, to large mixed-use developments, supportive housing and university residential complexes.

Some of Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA]’s most prominent projects include:

A+Awards Winner ”2″
A+Awards Finalist ”8″
Featured Projects ”9″
Total Projects ”35″
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Other Architecture firms to Consider

Several other renowned architecture firms can be found just outside the Top 25, each of which is worth considering for their experience in delivering high quality, large-scale projects across typologies. They include: John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects (JFAK), Oyler Wu Collaborative, David Reddy AIA / R&D Architects, Walker Workshop, AUX Architecture, Spatial Affairs Bureau, HCRA, Tim Durfee Studio, CallisonRTKL, Cliff Garten Studio, OWIU, STUDIO COLLIN COBIA, PUNCH, ROBERT KERR architecture design, Guild, Nous Engineering, Inc., Form Found Design, Design, Bitches, Marmol Radziner, AOS works : architecture & design, SABZ Studios, Kurt Krueger Architect, doho constructivo + Iván Marín Arquitectura, SWA GROUP / Los Angeles, Studio+, Clifford Beers Housing, WATG and Wimberly Interiors, CARGO Architecture, dk designhouse, Relativity Architects, Vertebrae, Byben, Verse Design LA, MSA (Maxi Spina Architects), Jeremy Levine Design, HIS Foundation, ABCDCollaborative,InSituProject,VideTerra, HabibiInternational,HISFoundation,MedEast,CatalyticAction, WE-DESIGNS, Selbert Perkins Design, GGLO, GLAVOVIC STUDIO, domaen LTD, Robert Nebolon Architects, LEHRER ARCHITECTS LA, WET, Jones, Partners: Architecture, Atelier Vianney Boutry, Lovair, Appel Architects, Studio Murnane, Paul Vu: Photographer, CHA:COL, The Los Angeles Design Group, SUBU Design Architecture Incorporated, Hundred Mile House, A-Industrial Design/Build, WORD, Neil M. Denari Architects, Inc. (NMDA), MSP Design Inc., MAWD, kiduck.kim, J. Byron-H, Genesis Design Studio, FAR Frohn&Rojas, Darin Johnstone Architects, Bilyana Dimitrova Photography, Design Opera Architects, EDGEland Studio

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

We’re constantly look for the world’s best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.

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25 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Turkey

Ottoman mosques next to grand buildings dating back to the Byzantine Empire along with bustling local markets showcase a remarkable blend of ancient traditions and modern sensibilities within Turkey’s urban fabric. In the later part of the 20th century, following a period of great upheaval in Turkish society as well as various political movements and economic crises, contemporary architectural practices needed to evolve to keep up with their changing developments. More specifically, the country expanded its global trades, highly influencing the local construction industry and placing emphasis on, materiality, sustainability and urban regeneration strategies.

Projects from renowned architects such as Zaha Hadid’s Kartal Masterplan in 2006 as well as Emre Arolat’s many architectural designs have contributed to the country’s skyline and elevated its architectural scene. As a result, present-day architects have transformed Turkish architecture into an amalgamation of its cultural dictionary coupled with less rigid and flexible designs that reflect the country’s diversity and modern identity.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Turkey based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Turkey architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in Turkey:


25. Orkun Nayki Architecture

© Orkun Nayki Architecture

© Orkun Nayki Architecture

Founded by Orkun Nayki in 2018. The firm aims to develop lean, functional and sustainable spaces. In addition, the office realizes projects of various types and scales, aiming to increase the quality of life by considering each project in its own context. Our firm is innovative. In the designs of an office; human, nature and sustainability is our focus. All design ideas are shaped around this focus.

Some of Orkun Nayki Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Orkun Nayki Architecture achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

24. PIN Architects

© PIN Architects

© PIN Architects

PIN is an international architectural practice focusing on private, commercial and public projects primarily in Turkey and the UK. On the back of diverse and international experiences, established in 2014, PIN emphasise process led work, making and innovation. By promoting collaborative approach to design via education, art and technology, our approach arrives at solutions, be it building, space or product that highlights the context of the project and the aspirations of the client and stakeholders. Establishing deep connections between people and our design is key to our vision.

Some of PIN Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped PIN Architects achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 1

23. arkiZON

© arkiZON

© arkiZON

arkiZON is a thought, an idea, which redefines the space that brings architecture into play as a tool for developing new projections on contemporary life and alters its use in the complex world of our current society. It aims at the conception of living spaces in a more rhythmic way, by reutilizing the conventional relation of form and function in the architecture interacting with the construction, circulation and program.

Thus providing a link between the new social structure, the effect of contemporary architecture and our lives; it expands the horizon of people’s imagination and alters the ideas that play a role in the formation of modernist architecture with the aid of contemporary technology.

Some of arkiZON’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped arkiZON achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 2

22. Onurcan Çak?r

© Onurcan Çak?r

© Onurcan Çak?r

Onurcan Çak?r is an architect and architectural acoustics consultant based in Istanbul. His work revolves around residential architecture.

Some of Onurcan Çak?r’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Onurcan Çak?r achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 2

21. DILEKCI Architects (DDA)

© DILEKCI Architects (DDA)

© DILEKCI Architects (DDA)

D?LEKC? Architects (DDA) is a Istanbul based architectural practice founded by architect Durmus Dilekci. Amongst its completed award-winning projects are; Buyaka mixed-use project, steel structured Hilton Doubltree Avcilar hotel and Mi’Costa hotel and residences. Also we are very proud of Mi’costa Hotel and Residences Project that is one of the nominated projects from Turkey for European Union Prize, (Mies Van Der Rohe 2015).

Some of DILEKCI Architects (DDA)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped DILEKCI Architects (DDA) achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 5

20. Slash Architects

© Slash Architects

© Slash Architects

Re-thinking various typologies of architecture through urban, operational and spatial potentials; slasharchitects pursuits re-writing the built environment within the urban context. Integrating every scale and area of design, we prioritize a sensitive approach to all.

Combining a number of professions that interfere with architectural design, Slash Architects derives its name from the word “slasher”. Today the word “slasher” points to a structure that embodies various expertise and therefore achieves a more holistic approach to design. As opposed to “one-man-does-all architecture” we aim to generate spaces as a more collaborative work integrating a variety of experiences and skills.

Some of Slash Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Slash Architects achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 5

19. Habif Architects

© Habif Architects

© Habif Architects

Habif Architects is an Istanbul based office practicing architecture and multidisciplinary design

Some of Habif Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Habif Architects achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 6

18. MuuM

© MuuM

© MuuM

MuuM is an architectural studio founded by Murat Aksu and Umut Iyigün in 1998.

The studio mainly focuses on architecture, urban and interior design.

Some of MuuM’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MuuM achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 9

17. Motto Architecture

© Motto Architecture

© Motto Architecture

MOTTO is an interdisciplinary studio of architects, engineers, designers and scholars delivering design and consultancy services for the entire building process. Our comprehensive experience covers program development, conceptual design, construction documentation, supervision and consultancy for various building types. We deliver complete design services that answer every requirement of prospective developments from the initial idea to post occupancy state.

We understand and cherish the fact that design cannot be confined to a rigid definition of professional boundaries. Our interdisciplinary approach is based on collaborative work processes that enable us to develop efficient and project-specific design solutions.

Some of Motto Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Motto Architecture achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 10

16. GMW MIMARLIK

© GMW MIMARLIK

© GMW MIMARLIK

GMW MIMARLIK was established in 2000 under the leadership of Ali Evrenay Özveren, who was then a senior partner of GMW ARCHITECTS, a London practice originally formed in 1949. Based in Nisantasi district of Istanbul, the practice is currently led by Dicle Demircioglu and Pinar Ilki, who joined Ali Evrenay Ozveren as partners in 2011. Following the completion of the new international terminal project at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in 2000 GMWM has been commissioned to carry out several other major international projects in the transportation sector in Europe, Middle East and North Africa as well as in Turkey.

Some of GMW MIMARLIK’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped GMW MIMARLIK achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 12

15. OSO Architecture

© OSO Architecture

© OSO Architecture

OSO Architecture is an Istanbul-based architectural studio established by Okan Bay?k, Serhan Bay?k and Ozan Bay?k in 2007. A strong emphasis is given to the critical design process within the studio; we resist predetermining architectural solutions to a client’s brief prior to a thorough investigation of each project’s unique situation.

Our criteria for design is to pay close attention to contemporary design methods, new materials and the economic considerations of the client. We believe that a good project must combine all these areas.

Some of OSO Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped OSO Architecture achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 15

14. GAD ARCHITECTURE

© GAD ARCHITECTURE

© GAD ARCHITECTURE

Global Architectural Development has been a leader in research and concept design in Europe since 1994. The firm is headed by design principle Gokhan Avcioglu who works with a dedicated international staff of architects and collaborators. GAD believes that current architecture and urbanism are influenced by media, culture, technological innovations, consumer habits and how these factors affect the builded environment at different scales.

GAD’s success lies in its methodical research of our client’s programmatic requirements, its iterative process of digital and physical modeling and meticulous process innovation. GAD believes that architecture as a practice relies on understanding historical architecture movements as well as research and experimentation.

Some of GAD ARCHITECTURE’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped GAD ARCHITECTURE achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 25

13. Voltaj Tasarim

© Voltaj Tasarim

© Voltaj Tasarim

VOLTAJ is an interior, furniture and branding design agency based in Istanbul.

Some of Voltaj Tasarim’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Voltaj Tasarim achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Total Projects 4

12. ATÖLYE

© Omer Kanipak

© Omer Kanipak

ATÖLYE brings together a creative hub and a strategic design studio to tackle wicked problems and create a positive impact.

Some of ATÖLYE’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ATÖLYE achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 1
Total Projects 2

11. Alatas Architecture and Consulting

© Alatas Architecture and Consulting

© Alatas Architecture and Consulting

Alatas Architecture and Consulting is a practice based in Istanbul focusing mainly on commercial architecture.

Some of Alatas Architecture and Consulting’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Alatas Architecture and Consulting achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

10. BAD-BasakAkkoyunluDesign

© BAD-BasakAkkoyunluDesign

© BAD-BasakAkkoyunluDesign

We are a multidisciplinary studio specialized in BESPOKE architecture, interior design and construction.

Some of BAD-BasakAkkoyunluDesign’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped BAD-BasakAkkoyunluDesign achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 3

9. Uygur Architects

© Yerçekim Architectural Photography

© Yerçekim Architectural Photography

Uygur Architects, founded in 1986 by Semra Uygur and Özcan Uygur in Ankara, create urban and architectural projects for 30 years. Alongside with remarkable works on cultural and educational buildings, Uygur Architects also have important experiences in large-scale prestigious private and public office buildings. Interpretation of the requirements and the main reason of the building is an important phase of the design process for Uygur Architects and in most cases these are developed and changed together in discussion with the clients as well. Thinking of not only the users, but also the people who are indirectly affected by the building is a common approach in Uygur Architects’ works.

Some of Uygur Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Uygur Architects achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 5

8. Zemberek Design

© Zemberek Design

© Zemberek Design

Zemberek Design, a team mainly works on interior projects, is conservative about, starting a design process by “finding the right question” is the key element, that reveals the basic and simplest idea, leading to conclusion. This initial and most time-consuming phase of the design process evolves with dialogs and exchanging of ideas between the members of Zemberek Design Team.

Occasionally, constraints of existing building, project requirement, hierarchy of functions or decisions on circulation becomes the main idea of design, in addition to consider the space perception of the user. “The right question” that needs to be answered in the final project are taken into the consideration in its simplest form. Simple architectural solutions as answer to basic demands of the space make the user perceive the initial question. By the perception of space that is prioritized at the beginning of the process, initiation of an involvement process for the user in which the user is able to read and understand the cause-effect relations, is aimed. This approach renders the user-designer relation cyclical.

Some of Zemberek Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Zemberek Design achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 5

7. Ergino?lu & Çal??lar

© Cemal Emden

© Cemal Emden

Ergino?lu & Çal??lar Architects is an Istanbul based, independent firm of architects founded in 1993 by Hasan Çal??lar and Kerem Ergino?lu. The firm specializes in urban planning, architecture and interior design projects together with providing assistance for planning applications. The ethos of the company is to view each project within its individual context and contribute to it through innovative architectural solutions. The firm has vast experience gained through successful completion of a wide variety of both national and international projects on a range of scales.

Ergino?lu& Çal??lar Architects have won many prizes and awards for their innovative projects.

Some of Ergino?lu & Çal??lar’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Ergino?lu & Çal??lar achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 13

6. AVCI Architects

© AVCI Architects

© AVCI Architects

Selcuk Avci and Sanja Jurca Avci established Avci Architects in London in 1989 and Istanbul. In its first year, the practice won the top prize in the European Union biannual Energy Efficient Buildings Competition, a culmination of years of experience in sustainability which set the tone for the direction of the practice. Although the practice specializes in many sectors in terms of programme, sustainability has become an underlying driving ethos, from the scale of regional masterplanning down to the design of a single product.

Avci Architects has designed projects in the UK as well as Italy, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Serbia, Czech Republic, Slovenia and more recently in Turkey.

Some of AVCI Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped AVCI Architects achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 20

5. Adnan Kazmao?lu Mimarl?k Ara?t?rma Merkezi

© Adnan Kazmao?lu Mimarl?k Ara?t?rma Merkezi

© Adnan Kazmao?lu Mimarl?k Ara?t?rma Merkezi

(MAM) Mimarl?k Ara?t?rma Merkezi has been working on architectural design, urban design, landscaping, project development and consulting branches. Mimarl?k Ara?t?rma Merkezi is engaged in different range of projects; housing settlements, residences, office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, tourism & recreation facilities, religious buildings, culture & entertainment centers and sports complexes.

Adnan Kazmao?lu, M.Arch, 1948, Akhisar-Turkey was born in Akhisar, Manisa in 1948. Graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (IDGSA) Faculty of Architecture in 1975. In between 1975-1980, he worked as an instructor at Y?ld?z Technical University Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning. Worked in projects on regional planning and urban design at the circulating capital group of the department.

Some of Adnan Kazmao?lu Mimarl?k Ara?t?rma Merkezi’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Adnan Kazmao?lu Mimarl?k Ara?t?rma Merkezi achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 57

4. Kreatif Architects

© Omer Kanipak

© Omer Kanipak

Kreatif Architects is an Istanbul based architectural office founded in 1995 by architects Selim Cengic, Aydan Volkan and civil engineer Mehmet Cengic. Kreatif had completed many national and international projects by combining urban planning, architectural design, interior design and engineering aspects as a complete understanding. Working internationally on healthcare, educational, hospitality, commercial and residential projects, Kreatif Architects has completed over 1,250,000 square meters of design, execution, construction and coordination work. Our vision of good design is providing, functional, sustainable, efficient solutions in a manner of combining inspiration and knowledge with creativity.

Some of Kreatif Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Kreatif Architects achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 12

3. Yazgan Design Architecture

© Yazgan Design Architecture

© Yazgan Design Architecture

Yazgan Design Architecture is an Ankara based architectural design and construction firm founded by Kerem Yazgan and Begüm Yazgan, both PhD. architects, in 2003. Since the time of its foundation, the company has designed and developed many architectural, interior design and landscape projects totaling more than 86 million square feet (8 million square meters).

Project locations include a diversity of countries, such as Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Libya, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Iraq and Ghana. Yazgan Design works on projects of varying programs and scales covering concept, design development and construction phases. The company portfolio includes: mixed-use buildings, retail, hotel, residential, office, educational buildings, hospitals, cultural centers, airports, sport complexes, along with landscape design, interior design and graphic design projects.

Some of Yazgan Design Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Yazgan Design Architecture achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 18

2. superspace

© superspace

© superspace

superspace is an award-winning architecture practice based in Istanbul that designs distinctive contemporary spaces and places that shape the future. We are a research-driven, and enthusiastic group that believes in the power of design, art and play to enrich the experience of our lives. We are involved in different cultures, exploring the human condition, in the context of potentials, probabilities and possibilities of distinct living styles.

Some of superspace’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped superspace achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 19

1. Tabanlioglu Architects

© Tabanlioglu Architects

© Tabanlioglu Architects

Tabanlioglu Architects develop innovative, yet efficient and economically viable design alternatives, considering the uniqueness of the place and the individuality of requirements.  The practice focuses on the matters of building in global terms; yet for the achievement of best design quality the architects evaluate the expressions of each country, region and zone, distinctively. Every location offers special conveniences or engenders challenges that require specific solutions.

Some of Tabanlioglu Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Tabanlioglu Architects achieve 1st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Turkey:

A+Awards Winner 4
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 14

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

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A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

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25 Best Architecture and Design Firms in San Francisco

These annual rankings were last updated on September 20, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

Unlike many cities, San Francisco’s most iconic structure is not a building but a bridge. While the Golden Gate looms large in popular culture, it casts a shadow over some of the hilly city’s more iconic buildings. Likewise, although bay windows may rival the bridge’s iconic status, the city’s eclectic mix of Queen Anne and Victorian homes with modern architecture is less often remarked upon as noteworthy in and of itself. Yet, designing and building with heritage in mind is just one of many challenges that the city’s architects rise to in any design (steep hills and a meandering waterfront representing other prominent hurdles).

As Silicon Valley has grown, making property prices skyrocket, architects are increasingly pressed to address rising inequality and the affordable housing crisis. At the same time, they have responded to the growth of wealth and business by designing campuses, offices, masterplans and the like. The urban issues that San Francisco faces are both daunting and complex, but the high caliber of local firms makes the city well-suited to rise to the occasion.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in San Francisco based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of San Francisco architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in San Francisco:

25. jones | haydu

© jones | haydu

© jones | haydu

jones | haydu is a San Francisco based studio established in 2004 by principals Hulett Jones and Paul Haydu. We are a young and thoughtful firm with a demonstrated interest in innovative solutions, attention to craft and detail, and a desire to enrich each project with a distinct narrative. Combining over thirty years of experience in architecture, design and interiors, we have worked on commercial, institutional, hospitality and residential projects in several states. We are a growing studio that strikes a balance between large firm experience and small firm intimacy.
Our philosophy is centered on a specificity in each design problem and solution.

Some of jones | haydu’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped jones | haydu achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 10

24. TEF Design

© TEF Design

© TEF Design

Crafting places people love.

The challenge of designing flexible, high-performance and human-centered facilities in a constantly-evolving world have driven the team at TEF since its founding in 1997. Our work is rooted in the goals and values of our clients and their stories, and shaped by site, memory, community and culture. While every assignment is an original expression, each shares a common framework of design principles.

We seek modern, economic and responsible solutions that are optimistic, open and warm; that foster community, health and well-being and are emotionally-satisfying to those who visit, work and live in them. Through authentic inquiry and collaboration, we strive to define and reveal the human foundation that gives identity to each project and that will maintain its lasting relevance to the communities it serves.

Some of TEF Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped TEF Design achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 23

23. Anderson Anderson Architecture

© Anderson Anderson Architecture

© Anderson Anderson Architecture

Anderson Anderson Architecture is a respected, award-winning design firm with experience in a broad range of project types. Partners Mark Anderson and Peter Anderson started the firm as a design-build construction company in 1984. With a strong foundation in the practicalities of construction, we have since grown into a diversely experienced architecture firm collaborating with many other general contractors, manufacturers and construction professionals to provide clients with design excellence, high-quality execution and experienced representation of the client’s interests throughout the construction process. Maintaining a relatively small design staff assures close personal attention to the firm’s designs projects.

Some of Anderson Anderson Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Anderson Anderson Architecture achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Finalist 5
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 9

22. Fougeron Architecture

© Fougeron Architecture

© Fougeron Architecture

Fougeron Architecture is a nationally recognized design firm whose work exhibits a strong commitment to clarity of thought, design integrity and quality of architectural detail. The firm’s decidedly modernist attitude is the result of founder Anne Fougeron’s vision to create a practice dedicated to finding the perfect alignment between architectural idea and built form. Her work can be defined by three basic tenets: Architectural space is modulated by the quality and character of natural light; innovative use of structure becomes the architectural ornament; and exploration into the visual and tactile nature of materials enhances how people engage a building. Ms. Fougeron’s keen interest in crossing disciplinary boundaries has led the firm to develop a collaborative design process that capitalizes on her relationships with craftsmen and artists who are experts in their fields.

Some of Fougeron Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Fougeron Architecture achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 39

21. MWA Architects

© MWA Architects

© MWA Architects

MWA serves the essential needs of the community through innovative, thoughtful and respectful design. At MWA Architects, we approach each project with a holistic design vision because we know that our work can create a positive and lasting impact for both people and the environment. Our primary markets focus on humanity’s essential needs – housing to support our well-being and access to healthy infrastructure – however, we pursue various project types all integral to a thriving community. The common thread in all of our work is that we deliberately take on challenging projects with complex and diverse stakeholder needs as these opportunities can often inspire meaningful change.

Some of MWA Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MWA Architects achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 20

20. OPA

© OPA

© OPA

Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects is a progressive San Francisco-based office that has been globally recognized for projects ranging in scale from institutions to private homes, as well as interior and object design. Founded in 2004, OPA is an idea-driven office committed to finding design solutions that both expand the possibilities inherent in architecture and resonate within their particular context. While every project originates as a response to specific requirements of site, program and client, it evolves as an exploration of its own internal potential rather than reflecting a predetermined architectural style. In all the work, there is an emphasis on shaping and choreographing spatial experiences through the consideration of movement, perception and formal logic.

Some of OPA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped OPA achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Finalist 5
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 9

19. Studio O+A

© Studio O+A

© Studio O+A

At Studio O+A, our work process combines creativity and flexibility with the technical expertise to realize appropriate solutions for our client. Because our professionals are trained and experienced in all aspects of corporate planning and design, we exercise a degree of control that carries projects from concept to finish with consistency and economy.

Some of Studio O+A’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio O+A achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 12

18. STUDIOS Architecture

© STUDIOS Architecture

© STUDIOS Architecture

STUDIOS believes in the transformative power of design to lift the trajectories of individual lives and entire communities. We’ve seen it happen again and again since our founding, back when the first tech boom was just a spark. As those early innovators changed the way we all live, learn and work, we changed the way they thought about space — as a strategic resource for expressing their unique vision and fueling extraordinary success.

While our impact and expertise have expanded, our flexible approach to design remains fundamentally the same. We push boundaries, guided by the wisdom of close client partnerships and the confidence needed to take big and small steps forward together.

Some of STUDIOS Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped STUDIOS Architecture achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 48

17. Walker Warner

© Walker Warner

© Walker Warner

Walker Warner is a full-service architectural firm specializing in custom residential and hospitality design. Founded in 1989, the firm is led by partners Brooks Walker, Greg Warner, Kathy Scott and Mike McCabe.

Some of Walker Warner’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Walker Warner achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 34

16. Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture

© Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture

© Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture

Motivated by a conviction that landscape design has the power to alter perception and ultimately initiate a deeper respect for the environment, ACLA designs spaces that offer opportunities for users to forge new relationships with their surroundings.

Through an iterative process, we find simple responses to complex problems, and seek to elevate experiences through layering and choreography of movement. The trust we build with our clients through long-term partnerships is an important foundation of our work, as each new project expands our expression of design and craft.

Some of Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 13

15. Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors

© Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors

© Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors

We believe that masterful design is unique, relevant, and timeless. We really like iconic architecture that is conceptually interesting and also reveals an attention to detail, materiality and authenticity. We admire boldness balanced with simplicity, innovation balanced with functionality, and power balanced with precision. We see ourselves as well-traveled creators with a conviction that a talented and experienced team that conscientiously listens is a valuable ally. We are professionally motivated to connect the aspects of artistic ambition, problem solving, environmental responsibility, and style within demanding requirements. We are an award-winning multidisciplinary firm dedicated to design excellence. We were founded in 1992 by Architect Cass Calder Smith and are now comprised of four principals that include Barbara Vickroy, Taylor Lawson, and Tim Quayle.

Some of Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 22

14. Rapt Studio

© Rapt Studio

© Rapt Studio

We’re into branding, design, and the spaces that bring them together. We love connecting things. Sites, design, and strategy—we think it’s better when they all come together. We’re a group of designers, builders, thinkers and fans of culture who love creating inspiring spaces, digital places and everything in between. In short, we help companies stand out and stand for something.

Some of Rapt Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Rapt Studio achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Finalist 7
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 28

13. Mork-Ulnes Architects

© Mork-Ulnes Architects

© Mork-Ulnes Architects

With offices in San Francisco and Oslo, Mork Ulnes Architects approaches projects with a combination of Scandinavian practicality and Northern California’s ‘can-do’ spirit of innovation.

Some of Mork-Ulnes Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Mork-Ulnes Architects achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 9

12. Mark Cavagnero Associates

© Mark Cavagnero Associates

© Mark Cavagnero Associates

Mark Cavagnero Associates is a San Francisco-based architecture firm focused on cultural, commercial, education and civic projects. Since its establishment in 1988, the firm has completed a wide range of architectural and master planning projects, including large and small scale institutional, non-profit, commercial, and residential projects. The firm provides a full range of services, from programming, master planning, site planning and conceptual design, through construction documents and administration.

Some of Mark Cavagnero Associates’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Mark Cavagnero Associates achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 5
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 11

11. Surfacedesign

© Surfacedesign, Inc

© Surfacedesign, Inc

Surfacedesign is a landscape architecture firm based in San Francisco, California. Principals James A. Lord, Roderick Wyllie, and Geoff di Girolamo, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of landscape architects, urban designers and architects, provide innovative design solutions for a wide range of projects.

Recipient of the 2017 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Landscape Architecture, Surfacedesign is dedicated to designing outdoor spaces that connect people and their natural environment. In addition to creating residential gardens, Surfacedesign’s projects include public parks, urban plazas, waterfronts, wineries and hotels and resorts.

Some of Surfacedesign’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Surfacedesign, Inc achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 23

10. Klopf Architecture

© Klopf Architecture

© Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture brings the outside in. Our firm creates warm, modern designs that admit natural light and allow openness to nature. Our design approach weighs many factors to create custom designs with just the right level of connection to the outside world: clients’ goals and lifestyle, site orientation, views, climate and neighborhood context. Our primary goal is to create spaces people love to inhabit.

Specializing in new warm, modern net-zero energy houses, we are widely recognized for our work remodeling and adding to mid-century modern and Eichler homes. We believe in bringing these wonderful homes back to life for another generation to love, or creating new, green modern homes that provide the same level of warmth and connection to nature that follow a similar philosophy.

Some of Klopf Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Klopf Architecture achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 51

9. Jensen Architects

© Jensen Architects

© Jensen Architects

At JENSEN we are passionate about creating buildings and environments that enrich the experiences of organizations and individuals. Guided by a responsibility to achieve the most using the fewest resources and to engage a broader cultural perspective, we develop solutions that embody each client’s values and larger purpose.

Our wide-ranging portfolio — encompassing arts, education, residential and workplace — is underpinned by an abiding interest in how we live and work today and the pleasure we take in collectively solving design challenges through research, unconventional thinking, and a focus on craft.

Some of Jensen Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Jensen Architects achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 25

8. Aidlin Darling Design

© Adam Rouse

© Adam Rouse

With a shared interest in exploring design across a wide range of scales, programs and disciplines, partners Joshua Aidlin and David Darling started Aidlin Darling Design around a woodshop in 1998. With an emphasis on designing for all of the senses, they have cultivated a diverse and collaborative studio that acts as the creative hub for an extended network of builders, fabricators, artists, engineers, chefs and other collaborators. The firm’s work explores a closely held conviction that design can enlighten the human spirit by engaging all of the senses.

Some of Aidlin Darling Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Aidlin Darling Design achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 21

7. Arterra Landscape Architects

© Arterra Landscape Architects

© Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra is a full-service landscape architecture firm specializing in contemporary, sustainable design. We collaborate with our clients and their design team, providing imaginative solutions and clear communication. The Arterra Team is a diverse and slightly quirky group of creative and nerdy individuals. We are dedicated to the art and the craft of our profession. We consider it an honor and a privilege to do the work we do — and we do it well. We share ideas and inspiration in our beautiful, open studio space, where design ideas come to life. We are dedicated to doing sustainable work, and living sustainable lives. Our greatest achievement is creating a meaningful and sustainable landscape legacy.

Some of Arterra Landscape Architects’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Arterra Landscape Architects achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 4
A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 16

6. S^A | Schwartz and Architecture

© S^A | Schwartz and Architecture

© S^A | Schwartz and Architecture

S^A | Schwartz and Architecture is a modern architecture and interior design studio established by Founder + Principal Neal J. Z. Schwartz, FAIA in 1997. Our expertise is in guiding clients through a highly interactive design process tailored to their personalities, budgets and needs. Rather than imposing a pre-conceived aesthetic, we begin our work by thoughtfully analyzing the particular opportunities posed by any site and constraint. We remain involved at every stage of design and construction, and thrive working with fixed schedules and resources.

Some of S^A | Schwartz and Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped S^A | Schwartz and Architecture achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 11
Total Projects 23

5. EHDD

© EHDD

© EHDD

EHDD is a national leader in architecture, interiors, urban planning, and sustainability. Centered in San Francisco and Seattle, we derive inspiration from the many different voices that work together to envision, to build and to steward places we inhabit. Since our founding in 1946, EHDD has embraced our client’s vision and designed to express their unique values. Our award-winning practice has exceptional expertise in designing libraries and educational facilities, buildings for science and housing, as well as museums, aquariums and zoos.

Some of EHDD’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped EHDD achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 27

4. IwamotoScott Architecture

© IwamotoScott Architecture

© IwamotoScott Architecture

IwamotoScott Architecture is an award winning architecture and design firm established by Lisa Iwamoto and Craig Scott. Based in San Francisco, California, the firm has gained national and international recognition for innovative design with projects around the country and overseas. Committed to pursuing architecture as a form of applied design research, IwamotoScott proceeds from the belief that each project can achieve a unique design synthesis. IwamotoScott’s client list includes arts organizations, educational institutions, media firms, commercial developers and private clients. Our projects consist of work at all scales including urban design, buildings, interiors, full-scale fabrications, museum installations and exhibitions and theoretical proposals.

IwamotoScott has received over eighty design awards and honors.

Some of IwamotoScott Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped IwamotoScott Architecture achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 5
A+Awards Finalist 7
Featured Projects 9
Total Projects 40

3. Form4 Architecture

© Form4 Architecture

© Form4 Architecture

Form4 Architecture believes in returning a sense of humanity to modernism through emotional meaning and poetic design. The San Francisco-based award?winning firm measures success by our contributions to society through a 2nd century modernist approach that balances expressive design, rigor, empathy and sustainability to create captivating buildings and spaces that resonate with people and enhance their lives.

Some of Form4 Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Form4 Architecture achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 2
A+Awards Finalist 7
Featured Projects 9
Total Projects 26

2. Feldman Architecture

© Feldman Architecture

© Feldman Architecture

Feldman Architecture is an award-winning design practice recognized for creating warm, light-filled spaces that are site-sensitive and carefully crafted.

Some of Feldman Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Feldman Architecture achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 19
Total Projects 40

1. Gensler

© Gensler

© Gensler

At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings — we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.

Some of Gensler’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Gensler achieve 1st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in San Francisco:

A+Awards Winner 9
A+Awards Finalist 30
Featured Projects 38
Total Projects 169

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With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlighted

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

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30 Best Architecture Firms in London

These annual rankings were last updated on September 13th, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

London is a city that has been forced to redevelop constantly. Like many cities, it has accrued layers of history. However, events like the Great Fire and The Blitz have also torn holes in the urban fabric, necessitating moments of reflection and rethinking. Nowadays, Georgian, Regency and Victorian architecture are intermingled with hulking Brutalist structures, curving glass façades and anonymous steel giants.

Nowadays, the city remains home to preeminent architectural schools such as UCL’s Bartlett School of Architecture. In addition, London’s galleries and museums nurture a design culture with thought-provoking exhibitions about space and society, including the ever-popular Serpentine Pavilion. Meanwhile, as a global metropolis, the British city’s diversity is one of its great strengths, becoming home to a bevy of heavyweight firms and up-and-coming studios whose names are known locally and abroad.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in London, United Kingdom based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

  • The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
  • The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of London, United Kingdom architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in London, United Kingdom:

32. Jamie Fobert Architects

© Jamie Fobert Architects

© Jamie Fobert Architects

Since its inception in 1996, Jamie Fobert Architects has had a reputation for innovative and inspiring architectural design in the residential, retail and arts sectors. The practice has demonstrated a consistent approach to resolving client ambitions and site complexities into a tactile architecture of volume, material and light.

Jamie Fobert Architects has garnered several awards, including the RIBA London Award 2014, the Manser Medal and the RIBA and English Heritage ‘Award for a building in an historic context’. The practice has won three major public commissions for cultural organisations: Kettle’s Yard Gallery; the Charleston Trust; and Tate St Ives.

Some of Jamie Fobert Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Jamie Fobert Architects achieve 32nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 8

31. Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

© Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

© Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) is an award-winning, international architectural practice based in London. Over three decades, RSHP has attracted critical acclaim with innovative projects across Europe, North America and Asia. The practice is experienced in designing a wide range of building types including: office, residential, transport, education, culture, leisure, retail, civic and healthcare. The quality of its designs has been recognised with some of architecture’s highest awards, including two RIBA Stirling Prizes, one in 2006 for Terminal 4, Madrid Barajas Airport and the other in 2009 for Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre, London. RSHP employs around 180 people in offices across the world – London, Shanghai, Sydney and Madrid.

Some of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners achieve 31st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 2
Total Projects 15

30. Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

© Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

© Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

At Allford Hall Monaghan Morris we make buildings that are satisfying to use and beautiful to look at; an architecture that is defined by the experience of users who should be able to understand and use each building with ease and enjoyment.

We design very different buildings, for very different people to use in very different ways and, since our early days in the late 1980s, we have grown from four to over one hundred and fifty people and our budgets from a few thousand to tens of millions of pounds.

Through our wide range of projects we search for the opportunities in every site, budget and programme and pursue a pragmatic, analytical and collaborative working method to produce a responsive, intelligent and delightful architecture.

Some of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Allford Hall Monaghan Morris achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 16

29. David Chipperfield Architects

© David Chipperfield Architects

© David Chipperfield Architects

David Chipperfield Architects was founded in 1985 and has offices in London, Berlin, Milan and Shanghai. The practice works internationally on cultural, residential and commercial projects providing full architectural and interior design, master planning, product and furniture design services for both public and private sectors. Our diverse built portfolio includes museums and galleries, libraries, apartments, private houses, hotels, offices, master plans, and retail facilities. David Chipperfield Architects has won more then fifty national and international competitions and many international awards and citations for design excellence.

Some of David Chipperfield Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped David Chipperfield Architects achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 8

28. Jestico + Whiles

© Jestico + Whiles

© Jestico + Whiles

Jestico + Whiles is an award winning architecture and interior design practice with offices in London and Prague. At the forefront of innovation and design excellence, the practice has won over one hundred national and international awards. We have proven expertise for excellent and sustainable designs across a wide range of sectors, including universities, schools, hotels, housing, cultural facilities, offices, transport infrastructure and retail, many within schemes involving major urban regeneration, refurbishment of historic buildings or low energy designs.

Some of Jestico + Whiles’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Jestico + Whiles achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 8

27. Eldridge London

© Nicholas Guttridge

© Nicholas Guttridge

London architectural practice Eldridge Smerin was established in 1998 and has since relaunched as Eldridge London. Architect Nick Eldridge’s vision continues to inspire the design and material quality of the practice’s recent projects in the UK and abroad defined by a series of cutting-edge houses including the Stirling Prize nominated Lawns project and the House in Highgate Cemetery.

The practice has also completed a number of high profile retail, commercial and cultural projects including interiors for Selfridges Birmingham, Villa Moda Kuwait, O2’s Mobile Applications Development Centre, the Design Council Headquarters, The Business and Intellectual Property Centre and a restaurant at the British Library and the Globe Theatre’s Sackler Studios.

The practice demonstrates a consistent approach to producing intelligent and unique solutions to specific client briefs and often constrained budgets with an unerring attention to detail from concept through to completion.

Some of Eldridge London’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Eldridge London achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 6

26. FORM studio (previously FORM design architecture)

© FORM studio (previously FORM design architecture)

© FORM studio (previously FORM design architecture)

Architecture has the power to transform environments and quality of life.

FORM studio aims to create places that can be inhabited and experienced by people in a natural and instinctive way. Enjoyable places with a tranquil sense of simplicity, which create a supportive and uplifting backdrop for life.

Individual solutions are developed for our clients which are an intelligent, inventive and sustainable response to the complex matrix of issues that shapes each project. Solutions with a lucidity and apparent simplicity which belie their underlying complexity.

Listening, analysis, discussion and clarification are at the heart of an inclusive approach that recognises the fact that some of the best ideas are generated in the space between people rather than by individuals.

Some of FORM studio (previously FORM design architecture)’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped FORM studio (previously FORM design architecture) achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 7

25. Studio Octopi

© Studio Octopi

© Studio Octopi

Studio Octopi is an award winning architecture practice based in central London, UK.

Some of Studio Octopi’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio Octopi achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 11

24. WilkinsonEyre

© WilkinsonEyre

© WilkinsonEyre

WilkinsonEyre is one of the world’s leading architectural practices with a portfolio of national and international award-winning projects. Since our inception in 1983, we have built a portfolio of bold, beautiful, intelligent architecture in sectors as diverse as culture, sport and leisure, education, infrastructure, residential, office and large-scale masterplanning. Project highlights include the Guangzhou International Finance Center – one of the tallest buildings in the world, the giant, cooled conservatories for Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, the new Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth, the refurbishment of the New Bodleian Library for the University of Oxford and the acclaimed temporary structure of the London 2012 Olympic Games Basketball Arena. Our work is based on an informed use of technology and materials and combines a commitment to the spirit of the new with an awareness of context.

Some of WilkinsonEyre’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped WilkinsonEyre achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 21

23. Sheppard Robson Architects

© Sheppard Robson Architects

© Sheppard Robson Architects

The practice’s work is underpinned by fully integrating a sustainable design methodology that balances efficiency and performance with form.
In the practice’s 75-year history, Sheppard Robson has designed award-winning architecture, interior design and masterplanning projects around the world, building a strong reputation across numerous typologies – including office, education, residential, healthcare, science and retail projects.

From our head office in London and studios in Manchester, Glasgow and Abu Dhabi, the founding principles of innovation and sustainability continue to shape the work of the practice and its interior design group (ID:SR), reinterpreted and enlivened by the creative talent of our designers. The work of the practice benefits from an ability to have a constructive dialogue with clients and end-users, as well as collaborating closely with other members of the project team throughout the design and delivery of a project.

Some of Sheppard Robson Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Sheppard Robson Architects achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 10

22. 6a architects

© Johan Dehlin

© Johan Dehlin

6a architects was founded by Tom Emerson and Stephanie Macdonald in 2001. They are best known for their contemporary art galleries, educational buildings, artists’ studios and residential projects, often in sensitive historic environments. 6a architects rose to prominence with the completion of two critically acclaimed public art galleries, Raven Row (2009), which won a RIBA Award in 2011, and the expanded South London Gallery (2010). Recently completed projects include a new 68-room hall of residence at Churchill College, Cambridge (2016), which garnered a RIBA Regional East Award (2017), and a new studio complex for photographer Juergen Teller (2016), which was winner of both RIBA London Building of the Year (2017) and a RIBA National Award (2017).

Some of 6a architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped 6a architects achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 6

21. Foster Lomas

London based studio specialising in craft and collaboration to create bespoke architecture and interior design.

Unique to the practice is the pursuit of an architecture which is imaginatively responsive to site and place, whether an urban project or a rural retreat. We carefully craft buildings which are the result of working directly with leading structural engineers, artisans and craftsmen creating buildings which will remain relevant, sustainable and timeless.

Since we established Foster Lomas Architects in 2005 we have developed a broad palette of work from urban penthouses to rural residential houses within heritage landscape areas, which have led to expertise in developing a uniquely sensitive and innovative approach.

Some of Foster Lomas’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Foster Lomas achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 12

20. Carl Turner Architects

© Carl Turner Architects

© Carl Turner Architects

Carl trained at the Royal College of Art, gaining a first class honours degree and a RIBA Bronze Medal (runner-up) before undertaking an MA at the Royal College of Art in London.The RCA provided a foundation for collaboration and working across platforms with an integrated approach; Carl sees his approach to design and construction as an extension of his time there as a ‘maker’.User-focused design was embedded as a founding principle for practice, through a two year research post for the Helen Hamlyn Research Centre at the RCA, investigating new strategies for wayfinding for BAA plc at Heathrow’s Terminal 5.After working for Norman Foster on the Citibank Tower (Canary Wharf), and Penoyre and Prasad on various community-based projects, Carl formed a partnership (TurnerCastle).

Some of Carl Turner Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Carl Turner Architects achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 5

19. Atelier Chang Ltd

© Kyungsub Shin

© Kyungsub Shin

Atelier Chang is an international design praxis based in South Kensington, London and Zurich since 2011. Our design philosophy is to create innovative design through focusing on the unembellished basics – basics of nature, social behaviour, and urban phenomena. To achieve this absolute simplicity of content through impactful forms takes extra effort in researching the context, a devotion to material and technology, and active interaction with other industries. Currently we work on projects in Asia and Europe at multiple scales of design, covering master plans, architecture, interior design, installations, and products.

Some of Atelier Chang Ltd’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Atelier Chang Ltd achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 2
Featured Projects 3
Total Projects 4

18. Levitt Bernstein

© Phil Boorman

© Phil Boorman

As architects, landscape architects and urban designers, Levitt Bernstein creates award winning buildings, living landscapes and thriving urban spaces, using inventive design to solve real life challenges. Putting people at the heart of our work, each of our projects is different but the driving force behind every one is the desire to create an environment that is beautiful, sustainable and functional.

Some of Levitt Bernstein’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Levitt Bernstein achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 10

17. Architects of Invention

© Architects of Invention

© Architects of Invention

Architects of Invention (AI) is an award winning international partnership practicing contemporary architecture, urbanism, and design led by Nikoloz Japaridze. To accommodate a range of projects throughout the world, AI maintains offices in London and Tbilisi. Since its establishment in 2010 AI has completed 10 buildings in 10 years and produced more than 100 projects and collaborations.

The practice has good international experience contributing to project in Chile, Switzerland, Germany, Canary Islands, Seychelles, India, Russia, China, Czech Republic, France, UK and Georgia. AI has successfully collaborated with many international clients and consultants. Its core consultants’ teams are established in the UK as well as in Georgia.

Some of Architects of Invention’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Architects of Invention achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 17

16. Hawkins\Brown

© Hawkins\Brown

© Hawkins\Brown

The first time someone decided to mix sweet and salty popcorn, their guests must have been horrified. Minutes later though they would be guzzling the lot. That’s the thing about new combinations – you have to be a bit odd to consider them in the first place, but when they pay off you’re left wondering how you managed before they existed.

Admittedly, this isn’t a usual sort of About page for an architectural practice, but we’re not a usual sort of practice. We believe that projects come alive through uncommon combinations of ideas and people. In fact, we think that’s the only way they really come alive at all.

Some of Hawkins\Brown’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped HawkinsBrown achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 19

15. Bennetts Associates

© Bennetts Associates

© Bennetts Associates

Bennetts Associates creates sustainable and enduring architecture. As one of the UK’s leading practices, their diverse portfolio has been celebrated with more than 150 awards over 30 years and covers education, cultural and workplace projects in both the public and private sector, ranging from masterplans to small historic buildings. They are an employee-owned trust of 70 people with studios in London, Edinburgh and Manchester, and have recently earned Building Design’s Higher Education Architect of the Year 2019 Award.

Bennetts Associates also leads in their field in sustainability – in April 2019 they became the world’s first architects to secure Science Based Target approval and commit to the UN’s Climate Neutral Now campaign.

Some of Bennetts Associates’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Bennetts Associates achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 19

14. Buckley Gray Yeoman

© Dirk Lindner

© Dirk Lindner

Formed in 1997, Buckley Gray Yeoman is an award-winning architecture and design practice based in Shoreditch, London. Directed by Matt Yeoman and Paul White, the firm provides pragmatic and deliverable solutions to complex design issues. Founded on the premise that outstanding results require careful planning and an intuitive approach, Buckley Gray Yeoman’s designs adapt and respond to the context of each project to create intelligent and enduring architecture. The practice’s work is driven by the needs and ambitions of its clients.

Some of Buckley Gray Yeoman’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Buckley Gray Yeoman achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 10

13. AL_A

© Francisco Nogueira / Architectural Photography

© Francisco Nogueira / Architectural Photography

Architecture studio AL_A was founded in 2009 by the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete with directors Ho-Yin Ng, Alice Dietsch and Maximiliano Arrocet.

Their designs are conceived not just as buildings, but as urban propositions. Spaces that promote reciprocity between nature and neighbourhood; projects that express the identity of an institution, reflect the ambitions of a place, and hold the dreams of a community.

Recently completed projects include an undergraduate and outreach centre for Wadham College at the University of Oxford and a new centre for the cancer care charity Maggie’s within the grounds of University College Hospital in Southampton.

Some of AL_A’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped AL_A achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 10

12. Studio Seilern Architects

© Philip Vile

© Philip Vile

Studio Seilern Architects is a London based international creative practice established in 2006 by Christina Seilern with the intent of producing exceptional architecture that lasts, working across geographies, building sizes and typologies. Our diverse portfolio of built work spans the UK, Europe and Africa.

While we tackle a diversity of projects, it is our conscious decision to keep working on the smaller and larger scales both simultaneously and continuously: from new build to restoration works. Irrespective of size or context, each project we undertake informs another. The smaller scale keeps our pencils sharp on questions of intricate detailing and the unraveling of the human condition both on the living and working fronts.

Some of Studio Seilern Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Studio Seilern Architects achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 5
Total Projects 9

11. Steyn Studio

© DOOK Photography

© DOOK Photography

Steyn Studio is a collaborative architecture practice. We believe that design has the power to solve problems, inspire, and improve lives and work hard everyday to realise this ambition. We always aim to do this honestly and with the freedom to creatively explore meaningful design solutions. Designs that make a real difference to the end-user and the client; culturally and commercially.

Some of Steyn Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Steyn Studio achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 4
Featured Projects 4
Total Projects 4

10. Hopkins Architects

Copyright 2007 Paul Tyagi - © Hopkins Architects

Copyright 2007 Paul Tyagi - © Hopkins Architects

Hopkins Architects is an international architectural practice with studios in London and Dubai. Led by its five Principals, the practice’s work is rooted in clear and logical design thinking, a deep understanding of the potential of materials and craft, and consideration of context. A consistent and rigorous approach has resulted in a portfolio of ground-breaking, beautiful and functional buildings across Europe, the US and Asia which have added tangible value for both clients and users.

The practice has designed and delivered a portfolio of renowned, award-winning projects, including Portcullis House at Westminster and the London 2012 Olympic Velodrome.

Some of Hopkins Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Hopkins Architects achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 1
Featured Projects 8
Total Projects 18

9. Haworth Tompkins

Photo: Philip Vile - © Haworth Tompkins

Photo: Philip Vile - © Haworth Tompkins

Haworth Tompkins is an award-winning British architectural studio united by a commitment to integrity, intellectual quality and the art of making beautiful buildings. Founded in 1991 by Graham Haworth and Steve Tompkins, the rapidly-growing London-based studio consists of 70 people, and specialises in bespoke buildings in the public, cultural, private and financial sectors. Acclaimed projects include the Everyman Theatre, winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2014, Young Vic Theatre, Royal College of Art campus in Battersea, Coin Street housing development and the London Library, for which they received the prestigious American Institute of Architect’s Excellence in Design award. The studio is currently working on a number of highly anticipated schemes including the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Fish Island Village, Bristol Old Vic and Kingston University.

Some of Haworth Tompkins’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Haworth Tompkins achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 9
Total Projects 10

8. Allies and Morrison

© Nicholas Guttridge

© Nicholas Guttridge

We are architects and urbanists. We strive to design beautiful buildings that have long life and can adapt over the generations. We also shape enduring places whether new pieces of city or settlements at any scale. All our projects are concerned with the crafting of every detail and an appreciation for the uniqueness of each context.

As architects, we are known for the rigour of our technical delivery, a commitment to quality, to embedded environmental performance. As urbanists, we are known for developing plans that are flexible and pragmatic, inspirational in vision, responsive to the local climate and character. Based in London and Cambridge, we come from around the world and our diversity is one of our fundamental strengths.

Some of Allies and Morrison’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Allies and Morrison achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
A+Awards Finalist 4
Featured Projects 7
Total Projects 24

7. bureau de change

© bureau de change

© bureau de change

Bureau de Change is an award winning architecture practice founded by architects Katerina Dionysopoulou and Billy Mavropoulos. Its work is a direct product of the founders’ upbringing, passions and experiences – combining the pragmatism and formality of their architectural training with a desire to bring a sense of theatre, playfulness and innovation to the design of spaces, products and environments. The result is a studio where rigorous thinking and analysis are brought to life through prototyping, testing and making.

Some of bureau de change’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped bureau de change achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 1
Featured Projects 10
Total Projects 20

6. Alison Brooks Architects

© Alison Brooks Architects

© Alison Brooks Architects

Founded in 1996, Alison Brooks Architects has developed an international reputation for delivering design excellence and innovation in projects ranging from urban regeneration, masterplanning, public buildings for the arts, higher education and housing.

ABA’s award-winning architecture is born from our intensive research into the cultural, social and environmental contexts of each project. Our approach enables us to develop pioneering solutions for our buildings and urban schemes, each with a distinct identity and authenticity. Combined with rigorous attention to detail, ABA’s buildings have proved to satisfy our client’s expectations and positively impact the urban realm.

Our approach has led ABA to be recognised with both national and international awards including Architect of the Year Award 2012 and Housing Architect of the Year 2012.

Some of Alison Brooks Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Alison Brooks Architects achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 3
A+Awards Finalist 3
Featured Projects 6
Total Projects 8

5. Squire and Partners

© Squire and Partners

© Squire and Partners

Squire & Partners is an architecture and design practice with experience spanning four decades, earning it an international reputation for architecture informed by the history and culture of where it is placed. Their award winning portfolio, for some of the world’s leading developers, includes masterplans, private and affordable residential, workspace, retail, education and public buildings.

In addition, the practice has a series of dedicated teams for modelmaking, computer generated imaging, illustration, graphics and an established interior design department, which has created a number of bespoke product ranges.

Squire & Partners’ approach responds to the unique heritage and context of each site, considering established street patterns, scale and proportions, to create timeless architecture rooted in its location.

Some of Squire and Partners’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Squire and Partners achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 9
Total Projects 49

4. Adjaye Associates

© Adjaye Associates

© Adjaye Associates

Since establishing Adjaye Associates in 2000, Sir David Adjaye OBE has crafted a global team that is multicultural and stimulated by the broadest possible cultural discourse. The practice has studios in Accra, London, and New York with work spanning the globe. Adjaye Associates’ most well-known commission to date, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), opened in 2016 on the National Mall in Washington DC and was named “Cultural Event of the Year” by The New York Times.

Further projects range in scale from private houses, bespoke furniture collections, product design, exhibitions, and temporary pavilions to major arts centers, civic buildings, and master plans.

Some of Adjaye Associates’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Adjaye Associates achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 6
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 16
Total Projects 37

3. Heatherwick Studio

© Hufton+Crow Photography

© Hufton+Crow Photography

Heatherwick Studio is a team of 180 problem solvers dedicated to making the physical world around us better for everyone.
Based out of our combined workshop and design studio in Central London, we create buildings, spaces, master-plans, objects and infrastructure. Focusing on large scale projects in cities all over the world, we prioritise those with the greatest positive social impact.

Working as practical inventors with no signature style, our motivation is to design soulful and interesting places which embrace and celebrate the complexities of the real world. The approach driving everything is to lead from human experience rather than any fixed design dogma.

The studio’s completed projects include a number of internationally celebrated buildings, including the award-winning Learning Hub at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University and the UK Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The studio is currently working on 30 live projects in ten countries.

Some of Heatherwick Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Heatherwick Studio achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 11
A+Awards Finalist 2
Featured Projects 12
Total Projects 14

2. Foster + Partners

© Foster + Partners

© Foster + Partners

Foster + Partners is a global studio for sustainable architecture, engineering, urbanism and industrial design, founded by Norman Foster in 1967. Since then, he, and the team around him, have established an international practice with a worldwide reputation. With offices across the globe, we work as a single studio that is both ethnically and culturally diverse.

Some of Foster + Partners’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Foster + Partners achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 9
A+Awards Finalist 10
Featured Projects 37
Total Projects 94

1. Zaha Hadid Architects

© Zaha Hadid Architects

© Zaha Hadid Architects

Internationally renowned architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects works at all scales and in all sectors to create transformative cultural, corporate, residential and other spaces that work in synchronicity with their surroundings.

Some of Zaha Hadid Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Zaha Hadid Architects achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London, United Kingdom:

A+Awards Winner 17
A+Awards Finalist 14
Featured Projects 44
Total Projects 68

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Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

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A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

  • Project completed within the last 3 years
  • A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
  • Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
  • High quality, in focus photographs
  • At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
  • Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
  • Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 


 

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