Albeit small, Slovenia is a captivating country. Bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, it has one of the most diverse architectural cultures of central Europe. It is also home to one of the richest and most diverse natural landscapes of Europe, stretching from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Jože Plečnik, Slovenia’s most influential modernist architect, along with Ivan Vurvik, and his work regarding the iconic “Slovene National Style”, became the founders of the Ljubljana School of Architecture. Their unique architectural style amalgamated modernism, the Vienna Secession (a type of Art Nouveau) and past historical ideas and forms, which became the blueprint for the country’s contemporary architectural practice.

This young generation of architects is passionately embracing environmentally sustainable designs both within dense urban fabrics and natural terrains. Modern structures, such as the Plečnik House and the Stožice Stadium, showcase a fusion of contemporary aesthetics and eco-conscious design principles, developing an extraordinary architectural identity and design practice within the country.

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 Slovenia 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 Slovenian architecture firms throughout the year.

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

30. Prima

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Prima architectural office was established in 1990. The office uses a multidisciplinary approach to projects of various scales, from urban planning, architecture, interior design, to stage design.

Some of Prima’s most prominent projects include:

• In the Land of Capricorn, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Prima achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

29. SKUPAJ ARHITEKTI

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Skupaj arhitekti, led by architect Tomaž Ebenšpanger, is an architectural practice active since 2011, bringing together a strong social sensibility and a continuous pursuit of spatial and material beauty. In addition to residential architecture, the practice is actively involved in education and training for both children and adults. Their work is grounded in a participatory approach to planning and design, based on the belief that inclusive design processes lead to a higher quality of living once residents occupy the space. The practice understands architecture as both rational and poetic. In close collaboration with clients, they engage in a shared process of discovering architecture that enhances authentic spatial experience, material expression, and carefully considered architectural details.

Some of SKUPAJ ARHITEKTI’s most prominent projects include:

• Living in Alpine Village, Stara Fužina, Slovenia

The following statistics helped SKUPAJ ARHITEKTI achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

28. studio PIKAPLUS

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The built and natural environment are inextricably linked. Architecture and interiors frame the views, glorify and enhance the qualities of the environment in which they find themselves.

In STUDIO PIKAPLUS, we are a team of architects and landscape architects who integrate architectural and landscape architectural projects through comprehensive solutions in respect for the environment and to enable the comfort of modern living. We produce comprehensive architecture projects, interior design plans and landscape architecture plans.

Some of studio PIKAPLUS’ most prominent projects include:

• The Wooden house, Slovenia

The following statistics helped studio PIKAPLUS achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

27. Gartner Arhitekti

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Gartner Arhitekti was founded in 2010. Our field of activity covers everything from interiors and single-apartment buildings to larger and more demanding buildings, as well as energy renovations and renovations of buildings of all sizes. Regardless of the size, we try to create a functional, aesthetic, unique, and technically perfect product with each project.

Some of Gartner Arhitekti’s most prominent projects include:

• Low-energy Sports Hall Mengeš, Mengeš, Slovenia
• Milka Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Gartner Arhitekti achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

26. elastik

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Elastik is an international brand for networking and designing architecture, urbanism and media with other disciplines. We strive for performative and aesthetic improvement of buildings, for connectivity between functionality and technique.

Elastik is an architectural studio organized as an international network of individuals who come forward to form project groups according to the specific requirements of a given project or of the client in question; hence, the name Elastik. In this context, Elastik works independently of various geographic and political borders and as an adaptable meshwork.

Some of elastik’s most prominent projects include:

• Mezzanine house, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Facelift of a semi-detached house, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Harmonica House, Dolšce, Slovenia

The following statistics helped elastik achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

25. Landscape

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Established by partners Gregor Vreš and Tina Demšar in 1998, Landscape brings a different way of looking at each design project. Our landscape architectural office focuses on creating modern luxury through fully integrated landscape and architectural designs with strong attention to detail. Through modern reinterpretation of heritage, the traditional and the indigenous characteristics of the location, we create unique spaces.

Some of Landscape’s most prominent projects include:

• BLED // Garden Village Bled, Bled, Slovenia
• Aromatic Mediterranean garden, Slovenia
• Urban garden renovation, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Urban Sculpture Garden, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• LJUBLJANA // Biotechnical faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Landscape achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

24. Studio 360

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STUDIO 360 is a company providing integrated solutions in the fields of architecture and branding. Ten years of experience, the combination of two- and three-dimensional expertise and many international awards guarantee our excellence, contributing to the strategic brand development, efficient results and client satisfaction.

The 360 architectural department focuses on flexible design concepts and innovative building techniques that improve the quality of living. Every building receives a comprehensive solution: analysis of context, client’s brief, investment and construction technologies. We aim to achieve more with less and creatively transform constraints into opportunities. Our know-how allows a smooth transition from concept to implementation.

Some of Studio 360’s most prominent projects include:

• Geometric Residence, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Cat’s Residence, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Dermatology Clinic, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Exhibition set, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Business society offices, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Studio 360 achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

23. AKSL arhitekti

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Founded in the year 2000 by distinguished architects Špela Leskovic and Aleš Košak, AKSL architects is a dynamic design firm that emerged from the hallowed halls of the Faculty for Architecture in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Both founders graduated with honors, setting the foundation for a future marked by innovation and excellence.

AKSL architects operates at the intersection of architecture and interior design, bringing a holistic approach to their projects. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, drawing on the expertise of professionals from various fields. This inclusive approach ensures that each project benefits from a diverse range of perspectives, resulting in unique and well-rounded designs.

Over the past decade, AKSL architects has transcended its origins, evolving into an international design office that leaves its mark on a global scale.

Some of AKSL arhitekti’s most prominent projects include:

• House 5Ž, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Bookstore Modrijan, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Cafeteria Rog
• Restaurant Evergreen, Smlednik, Slovenia
• Restaurant Element, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped AKSL arhitekti achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

22. OD-DO architecture

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Od-do architecture was founded by architects Aleš Žmavc and Matic Škarabot in 2018. The company was founded as a result of receiving 1st prize in the public competition for the Footbridge over the Soča River in Tolmin, Slovenia. Since then, we have completed over 100 successful projects and expanded our team with skilled architects and design professionals. Our designs cover more than 30,000 square meters of public, private, and commercial real estate, and we have collaborated with over 20 public and private companies. We work on a range of scales from interior design projects to large-scale urban developments. Our portfolio is a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative architecture, high-quality design, and value-driven solutions that meet the needs of our clients and generate value for users.

Some of OD-DO architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Comprehensive renovation and extension of the Kindergarten, Učenjak unit, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped OD-DO architecture achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

21. ARK Arhitektura Krušec

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Arhitektura Sagadin is an architecture firm based in Slovenia. The firm’s portfolio includes an array of projects, from residential to institutional and urban interventions.

Some of ARK Arhitektura Krušec’s most prominent projects include:

• NZS Headquarters, Kranj, Slovenia
• House on Golo, Golo, Slovenia

The following statistics helped ARK Arhitektura Krušec achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

20. Bevk Perović arhitekti

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In 1997, Vasa J. Perović and Matija Bevk founded Bevk Perović arhitekti in Ljubljana, Slovenia. They work, alongside the international team of 9 young architects, on a diverse range of projects in different European countries.

Since its beginnings, the studio has received wide international recognition. They have been awarded numerous national and international prizes (European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Emerging Architect Award in 2007, Kunstpreis Berlin in 2006, Piranesi Award in 2005, 5 Plečnik Prizes for best building of the year in Slovenia, 4 Golden Pencil awards by the Chamber of Architects, Prešeren Prize, the highest national prize for culture, awarded by the President of the Republic of Slovenia in 2005, etc)

Bevk Perović arhitekti have recently won a few large international competitions – the competition for Refurbishment of Drama theatre in Ljubljana, the competition for Neue Galerie und Kasematten / Neue Bastei in Wiener Neustadt, competition for Highrise Apartment Building Nordbahnof in Vienna, Austria and most recently the competition for New Court Building and Main Bus Terminal in Ljubljana.

Some of Bevk Perović arhitekti’s most prominent projects include:

• The Cultural Center of European Space Technologies, Vitanje, Slovenia
• Apartment building Prule, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Bevk Perović arhitekti achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

19. Arhitektura Sagadin

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Arhitektura Sagadin is an architecture firm based in Slovenia, with projects centered mostly around residential architecture.

Some of Arhitektura Sagadin’s most prominent projects include:

• Renovation of a house Slavik, Ptuj, Slovenia
• House on the edge of the forest, Sveti Jernej, Slovenia
• House Podgoro, Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Arhitektura Sagadin achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

18. Jereb in Budja arhitekti

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The office was founded in 2007 by Rok Jereb (1975, Ljubljana) and Blaž Budja (1975, Kranj). They focus strongly on thoughtful and detailed architecture, emphasising relations between the local environment and the client. They won several architectural competitions: Sports hall Stopiče (Novo Mesto, Slovenia), Ljubljana main train station (in collaboration, Slovenia), Kokra Canyon revitalisation (Kranj, Slovenia), Social housing (Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia) and others.

Spots Hall Stopiče was awarded the main Slovenian architecture award, Plečnik medal in 2012 and was nominated for the European Union Prize for Architecture Mies van der Rohe award 2013.

Some of Jereb in Budja arhitekti’s most prominent projects include:

• Retirement Home Šmarje pri Jelšah, Šmarje pri Jelšah, Slovenia
• Mothers home Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Occupational Activity Center INCE, Mengeš, Slovenia
• Stopiče Sports Center, Novo Mesto, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Jereb in Budja arhitekti achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

17. scapelab

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Scapelab is an architectural office established in 2001 by Marko Studen, who graduated from the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Architecture and GSAPP, Columbia University, New York. For six years, he was director of Europan Slovenia, an international housing competition project, and a lecturer at both the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana and the University of California. He was an editorial board member of Piranesi Magazine and Art.si Magazine, and a member of national and international competition jury committees. He is a co-editor of European Urbanity: Europan 7 and 8, Austria and Slovenia (Springer Verlag, 2006).

Some of scapelab’s most prominent projects include:

• SIMPLE HOUSE, Radovljica, Slovenia
• DR HOUSE, Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia
• Slovenska Boulevard, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• SUN PARK, Lucija, Slovenia

The following statistics helped scapelab achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

16. Sanja Premrn

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In our work, we do not distinguish between architecture and interior design. We strive to offer a holistic approach that encompasses all aspects of design.

Some of Sanja Premrn’s most prominent projects include:

• Ceramic studio reno, Slovenia
• SPIN bar, Kozina, Slovenia
• Picerija in oštarija Tonca, Kozina, Slovenia
• Concrete house, Bartlesville, Oakland
• Našahiša, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Sanja Premrn achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

15. AB objekt

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AB objekt is an architecture firm based in Celje, Slovenia. Its work is centered around residential architecture.

Some of AB objekt’s most prominent projects include:

• House on the edge of the forest, Sveti Jernej, Slovenia
• Renovation of a house, Slavik, Ptuj, Slovenia
• House 34m, Vojnik, Slovenia
• House DB, Pongrac, Slovenia
• House Svetelka, Svetelka, Slovenia

The following statistics helped AB objekt achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

14. Tria Studio

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Tria is an architecture studio that creates high-quality and innovative architectural solutions. Since its foundation in 2007, we have received numerous awards and distinctions in the field of architectural creation (public and invited competitions).

Some of Tria Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• House Celje, Celje, Slovenia
• Farewell Chapel Tuhinj, Zgornji Tuhinj, Slovenia
• Apartment Koseze, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Benetton Flagship Store, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Economics Library, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Tria Studio achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

13. Arhitektura Jure Kotnik

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Arhitektura Jure Kotnik is an award-winning architectural office located in Ljubljana (SI) and Paris (F). It was founded in 2006 by architect Jure Kotnik. The office works in various fields of architecture, from research, design, to consulting for various international clients. Office became widely known first for its projects in the field of container architecture and later for the research and design of educational architecture, hybrid architecture and design. Jure Kotnik is the author of the bestselling first monograph on container architecture and the author of several internationally published books and articles. Jure Kotnik has won various awards for its innovative approach in architecture, and the projects have received worldwide media coverage.

Some of Arhitektura Jure Kotnik’s most prominent projects include:

• Kindergarten Kekec, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Kindergarten Jelka, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Kindergarten Ajda 2, Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia
• 2+ Weekend House, Trebnje, Slovenia
• Šmartno Timeshare Kindergarten, Šmartno, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Arhitektura Jure Kotnik achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

12. SADAR + VUGA

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SADAR+VUGA was founded by Jurij Sadar and Boštjan Vuga in 1996. Over the past two decades, the company has been an incubator of critical European architectural practice focusing on open, innovative and integrated architectural design and urban planning.

The office has a forward-leaping and often critical approach, covering a wide spectrum of production from urban planning to interior design. The stimulation for its projects comes from visual, audial and textual information, from art and fashion, science and technology, allowing them to generate a sensitive and responsive environment we live in.

Some of SADAR + VUGA’s most prominent projects include:

• Air Traffic Control Centre, Zgornji Brnik, Slovenia
• Boutique Almira Sadar, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• The Cultural Center of European Space Technologies, Vitanje, Slovenia
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Condominium Trnovski Pristan, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped SADAR + VUGA achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

11. Fabrikat arhitektura

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Fabrikat arhitektura is an architecture and interior design firm based in Slovenia. Its work is centered around residential architecture.

Some of Fabrikat arhitektura’s most prominent projects include:

• Comprehensive renovation and extension of the Kindergarten, Učenjak unit, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• House DMD, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Fabrikat arhitektura achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

10. SVET VMES

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SVET VMES was founded in 2010 as a non-formal creative group of architects from Ljubljana, with an urge to question, explore and expose the potential of left-over, ‘in-between’ spaces within educational and public buildings. By shifting between observation and action.

SVET VMES analyses the existing dilapidated interior and exterior ‘in-between’ areas, to locate the sore points and to remediate, heal and transform them into places of events, potential, comfort, interaction, negotiation, delight and seclusion, inventing a new kind of ‘loaded’ interstitial typology. Our interventions of various scales allow us to instigate and explore new ‘in-between’ behaviors, encourage spatial sensitivity and emergence among people, challenge their daily patterns and disturb the existing social reality.

SVET VMES has, in recent years, continuously modified and transformed into a venturesome and research-driven design practice, whose work was locally and internationally recognized, published and awarded.

Some of SVET VMES’s most prominent projects include:

• Blue Gallery, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• School Landscape, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Three Containers, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Rotating Wall, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Loggia, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped SVET VMES achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

9. dans arhitekti

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In our office, DANS arhitekti, we create spaces and culture in which we live, work, feel and socialize with each other. We are consciously exploring the relationship between people and the built environment. We think about innovative ways of using the space and, at the same time, drawing from archaic building principles, exploiting the opportunities opened by sustainable construction, and the possibility of creating pleasant, livable spaces. No matter if we are designing urban public spaces or facilities with a focus on engineering and technology, large spaces with heavy flow of people or intimate ambiances we try to create different moods through the use of nuances and careful details.

Some of dans arhitekti’s most prominent projects include:

• Bicycle Bridge Across the Sava River, Bohinjska Bistrica, Slovenia
• Grosuplje Cultural Center, Grosuplje, Slovenia
• Renovation of terraced houses Progres – Mirje, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Don Bosco Church, Maribor, Slovenia
• Holiday house BNKS, Novigrad, Croatia

The following statistics helped dans arhitekti achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

8. abiro

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Under this name, a three-room architects’ office was founded in 1998, but later it has been constantly expanding and changing. The current team is made up of Matej Blenkuš — head of the practice, Katja Cimperman, Grega Valencic, Aleksander Cifer, Sara Ambrus and Deja Dukic, all of them graduated architects.

Some of abiro’s most prominent projects include:

• DARS Office building, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Ski Jumps Planica, Rateče, Slovenia
• Wine Cellar, Brežice, Slovenia

The following statistics helped abiro achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

7. Superform

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SUPERFORM is an innovative architectural practice from Slovenia, founded by Marjan Poboljšaj and Anton Žižek in 2001. It is successfully active in the field of architecture, interior design and urban planning.

Superform introduces a new approach: architecture is an experience, which we sense on the three levels of perception: mental level, sensual level and physical level. Every Superform project has a specific code. The code of the project is a sum of the perception levels and the specific name of the project, which classifies the story/saga of each project. With the project code, Superform communicates with the client and the public.

Some of Superform’s most prominent projects include:

• House – My little big world, Rogaška Slatina, Slovenia
• House – Route Home, Maribor, Slovenia
• Assembly and storage facility Tajfun, Šentjur pri Celju, Slovenia
• Kindergarten Cerkvenjak, Cerkvenjak, Slovenia
• Apartment – Towards the sun, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Superform achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

6. Atelje Ostan Pavlin

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Atelje Ostan Pavlin (Aleksander Ostan, Nataša Pavlin and collaborators) is an architectural firm, active within the broader field of living cultures that include planning, building, leading workshops, teaching, lecturing, researching, writing, etc. The core of our interest lies within the concepts of responsible, sustainable living, planning and building paradigm in urban, rural and natural environments.

We research diverse regional traditions of the world (anonymous architecture) on one hand and new, inventive, participative architecture on the other hand. We love to work in naturally and culturally diverse and sensitive environments, being aware of the complex and critical situation the world is in. We are reading the complex, multilayered context of each situation, trying to respond to the task in a complex but simple way.

Some of Atelje Ostan Pavlin’s most prominent projects include:

• Cycling and Pedestrian Bridge in Bohinj, Slovenia, Radovljica, Slovenia
• Interpretation Center of Biodiversity and Pile Dwellings in the Ljubljana Marsh Nature Park, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Renovation of a residential house in Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Wooden extension to an existing house, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Family Chapel near Bovec, Bovec, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Atelje Ostan Pavlin achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

5. dekleva gregoric architects

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dekleva gregoric arhitekti was set up in 2003 by Aljosa Dekleva and Tina Gregoric after returning from the Architectural Association, London, where they had both been studying for their Master’s degrees. Aljosa Dekleva, M.Arch (AA Dist), b.1972, Postojna, Slovenia, 1998 graduated from Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2001 Master’s degree in Architecture with Distinction, DRL, Architectural Association, London. Tina Gregoric, M.Arch (AA Dist), b.1974, Kranj, Slovenia, 2000, graduated from the Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2001, Master’s degree in Architecture with Distinction, DRL, Architectural Association, London.

Some of dekleva gregoric architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Pavilion of Slovenia: Leave Minimal Mark – EXPO Osaka 2025
• Compact Karst House, Vrhovlje, Slovenia
• Sunken design studio , Škofja Loka, Slovenia
• Chimney House, Logatec, Slovenia
• Home at Arsenale – La Biennale di Venezia, Slovenian pavilion, Venice, Italy

The following statistics helped dekleva gregoric architects achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

4. Arhitektura

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ARHITEKTURA is a company where the experience and ideas of two generations converge in a common cultural motive: making good architecture. Architecture that is both rational and poetic. Architecture, which is the result of a wider spatial, historical, technological and social context, and is something that arises without predefined forms and is only just looking for its aesthetic justification. Architects, model-makers, interior and product designers are working in our office in Ljubljana. Together we have dedicated ourselves to enriching spatial life in the fields of architecture, urbanism and design since 1997.

Some of Arhitektura’s most prominent projects include:

• Suha Private House
• Zois House Studios, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Folding Wall Apartment, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• The Black Barn, Slovenia
• Rafting Bridge, Celje, Slovenia

The following statistics helped Arhitektura achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

3. SoNo arhitekti

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SoNo arhitekti unites a new generation of Slovenian architects to create a modern, high-quality architecture that is emerging as a mix of architectural theory, study and research of the sites’ locations, innovation and testing of new materials and construction methods.

Our typical architecture is a complex, unconventional structure that strives to be placed into the landscape as best as possible, satisfying the client’s desires and needs, efficiently including natural resources, which is reflected in the innovative floor plan solutions.

Some of SoNo arhitekti’s most prominent projects include:

• House M, Slovenia
• House PT, Slovenia
• House Re, Vrhnika, Slovenia
• Mountain View House, Austria
• Musterhaus Wienna, Vienna, Austria

The following statistics helped SoNo arhitekti achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

2. OFIS architects

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OFIS architects is an architectural office based in Ljubljana, formed by Rok Oman and Spela Videcnik in 1998. They studied architecture at the Ljubljana School of Architecture and at the Architectural Association in London (grad.2000). OFIS work negotiates between architectural projects in different scales (from 30 square meters to 50,000 square meters), performing arts and set design. OFIS has partner firm agreements in London, Paris and Moscow. Their academic career involves teaching at Harvard GSD in Boston.

Some of OFIS architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Alpine Shelter Skuta, Slovenia
• Winter Cabin on Mount Kanin, Kanin
• Shoebox House, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Alpine Ski Apartments, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
• Tetris Apartments

The following statistics helped OFIS architects achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

1. ENOTA

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Enota was founded in 1998 with the ambition to create a contemporary and critical architectural practice of an open type based on a collective approach to the development of architectural and urban solutions. Over the years, Enota has been constantly developing, and from its beginnings, it has served as a creative platform for more than fifty architects. Enota is led by founding partners and principal architects Dean Lah and Milan Tomac. Constant changes and new complex situations in the world around us drive us to think about new ways of architectural and urban organization. In order to be able to produce answers to those new questions, we believe it’s time to surpass the boundaries of conventional disciplines set mainly by our cultural backgrounds.

Some of ENOTA’s most prominent projects include:

• Ptuj Performance Center, Ptuj, Slovenia
• Češča Vas Pool Complex, Češča Vas, Slovenia
• Češča Vas Pool Complex, Novo Mesto, Slovenia
• Velenje Car Park, Velenje, Slovenia
• Wellness Plesnik, Mozirje, Slovenia
• Featured image: Termalija Family Wellness, Šmarje pri Jelšah, Slovenia

The following statistics helped ENOTA achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia:

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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 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 architecture firms throughout the year.

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

30. Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• One Park Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
• Jean Prouvé 6×6 Demountable House, 1944, Adaptation Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, 2015, Paris, France
• International Towers Sydney, Barangaroo, Australia
• Conservation and Storage Facility, Musée du Louvre, Liévin, France
• Oslo Airport Competition, Oslo, Norway

The following statistics helped Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

29. Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

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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 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’ most prominent projects include:

• North London Hospice, London, United Kingdom
• Alder Centre, United Kingdom
• Barking Central, Barking, United Kingdom
• Burntwood School, London, United Kingdom
• Adelaide Wharf, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Allford Hall Monaghan Morris achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

28. Farrells

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Farrells is an international firm of architects, urban planners and designers, founded in 1965 by Sir Terry Farrell, an architect-planner and a leading proponent of urbanism. With offices in London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, the firm is a group of diverse talent that has delivered a broad range of projects worldwide. Our international studios combine urban planning, architecture, and design, providing end-to-end services for projects of all sizes and industries, from concept to completion.

Some of Farrells’ most prominent projects include:

• Chelsea Waterfront, London, United Kingdom
• M+ Museum of Visual Culture, Hong Kong
• Kowloon Station Development, Hong Kong
• Qianhai Financial Centre, Shenzhen, China
• KK100, Shenzhen, China

The following statistics helped Farrells achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

27. Carl Turner Architects

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• Slip House, United Kingdom
• Stealth Barn, United Kingdom
• Ochre Barn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
• Frame House, United Kingdom
• Tulip Bar, Milan, Italy

The following statistics helped Carl Turner Architects achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

26. David Chipperfield Architects

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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 than fifty national and international competitions and many international awards and citations for design excellence.

Some of David Chipperfield Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom
• James Simon Gallery, Berlin, Germany
• Cafe Royal, Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, London, United Kingdom
• Villa Eden, Italy
• Museum Folkwang, Essen, Germany

The following statistics helped David Chipperfield Architects achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

25. Jestico + Whiles

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Jestico + Whiles is an award-winning architecture and interior design practice with a respected heritage, driven by curiosity and a passion for design. We run with purpose for the benefit of all.

Established as a design-led studio over 40 years ago, we pioneered employee-ownership in architectural practice in the UK. We have remained true to our core values of humanity and sustainability as we have grown into the thriving international practice that we are today. In 2024, we became a certified B Corp, recognising our commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Our core ethos is to produce great design and have fun doing it.

Some of Jestico + Whiles’ most prominent projects include:

• National Graphene Institute, Manchester, United Kingdom
• Stoke Newington Sixth Form Centre, London, United Kingdom
• House 19, Amersham, United Kingdom
• Southwark Town Hall & Theatre, Peckham, London, United Kingdom
• Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Jestico + Whiles achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

24. Eldridge London

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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, 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:

• Cor-Ten House in Putney, London, United Kingdom
• House in Coombe Park, Kingston, United Kingdom
• House in Epsom, Epsom, United Kingdom
• House in Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
• House in Highgate Cemetery, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Eldridge London achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

23. Michaelis Boyd

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Michaelis Boyd is a design-led architectural practice with a uniquely creative approach that challenges and develops a client’s brief to create elegant, effective and rewarding solutions. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that each scheme functions in the best possible manner, in terms of flow, light and space.

Some of Michaelis Boyd’s most prominent projects include:

• Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, North West, Botswana
• The Groucho Club, London, United Kingdom
• 11 Hoyt, Brooklyn, New York
• Arijiju, Kenya
• Brewdog Clapham, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Michaelis Boyd achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

22. FORM studio (previously FORM design architecture)

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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 that 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:

• Bermondsey Warehouse Loft, London, United Kingdom
• Walcot Square Mews, London, United Kingdom
• Flatiron House, London, United Kingdom
• Benbow Yard, London, United Kingdom
• Narrow House, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped FORM studio (previously FORM design architecture) achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

21. Hopkins Architects

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, Colby College, Waterville, Maine
• Buhais Geology Park Interpretive Centre, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Eton Sports & Aquatics Centre, Windsor, United Kingdom
• Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• London 2012 Olympic Velodrome, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Hopkins Architects achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

20. RCKa

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RCKa provides an innovative model for young architectural practices operating in a challenging and changing civic and economic landscape. Our active and enterprising approach to enabling and securing projects of relevance to the local community is based upon critical dialogue and was developed to satisfy the central ambition of the practice, to produce consistently high-quality, pioneering and socially responsive architecture.

Formed in 2008 following a successful international housing competition win, RCKa quickly established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting young practices.

Some of RCKa’s most prominent projects include:

• Masterplan Begbroke Innovation District, Oxford, United Kingdom
• The New Generation Youth Venue (TNG), London, United Kingdom
• Twisted House, London, United Kingdom
• De La Rue Technology Centre, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
• Churchley Road Allotment Apartments, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped RCKa achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

19. 6a architects

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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 the winner of both RIBA London Building of the Year (2017) and a RIBA National Award (2017).

Some of 6a architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Façade for Paul Smith, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
• Tree House, London, United Kingdom
• V&A Gallery 40, London, United Kingdom
• Cowan Court, Churchill College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
• Photography Studio for Juergen Teller, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped 6a architects achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

18. DA bureau

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DA BUREAU is a team of architects and designers working on public spaces worldwide. We create creative concepts and architectural solutions for restaurants, retail, hotels, residential complexes, offices and individual projects.

With a team of more than 30 architects and designers, our strength lies in creating designs that respect their context, integrate contemporary technologies, and deliver sensory experiences that vividly connect with and recontextualise urban landscapes.

Some of DA bureau’s most prominent projects include:

• KINKALLY restaurant & bar KINKY, London, United Kingdom
• GH17 apartment, Berlin, Germany
• COMO restaurant, Yerevan, Armenia
• OSSU eatery, Saint Petersburg, Russia
• GRASSA restaurant, Moscow, Russia

The following statistics helped DA bureau achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

17. Atelier Chang

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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 – the 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’s most prominent projects include:

• Knot House, Geoje-si, South Korea
• SJCC Glamping Resort & White Forest Restaurant, Suncheon-si, South Korea
• Glamping, Yangpyeong-gun, South Korea
• KCP Fffice, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Atelier Chang Ltd achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

16. Levitt Bernstein

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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:

• Neutron Research Centre, Grenoble, France
• Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France
• Vaudeville Court, London, United Kingdom
• The Courtyards, Dovedale Avenue, Lancashire, United Kingdom
• Sutherland Road, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Levitt Bernstein achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

15. Haworth Tompkins

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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 Architects’ 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’ most prominent projects include:

• National Theatre ‘The Shed’, London, United Kingdom
• Everyman Theatre, Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Dovecote Studio, Snape, United Kingdom
• Open Air Theatre, London, United Kingdom
• Park View School, Birmingham, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Haworth Tompkins achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

14. AL_A

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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.

Some of AL_A’s most prominent projects include:

• Maggie’s Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
• MAAT, Lisbon, Portugal
• V&A Exhibition Road Quarter, London, United Kingdom
• Corian Super-surfaces
• Spencer Dock Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

The following statistics helped AL_A achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

13. Buckley Gray Yeoman

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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:

• Apparatus, London, United Kingdom
• Carnaby Club, London, United Kingdom
• Henry Wood House, London, United Kingdom
• Channing School, London, United Kingdom
• The Buckley Building, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Buckley Gray Yeoman achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

12. Bennetts Associates

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Bennett’s 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’ most prominent projects include:

• The Royal College of Pathologists, London, United Kingdom
• Jaguar Land Rover Advanced Product Creation Centre, Gaydon, United Kingdom
• Storyhouse, London, United Kingdom
• Syngrou Avenue Office Complex, Athens, Greece
• 11-21 Canal Reach, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Bennetts Associates achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

11. Studio Seilern Architects

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• Andermatt Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland
• El Gouna Plaza, Hurghada, Egypt
• Boksto Skveras, Vilnius, Lithuania
• G.W.Annenberg Performing Arts Centre, Reading, United Kingdom
• Paros Residence, Paros, Greece

The following statistics helped Studio Seilern Architects achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

10. Hawkins\Brown

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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:

• 1235 Vine Street, Los Angeles, California
• Masterplan Begbroke Innovation District, Oxford, United Kingdom
• Corby Cube, Corby, United Kingdom
• Student Village, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, United Kingdom
• Park Hill, Sheffield, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped HawkinsBrown achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

9. Steyn Studio

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Steyn Studio is a collaborative architecture practice. We believe that design has the power to solve problems, inspire, and improve lives, and we work hard every day 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:

• Bosjes Chapel, South Africa
• Spens Garden Café & Winkel Gift Shop, South Africa
• Sierra House, Madrid, Spain
• Kombuis Restaurant, South Africa

The following statistics helped Steyn Studio achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

8. Allies and Morrison

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We are architects and urbanists. We strive to design beautiful buildings that have a long life and can adapt over the generations. We also shape enduring places, whether new pieces of the 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, and 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:

• Msheireb Downtown Doha Phase 4, Doha, Qatar
• Top image: King’s Cross Masterplan, London, United Kingdom
• London College of Fashion, London, United Kingdom
• 2150 Lake Shore, Toronto, Canada
• 100 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Allies and Morrison achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

7. Squire and Partners

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• The Ark, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, London, United Kingdom
• Zubabox, Bogotá, Colombia
• 5 Hanover Square, London, United Kingdom
• Mayfair House, London, United Kingdom
• Reiss HQ

The following statistics helped Squire and Partners achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

6. bureau de change

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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 Interlock, London, United Kingdom
• Nikos Koulis’ flagship, Athens, Greece
• Clay House, London, United Kingdom
• The Uxbridge Bower, London, United Kingdom
• Step House, London, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped bureau de change achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

5. Alison Brooks Architects

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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 clients’ expectations and positively impact the urban realm.

Our approach has led ABA to be recognised with both national and international awards, including the Architect of the Year Award 2012 and Housing Architect of the Year 2012.

Some of Alison Brooks Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• The Smile, London, United Kingdom
• Lens House, London, United Kingdom
• Exeter College Cohen Quad, Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
• Mesh House, London, United Kingdom
• Severn Place, Cambridge, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped Alison Brooks Architects achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

4. Adjaye Associates

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• The Abrahamic Family House, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• dot.ateliers, Accra, Ghana
• Winter Park Library & Events Center, Winter Park, Florida
• 130 William, New York City, New York
• Abrahamic Family House, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The following statistics helped Adjaye Associates achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

3. Heatherwick Studio

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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 that 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:

• Coal Drops Yard, London, United Kingdom
• Maggie’s Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
• Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Hampshire, United Kingdom
• 1000 Trees Phase 1, Shanghai, China
• Little Island, New York City, New York

The following statistics helped Heatherwick Studio achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

2. Foster + Partners

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• Legacy of Bodegas Faustino Winery, Oyón-Oion, Spain
• Apple Battersea, London, United Kingdom
• Ombú, Madrid, Spain
• Transamerica Pyramid Center, San Francisco, California
• Apple The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The following statistics helped Foster + Partners achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

1. Zaha Hadid Architects

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing, China
• KnitCandela, Ciudad de México, Mexico
• Leeza SOHO, Beijing, China
• Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
• Striatus 3D Printed Bridge, Venice, Italy

The following statistics helped Zaha Hadid Architects achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in London:

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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.

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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.

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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What goes on Down Under? With such a large body of water separating this Oceanic country from the rest of the Western world, it is easy to forget Australia’s similarities to its North American counterparts. When it comes to the built environment, Australia’s architectural landscape is filled with trends and advancements quite similar to those explored in the West. Nevertheless, the country maintains a distinct architectural lexicon rooted in its particular climate, landscape, Indigenous heritage and colonial past.

The country’s Western influence can be attributed to the British colonial period, which is apparent today in the Victorian-style homes and Gothic churches found all over Australia. The nation also maintains a keen interest in heritage, with structures such as the famed Sydney Opera House, Australian Convict Sites and Royal Exhibition Building receiving UNESCO Heritage status. Beyond its British ties lies an incredible landscape well-suited for architectural exploration and indoor-outdoor living as well as a commitment to ecologically responsible design.

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 Australia 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 Australian architecture firms throughout the year.

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

30. Candalepas Associates

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Candalepas Associates is a rare company that has produced a unique array of projects with diversity in scale and typology. Projects from religious buildings to public parks, individual houses to large multi-residential developments have been produced by the firm.

In twenty years’ practice, the firm has been the recipient of over 30 awards in architecture. Almost every project the firm has completed has been published or awarded State or National Architecture Prizes, including the Sulman Medal (twice), the Frederick Romberg and Seidler National Awards in Architecture, the Aaron Bolot Award numerous times and the Premier’s Award.

The success of the firm is closely related to the direct engagement undertaken by Director Angelo Candalepas in every stage of the procurement of the work.

Some of Candalepas Associates’ most prominent projects include:

• Punchbowl Mosque, Punchbowl, Australia
• 29-35 Prince Street, Cronulla, Australia
• Finlayson Street, Lane Cove, Australia
• All Saints Gymnasium, Sydney, Australia
• Francis Street, Bondi, Australia

The following statistics helped Candalepas Associates achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

29. Jackson Clements Burrows

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JCB is an award-winning architecture, interior design and urban design practice established in 1998 by Tim Jackson, Jon Clements and Graham Burrows. Our team of over 70 design professionals is united by a shared commitment to the delivery of innovative design solutions.

JCB is driven by core design principles that allow us to explore each new project afresh and an approach that is site sensitive, engaged with local climatic conditions and adaptive to contextual opportunities. Our methodology is iterative and develops through our engagement processes, which embrace close collaboration with the client, stakeholders and the community, along with a deep understanding of the site and history.

We collaborate across sectors and disciplines, understanding that learning lessons can come from everywhere.

Some of Jackson Clements Burrows’ most prominent projects include:

• Upper House, Carlton, Australia
• South Melbourne Life Saving Club, Albert Park, Australia
• Moonlight Cabin, Victoria, Australia
• Henley Street, Barwon Heads, Barwon Heads, Australia
• Harold Street Residence, Middle Park, Australia

The following statistics helped Jackson Clements Burrows achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

28. Silvester Fuller

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Silvester Fuller is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio based in Sydney, Australia. Behind our design process is a commitment to discover the hidden potential within each project. We approach each project as a unique challenge, yet all are focused on creating environmentally, socially and economically sustainable spaces for living.

Our work spans a broad range of project types, including public, residential, commercial, hospitality and education. Our projects share a rationality of thought, often with surprising outcomes. To identify unique project concepts, our team of talented architects and designers draws on expertise and perspective from a diverse range of disciplines and cultural influences.

Some of Silvester Fuller’s most prominent projects include:

• Froebel Carlton, Melbourne, Australia
• 18 Loftus Street, Sydney, Australia
• Table Cape Resort, Tasmania, Australia
• Froebel Play Pods, Sydney, Australia
• Aquarius Compact Living, Sydney, Australia

The following statistics helped Silvester Fuller achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

27. Kosloff Architecture

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We believe that in order to build a highly engaged practice culture, we need to be willing to challenge existing ideas regarding ownership, succession planning, career trajectories and modes of working. Exploration of alternative models for structuring an architectural practice requires a willingness to engage with complexity and deserves as much focus as the buildings and places we design.

We see this as fundamental to the production of good architecture, forming the basis for innovation, risk-taking and the continual pursuit of excellence. Ideas around legacy and impact are equally relevant to the environment we create for everyone within the practice, as well as everyone we collaborate with.

Some of Kosloff Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre, Warrnambool, Australia
• Templeton Primary School, Wantirna, Australia
• Mount Alexander College, Melbourne, Australia
• Templeton Primary School, Wantirna, Australia
• 18 Innovation Walk Revitalisation Project, Clayton, Australia

The following statistics helped Kosloff Architecture achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

26. WALA

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WALA is an emerging architectural studio based in Melbourne. We provide architectural, interior and design services across a diverse range of projects. The studio is composed of passionate designers and individuals who all share a keen focus on intuitive and sustainable design.

Our residential projects form the true backbone of the studio. We take pride in working intimately and collaboratively with homeowners, with particular emphasis placed on ensuring that each new home complements their lifestyle and sense of individuality.

We believe that thoughtful and purposeful design solutions can often create the most elegant results.

Some of WALA’s most prominent projects include:

• Downside Up House, Albert Park, Australia
• Open Shut House, Kooyong, Australia
• Henry House, Melbourne, Australia
• The Little Man Cafe, Seddon, Australia
• Coburg Freeboard House, Coburg, Australia

The following statistics helped WALA achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

25. Carter Williamson Peake Architects

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Architecture is the construction of ideas represented as sequences of space illuminated by natural light. These ideas form the spaces we live in, move through, and feel better for having been in. Good architecture should allow us to feel safe and secure, confident and expressive, quiet and reflective. Good architecture should make our lives better. This is what we do at Carter Williamson and is what you can see in the images on our website. We are often asked what our area of specialization is. We specialize in design. We specialize in thinking about your needs and your building. We specialize in making good architecture.

Some of Carter Williamson Peake Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Dining Hall, The Rocks
• Balmain House, Australia
• Green House, Rozelle, Australia
• Upside-Down-Back-To-Front-House, Rozelle, Australia
• Spiegel Haus, Alexandria, Australia

The following statistics helped Carter Williamson Peake Architects achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

24. John Wardle Architects

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Our practice has evolved from a smaller studio into a larger collaborative environment where every project has a range of creative, technical and strategic contributions from a diversity of architects and interior designers within JWA. Beyond the office, our engagement with others is similarly inclusive, always curious to understand another’s point of view.

Many projects by JWA have been highly awarded. This includes twice being recognised with the prestigious Sir Zelman Cowen Award for best public building in Australia in 2002 and 2006 by the Australian Institute of Architects. JWA has also won the Harold Desbrowe-Annear Award for best residential project on three occasions and has twice been the recipient of the Victorian Architecture Medal.

Some of John Wardle Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
• Learning and Teaching Building, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
• Boneo Country House, Victoria, Australia
• Fairhaven Beach House, Fairhaven, Australia
• Jeffrey Smart Building, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia

The following statistics helped John Wardle Architects achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

23. Christopher Polly Architect

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Christopher Polly Architect is an award-winning full-service architecture practice based in Sydney, Australia. It engages with clients who share in the reward of accomplishing bold visions to enrich their daily lives, who prioritise quality over quantity, and who place value in achieving inventive and well-crafted spaces that are meticulously detailed and finished.

The practice distils a holistic detail design approach in the delivery of highly creative and pragmatic architectural solutions on site another’snate with conceptual rigour and a command of materials and systems.

Some of Christopher Polly Architect’s most prominent projects include:

• Cosgriff House, Sydney, Australia
• Unfurled House, Sydney, Australia
• Darling Point Penthouse, Darling Point, Australia
• Elliott Ripper House, Sydney, Australia
• Haines House, Sydney, Australia

The following statistics helped Christopher Polly Architect achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

22. buckandsimple

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Established in 2013, we envisioned a firm with a commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality of life.

We are proud to list a portfolio that covers an extensive range of works from bespoke interiors and custom furniture to residential, commercial and hospitality projects. Our process focuses on the craft; harnessing opportunities of site, brief and the client by delivering uniquely tailored, environmentally sustainable solutions of a timeless nature.

We strive to utilise materials that improve with age, that show a history, employing details and mechanisms that react to inhabitant input and allow the built envelope to respond & transform to the environment.

With a strong understanding of the construction process and a tried and tested ability to be flexible in timing and deliverables, buck&simple are capable of adjusting the necessary workflows and details in order to be acutely responsive to the project-specific requirements.

Some of buckandsimple’s most prominent projects include:

• casa crisp, Mona Vale, Australia
• ainslie cottage, Canberra, Australia
• permanent weekender, Wagstaffe, Australia
• the whyte house, Manly, Australia
• little birch, Little Bay, Australia

The following statistics helped buckandsimple achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

21. B.E Architecture

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B.E Architecture was founded in 1997 by Jonathon Boucher and Broderick Ely. The firm reflects their personal notions of team collaboration and design, which considers the environment. The result is a practice that provides full architectural design, master planning, interior design and one-off furniture pieces, the end result for clients being a complete, all-encompassing package. The B.E Architecture team is young, dynamic, and multicultural, with a range of personal interests and specialties.

Some of B.E Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Ross Street, Melbourne, Australia
• 23 Fawkner Street, South Yarra, Australia
• Blake Street, Shoreham, Australia
• 57 Tivoli Road, South Yarra, Australia
• Walsh Street, South Yarra, Australia

The following statistics helped B.E Architecture achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

20. Albert Mo Architects

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AMoA focuses on designing residential houses. We are renowned for creating exceptional residential homes, always centered around the user experience. An avid believer that a home is a haven that caters to the individual and their wellbeing, we strive to reflect this in our practice.

We wanted to translate the idea of a home into our designs and create spaces that are not just functional but nurturing and supportive of the activities within them.

Some of Albert Mo Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Stockroom Cottage, Fitzroy, Australia
• Fitzroy Loft, Fitzroy, Australia
• Moving House, Kew, Australia
• Elm & Willow House, South Yarra, Australia
• E589

The following statistics helped Albert Mo Architects achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

19. Tzannes

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Tzannes is an Australian studio for architecture, urban and integrated design based in Sydney. The practice’s creative thinking and innovative, sustainable and enduring architecture has established our reputation as a leader in the field.

Our design is about specific responses to every client and every project, not about preconceived ideas, style or approach. We consider each brief an opportunity to apply architectural skill, creativity and innovation to solve our client’s design problems, but also to delight and to inspire.

Tzannes’ distinction is our ability to work across all scales and project types. The breadth of our skills and experience, the profile of our talent and technology enable us to service significant projects with the efficiency and confidence of a large practice.

Some of Tzannes’ most prominent projects include:

• Opera Residences, Sydney, Australia
• Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas, Sydney, Australia
• Darling Square North, Haymarket, Australia
• Dangrove, Sydney, Australia
• The Republic Hotel and Rooftop Bar, Sydney, Australia

The following statistics helped Tzannes achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

18. BKK Architects

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The studio merges large-scale practice capabilities and experience with the adaptability and client focus of a smaller practice.

Some of BKK Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Cirqua Apartments, Melbourne, Australia
• Geelong Ring Road Rest Areas, Victoria, Australia
• Beached House, Victoria, Australia
• Doll’s House, Northcote, Australia
• Holiday House, Victoria, Australia

The following statistics helped BKK Architects achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

17. Kerstin Thompson Architects

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Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA) was established in 1994. The work of the practice encompasses architecture, interiors, landscape and urban design. The practice focus is on architecture as a civic endeavor; buildings that forge connections with their surroundings and the people who inhabit them.

Some of Kerstin Thompson Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Bundanon Art Museum + Bridge, Illaroo, Australia
• Eva and Marc Besen Centre, Healesville, Australia
• Queen & Collins, Melbourne, Australia
• Sacred Heart Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford, Australia
• Seaberg, Melbourne, Australia

The following statistics helped Kerstin Thompson Architects achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

16. Carr

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Carr is an Australian architecture and interior design studio with a timeless approach that fosters connection.

With five decades of design practice, our award-winning expertise in residential, commercial, workplace and hospitality is guided by an innate understanding of space, form, light and materiality.

An integrated perspective ensures every detail is thoughtfully considered, coalescing inDoll’sthat forges new ground while remaining true to our enduring philosophy and vision.

Some of Carr’s most prominent projects include:

• Courtyard House Melbourne
• Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, South Yarra, Australia
• South Yarra Residence
• Willow Creek Vineyard’s Cellar Door and Bistro, Victoria, Australia
• Cube House, Melbourne, Australia

The following statistics helped Carr achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

15. Shaun Lockyer Architects

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Shaun Lockyer Architects (SLa) was formed in 2010 to focus on modernist architecture that connects people and place. Inherent within each project is a desire to craft memorable, sustainable and efficient design solutions that add value to the inhabitants’ lives. SLa engages in varying types of projects, including residential, institutional, commercial and interior design. Working with private and public clients who value a collaborative and transparent design process, each SLa commission employs a versatility and passion that transcends scale and budget. The firm is led by Shaun Lockyer, AIA, who presents over 15 years of international design experience, including nine years as Director and Partner at Arkhefield in Brisbane.

Some of the most prominent projects include:

• Browne Street House, Australia
• Mooloomba Road, Brisbane, Australia
• Mountford Road
• Adsett Street House, Taringa, Australia
• Lockyer House, Bardon, Australia

The following statistics helped Shaun Lockyer Architects achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in AuCarr’sa:

14. Steffen Welsch Architects

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Our experience shows that sustainable design solutions only work when they provide comfort and are sensible. We are proud that our buildings achieve high energy ratings and have been showcased as positive examples of sustainable projects. In our work, we find a balance between cost-efficient, environmentally sustainable designs and implementing innovative systems and products.

Some of Steffen Welsch Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Life Cycle, Coburg, Australia
• This House Never Ends, Melbourne, Australia
• Beach Slice, Shoreham, Australia
• Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
• Cloud Street, Northcote, Australia

The following statistics helped Steffen Welsch Architects achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

13. CHROFI

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CHROFI was founded in 2000 as Choi Ropiha following the win in the international competition for the redesign of the TKTS booth in Times Square, New York.

The project is widely acclaimed for the way in which the design provided public and private benefits while simultaneously strengthening the essential character of Times Square, and it has been this ability to find solutions that work at multiple levels that now characterizes the way in which the practice of CHROFI approaches its projects.

The practice sees design as a tool to extract both commercial and qualitative value; public and private benefits, function and form; experience and meaning. We are highly bespoke in our approach and expand from the specific requirements of each project and the client’s desires.

Some of CHROFI’s most prominent projects include:

• Lune de Sang Sheds, Byron Bay, Australia
• Ian Potter National Conservatory
• Lune de Sang Pavilion, Byron Bay, Australia
• Courtyard House, Mungo Brush, Australia
• Maitland Riverlink, Maitland, Australia

The following statistics helped CHROFI achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

12. Hassell

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Hassell is a leading international design practice with studios in Asia, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Our purpose is to design the world’s best places – places people love. We do this by combining strategic insight with creative design to unlock the social, cultural and economic value of places. We collaborate with the best minds in research, industry and design worldwide, and we’re committed to making a positive impact on communities and our environment.

Some of Hassell’s most prominent projects include:

• Ice cubes, Xinxiang, China
• Re-Emerge Pavilion, London, United Kingdom
• Shanghai WLA Artificial Intelligence Lab Gardens, Shanghai, China
• New Museum for Western Australia, Perth, Australia
• PTTEP Headquarters, Bangkok, Thailand

The following statistics helped Hassell achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

11. BOURNE + BLUE ARCHITECTURE

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Bourne Blue Architecture was established full-time in Newcastle in July 1996. The practice is design-based and small, so that all projects have substantial director involvement and a project architect who takes the project from beginning to end. The Practice has completed work from Canberra to Port Macquarie, including Sydney, Newcastle, Pokolbin, Wollombi and Pacific Palms. Our work has been published locally, nationally and internationally. The office is 100% solar powered with a rooftop 12kW photovoltaic array. Excess power is generated daily and is sold back to the grid. Both office cars are electric. 6,000 liters of water storage tanks collect rainwater for toilet flushing and garden use.

Some of BOURNE + BLUE ARCHITECTURE’s most prominent projects include:

• Redhead Alterations, Newcastle, Australia
• Diamond Beach Residence, Diamond Beach, Australia
• Cameron Centre – HVGS, Ashtonfield, Australia
• Cooks Hill Residence, Newcastle, Australia
• Blueys Beach House 4, Blueys Beach, Australia

The following statistics helped BOURNE + BLUE ARCHITECTURE achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

10. Splinter Society Architecture

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Led by Asha Nicholas and Chris Stanley, Splinter Society is a Melbourne-based architecture and interior design studio committed to crafting custom human environments distinguished by diverse experiences. With an emphasis on design process, we work to create distinctly tactile projects, drawing on layered influences. Every project is grounded in solid principles of functionality and environmental sustainability. As an office, we enjoy exploring new ideas as a collaborative process with clients, consultants and craftspeople.

We work closely with our clients to extract key elements for personal enjoyment in residential projects and fundamental brand ideas, adding value to spaces for commercial businesses. Our projects include residential, multi -residential, hospitality, workplace design, health and education.

Some of Splinter Society Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Hawthorn Gable House, Melbourne, Australia
• Hotel House, Melbourne, Australia
• House in a Warehouse, Hawthorn East, Australia
• Three Stories North, Melbourne, Australia
• Cornerstone House, Melbourne, Australia

The following statistics helped Splinter Society Architecture achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

9. Wood Marsh

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Roger Wood and Randal Marsh have been in private practice since 1983, and their early philosophical and aesthetic ideals have been sustained to inform their architecture throughout the ensuing decades. Contextual issues of locality and region underpin their diverse body of work, which spans residential, commercial and urban architecture.

The practice is renowned for its clarity of vision and its versatility, with art galleries, wineries and private homes as deftly executed as the extensive urban infrastructure the firm has created in and around Melbourne, where it is based.

In each project, Wood Marsh’s founding principles are evident: the sculptural quality of the external forms, the play of solidity and transparency, and the materiality of the limited palettes.

Some of Wood Marsh’s most prominent projects include:

• Piccolo House, Melbourne, Australia
• RACV Cape Schanck, Cape Schanck, Australia
• Alumuna Residences, Melbourne, Australia
• Peninsula House, Mornington, Australia
• Towers Road House, Melbourne, Australia

The following statistics helped Wood Marsh achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

8. McBride Charles Ryan

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At MCR, we have one passion — providing exceptional design for our clients. Our commitment to provide our clients with innovative solutions, technical excellence and personal and professional integrity has generated a steady growth in the reputation of our company over the last 16 years. MCR has successfully managed projects with budgets of up to $20M, combining complex architectural form with the finest construction technique and the most demanding programs. We have experience in many areas, having undertaken and realised work in all sectors, and this has been recognised by a variety of awards. In 2005, we were awarded the highest Victorian award, the Victorian Architecture Medal.

Some of McBride Charles Ryan’s most prominent projects include:

• PEGS Gymnasium, Keilor East, Australia
• The Yardmaster’s Building
• Dallas Brooks Community Primary School, Dallas, Australia
• The Infinity Centre, Keilor East, Australia
• North Melbourne Public Housing Renewal Program, Melbourne, Australia

The following statistics helped McBride Charles Ryan achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

7. CplusC Architects + Builders

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CplusC are Architects and Builders. We are a Sydney-based practice that offers a unique architectural proposition and specialised service – we are architects who design and build our clients’ projects.

We believe in great architectural ideas, efficient construction systems, holistic sustainable project development and exceptional value for service. Whether you are seeking a full service from concept to completion, architectural services to get your project through council, contract administration services of another Builder or simply some professional advice on a property you are thinking of buying, you will benefit from the unique expertise of Architects who are also Builders. Our ambitions extend beyond the design of buildings and the ongoing development of architectural theories.

Some of CplusC Architects + Builders’ most prominent projects include:

• Totoro House, Russell Lea, Australia
• Balmy Palmy, Sydney, Australia
• Welcome To The Jungle House, Darlington, Australia
• ZZ Top House, Sydney, Australia
• Tennyson Point Residence, Sydney, Australia

The following statistics helped CplusC Architects + Builders achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

6. Koichi Takada Architects

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Koichi Takada Architects is a design group that creates organically inspired places so the world can reconnect with a more natural, intuitive and conscious future. Founded in 2008, Koichi Takada Architects is based in Sydney with offices in Doha and Tokyo. The firm is currently working across residential, hotels, restaurants, commercial, and cultural projects in Australia and across the Middle East, Asia, North America and South America.

Principal Koichi Takada is based in Sydney, after living in cities of high urbanisation, including Tokyo, New York and London. His experience in those metropolises, where he studied at the School of Architecture at City University of New York and the Architectural Association in London, led him to pledge to create a greener future through design.

How should we live today? It is a complicated question, but our answer is simple.

Some of Koichi Takada Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Arc, Sydney, Australia
• Norfolk, Burleigh Heads, Australia
• Upper House, South Brisbane, Australia
• National Museum of Qatar Gift Shops, Qatar
• Sky Trees, Los Angeles, California

The following statistics helped KOICHI TAKADA ARCHITECTS achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

5. Woods Bagot

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Woods Bagot Global Studio continually expands and challenges the expectations of multi-disciplinary architectural practice in a shifting, fast-moving digital era. Its portfolio is worldwide in scope, diverse in scale and discipline. It encompasses some of the highest-profile projects currently underway in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

The firm’s work is defined by its clarity of narrative and by the extensive use of state-of-the-art analytics as a platform for design. Its 16 studios, located in major cities around the globe, consistently inspire the firm’s work with a rigorous vocabulary that references urban and regional context, ecological and social sustainability, and innovation.

Some of Woods Bagot’s most prominent projects include:

• Central Station, Sydney, Australia
• SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1, San Francisco, California
• Short Lane, Sydney, Australia
• Central Park North, Manhattan, New York
• BRC Century Business Plaza Regeneration, Chengdu, China

The following statistics helped Woods Bagot achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

4. Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects

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Iredale Pedersen Hook is a progressive architecture practice with studios in Perth and Melbourne and a rapidly expanding diverse body of work throughout Australia. From the wine region of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, to the desert of the North Kimberly region, through suburban Perth and the rural edge of Melbourne to remote Christmas Island, the projects are as individual and eclectic as the landscape they occupy. Each piece of architecture seeks to embody a unique design response of innovation and delight. The works can be gathered in relation to their geographical location, demonstrating an embrace of their context, and closer examination reveals a collection of thematic concerns that evolve and develop.

Some of Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre, Pingelly, Australia
• Walumba Elders Centre, Warmun, Australia
• Fitzroy Crossing Renal Hostel, Fitzroy Crossing, Australia
• EPIC- Empowering People in Community, Karratha, Australia
• Highgate Primary School New Teaching Spaces, Perth, Australia

The following statistics helped Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

3. Austin Maynard Architects

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Austin Maynard Architects create resilient, highly sustainable, beautiful, robust and long-lasting architecture. Architecture designed to meet the challenges of the climate crisis.

Launched in 2002, now with projects all over Australia, and offices in both Melbourne and Hobart, Austin Maynard Architects has the skill, resources and tenacity to undertake a wide variety of complex projects. Happiness, fun, friends, family, ethics, sustainability and reward for effort are the pillars of Austin Maynard Architects. Widely renowned for their boundless creative energy, Austin Maynard Architects’ designs are at once well-conceived, playful and edgy.

Austin Maynard Architects have gained international recognition (including Best Architecture Studio, Dezeen and Building of the Year, ArchDaily) and are recipients of the prestigious Canberra Medallion.

Some of Austin Maynard Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• St Andrews Beach House, Victoria, Australia
• Nebula Portable Arts Space, Melbourne, Australia
• Clarke, Melbourne, Australia
• Moor Street, Fitzroy, Australia
• Terrace House, Brunswick, Australia

The following statistics helped Austin Maynard Architects achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

2. Cumulus Studio

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Established in 2011, we are an Australian architecture and interior design studio with offices in Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney.

With a team of 40+ dedicated architects, designers, and operations team, our studio works as a single entity, using our collective resources to form, critique, and test new ideas, to understand the design’s context, and explore overlooked perspectives that result in the construction of respectful and inclusive spaces.

Our designs are based on collaboration and conversations, both within the practice and outside of it. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere — our clients, community and any member of our team. By being open to discussions and different perspectives, our team, clients, and stakeholders can express themselves and explore a design’s possibilities from the very start.

Some of Cumulus Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre, Tasmania, Australia
• Featured image (at top): Dove Lake Viewing Shelter, Cradle Mountain, Australia
• DDevil’sCorner, Apslawn, Australia
• Callington Mill Distillery, Oatlands, Australia
• Stoney Rise Cellar Door, Gravelly Beach, Australia

The following statistics helped Cumulus Studio achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

1. ASPECT Studios

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ASPECT Studios is an international design practice, built from a global team of landscape architects, urban designers, architects, wayfinding specialists, strategists and graphic designers.

We approach each project by examining the social, cultural, economic, historical and ecological context that underpins it.

Our people are dexterous, creative, technically adept and serious about designing places that benefit people and the natural world. This focus has seen us create some of the most memorable public realm and natural spaces in Australia and abroad.

We are defined by an energised and creative approach, tempered by over 25 years’ experience in delivering and curating significant projects. Over that time, we have established studios in Adelaide, Brisbane, Dubai, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Shanghai.

Some of ASPECT Studios’ most prominent projects include:

• The Chamber Church, Qingdao, China
• 1 Elizabeth, Sydney, Australia
• Hongkong Land’s Yorkville – The Ring, Chongqing, China
• Sydney Fish Market, Sydney, Australia
• Huamu Lot 10 – The Summit, Shanghai, China

The following statistics helped ASPECT Studios achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Australia:

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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 several 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 several 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 is shared with 170,000 subscribers.

We’re constantly looking 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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Modernism is often associated with the International Style. However, some of the best examples are those that re-interpret existing architectural traditions through the language of contemporary building materials and technologies. Mexican architecture is exemplary in this regard. Throughout the 20th century, architects found ample inspiration in the country’s architecturally fertile history. Indeed, Mexico’s countless pre-Hispanic and colonial heritages combine to form the largest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Americas. In the decades following the Mexican Revolution of 1917, federal funding for housing, education and healthcare programs fueled a creative culture of design and construction.

Today, the country continues to innovate, with socio-political agendas pushing the envelope in volume, materiality and environmental footprint. While Luis Barragán’s name continues to loom large on the scene, Frida Escobedo and Tatiana Bilbao are also making ways by changing the urban landscape into a contemporary and socially responsible space. Mexico’s architectural palimpsest has equally intrigued contemporary designers to revive the vernacular building traditions of its indigenous ancestors.

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 Mexico 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 Mexico architecture firms throughout the year.

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

33. vgz arquitectura

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Vgzarquitectura was founded by Veronica Gonzalez-Zavalain 2003. Since then, the firm has received over 70 commissions, ranging from apartments, clubs, restaurants and wellness ventures to single family homes. Providing detail-oriented design, consulting and construction services, their design focuses on a thorough analysis of the site, integration of sustainable technology and a connection with its surroundings.

A small firm of full time 10 architects, vgz arquitectura’s trademark is the use of natural light as a main design instrument, the integration of interior and exterior spaces, and the use of locally sourced materials and craftsmanship, supporting Mexican design and high quality popular art. All their projects integrate interior design and landscape as a fundamental part of the process.

Some of vgz arquitectura’s most prominent projects include:

• Piedra Sal, Mexico City, Mexico
• CC48, Huixquilucan de Degollado, Mexico
• Parnaso, Mexico City, Mexico
• Miralto | Nivel 40
• Casa P29, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped vgz arquitectura achieve 33rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

32. ICONICO

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Based in Mexico City and directed by founder architect Moritz Melchert, Iconico is a contemporary architectural studio devoted to innovative design solutions. Staffed by talented, highly qualified specialists from around the world, Iconico brings consummate professional commitment to the architectural design process.

Our clients include both governmental and private institutions; we design major civic, residential, office, industrial and urban projects in Mexico and abroad. Our approach to design is strongly content-driven, always based on analyses of the urban, social and cultural domains and how they interact.

Exploiting our key professional strengths in the areas of project management and architectural design, Iconico’s field of endeavor includes everything from initial project design through construction supervision and delivery. We take our name from the term icon, which has come to signify a streamlined graphic representation of an object or idea that can be swiftly and easily grasped by the mind.

Some of ICONICO’s most prominent projects include:

• Trevox Apartments, Naucalpan, Mexico
• Moncayo Club House, Mexico
• Hirschvogel, San Juan del Río, Mexico
• International Business Center, Yerevan, Armenia
• Palo Alto Tower, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped ICONICO achieve 32nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

31. Blending Dots Arquitectos + Rogelio Castillo

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Blending Dots is a recognized brand in the world of contemporary architecture and interior design. With years of experience in the industry, our company has established itself as a leader in the design and construction of modern and functional spaces.

At Blending Dots, we strive to combine creativity and innovation with functionality and efficiency. We understand that each project is unique and therefore we work collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and wants, and create customized solutions that exceed their expectations.

Some of Blending Dots Arquitectos + Rogelio Castillo’s most prominent projects include:

• Casa Estrato, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
• Casa AR , Jalisco, Mexico
• Hotel Alcala , Zapopan, Mexico
• Casa YH02, Jalisco, Mexico
• Hotel Fulton

The following statistics helped Blending Dots Arquitectos + Rogelio Castillo achieve 31st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

30. CCA | Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica, Bernardo Quinzaños

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Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) is a Mexico City – based studio established in 2008 by Bernardo Quinzaños Oria (Mexico City, 1984), who graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Universidad Iberoamericana in 2007.

The studio operates as an independent platform dedicated to researching, conceptualising, and developing architectural and urban projects focused on making a positive impact on their immediate surroundings and on society more broadly. As an interdisciplinary practice, CCA has been able to capitalize on the knowledge, talent, and creativity of each of its team members to generate ideas that exploit each project’s full potential through an inclusive and collaborative working method.

Bernardo Quinzaños began his career in the visual arts and has participated in numerous architecture and art exhibitions both in Mexico and abroad.

Some of CCA | Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica, Bernardo Quinzaños’ most prominent projects include:

• Complex El Campestre Recreational Park & Community Development Center, Jalpa de Méndez, Mexico
• Masterplan & Sports Complex La Paz, La Paz, Mexico
• Orchid Pavilion, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
• Community Development Center, Jalpa de Méndez, Mexico
• Oaxaca 88, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped CCA | Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica, Bernardo Quinzaños achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

29. FARQ Arquitectos

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Integral design studio based in Guadalajara, Jalisco. We seek to merge the everyday use of materials with the new state-of-the-art technology. Design, simplicity and style are our goals.

Some of FARQ Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Casa J11, Zapopan, Mexico
• La Bendita Eventos, Zapopan, México
• Casa Lago, Jalisco, Mexico
• Arrayan House, Zapopan, Mexico
• Casa Hacienda, Zapopan, México

The following statistics helped FARQ Arquitectos achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

28. dmp arquitectura

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A multidisciplinary team that works under a common idea: create comprehensive architecture through practical and functional solutions.

Throughout 30 years, we have designed, built and developed more than 250 projects in different areas of the Mexican and international industry. We take care of providing personalized services to all our clients in each project, which is our main differentiator.

Some of dmp arquitectura’s most prominent projects include:

• house CD, Mexico
• xomali house, CDMX, Mexico
• Casa Fuentes, Ciudad Juárez, México
• Parque del Conde , Mexico City, Mexico
• I 24, Ciudad de México, México

The following statistics helped dmp arquitectura achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

27. ARQMOV WORKSHOP

We are an architectural practice; our professional activity encompasses architecture, interior design and so-called ‘turnkey projects’, which allow clients to enjoy their new home immediately after completion. We act as a planner, in that we organise aspects of the investment scheme such as finding the ideal site, planning for common areas, designing retail and living spaces, as well as carrying out market studies and finding the right investors. We also undertake furniture design and manufacture. For us, the most important aspect of the project is to resolve each of the client’s requirements on a one-by-one basis, in such a way that each design is tailored to a particular client.

We are a dynamic, ambitious practice with 18 years’ experience in various kinds of developments, including housing complexes, luxury apartments, commercial buildings, office spaces, leisure venues and hotels in Mexico, the US, India, and other countries.

Some of ARQMOV WORKSHOP’s most prominent projects include:

• KIRAL APARTMENTS
• Cube House
• ColiRoma CientoVeinteOcho, Villa de Cos, México
• JUST BE, Mexico
• Hegel Apartment, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped ARQMOV WORKSHOP achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

26. CENTRAL DE ARQUITECTURA

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CENTRAL DE ARQUITECTURA is a young enterprise that, since 1998, has grown as one of the most successful real estate developers in Mexico, known for its exceptional quality and service. The architects José Sánchez and Moisés Ison, founders and directors of CENTRAL DE ARQUITECTURA, continue creating and developing amazing projects. The focus of the company is the fusion of financial planning, architectural design, construction and Real Estate within a complete strategy that allows for taking the best advantage of available resources. At the same time, they seek excellence in construction management and design, as well as providing the deserved service to each valued customer.

Some of CENTRAL DE ARQUITECTURA’s most prominent projects include:

• Nima Bay, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
• House La Punta
• House Reforma
• Aromas, Mexico City, Mexico
• Cacahuamilpa 11, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped CENTRAL DE ARQUITECTURA achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

25. Gerardo Ars Arquitectura

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Gerardo Ars Arquitectura is an architecture firm based in Mexico with projects centered around residential architecture.

Some of Gerardo Ars Arquitectura’s most prominent projects include:

• NEST HOUSE, Alvarado, Mexico
• Three House, Heroica Veracruz, Mexico
• Libertad 196, Boca del Río, Mexico
• Coral House, Boca del Río, Mexico

The following statistics helped Gerardo Ars Arquitectura achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

24. Dionne Arquitectos

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We are an architecture and interior design firm located in the city of Puebla, with projects in Mexico and Texas. Formed by architects and professionals with a passion for architecture and design, we believe that communication and collaboration at all levels are basic elements in the search for better results. The taste for what we do and attention to detail identify us. We believe that good architecture touches the heart. We believe in design and seek to create works that inspire the senses. We seek to go beyond the architectural object to achieve vibrancy with architecture and commit ourselves socially and environmentally to our surroundings.

Some of Dionne Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Casa 8A, Puebla, Mexico
• Casa ATT, Puebla, Mexico
• Hacienda San Antonio, Cholula, Mexico
• Flats del Parque, Puebla, Mexico
• El Fresno, Atlixco, Mexico

The following statistics helped Dionne Arquitectos achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

23. GOMA Taller de Arquitectura

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GOMA Taller de Arquitectura is a firm with more than 10 years of experience and continuous innovation in the design and execution of architectural and construction projects. We develop ideas and concepts aligned with the vision of our clients, and conduct them powered by the inspiration of our leaders, plus the creativity and passion of each one of our collaborators.

Some of GOMA Taller de Arquitectura’s most prominent projects include:

• Hotel Hércules, Santiago de Querétaro, México
• CasaTejocote, Santiago de Querétaro, México
• Urdido, Santiago de Querétaro, México
• Hotel Hércules, Santiago de Querétaro, México
• Almacén Hércules, Santiago de Querétaro, México

The following statistics helped GOMA Taller de Arquitectura achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

22. ASP Arquitectura Sergio Portillo

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We are an architecture firm located in Mexico City that was founded in 2014 by Sergio Portillo Alarcón, whose background includes directing and coordinating a firm and a contracting company for 10 years. His work has been published in Mexico and abroad.

We focus on generating value through the contemporary practice of architecture and urbanism. Our approaches are sensitive to the context and the environment, and combine high-tech materials with regional products.

We are truly committed to architecture and how people experience it. This is why we develop proposals that are relevant to the site and its environment that take the specific circumstances of each case into consideration.

Some of ASP Arquitectura Sergio Portillo’s most prominent projects include:

• Casa Mika, Mexico City, Mexico
• Vineyard “El Pedregal”, Mexico City, Mexico
• Cumbres House, Mexico
• Villa Jardín, Mexico

The following statistics helped ASP Arquitectura Sergio Portillo achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

21. Ezequiel Farca Studio

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Ezequiel Farca is a design studio focused on creating holistic spaces through an intricate approach to each part of a whole. The studio, which specializes in product design, interior design, and architecture, was first established in 1995.

The experience in the design of a wide range of scales and typologies allows for a comprehensive approach to each project we take on. From yacht design to small and large hospitality and residential spaces, the studio simultaneously explores all scales and functions to ensure users will enjoy a coherent, integrated and effortlessly inhabitable spatial experience.

Drawing inspiration from our Mexican heritage, the studio collaborates with traditional artisans to create a palette of natural materials that is at once timeless and universal.

Some of Ezequiel Farca Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Chileno House, San José del Cabo, México
• Magnolia House, Mexico City, Mexico
• IMA House, San José del Cabo, Mexico
• GDL 3 House, Zapopan, Mexico
• Vallarta House, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The following statistics helped Ezequiel Farca Studio achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

20. Taller ADG

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Taller ADG was established as a workshop by its founder, Alonso de Garay. He regards his work as an open-ended learning process, with the same dedication and passion that must be devoted to art, seeking for sensibleness in each project. Taller ADG values each stage of the creative process, which begins with research, considering issues of urbanism, sustainability, landscape, interior design and graphic identity, working with technology for construction in a single virtual model (BIM); through to post-occupation analysis and documentation. Taller ADG is mainly dedicated to architectural projects with social impact and has experience in different typologies and scales. The interventions in architectural reuse of buildings with artistic and heritage value stand out.

Some of Taller ADG’s most prominent projects include:

• Diablos Rojos Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
• Izar Houses, Valle de Bravo, Mexico
• Stone House, Monterrey, Mexico
• Zacatecas, Mexico City, Mexico
• Desierto de los Leones House, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped Taller ADG achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

19. GLR ARQUITECTOS / GIlberto L. Rodríguez

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Holding a degree from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard University, Gilberto L. Rodríguez has lectured at several universities in Mexico and has given design workshops at both the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and the Universidad de Monterrey.

His first project, the Elizondo House, won a mention of honor at the National Biennial of Mexican Architecture in 1994. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with over 20 National Design Awards, rewarding their commitment to improve the quality of the architecture of their city and their country.

His firm, GLR arquitectos, has developed a wide portfolio that includes residential projects as well as important mixed-use developments, being in charge of both the architecture and the interior design.

Some of GLR ARQUITECTOS / GIlberto L. Rodríguez’s most prominent projects include:

• Domus Aurea by GLR Arquitectos + Estudio Alberto Campo Baeza, Monterrey, Mexico
• Magma Towers, Monterrey, Mexico
• BC House, Monterrey, Mexico
• Casa ER, Monterrey, Mexico
• MT House, Monterrey, Mexico

The following statistics helped GLR ARQUITECTOS / GIlberto L. Rodríguez achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

18. TEN Arquitectos

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With 34 years since its foundation by Enrique Norten and more than 80 built works, TEN Arquitectos has a portfolio that covers different kinds of projects such as cultural, residential, hotels and infrastructure. With offices in México City, New York and Miami, the design work is always made with a global perspective and an international sensibility.

This binational approach has attracted projects from different places in the world, including the Guggenheim Museum of Guadalajara, the New York Public Library, the National Theater School of México City and the Rutgers Business School in New Jersey.

A great sense of community from his native México is implicit in all Enrique Norten’s works.

Some of TEN Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Hotel Americano, Manhattan, New York,
• Mercedes House, Manhattan, New York,
• National Laboratory of Genomics (LANGEBIO), Irapuato, Mexico
• MUNPIC, León de los Aldama, México
• 580 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, New York

The following statistics helped TEN Arquitectos achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

17. Broissin Architects

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Different areas of our society evolve constantly – location, conviction, values and habits. Traditions start to disappear, and daily life vanishes. Every moment is unique and ephemeral for our memories, but it is not for the Web. Now, goals are short-term – our thoughts wander. We have to start from the basics and with new goals; remain optimized, produce, reduce, recycle, and re-utilize.

Our work is evidence of everyday circumstances. There are no protocols for design. There are neither processes nor methodologies to follow. There are no recipes. Every project is the result of reflection, analysis, and daily life.

We look for equilibrium, the customer, the architect, and the architecture within the same thought, within a communion of ideas.

Some of Broissin Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Green Hills Kindergarten, Ciudad López Mateos, México
• Centro Cultural Roberto Cantoral, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
• Chantli Kuaulakoyokan, Mexico City, Mexico
• IREKUA ANATANI House, Valle de Bravo, Mexico
• Archdays Pavilion Egaligilo, Mexico City, Mexico

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

16. ROTH ARCHITECTURE

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Created by Roth Azulik, Roth Architecture is rooted in the unique combination of three fundamental pillars: nature, ancestry and art.

Some of ROTH ARCHITECTURE’s most prominent projects include:

• Sfer ik Museion Uh May, Francisco Uh May, Mexico
• Residence Uh May, Quintana Roo, Mexico
• Zak Ik Tulum, Tulum, Mexico

The following statistics helped ROTH ARCHITECTURE achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

15. HW Studio

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HW STUDIO Architects, based in Morelia, Mexico, is an architectural firm founded on the principle of uniting creative design talent. The studio focuses on crafting spaces that offer personalized experiences for every client.

Comprised of an interdisciplinary team from various countries, HW STUDIO pursues a shared goal: creating architecture where serenity, technique, and beauty converge. Their work aims to transmit harmony, peace, and timelessness through spaces that are elegant yet discreet, defined by precise materiality and the seamless assembly of forms.

Some of HW Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Enso House II, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
• The hill in front of the glen, Morelia, Mexico
• MP House, Morelia, Mexico
• Shi House, Morelia, Mexico
• JA House, Morelia, Mexico

The following statistics helped HW Studio achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

14. Cherem Arquitectos

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In 2003, architect Abraham Cherem founded Cherem Arquitectos, and in 2013, he associated with architect Jose Antonio Aguilar. Its diverse body of work includes cultural, residential, commercial and hospitality projects, among others. Cherem Arquitectos’ work combines a selection of local materials with the most convenient technology available for each project, shaping a proposal that dialogues with its immediate environment.

Aware of what they design has a direct impact on the planet, each project represents a challenge not only for today but for the future, the detailed selection of materials and the respect for them.

Some of Cherem Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Guesthouse Casa Candelaria, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
• Casa Candelaria, Mexico
• Tebila, Mexico City, Mexico
• House P, Mexico
• Templo, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped Cherem Arquitectos achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

13. EDAA | Estrategias para el Desarrollo de Arquitectura

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EDAA, or Estrategias para el Desarrollo de Arquitectura (Strategies for the Development of Architecture), is a Mexico City-based architecture office whose practice is focused on the production of contemporary architecture through diverse disciplines: architectural and graphic design, illustration, construction, commercial strategies and financial design.

It was founded as an independent practice by Luis Arturo García after several years of working in different architecture, landscape and urban design practices in Mexico and Canada.

EDAA’s real estate development branch, GARBA, operates in areas of development, sales and marketing.

Some of EDAA | Estrategias para el Desarrollo de Arquitectura’s most prominent projects include:

• Casa Meztitla, Tepoztlán, Mexico
• At the Table with Rapitae, Mexico City, Mexico
• Marble, wood, paint. Rice by Edaa + Yupica, Mexico City, Mexico
• Yacatas 475, Ciudad de México, México
• Taxco 25: Townhouses

The following statistics helped EDAA | Estrategias para el Desarrollo de Arquitectura achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

12. Michan Architecture

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Michan Architecture is a studio based in Mexico City, founded in 2010. The practice operates as a laboratory of architecture, exploring new possibilities within the discipline. We see architecture as a flirtation towards the built environment; a question towards the norm, a speculation of what the future can be.

The studio has been awarded by the Architectural League of New York with The League Prize for Young Architects + Designers 2020. In 2019, they were recipients of the Design Vanguard award from Architectural Record Magazine, which honors 10 emerging practices from around the world. “Those are demonstrating inventive approaches to shaping the built environment.” DL1310 Apartment Building, designed in collaboration with Young & Ayata, received the 2019 Progressive Architecture Award from Architect Magazine.

Some of Michan Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Social Housing Z53, Azcapotzalco, Mexico
• Chapultepec 500, Mexico City, Mexico
• DL1310 Apartments, Mexico City, Mexico
• TL2816, Mexico City, Mexico
• OKU, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped Michan Architecture achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

11. Elías Rizo Arquitectos

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Everything is summed up in one simple idea: create beautiful spaces that improve our clients’ everyday lives. It is about fulfilling the client’s needs with commitment to honesty, service, and quality. Architecture not only gives us eternity and shelter, but it also embraces us; it is a contained space that holds the course of our lives. It is always there to teach us, but above all gives us fantasies. We believe we are a driving force for our culture and context, having an unavoidable impact on our project’s surroundings, which entails great responsibility.

Some of Elías Rizo Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Casa RO, Guadalajara, Mexico
• Casa La Punta, Punta de Mita, Mexico
• Casa Lomas, Guadalajara, Mexico
• Casa BE, Zapopan, Mexico
• Punto Surf, Zapopan, Mexico

The following statistics helped Elías Rizo Arquitectos achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

10. Cafeína Design

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Cafeína is a comprehensive architecture firm that focuses on creating and transforming authentic and inclusive spaces through a multidisciplinary, human, innovative and positive approach to projects.

We are currently developing mixed-use, educational, commercial and residential projects in Latin America and the USA, with offices in Mexico and New York.

Some of Cafeína Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Barrenechea House Extension, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
• Casa Cohuatichan, Cuetzalan, Mexico
• Piedra, Puebla, Mexico
• Constitución 8, Puebla, Mexico
• Saint Peter House, Cholula, Mexico

The following statistics helped Cafeína Design achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

9. COTAPAREDES Arquitectos

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The idea of ​​Architecture means creating small worlds, public or private, places that can be related to what exists, or can be isolated and belong to a private universe. They must contain the aspirations of the clients and the searches of the architect. We seek to create clean and useful architecture, with Mexican features, geometric forms, sometimes heavy and other times light.

Some of COTAPAREDES Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Salón L’Occoco, Guadalajara, Mexico
• The Cave, Zapopan, Mexico
• Olguín House, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico
• V House, Guadalajara, Mexico
• X Chair, Guadalajara, Mexico

The following statistics helped COTAPAREDES Arquitectos achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

8. Garza Maya Arquitectos

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Garza Maya Arquitectos is a design and construction workshop based in San Pedro Garza García, México.

Some of Garza Maya Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Pedregal House, Chihuahua, Mexico
• Cima House, Chihuahua, Mexico
• Libertadores House, Chihuahua, México
• CIMA HOUSE, Chihuahua, Mexico
• Mitre House, Chihuahua, Mexico

The following statistics helped Garza Maya Arquitectos achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

7. Veinte Diezz Arquitectos

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We founded Veinte Diezz in Mérida (2020) as a horizontal workshop where project decisions are made among all the voices of the studio. Since then, we have developed private houses, heritage remodeling, residential complexes and hospitality projects in Mexico, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Europe. Our common thread is clear: we design spaces that feel the place and last in memory.

We believe that architecture is measured by the footprint it leaves on people and the territory, not by the firm that supports it. That’s why we cultivate three principles: respect for what exists, precision in the idea, and beware of the trade.

Some of Veinte Diezz Arquitectos’ most prominent projects include:

• Casa Lohr, Mérida, Mexico
• Vistalcielo, Merida, Mexico
• Portal 62, Merida, Mexico
• Casa Aljibe, Merida, Mexico

The following statistics helped Veinte Diezz Arquitectos achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

6. AIDIA STUDIO

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AIDIA Studio is an award-winning architecture and design studio with offices in London and Mexico City. Founded in 2018 by Rolando Rodríguez-Leal and Natalia Wrzask, the studio is driven by a commitment to creating impactful, sustainable designs that thoughtfully respond to their cultural and environmental contexts.

AIDIA’s approach is rooted in innovation and adaptability, embracing advanced methodologies such as biophilic principles, computational design and AI.

Some of AIDIA STUDIO’s most prominent projects include:

• Tulum Train Station, Tulum, Mexico
• Centro DIF Comitancillo, Oaxaca , Mexico
• The Rub’ al Khali OCULUS
• Mercado Nicolás Bravo, Nicolás Bravo, Mexico
• Deportivo Zanatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

The following statistics helped AIDIA STUDIO achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

5. Dellekamp

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Dellekamp Arquitectos is dedicated to the development and supervision of architectural projects regardless of scale or program type, with a rigorous research methodology. We aim to find unique solutions to the specific conditions of each project in order to maximize its intended budget, image, use, context, and spirit. The coordination and collaboration with various disciplines, such as engineering, graphic design, industrial design, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture makes up a great part of our activities, adding value to our team of specialists focused on the accomplishment of integral solutions.

Simultaneously, Dellekamp Arquitectos is involved in ongoing architectural research that fosters a laboratory of ideas that can feed our activities. This way, we are constantly a part of the academic and teaching realms, as well as research studies, lectures, publications, biennales and exhibitions.

Some of Dellekamp’s most prominent projects include:

• Cabo House, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
• CB 29, Ciudad de México, Mexico
• Santuario Señor de Tula, Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico
• Casas Mestre / House of Stairs, Valle de Bravo, Mexico
• IESEC University, Saltillo, Mexico

The following statistics helped Dellekamp achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

4. grupoarquitectura

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Grupo Arquitectura is a company led by Daniel Álvarez, with more than forty years of experience in the fields of architecture and construction. Countless projects of all kinds have been developed, including both single-family and multi-family residences, office buildings, commercial buildings, hospitals, interior design, urban planning and landscaping. We have multiple recognitions and awards in Mexico and internationally.

We have always worked with a multi-disciplinary team and always very closely with our clients, understanding perfectly the needs and claims of each project.

Some of grupoarquitectura’s most prominent projects include:

• Four Houses Pilares, Valle de Bravo, Mexico
• Dalias House, Mexico City, Mexico
• Hidalga House, Mexico City, Mexico
• Casa Vista al Lago, Mexico City, Mexico
• Park Santa Fe, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped grupoarquitectura achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

3. Archetonic

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In our work, we consistently apply the same fundamental, governing principle: we must improve our projects’ surroundings, and we can achieve this with a single project.

We give utmost importance to everyone who lives in, passes through or observes our work. Our job is to offer high-quality spaces for everyone and to insert projects optimally within their respective contexts.

Our design work focuses on reality in every sense: we seek to ensure environmental self-sustainability and to offer the best, most profitable and affordable products.

Some of Archetonic’s most prominent projects include:

• AMANI, Puebla, Mexico
• 100 Years of Jewish Immigration Through Veracruz Port in Mexico: Parallel Lives, Veracruz, Mexico
• QUINTAS, Cuernavaca, Mexico
• ONNE
• Mild GH, Mexico City, Mexico

The following statistics helped Archetonic achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

2. PPAA

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Our architecture emerges through understanding that our creative process is an open one, a medium, and a message. It is a process that is constantly put to the test by the multiple relations that are in its surroundings.

We like to think that the way we understand architecture implies that work cannot be done without considering both communal and personal intentions. Therefore, our conception of architecture is based on an understanding of the body and the relationship everyone establishes with their surroundings, creating an architecture of ideas and not forms.

Some of PPAA’s most prominent projects include:

• Copas, Valle de Bravo, Mexico
• La Quinta, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
• Octavia, Mexico
• Carrizal , Mexico
• Casa Campanario, Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

The following statistics helped PPAA achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

1. Sordo Madaleno

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Sordo Madaleno is an interdisciplinary architecture, urban and interior design firm with a global vision and 85 years of experience that is committed to clients around the world. The practice is dedicated to excellence in architectural design with a sustainable approach to social development. Leadership flows through three generations of professionals who have developed and calibrated the vision of an evolving urban laboratory to create new experiences locally, regionally, and globally. The practice is based in Mexico City with a newly established studio in London led by Fernando Sordo Madaleno.

Some of Sordo Madaleno’s most prominent projects include:

• Ling Ling, Mexico City, Mexico
• Solaz Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
• Academia Atlas, Zapopan, Mexico
• Valle San Nicolás – Clubhouse, Valle de Bravo, Mexico
• Akumal Monterrey, San Pedro Garza García, Mexico

The following statistics helped Sordo Madaleno achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico:

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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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• High quality, in focus photographs
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• Inclusion of construction photographs

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The French are formative cultural leaders in many respects: from cuisine to art to fashion, they are viewed as global front-runners in many disciplines, and architecture is undeniably one of them. When we think of France, we often admire the illustrious Gothic churches, the Haussmanian Parisian boulevards, the ornate Baroque palaces, Le Corbusier’s modernist triumphs and the charming countryside towns.

The French built environment is swimming in architectural history, but equally so in contemporary triumphs. It’s not only the Gothic and Renaissance châteaux that make this paysage français so exciting to explore, but it is also the architectural innovation taking place today. Revolution is rooted in the French DNA, and the commitment to transforming and creating is not lost in its architectural community. Whether they are reinventing established architectural typologies like school design or invigorating their public spaces through green architecture, the French remain governors of forward-looking 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 France 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 French architecture firms throughout the year.

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

30. STUDIO 02

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Based in Vannes since 2007 and claiming the Ocean scenery as an inspiration, Studio 02 has found its place among the most prolific architect duos from the new generation. From the Binic nautical pole and the Plomodiern town hall to the overlays at the Baud Cultural Center, Romain Grégoire and Thomas Collet set their enthusiastic vision of modernity, of a rational architecture, elegant and sophisticated, made to please the client. Faced with the context of each project, Studio 02’s style feeds itself from successive transformations, affirming the idea that no construction can simply be abstract or monumental.

Some of STUDIO 02’s most prominent projects include:

• PLUMERGAT, Plumergat, France
• Kanoa Tower, Nantes, France
• City Hall, Plomodiern, France
• LOTUS, Rennes, France
• Cultural center, Baud, France

The following statistics helped STUDIO 02 achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

29. LAN Architecture

© Julien Lanoo

LAN Architecture was founded by Benoit Jallon and Umberto Napolitano in 2002. The agency’s name echoes the partners’ intentions directly.  LAN is precisely the acronym of Local Architecture Network, and it refers to the local design network applied and developed through specific field skills, experts and authors attending the projects. The double nationality of LAN enables it to bridge different European countries. In 2004, LAN architecture work was selected by the French Culture Minister for the “Nouveaux Albums des Jeunes Architectes” for its potential and talent. In six years’ time, the agency will have earned a reputation and won competitions both in France and abroad.

Some of LAN Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Hotel Residence in Atacama, Atacama Region, Chile
• Children’s Toy Library, Bonneuil-sur-Marne, France
• COMPANY HEADQUARTERS MARCHESINI FRANCE – SAINT MESMES, Saint-Mesmes, France
• Sprengel Museum extension, Hanover, Germany
• Gymnasium and Town Hall Esplanade, Payerne, Switzerland

The following statistics helped LAN Architecture achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

28. Taillandier Architectes Associés

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Founded in 1993 by Pierre-Louis Taillandier, Taillandier Architectes Associés (TAA) is an architecture and urbanism agency based in Toulouse, France. TAA is an open-minded organisation, working side by side with private and public partners.

The people at TAA give their best to develop architectural solutions aimed to enhance the general experience: regardless of the nature of the project, the answer has to improve the quality of life of the end user and the direct environment. To reach this goal, the approach needs to be well-designed and well-built. Every step must be taken very carefully within a structured and professional organisation.

Much more than a mere architectural momentum, every project designed by Taillandier Architectes Associés solves a series of equations blending program, user and environmental specifics.

Some of Taillandier Architectes Associés’ most prominent projects include:

• Païcherou Aquatic Center, Carcassonne, France
• Campus Vidal & Forum des Arènes, Toulouse, France
• Cour Saint Cyp, Toulouse, France
• ZAC Niel, Toulouse, France
• INFINITY, Toulouse, France

The following statistics helped Taillandier Architectes Associés achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

27. Atelier Stéphane Fernandez

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Minimalist in its expression and maximalist in its emphasis on every detail, Stéphane Fernandez’s “silent architecture” takes shape as much as it takes form. It situates humankind within the density of space and time. With a particular sensitivity to dance, experienced as a way to grasp space and define emptiness, the architect has preserved this memory. His buildings, rough, thick, and fragile monoliths, are created by hollowing them out through the movement of bodies, generating tensions between the masses. His architecture constructs, beyond form, an atmosphere, an inhabited void. “I live in the landscape,” Stéphane Fernandez likes to say, whose architecture offers multiple thresholds of perception. In France, his work has been recognized with the most prestigious awards.

Some of Atelier Stéphane Fernandez’s most prominent projects include:

• Ecole Communale Jacqueline de Romilly, Cannes, France
• International Accommodation Centre for the Oceanological Observatory, Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
• Cour et Jardin, Vertou, France
• Logements Monfleuri social housing, Carnoux-en-Provence, France
• Espace Arbois Duranne, Aix-en-Provence, France

The following statistics helped Atelier Stéphane Fernandez achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

26. PPX Architects

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Cédric Petitdidier and Vincent Prioux founded Petitdidierprioux Architectes in 2004. With more than forty staff and two offices in Paris and Lyon, PPX has completed more than forty projects, with just as many currently in development and in construction. Through its work, PPX has garnered expertise in residential housing, consistently striving for social mixing and ‘pleasurable density’ in an effort to reconcile individual and collective housing, including for high-rise buildings. Each project delivers thoughtful consideration of typological variations and the notion of comfort, through particular attention to context, orientation, materials and energy use.

PPX makes understanding any new situation the starting point of its process, and approaches each project free of preconceptions, always with a fresh, yet seasoned perspective.

Some of PPX Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• TALE OF TRANSFORMATION LA FANTAISIE HOTEL, Paris, France
• 152 HOUSING UNITS, Villeurbanne, France
• 71 HOUSING UNITS IN A SOCIAL RESIDENCE, Paris, France
• ATHLETES’ VILLAGE OLYMPIC GAMES 2024, L’Île-Saint-Denis, France
• SOCIAL RESIDENCE, Bordeaux, France

The following statistics helped PPX Architects achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

25. Moussafir Architectes

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The Moussafir Architectes agency was founded in 1993, after 10 years of training and practice in the agency with Christian Hauvette, Henri Gaudin, Dominique Perrault and Francis Soler. The firm’s first interior design achievement was the headquarters of the Apostrophe company and IGAS, administrative services of the Council of State. Afterwards, the practice participated in many culturally dominant competitions, alone or in association.

Some of Moussafir Architectes’ most prominent projects include:

• 5 Vertbois, Paris, France
• 105 Social Dwellings + 18 SOHOs, Paris, France
• Maison Escalier
• La Luciole, Alençon, France
• PARIS 8 UNIVERSITY ARTS DEPARTMENT, Paris, France

The following statistics helped Moussafir Architectes achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

24. NBJ architects

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Created in 2000 by Elodie Nourrigat and Jacques Brion, N+B architects became NBJ Architectes in 2013. NBJ Architectes’ projects are inscribed in different scales, whether architectural or urban. Invested in the diffusion of architectural culture, they organize the annual Festival des Architectures Vives, which invites young architects to intervene in the courtyards of private mansions in Montpellier and in the city of La Grande Motte.

Some of NBJ architects’ most prominent projects include:

• House NB, Montferrier-sur-Lez, France
• Urban Space and Parking in Carros, Carros, France
• High School in Morières-les-Avignon, Morières-lès-Avignon, France
• Office of Technical Center, La Grande-Motte, France
• Lycée Paul Valéry, Menton, France

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

23. Brengues Le Pavec architects

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Operating in Montpellier, Paris, on the French Riviera, and throughout France, Brengues Le Pavec Architectes embodies a unique vision of high-end contemporary architecture. Founded by Julien Brengues and Lionel Le Pavec, the firm develops bespoke projects that are modern, refined, and deeply rooted in their surroundings. Specializing in the design of contemporary villas, luxury residences, and commercial and office spaces (showrooms, offices, hotels, bars, restaurants), the firm cultivates a sensory and minimalist architecture, where every line is carefully considered, every light controlled, and every material valued.

Some of Brengues Le Pavec architects’ most prominent projects include:

• CTN’s house, Montpellier, France
• Inspired renovation, Montpellier, France
• XXL’s house, France
• Urban metamorphosis, France
• DJK’s house, Montpellier, France

The following statistics helped Brengues Le Pavec architects achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

22. PCA-STREAM

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The PCA-STREAM agency brings together 90 architects, urban planners, designers, and engineers, capable of responding to the complex challenges of the contemporary world. PCA is the architecture and urban planning agency, STREAM, a unique transdisciplinary research program to which more than 150 researchers from around the world contribute, and whose work is widely disseminated and applied in PCA’s large-scale projects.

Some of PCA-STREAM’s most prominent projects include:

• LABORDE, Paris, France
• 175HAUSSMANN, Paris, France
• #CLOUD.PARIS, Paris, France
• TALLEYRAND, Paris, France
• PCA-STREAM’s CLUSTER, Paris, France

The following statistics helped PCA-STREAM achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

21. Benjamin Fleury Architecte-Urbaniste

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Located in Montreuil, the workshop’s favorite territory is the first Parisian crown, with the assertive desire to enhance the intrinsic qualities of these complex urban landscapes, sometimes underestimated.

Some of Benjamin Fleury Architecte-Urbaniste’s most prominent projects include:

• Rambouillet Transition Center
• 18 Social ownership housing, Saint-Denis, France
• 30 housing units in Carrières-sous-Poissy, Carrières-sous-Poissy, France
• 26 housing units in Aubervilliers, Aubervilliers, France
• Social Housing in Pantin, Pantin, France

The following statistics helped Benjamin Fleury Architecte-Urbaniste achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

20. Nomade Architectes

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Raphaël Chivot, Matthieu Laviolle, and Vincent Le Garrec — open-neck shirts and no Rolexes — are self-made men. An early schoolboy encounter was important; a sail together across the Atlantic was decisive. An agency was born first from camaraderie, then friendship: Nomade, all clear on the horizon and open-mindedness at a maximum, which means, no borders. Between Paris and Vannes (its two locations), the agency specializes in all projects. And it works everywhere. Nomade moves and grows.

Ideas swarm in the inventive minds of some thirty faithful co-workers who have taken to organizing themselves around centers of interest, from design to the worksite via research, communication and even computer science.

Some of Nomade Architectes’ most prominent projects include:

• CREIL- The new face of George Brassens Social Center, Creil, France
• “Maison air et lumière” an Active House by Nomade, Verrières-le-Buisson, France
• Delegation of the vineyard, Clisson, France
• Janine Jambu Gymnasium, Bagneux, France
• School, gymnasium and dojo, La Ville-du-Bois, France

The following statistics helped Nomade Architectes achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

19. AUM Pierre Minassian

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AUM Pierre Minassian is a firm that started its activity by designing houses. Since then, the firm has diversified and now deals with a variety of subjects in various fields such as hotels, company headquarters, art galleries, cultural centers, educational buildings, sports facilities and even multi-unit housing.

There are however common points between all the projects designed by Pierre Minassian and his team: the minimal design that integrates discreetly and efficiently into the landscape, the use of raw materials such as concrete, steel, wood, stone and glass, the priority given to natural light through the presence of very large-scale glazed façades, and the idea that any building designed by the firm should provide the residents and visitors with a unique living experience.

Some of AUM Pierre Minassian’s most prominent projects include:

• Chipster Blister House, Lyon, France
• La Mira Ra, France
• Library and Cultural Center, Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d’Or, France
• Le siphon de la Mulatière, Lyon, France
• Art Gallery, Lyon, France

The following statistics helped AUM Pierre Minassian achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

18. LCR ARCHITECTES

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LCR ARCHITECTES was founded in 1992 by architects Philippe Lapeyre, Jean-Claude Coustillières and Xavier Ratynski. The team is mainly made up of architects, but also graphic designers, draftsmen and a construction economist, among others. Accustomed to carrying out major operations in fields such as culture, education, the tertiary sector, student housing, health, research, collective housing, transport, industry and banking for the most part, this multidisciplinary and expert team guarantees a contextual proposal as well as a real proximity with the contracting authority.

Some of LCR ARCHITECTES’ most prominent projects include:

• SOUTHERN URBAN TELEPHERIC, Toulouse, France
• Public College of Labarthe-sur-Lèze, Labarthe-sur-Lèze, France
• New site of THALES in the South of France, Labège, France
• Academy of Art Crafts (ESMA), Auzeville-Tolosane, France
• EURALIS Headquarters, Lescar, France

The following statistics helped LCR ARCHITECTES achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

17. Atelier Roberta

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Roberta is a creature with three heads: three backgrounds, three skills, three landscape practices united in a single vision of the project. Roberta pays very specific attention to sites and territories. She relies on her intuition and extensive field experience to open up new avenues for further study. She likes to travel by train or by road.

Every project is new. Roberta has no preconceptions and hates recipes. She always asks herself the question of practicality, how to bring a designed project to life, and how to make it her own. She is also sensitive to new materials and technologies, and to innovations taking place on the other side of the border.

Some of Atelier Roberta’s most prominent projects include:

• Jean Louis Étienne school, Coupvray, France
• P+R park and ride, Vertou, France
• ESIEE-IT school of engineering and digital expertise, Pontoise, France
• BAT – 170 housing units and shops, Paris, France
• Théâtre d’eau, Fumel, France

The following statistics helped Atelier Roberta achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

16. marjan hessamfar & joe verons architectes associes

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MH&JV Associates is a Bordeaux-based practice with offices in Paris and Toulouse.

Marjan Hessamfar and Joe Vérons graduated from the school of architecture and landscape design in Bordeaux and established their firm in 2004. They won the competition for residential architecture “L’Envers des Villes” in 2003 and the competition “Célébration des villes” organised by the UIA (Union Internationale des Architectes). Their rehabilitation project for the River Darban in Tehran addressed themes central to urban ecology, such as geography, water pollution, and the history of techniques. They won the Première oeuvre (first building) award in 2008 for the Jean-Jaurès primary school in Cenon, Gironde, and quickly stood out for their exacting, elegant work inspired by their dual European and Persian heritage.

Some of marjan hessamfar & joe verons architectes associes’ most prominent projects include:

• Professionnal & Technical High School, Mont-de-Marsan, France
• Cap Leeuwin, Mixed-Use Development at the Bassins à Flot, Bordeaux, France
• School, Educative & Cultural Center, Pau, France
• Ginko – 93 multi-family housing units, Bordeaux, France
• School complex with gymnasium, Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, France

The following statistics helped marjan hessamfar & joe verons architectes associes achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

15. Franklin Azzi Architecture

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Franklin Azzi and his practice, founded in 2006, develop a transversal approach stimulated by the intertwining of different views and disciplines. In constantly working on architecture, interior architecture, design and contemporary art, he develops a way of designing and building that is applicable to all scales and typologies of space.

From urban micro-architecture, such as embodied by the Eiffel Kiosque and its prefabricated structure, to towers in Dubai and Paris, via conversions of existing buildings such as the Alstom market buildings in Nantes, his interventions are based on a quest for sustainability to meet the needs of all users.

Some of Franklin Azzi Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Sasaek – Horizons, Seoul, South Korea
• EP YAYING, Shanghai, China
• TOKO, WEBHELP’S HEADQUARTERS, Paris, France
• Alstom Warehouses, Nantes Higher School of Fine Arts, Nantes, France
• BEAUPASSAGE, Paris, France

The following statistics helped Franklin Azzi Architecture achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

14. STUDIO RAZAVI + PARTNERS

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Our work rests on a fundamental principle: the mediation between engineering & architectural culture. It is our belief that successful designs can only materialize by fully synthesizing building technology and architectural sensitivity. Our approach to space is hence determined by a rigorous understanding of existing relationships between technique and culture, free of stylistic limitations, open to context.

Our designs cover a wide spectrum of architectural services from interiors to master planning services for clients in both the public and private sectors. Operating as one firm with two offices (Paris and New York), our portfolio of works spans from Europe to the Americas and includes residential, corporate, hospitality, civic, transportation, and mixed-use projects.

Some of STUDIO RAZAVI + PARTNERS’ most prominent projects include:

• August Debouzy, Paris, France
• Concrete Town House, New York City, New York
• Mountain House II, Gerbaix, France
• Mountain House, Manigod, France
• Apartment XVII, Lyon, France

The following statistics helped STUDIO RAZAVI + PARTNERS achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

13. Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes

© Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes

Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes is an architectural studio based in Paris and Vienna. Founded in 1993, the studio has built a strong reputation for exploring the dynamics between architecture and engineering.

Some of Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes’ most prominent projects include:

• Financial and commercial department of Voest Alpine Stahl, Linz, Austria
• Foot and Cyclebridge over the Rhein, Huningue, France
• Logistic Centre, Gennevilliers, France
• 10 social housing units, Paris, France
• LMH Headquarters, Tourcoing, France

The following statistics helped Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

12. Hamonic+Masson & Associés

© Hamonic+Masson & Associés

Hamonic+Masson & Associés is Gaëlle Hamonic, Jean-Christophe Masson and, since 2014, Marie-Agnès de Bailliencourt, partner. The firm was founded in 1997, and was nominated for the Mies van der Rohe award in 2001 and awarded the Nouveaux Albums de la Jeune Architecture (Naja) in 2002.

The agency came to the attention of the general public in 2003 with the design of the Maison Métal, exhibited in the Parc de la Villette. This event placed it at the confluence of art and architecture, a flexible space that allowed for some exciting adventures and inaugurated a series of exhibitions and scenographies: co-curator of the French Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2008 as part of the French Touch collective, Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, etc.

Some of Hamonic+Masson & Associés’ most prominent projects include:

• HOME, Paris, France
• New’R, Nantes, France
• The Docks Dombasles: 25 apartments and offices, Le Havre, France
• Centre des Archives Contemporaines, Fontainebleau, France
• Golden Cube, Boulogne-Billancourt, France

The following statistics helped Hamonic+Masson & Associés achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

11. PPA architectures

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PPA architectures, based in Toulouse, France, is committed to fabricating urbanity through projects whose programs and contexts are analyzed and questioned from the point of view of use and construction. The agency tries to adjust to specific, generous and comfortable architectural and urban proposals, a neutral, constructively flexible and frugal formalization. This intention, ambitious and pragmatic, relies on a collaborative, multidisciplinary and open work methodology to adapt to the contemporary conditions of a useful urbanism and architecture.

Some of PPA architectures’ most prominent projects include:

• 50 Modular Timber, Toulouse, France
• Salle des fêtes de Pratgraussals, Albi, France
• Barn in Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrénées, France
• Square Maïmat, Muret, France
• Olympe De Gouges University Student Housing, Toulouse, France

The following statistics helped PPA architectures achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

10. designbuildLAB

© designbuildLAB

The design/buildLAB is a project-based experiential learning program within the Architecture, Environment and Constructive Cultures (“AE&CC”) Master’s Program at the National Architecture School in Grenoble, France (“ENSAG”). The program is focused on the research, development and implementation of innovative construction methods and architectural designs. Students collaborate with local communities and industry experts to conceive and realize built works of architecture that are both educational and charitable in nature. The aspirations of the program are simultaneously to reinforce the knowledge and skills necessary for the students’ successful and meaningful practice of architecture and to support development efforts in distressed communities by enriching the quality of their built environment.

Some of designbuildLAB’s most prominent projects include:

• École Primaire Jean Rostand, Bourgoin-Jallieu, France
• Maison Pour Tous, Four, France
• Smith Creek Park, Clifton Forge, Virginia
• Sharon Fieldhouse, Alleghany County, Virginia
• Sharon Fields, Alleghany County, Virginia

The following statistics helped designbuildLAB achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

9. Atelier Zündel Cristea

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Officially established in January of 2001, today AZC includes around thirty people organized into four areas: design, research, construction, and administration of projects. Our teams are made up of young architects from all over the world, as the diversity of our own respective Swiss-American and Romanian origins has brought us to an understanding of the interest in crossing cultures and transgressing boundaries. Consequently, the efficiency and creativity of our firm are bolstered by a constant effort in observing what’s going on elsewhere, in striving to work outside our country, and in taking an interest in differences.

Each of our projects is embodied by a strategy of qualitatively occupying sites, without preconceptions regarding their geographic location, their programmatic requirements, or their scale.

Some of Atelier Zündel Cristea’s most prominent projects include:

• Bouncing Bridge
• Grenelle tower
• Office building, Vevey, Switzerland
• Treasury office, Muntzenheim, France
• Medical care center Limay, Limay, France

The following statistics helped Atelier Zündel Cristea achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

8. h2o architectes

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h2o architectes is an office of creative architectural design, also specializing in the restoration of ancient monuments. It is led by three architects: Charlotte Hubert, architect dipl. DPLG and historical preservation architect, Jean-Jacques Hubert, architect dipl. DPLG founder of the office and Antoine Santiard, architect dipl. EPFL who joined in 2008.

Established as a firm in 2005, the leading architects have had multiple collaborations since 2000. They have executed projects and won international competitions both as independent architects as well as for other major architects (Bruno Decaris, Jakob+MacFarlane, Bernard Tschumi).

h2o works on a wide scope of projects and scales, including historical monuments and sites, urban planning, architecture and design.

Some of h2o architectes’ most prominent projects include:

• Chatou, Chatou, France
• The Cabin, French Alps, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France
• “Front and back” Apartment, Paris, France
• Eva’s Bed
• Hypernuit, Paris, France

The following statistics helped h2o architectes achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

7. Ferrier Marchetti Studio

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Ferrier Marchetti Studio seeks to develop a sensitive, humanist approach to the city, combining sustainable development and new technologies in the quest for innovation and urban delight. The result is a preliminary analysis, procedure and stance which informs the architectural design process. We are innovative and idealistic in our approach to what architects can and should be capable of.

Since 1993, we have believed that architecture should be a radical agent of change and reinvention. The studio has dedicated itself to the production of innovative projects and concepts with a commitment to sustainable development as a backdrop. There are philosophical roots to this approach.

Some of Ferrier Marchetti Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Aqualagon, Paris, France
• Hachette Livre Headquarters, Vanves, France
• The French International School of Beijing, Beijing, China
• Headquarters of Métropole Rouen Normandie, Rouen, France
• Bridge in Choisy-Le-Roi, Choisy-le-Roi, France

The following statistics helped Ferrier Marchetti Studio achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

6. Coldefy

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Thomas Coldefy and Isabel Van Haute created the studio Coldefy in 2006, and in that same year, were selected as winners of the international competition to build the Hong Kong Design Institute, surpassing 162 competing teams. This project embodied the core design philosophy of the office. It envisioned a new pragmatism that integrates social and sensory experiences, individual and community dynamics, as well as circulation and program influences. Through this holistic approach, Coldefy established a living manifesto for sensitive architecture, encapsulating its values and propelling the studio to the forefront of international design firms in France.

Presently, the studio maintains permanent offices in Lille, Paris, and Shanghai, with a team of around 50 collaborators engaged in projects across the globe.

Some of Coldefy’s most prominent projects include:

• Tropicalia, Lille, France
• Fondation de Chine, Paris, France
• Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
• Rue des Rogations Apartments, Lille, France
• Tropicalia, France

The following statistics helped Coldefy achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

5. FREAKS freearchitects

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FREAKS freearchitects is a Paris-based architecture firm led by three architects, favoring prospection, research and experimentation through projects and building process practices from small-scale art installations to large-scale architecture competitions.

Some of FREAKS freearchitects’ most prominent projects include:

• SAMMODE research & development center, Lamotte-Beuvron, France
• Refurbishment of the historical Strasbourg zoo’s pedagogical farm and new visitor center, Strasbourg, France
• SUR MESURE, Paris, France
• Pavilion in a garden, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
• TWO WORKSHOP STUDIOS FOR JEAN-CHRISTOPHE DABLEMONT AND SOPHIE BARTHELEMY, SCULPTOR AND UPHOLSTERER, Saint-Ouen, France

The following statistics helped FREAKS freearchitects achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

4. Ateliers A+

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From Montpellier, Nîmes, Toulouse or Paris, Ateliers A+ cross territories and programs, contexts and aspirations, to design projects throughout France and sometimes beyond, serving public and private project owners.

With more than 100 employees today, our multidisciplinary team has been combining know-how, experience, curiosity and enthusiasm for more than 30 years, drawing with several hands and at all scales with a common vision, born from the creative and collective reflection of our 8 professions: architecture, town planning, landscape, environment, design, engineering, economy and management.

Some of Ateliers A+’s most prominent projects include:

• A+Agency, Montpellier, France
• NEW NATIONAL STADIUM TOKYO 2020, Shinjuku, Japan
• Event Hall L’Agora and Ernest Hemingway Media Library, Le Grau-du-Roi, France
• Hotel La Prison***, Béziers, France
• Jean-Claude Carrière Theatre, Montpellier, France

The following statistics helped Ateliers A+ achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

3. Atelier du Pont

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Established in 1997, Atelier du Pont is an architecture and interior design firm of some 45 professionals from all walks of life who work alongside the studio’s founders, Anne-Cécile Comar and Philippe Croisier. The studio works on a wide variety of projects, from hotels to facilities, housing, offices, private residences, boutiques, and restaurants.

Each one explores new ways of living, working, and relaxing to create sites that are well-suited to their purpose, creative, and inspiring, in France and abroad. The firm uses a comprehensive approach towards design.

Some of Atelier du Pont’s most prominent projects include:

• Pavillon Jardins, Paris, France
• Holiday house with swimming pool, Lège-Cap-Ferret, France
• Offices for the Community of Municipalities, Les Herbiers, France
• 25 rue Michel-le-Comte, Paris, France
• Woody – Office building, Saint-Maurice, France

The following statistics helped Atelier du Pont achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

2. archi5

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archi5 was founded in 2003, the fruit of its founders’ common agency experience and the approach they share to architecture. A context-based approach to projects is key: the site, the programme, the social and cultural challenges are all examined, analyzed and compared. These data are then transformed into questions.

The projects offer a dynamic and comprehensive response to those issues to the highest standard that has come to be archi5’s trademark. This approach is visible and legible in every building. It confers meaning and form and is perceptible in the projects’ applications, spaces and environmental impact. It is the essence of our confidence in architecture, its capacity to enhance humankind’s environment. The agency uses its acumen and know-how to instill this ethos throughout and to guarantee its continuity.

Some of archi5’s most prominent projects include:

• The Marcel Sembat High School, Sotteville-lès-Rouen, France
• Jean Louis Étienne school, Coupvray, France
• Angela Davis School, Bezons, France
• Louise Michel High School, Gisors, France
• Mont-de-Marsan Médiathèque, Mont-de-Marsan, France

The following statistics helped archi5 achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

1. Dominique Coulon & Associés

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Located in the heart of Strasbourg, Dominique Coulon & Associés is a firm of architects of national and international renown.

For more than 25 years, the agency has earned a reputation for the quality of the public facilities it designs. It has worked on a wide and varied range of programmes, including a media library, music school, auditorium, school complex, swimming pool, sports facilities, a residential home for the dependent elderly, and housing.

Dominique Coulon and his associate Steve Lethos Duclos allow their intuition to lead the way as they seek to develop contextual projects that combine contrast and complexity, where the outer envelope hints at inner richness.

Some of Dominique Coulon & Associés’ most prominent projects include:

• Housing for elderly people, Huningue, France
• ‘Pierre Bottero’ media library and park, Pélissanne, France
• ‘Charles Aznavour’ conservatoire of music, theatre and dance, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
• Regional Court and Industrial Tribunal, Montmorency, France
• Multicultural centre, Isbergues, France

The following statistics helped Dominique Coulon & Associés achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in France:

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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.

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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 is shared with 170,000 subscribers.

We’re constantly looking 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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Is there a distinctly Canadian architectural style? If there is, the aspects that define the country’s design culture and make it unique on the world stage are diffuse and elusive. After all, Canada prides itself on its social model as a cultural mosaic (as opposed to a melting pot).

One defining characteristic may just be the celebration of collaboration and regionally-focused firms. While many famous foreigners have built showcase pieces from coast to coast — Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Daniel Libeskind, Santiago Calatrava and more — the culture of starchitects has historically burned less brightly in the North. Of course, Frank Gehry and Moshe Safdie had and hold Canadian passports, but both set up camp south of the border long ago, leaving behind a fascinating nation with a diverse architectural scene.

When surveying the built environment of the Great White North, one may not find a clear-cut visual language and, instead, an assemblage of architecture. From distinguished urban structures such as the CN Tower to lakefront cabins and mountain lodges, Canada encompasses a diverse landscape, contributing to its constantly evolving cultural mosaic.

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 Canada 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 Canada architecture firms throughout the year.

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

30. Peter Braithwaite Studio

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Peter Braithwaite Studio is an award-winning, globally recognized architecture and construction firm celebrated for their commitment to design excellence and the highest level of craft. With a diverse portfolio spanning single and multi-unit housing, commercial, and hospitality projects, the studio creates spaces that inspire and enrich the lives of their occupants. Since its founding in 2014, Peter Braithwaite Studio has earned nerous awards and honours, establishing its reputation as one of Canada’s leading architecture firms and a benchmark for exceptional building practice.

Some of Peter Braithwaite Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Lambkill Ridge, Terence Bay, Canada
• Armstrong Cottage, Peterborough, Canada
• The Sandbox, Bathurst, Canada
• Armcrescent Residence, Halifax, Canada
• Seabright Residence, Nova Scotia, Canada

The following statistics helped Peter Braithwaite Studio achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

29. STGM Architecture

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Founded in 2001, STGM architecture strives day after day to improve people’s lives one project at a time, with offices in Quebec City, Montreal and Baie-Comeau. For more than 20 years, the firm, which has grown from 12 to more than 150 resources, has developed a generalist practice that affects all spheres of the profession. STGM has a wide variety of expertise and has been involved in major projects throughout Quebec. Ranging from cultural projects to public transit and educational institutions, STGM considers that each project is unique and that it must deal with multiple specificities.

Some of STGM Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Baie-St-Paul’s Geothermal and Water Plant, Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada
• Café du Marché, Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada
• Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury, Quebec City, Canada
• STGM Head office, Quebec City, Canada
• Saint-Roch YMCA Community Center, Quebec City, Canada

The following statistics helped STGM Architecture achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

28. RDH Architects

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RDH Architects Inc. (RDHA) is a Toronto-based studio specializing in architecture for the public realm. Founded in 1919, it is one of Canada’s oldest architectural practices and the recipient of the 2018 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Architectural Firm Award. Led by Principals Bob Goyeche, Tyler Sharp, and Geoff Miller, the firm of over 30 professionals has developed an extensive portfolio of experience encompassing library, industrial, office, recreation, post-secondary education, transit, and secure facility design.

Since 2005, the firm has focused on producing intelligent, concept-driven architecture of the highest calibre. RDHA now feels and acts like an emerging design studio, while our 100+year legacy provides a solid backbone of technical and managerial experience.

Some of RDH Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Springdale Library and Komagata Maru Park, Brampton, Canada
• Guildwood GO Station, Toronto, Canada
• Scott Street Interlocking Signal Tower Generator, Toronto, Canada
• Waterdown Library and Civic Centre, Hamilton, Canada
• Centennial College Story Arts Campus Library, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped RDH Architects achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

27. splyce design

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Established in 2001, by Nigel Parish, Splyce is a design studio producing modern projects ranging in size, scope and budget from new homes and renovations to custom furniture and landscapes. We are a small, hands-on practice, deeply engaged with our clients, and passionate about producing intelligent, creative and beautiful living environments for them.

An underlying interest in all scales of work is how thoughtfully designed objects and spaces have the ability to inspire, engage our senses, and ultimately influence our quality of life. The experiential qualities of a space, and how things feel, both physically and aesthetically, are carefully considered throughout the design process.

Some of splyce design’s most prominent projects include:

• reDEW House, Vancouver, Canada
• Findlay Residence, Vancouver, Canada
• Gu House, Vancouver, Canada
• Shoreline House, View Royal, Canada
• East Van House, Vancouver, Canada

The following statistics helped splyce design achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

26. D’Arcy Jones Architects

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D’Arcy Jones founded his studio in Vancouver in 1999. Since then, D’Arcy Jones Architects (DJA) has refined an inventive, constantly evolving design process. Our studio practice is recognized for its design excellence. We are known for our clarity, construction detailing, and experimentation with architecture’s artful aspects. Our studio’s ideas and responses to contemporary culture have earned publications and awards nationally and internationally.

Some of D’Arcy Jones Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Cliffhanger House, Lions Bay, Canada
• Monte Clark Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
• Yan Residence, Vancouver, Canada
• Deep Cove House, Vancouver, Canada
• Okada Marshall House, Sooke, Canada

The following statistics helped D'Arcy Jones Architects achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

25. Atelier L’Abri

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Atelier L’Abri is an architecture office based in Montreal. Through its design-build approach, L’Abri delivers turn-key projects, from conception to realization. The studio specializes in ecological and sustainable construction. It advocates for innovative architecture solutions, putting forward wellness and the human and social character of our environments. L’Abri’s designs are resolutely contemporary, unique and at the human scale.

Some of Atelier L’Abri’s most prominent projects include:

• La Pointe, Notre-Dame-du-Laus, Canada
• Maison Accuracy, Montreal, Canada
• Maison Melba, Frelighsburg, Canada
• Territoire Charlevoix, La Malbaie, Canada
• Saltbox passive house, Bromont, Canada

The following statistics helped Atelier L'Abri achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

24. Superkül

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Co-led by Superkül’s partners, Meg Graham and Andre D’Elia, we embrace a first-principles approach and enlist only the most advanced and sustainable approaches to deliver vital and dignified design. The result: flexible, fluid, and functional spaces that are luminous and inviting.

Our diverse portfolio of work is notable for sophisticated yet simple design that responds to landscape, site, and program. On every project, regardless of magnitude, we are known for our uncommon ability to balance scrupulous attention to detail, light, and clean craftsmanship with purposeful connections to the larger built and natural contexts.

Dedicated to sustainable design, we deploy the most current material, technological, and construction solutions.

Some of Superkül’s most prominent projects include:

• Compass House, Ontario, Canada
• Robarts Library Reading Room, Toronto, Canada
• A Room with a View, Toronto, Canada
• Grange House, Creemore, Canada
• House on the Park, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Superkül achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

23. APPAREIL Architecture

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APPAREIL architecture is a Montreal-based firm whose mission is to design quality residential and commercial environments for its occupants. Our signature style is sleek, contemporary and greatly inspired by our Nordic roots. Our projects demonstrate our commitment to find a balance between tradition and modernity.

Some of APPAREIL Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• BESIDE habitat, Quebec City, Canada
• École de l’Étincelle (Lab-école), Saguenay, Canada
• Maxillo Tandem, Montreal, Canada
• Les classes du versant – Un projet Lab-école, Saguenay, Canada
• De la Cime , Montreal, Canada

The following statistics helped APPAREIL Architecture achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

22. 5468796 Architecture

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5468796 Architecture is a design studio established in 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Treaty 1 territory. Practicing in the context of the urbanized Midwest, 5468796 adopts a brand of architecture based in the mainstream and seemingly mundane [profound] understanding of capital in architecture, and re-imagines how it can be re-invested for greater social good and justice.

Basing the practice on two tenets — that the art of city-building has been lost, along with a diminished focus on creating buildings that define cities — 5468796 builds cities one project at a time. With a boundary-pushing mentality, individual projects are weaved into the urban fabric and design activism cultivates a culture of architecture against ambivalence.

Some of 5468796 Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Crossroads Garden Shed, Calgary, Canada
• Pumphouse, Winnipeg, Canada
• OMS Stage, Winnipeg, Canada
• 548 Stradbrook Condominiums, Winnipeg, Canada
• VEIL HOUSE, Winnipeg, Canada

The following statistics helped 5468796 Architecture achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

21. CCM2 architectes

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Established in 1963, CCM2 architects is among Québec City’s largest architecture firms. Experienced professionals and technologists have always formed a solid team that has never shied away from reinventing itself. Today, the company is led by 9 partners, well supported and assisted by a permanent team of skilled designers and technicians.

CCM2 is known for the quality of its work and its ability to provide distinctive and original concepts that respect your budget and deadline. CCM2 is also recognized for its excellent professional services, focused on customer and user satisfaction and on quality architecture. Over the past fifteen years, the team’s energy, creativity and constant search for new ideas has garnered the firm with over thirty awards for the quality of its work.

Some of CCM2 architectes’ most prominent projects include:

• Lebourgneuf Community Center, Quebec City, Canada
• Breakeyville Fire Station, Lévis, Canada
• Exhibition Center of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
• Montmagny Courthouse, Montmagny, Canada
• L-House, Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, Canada

The following statistics helped CCM2 architectes achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

20. Alain Carle Architecte

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Alain Carle has worked in the architecture field in Montreal for twenty years. Based on a pedagogical approach he developed as a teacher and researcher at the School of Architecture of the Université de Montréal, his achievements rely on a critical approach to representation in the design process.

The firm’s accomplishments are regularly recognized by the architectural community, especially in the field of residential and commercial architecture.

Some of Alain Carle Architecte’s most prominent projects include:

• NORM Residence, Baie-D’Urfe, Canada
• True North, Ontario, Canada
• Brasserie Harricana, Montreal, Canada
• The Wetlands, Wentworth, Canada
• La Héronnière, Wentworth, Canada

The following statistics helped Alain Carle Architecte achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

19. Teeple Architects

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Teeple Architects shapes buildings through an open and collaborative process. Founded in 1989, our practice integrates sustainability and technical expertise with formal exploration to create buildings that are representative of the communities they serve. Our Toronto and Vancouver studios draw on the collective skills and expertise of a diverse and talented team of design professionals. Under the leadership of Principals Stephen Teeple (Founder), Chris Radigan (Emeritus), Myles Craig, Tomer Diamant, Avery Guthrie, Richard Lai and Wes Wilson, we work with discipline and imaginations to shape ideas into places that bring aspirations to life.

Some of Teeple Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall, Baltimore, Maryland
• UBC MacLeod Renewal, Vancouver, Canada
• Stanley A. Milner Library Renewal, Edmonton, Canada
• Sherbourne Common Pavilion, Toronto, Canada
• Sisters of St. Joseph Convent, Peterborough, Canada

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

18. Provencher_Roy

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Provencher_Roy is an award-winning Canadian architecture practice involved in all forms of the built environment. We champion an integrated approach to design and provide expertise in interior design, urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, industrial design, and sustainable development.

Some of Provencher_Roy’s most prominent projects include:

• Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur-de-Montréal, Montréal, Canada
• Reception Pavilion at Québec’s National Assembly
• Ottawa Train Station and Via Rail Business Lounge, Ottawa, Canada
• Îlot Balmoral, Montreal, Canada
• Vendôme multimodal hub – New entrance pavilion and pedestrian link, Montreal, Canada

The following statistics helped Provencher_Roy achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

17. PARTISANS

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PARTISANS designs objects, designs architecture, designs cities, designs concepts and even ideas. We strive to make the improbable possible and the impossible viable, at all scales and media. Our curiosities are insatiable, and our drive to create them is central to our project. We are an award-winning, internationally published studio founded in 2012.

Some of PARTISANS’ most prominent projects include:

• Canvas House, Toronto, Canada
• Grotto Sauna, Ontario, Canada
• Fold House, Hamilton, Canada
• Royal De Versailles’ Rolex Boutique Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• Windsor Peace Fountain

The following statistics helped PARTISANS achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

16. Diamond Schmitt

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Diamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm designing transformative, purpose-driven, and highly sustainable buildings from its four studios located in Toronto, New York, Vancouver and Calgary. Creating innovative design solutions while drawing inspiration from each site’s surrounding community, architectural, and historical contexts, Diamond Schmitt’s visionary designs can be found in more than 50 cities around the world.

Some of Diamond Schmitt’s most prominent projects include:

• United Kingdom Holocaust Memorial – International Design Competition
• Mirvish Village, Toronto, Canada
• Waterworks, Toronto, Canada
• Ingenium Centre, Ottawa, Canada
• David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, New York

The following statistics helped Diamond Schmitt achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

15. Kariouk Architects

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While many architecture firms pride themselves on having a trademark style that distinguishes them from their competition, Kariouk proudly stands behind the fact that we do not have anyone look that identifies us as distinctly Kariouk.

If anything, our trademark is that no two of our projects look the same. Because we tackle each creative undertaking with a new lens, our final results are always informed by an entirely different set of criteria and inspiration.

Some of Kariouk Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• m.o.r.e. CLT Cabin, Québec City, Canada
• Cemetery Marker, Pennsylvania
• Forest Retreat, Ontario, Canada
• Stacey-Turley Residence, Ottawa, Canada
• Hill-Maheux Cottage, Val-des-Monts, Canada

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

14. Hariri Pontarini Architects

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Established in 1994, Hariri Pontarini Architects is a leading Canadian full-service architectural practice known for creating modern landmarks such as the award-winning Bahá’í Temple for South America, the acclaimed McKinsey & Company headquarters in Toronto, the international competition-winning Ivey School of Business and the Governor General’s Medal-winning Schulich School of Business. Founded by Siamak Hariri and David Pontarini, the firm has delivered a broad range of institutional, commercial and residential projects, libraries, schools and academic buildings. Hariri Pontarini Architects has become known for designing projects of exceptional quality, with a strong conceptual basis derived from the specific needs and aspirations of each client.

Some of Hariri Pontarini Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• 7 St. Thomas, Toronto, Canada
• Nicol Building, Sprott School of Business, Ottawa, Canada
• The Bahá’í Temple of South America, Santiago, Chile
• Ontario’s Celebration Zone, Toronto, Canada
• Tom Patterson Theatre

The following statistics helped Hariri Pontarini Architects achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

13. Akb Architects

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Founded in 2004, Akb Architects is the Toronto-based architecture studio of Robert Kastelic and Kelly Buffey, architects dedicated to the practice and art of building. The quest to capture the poetic and ineffable qualities of space manifests in Akb’s design process, which prioritizes a clarity of vision, attention to detail, and a rigorous commitment to conceptual intent. The work of the studio benefits from Robert and Kelly’s extensive training in both architecture and interior design; a comprehensive strategy results in buildings of exceptional resolution and an uncommon level of refinement.

A unified and holistic approach to interior and exterior space merges building and landscape into a seamless experience, transforming the ephemeral into the tactile.

Elements of volume, light, proportion and materiality are orchestrated to resonate and respond to each project’s unique site, context and program.

Some of Akb Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Story Pod, Newmarket, Canada
• Metrick Cottage and Boathouse, Ontario, Canada
• Whistling Wind Cottage, Pointe au Baril, Canada
• Muskoka Cottage, Canada
• Whistling Wind Island, Pointe au Baril, Canada

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

12. Moriyama Teshima Architects

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Moriyama Teshima Architects (MTA) is a team of architects and designers collaborating with visionary clients to build inspiring and enduring spaces that transform communities. Their extensive portfolio of Canadian and international projects comprises museums and art galleries, university buildings, schools, corporate and government headquarters, recreational facilities, libraries, restoration and renovation projects, and urban/campus planning.

The studio is made up of individuals who reflect the cultural diversity that defines our global present—a combination of industry leaders and young designers working together to design and deliver exceptional projects. They believe that the success of design is rooted in collaborative processes that approach challenges and solutions holistically, and that work at all times to integrate site, building, context and a plurality of perspectives into a built reality of which we can all be proud.

Some of Moriyama Teshima Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Makwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
• Limberlost Place, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada
• Place des Arts, Greater Sudbury, Canada
• Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Complex, Toronto, Canada
• CREATING THE OSSTF WITH MASS TIMBER, Toronto, Canada

The following statistics helped Moriyama Teshima Architects achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

11. Agence Spatiale

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Agence Spatiale relies on a team of talented spatial creators, for whom the effort put into their work is matched only by the pleasure they have in working together. Our approach relies on the power of trans-disciplinary design. We create spaces at all scales and believe that the boundaries between art, design and architecture can and should be crossed.

Our working methods simultaneously explore traditional methods and cutting-edge technologies. We constantly seek to create a new experience that redefines the meaning of space. Space design becomes a solution. We liberate mores and support their evolution. We propose a new paradigm of architecture. We deform the formal. We propose a liberating architecture. We are Agence Spatiale.

Some of Agence Spatiale’s most prominent projects include:

• École de l’Étincelle (Lab-école), Saguenay, Canada
• Déracinement, Québec City, Canada
• Les classes du versant – Un projet Lab-école, Saguenay, Canada
• Bibliothèque de St-Colomban, Saint-Colomban, Canada
• Espace Riopelle

The following statistics helped Agence Spatiale achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

10. Henriquez Partners Architects

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Henriquez Partners Architects is dedicated to working closely with clients to create buildings that are culturally, environmentally and economically sustainable. It is our view that every project is an opportunity to enrich communities by seamlessly integrating ethics and aesthetics. Informed by this credo and an unwavering commitment to design integrity, we have consistently demonstrated the ability to manage projects from design through to construction and the technical expertise to create structures that stand the test of time.

Our buildings have received numerous awards for design excellence, including multiple Governor General’s Medals in Architecture.

Some of Henriquez Partners Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• TELUS Garden Office Tower, Vancouver, Canada
• Prototype (M5), Vancouver, Canada
• Pendrell, Vancouver, Canada
• Central Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, Canada
• Cardero, Vancouver, Canada

The following statistics helped Henriquez Partners Architects achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

9. Atelier RZLBD

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Reza Aliabadi (born 1974), known as RZLBD, is a Canadian artist and architect of Persian origin. He is the founder and principal of Atelier RZLBD, an art and architecture practice based in Toronto, named after a pseudonym he adapted that reflects his interest in abstraction and reduction. His repertoire of work extends to making arts, crafting objects, designing buildings, curating installations, and publishing a zine called rzlbdPOST.

His work has been distinguished with numerous accolades, exhibited in many venues, and celebrated in more than 100 print publications. In 2017, RZLBD was selected among the top emerging design talents in Canada. In the same year, the UK publisher Artifice released a monograph, RZLBD Hopscotch, that recognizes Aliabadi’s selected built projects by collecting essays, project profiles, and annotated drawings.

Some of Atelier RZLBD’s most prominent projects include:

• Opposite House, Toronto, Canada
• Shaft House, Toronto, Canada
• 5/6 HOUSE
• Whale House, Toronto, Canada
• The Gallery House, Markham, Canada

The following statistics helped Atelier RZLBD achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

8. Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

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Dubbeldam Architecture + Design is a multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches. Led by fourth-generation architect Heather Dubbeldam, the studio has garnered acclaim for its forward-thinking approach, design research endeavors, and dedication to crafting sustainable environments. They are recognized as one of Canada’s leading architecture practices for their commitment to architectural excellence and dedication to social responsibility through advocacy.

Dubbeldam’s work exemplifies bold design and meticulous craftsmanship. With a diverse portfolio incorporating a wide range of project types, their work ranges from homes, multi-unit residential projects, workspaces, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings to landscape design and architectural installations.

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

• Dubbeldam Office, Toronto, Canada
• Bunkie on the Hill, Ontario, Canada
• Bata Shoe Factory, Quinte West, Canada
• Skygarden House, Toronto, Canada
• Binary Spectrum, Kitchener, Canada

The following statistics helped Dubbeldam Architecture + Design achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

7. MJMA Architecture & Design

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MJMA is a Toronto, Canada-based design practice of 60+ designers and architects. MJMA has evolved from a 30-year strong legacy of making community buildings, to building communities – in towns and cities, on campuses, within organizations, and across playing fields. Our increasingly diverse portfolio speaks to an innovation culture at MJMA that drives all our designs. This spirit of innovation, cultivated with clients who are enthusiastic about creating meaningful architecture that positively contributes to the built environment, has resulted in more than 75+ national awards, including the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture and the 2016 RAIC Architectural Firm Award.

Some of MJMA Architecture & Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Queen’s University John Deutsch University Centre, Kingston, Canada
• John Innes Community Recreation Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, St. Catharines, Canada
• Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park, Mississauga, Canada
• UBC Aquatic Centre, Vancouver, Canada

The following statistics helped MJMA Architecture & Design achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

6. Leckie Studio Architecture + Design

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Leckie Studio Architecture + Design is an ambitious inter-disciplinary design studio based in Vancouver, Canada. The studio was founded in 2015 by principal architect Michael Leckie with the goal of pushing the traditional boundaries of architectural practice as a catalyst for cultural change. We engage in the practice of design across a variety of scales and media – including architecture, interiors, installations, and product design. We challenge assumptions and seek unexpected outcomes. The studio’s work has been published internationally, with a client list that includes industry leaders Slack Technologies, Westbank, UBC, and TELUS.

Our residential, commercial, and institutional projects are informed by a critical regionalist sensitivity, with an emphasis on scenario-based approaches to program and form and sustainability.

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

• TripTych, Vancouver, Canada
• Joyce, Vancouver, Canada
• Camera House, Pemberton, Canada
• Radial House
• Hringurinn Iceland Competition

The following statistics helped Leckie Studio Architecture + Design achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

5. ACDF Architecture

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At ACDF, we have an uncompromising ambition to be both responsible and inventive, both visionary and generous, to ultimately bring beauty to everyone. Good design can capture the imagination, but great design offers something more generous: it stirs the heart.

Under the direction of Maxime-Alexis Frappier, Joan Renaud, and Etienne Laplante Courchesne, the 95-person studio is deeply rooted in solid know-how and a joie de vivre. Our mission is to deliver highly tailored, design-savvy projects at any scale across all typologies. In our architectural atelier, we are energized by constraints (budget, site, material) and craft poetry from pragmatism.

With its creative energy and its broad expertise, ACDF designs inspiring spaces in which North American pragmatism meets European flamboyance.

Some of ACDF Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Notre-Dame College Gymnasium , Montreal, Canada
• Flighthub, Montreal, Canada
• Lightspeed Offices Phase 3, Montreal, Canada
• Barclay Tower, Vancouver, Canada
• The Pacific by Grosvenor, Vancouver, Canada

The following statistics helped ACDF Architecture achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

4. Lemay

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We create space to grow.

Since 1957, Lemay has been imagining new ways to create spaces that engage users and bring people together. Over 400 architects, designers, industry leaders, and change-makers work tirelessly to cultivate innovation in their own backyards, as well as in communities around the world. Inspired and strengthened by transdisciplinary creativity, the firm has also developed its very own NET POSITIVE™ approach to guide teams toward sustainable solutions that shape a better future. With the human experience at its heart, Lemay strives to design with empathy and create spaces to grow.

Some of Lemay’s most prominent projects include:

• Théâtre de Verdure, Montréal, Canada
• Bedford Heritage Park, Bedford, Canada
• Lumenpulse, Longueuil, Canada
• Pomerleau Offices, Levis, Canada
• Bellechasse Transport Center, Montréal, Canada

The following statistics helped Lemay achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

3. KPMB Architects

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For more than three decades, KPMB has evolved in response to a changing world and worked to change it for the better.

Established in 1987, KPMB is an internationally recognized architectural practice based in Canada. Our wide-ranging work has earned over 400 respected awards, including 18 Governor General’s Medals, Canada’s highest honor. Our founding partners, Bruce Kuwabara, Marianne McKenna, and Shirley Blumberg, have all received the Order of Canada for their personal achievements and for KPMB’s collective contributions to improving people’s lives through the built environment. In 2021, we expanded our leadership team, including the naming of seven new partners: Kevin Bridgman, Steven Casey, Phyllis Crawford, Andrew Dyke, Mitchell Hall, Paulo Rocha, and Bruno Weber.

As a full-service practice, we provide expertise in building design, interior design, master planning, workplace strategy, project management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable design.

Some of KPMB Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
• Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Harrison McCain Pavilion), New Brunswick, Canada
• Isttaniokaksini/Science Commons – University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Canada
• Downsview, Toronto, Canada
• Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, Canada

The following statistics helped KPMB Architects achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

2. MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE

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MGA | Michael Green Architecture is an architecture and design firm creating innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology, sustainability, and construction to benefit communities and environments around the world.

The practice was founded in 2012 by Michael Green, who now leads the studio alongside fellow Principal Natalie Telewiak. Their team of talented and experienced architects and designers is bound by a shared drive to create meaningful projects that contribute to a better future.

A leader in timber and bio-based construction and innovation, MGA coined the term ‘mass timber’ and has completed some of the most significant timber buildings and large-scale sustainable developments ever built, ranging from cultural installations and private homes to residential masterplans and university campuses.

Some of MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE’s most prominent projects include:

• Google Borregas, Sunnyvale, California
• The Dock Building, Vancouver, Canada
• Oregon State University Forest Science Complex, Corvallis, Oregon
• Macbeth Hut, Whistler, Canada
• Catalyst Building, Spokane, Washington

The following statistics helped MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

1. Omar Gandhi Architects

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Omar Gandhi Architects is a Canadian practice working globally, with a diverse portfolio that spans residential, hospitality, civic and cultural projects, as well as large-scale landscape interventions and innovative urban infill. The firm’s work ranges from region-defining public projects to intimate interior and product design, demonstrating a rare fluency across scales. Founded in Halifax in 2010 and formally registered in 2012, the firm expanded to Toronto in 2016 and opened its Berlin studio in 2025, extending its reach into Europe while continuing to lead projects across Canada, the US and the Caribbean.

Raised in Brampton, Ontario, Omar Gandhi studied architecture at the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University before working in Toronto and Halifax.

Some of Omar Gandhi Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• OG House, Halifax, Canada
• Prime Seafood Palace, Toronto, Canada
• Brar Residence, Toronto, Canada
• The Outlier Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arizona
• White Rock, Wolfville, Canada
• Featured image: Peggy’s Cove Accessible Viewing Platform, Peggys Cove, Canada

The following statistics helped Omar Gandhi Architects achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada:

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 is 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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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 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 into 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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. CAA architects

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CAA architects is an architectural design firm involved in all aspects of design, from urban planning, architecture, interior design, product design, art installation, and more. They are passionate about combining Architecture and Art together and redefining how the two disciplines impact future cities in the era of sustainability and digital technology, while making multi-field design practices and interdisciplinary research.

CAA architects was founded by Liu Haowei in 2006. He has set up his headquarters in Beijing and then the offices in New York, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, respectively, with the concept of Design for Tomorrow.

Some of CAA architects’ most prominent projects include:

• West Mountain Innovation Valley – North·Yard, Beijing, China
• CAFA Qingdao Campus
• West Mountain Innovation Valley-Beijing Collaborative Innovation Park, Beijing, China
• Iceland Aurora Station
• Wandering in the Clouds – Korea Samcheok Yisabu Dokdo Memorial Park, Samcheok-si, South Korea

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

29. PLAT ASIA

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Being an international team of architects and designers, PLAT ASIA was founded in Beijing in 2010 by Baoyang Bian and Donghyun Jung, who share an oriental cultural background. Based on the constant research and analysis of the bewildering social backdrop nowadays, PLAT ASIA has been endeavoring to optimize 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:

• Dujiangyan Forest Resort Hotel, China
• Cloud Tea Room, Huzhou, China
• Weihe River Landscape Pavilion, Shaanxi, China
• Xilamuren Silk-Road Dreamland Steppe Resort, Baotou, China
• Lushan West Sea Art Center, Jiujiang, China

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

28. Z’scape

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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, mixed-use and residential projects, etc. Our team has an 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:

• Alpine Garden and Amphitheater, China
• Jiaxing Train Station Park, China
• Suzhou Mountain Kingston Bilingual School, China
• Sanya Guanlan Terrace Garden, Sanya, China
• Aranya Seaside Whale Swing, China

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

27. WAY Studio

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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:

• Dreaming Someone, Beijing, China
• Courtyard 35 – Hutong Cloudscape, Beijing, China
• WAY-out-of-the-box, Shanghai, China
• “Tales from the Loop”- Living Amongst Ancient Trees, Huizhou, China
• XiAn JiaWei Office Facade Design

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

26. Cun Design

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

Some of Cun Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Office design for Blue Moon Films: A Line between Time, Beijing, China
• Green Leopard Lighting’s flagship store, Zhongshan, China
• Space Design of Elephant-Parade Office, the world’s leading marketing agency, Beijing, China
• Encounter a beam of light in design- Portugal SERIP Lighting Exhibition Hall, Beijing, China
• UTTER SPACE (Beijing) – CUN Design, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped Cun Design achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

25. Beijing AN-Design Architects

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

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

• Taoxichuan Ceramic Culture Industrial Park, Jingdezhen, China
• Courtyards Renovation of the Moshikou Neighborhood, Beijing, China
• Chongqing Shibati Traditional Style Area, Chongqing, China
• China Fuzhou Arsenal (Chuanzheng) Culture Mawei Shipyard Area, Fuzhou, China

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

24. China Architecture Design & Research Group (CADG)

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As an intelligence-based enterprise, CADG has been taking the cultivation of talent as its top priority for its sustainable development. It is now one of the architectural design enterprises with the highest degree of specialization of talents in China, with a professional team of architects, structural engineers, urban planners, cost engineers, consultants, equipment engineers, electrical engineers, etc.

Some of China Architecture Design & Research Group (CADG) ’s most prominent projects include:

• Zero-Carbon Origami Airplane— Shanghai Lin’gang Starry Sky Theme Park Visitor Service Center, Shanghai, China
• Taiyuan Binhe Sports Center Renovation, Taiyuan, China
• The Main Pavilion of the 11th Jiangsu Horticultural Expo, Nanjing, China
• Linfen Shooting Center, Linfen, China
• Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen, China

The following statistics helped China Architecture Design & Research Group (CADG) achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

23. IARA

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IARA Architecture Design and Research Office, along with IARA Rural Research Center were founded in Beijing by architects Jingqiu Zhang and Lubin Liu. We focus on the past, present, and future of contemporary cities and countryside. Approaching from the perspective of interdisciplinary design, through the means of cultural creation and social engagement, actively participate in the process of social change, in order to better explore human-centred approaches to the revitalization of both urban and rural areas. Committed to continuous learning, we investigate diverse urban and rural conditions, listen to the voices of local people, and shape architecture and spaces around indigenous lifestyles, creating improved living spaces for both cities and villages.

Some of IARA’s most prominent projects include:

• FW JI· The Rural Memory Museum, Huangshan City, China
• FW JI·Covered Bridge on Aqueduct, Huangshan City, China
• FW JI·Huizhou Corridor, Huangshan City, China
• Harmony Across Eras: Treasures From The Collection of The First Ambassador of Finland to China, Beijing, China
• FW JI·The Rural Memory Museum, Huangshan City, China

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

22. Golucci Interior Architects

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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 in 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 simultaneously 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’ most prominent projects include:

• Yijian Cafe, Shanghai, China
• Si-Pu Nabe, Shanghai, China
• Vitaland kid restaurant, Beijing, China
• DianDianYiPin ChaChaanTeng, Beijing, China
• NetEase Yijian Cafe, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped Golucci Interior Architects achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

21. Daipu Architects

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Daipu Architects, founded by Dai Pu, is an innovation-oriented architecture firm. The firm endeavors to review each project with a 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, engineering, 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’ most prominent projects include:

• Streaming Light Exhibition Hall – Courtyard Renovation for the GuanZhong Mangba Art Festival, Xi’An, China
• Waterside Langjiu Bar, Luzhou, China
• Tree Art Museum, China
• Kengee Urban Farm, Wuhan, China
• Gallery Delta, Guizhou, China

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

20. Vector Architects

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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’ most prominent projects include:

• Yangshuo Sugarhouse Hotel, Yangshuo, Guilin, China
• Liyuan Foreign Language Primary School, Shenzhen, China
• Jingyang Camphor Court, Jingdezhen, China
• Luxelakes Floating Headquarters Office, Chengdu, China
• Chapel of Music, Qinhuangdao, China

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

19. MARS Studio

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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 Xinhe Headquarters, 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 forth.

In short years since opening, MARS-Studio has won numerous international awards and has gained wide media coverage, including Archdaily, Designboom, Gooood, Dezeen, Inheritage, Aspects Media, AC Architecture, Hospitality Design Magazine, Global Design, IFDM, IDEAT and many others.

Some of MARS Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• SOMESOME Bar & Restaurant, Beijing, China
• Tianfu Conference Center, Chengdu, China
• Tarentum Bar & Restaurant, Shenzhen, China
• The Boundary of Mountains and the Sea’ – Renovation of Xiangshan Sluice Gate, Zhejiang, China
• LEAF Lounge, Guangdong, China

The following statistics helped MARS Studio achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

18. META-Project

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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 a 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 involves multiple dimensions of the contemporary medium: publication, video, art, network, exhibition, and developing design strategies for promoting the culture of the contemporary city.

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

• Stage of Forest, Jilin, China
• HeyTown Art Center, Beijing, China
• New Youth Commune, China
• Water Tower Pavilion, Shenyang, China
• Courtyard by the West Sea, China

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

17. DAGA Architects

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As a pioneer and practitioner in the field of “Urban Renovation” in China, DAGA Architects has 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 tracks the whole process of the project. Especially in the practice of co-working and co-living renovation in the Beijing hutong area, DAGA Architects find a way to balance the existing building and new design, providing people with a more harmonious and shared lifestyle.

Some of DAGA Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Dongsi 5Lmeet, Beijing, China
• Metalhands Coffee, Beijing, China
• Transparent Hutong Installation: From Physics to Phenomena, Beijing, China
• Qingdao Metro CR International Ocean Intelligence Zone Accelerator Office, Qingdao, China
• Gulou Office Renovation, Beijing, China

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

16. aoe

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aoe is headquartered in Beijing, China, equipped with a team of designers who balance scientific 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, office, 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-first century city.

Some of aoe’s most prominent projects include:

• Chongqing Sunac One Central Mansion Sales Pavilion, Chongqing, China
• Deep Sea Museum And Sports Center in Sanya
• Haikou International Duty Free Reception Center, Haikou, China
• ShuiFa Info Town Property Exhibition Centre, Jinan, China
• Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange City Reception Center, Chengdu, China

The following statistics helped aoe achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

15. He Wei Studio／3andwich Design

© He Wei Studio／3andwich Design

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:

• Limestone Gallery, Qianxinan, China
• Stone Nest Amphitheatre for Community Activities, Weihai, China
• Shangping Village Regeneration – Yang’s School Area, Sanming, China
• The Water Drop Library, Huizhou, China
• Ding Hui Yuan Zen & Tea Chamber, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped He Wei Studio／3andwich Design achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

14. OPEN Architecture

© OPEN Architecture

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:

• Garden School, Beijing, China
• Shede Cultural Museum, Suining, China
• Sun Tower, Yantai, China
• HEX-SYS, Guangdong, China
• Tank Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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

13. Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

© Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) is a transdisciplinary design office creating award-winning landscapes and architecture since 2007. With a lengthy project sheet originating in groundbreaking public installations, BAM has evolved into a distinctive design leader with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

BAM believes that landscapes, as opposed to buildings, should be foregrounded as the icons of our cities. This reversal of the traditional design hierarchy enables us to address the environmental and social challenges of our century. Rooted in the understanding of landscape as a constructed cultural medium, BAM’s work transforms the confluence of urban spaces, boundaries, and peripheries into sustainable and celebrated spaces.

BAM’s portfolio of over 150 projects challenges conventional definitions of Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and Architecture.

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

• Daxing Green Hub and Park, Daxing District, Beijing, China
• MAHA Residential Park, Beijing, China
• Buji Residences, Shenzhen, China
• Play ‘n Learn Water Mountain, Tianjin 4A Sports Park, Tianjin, China
• Legend Jiangbei Mixed-Use and Residential, Nanjing, China

The following statistics helped Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

12. 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 taking contemporary art thinking and oriental narration as interventions to develop ideological and technologically advanced designs. Through critical thinking, BUZZ endeavors to take the design works (architectures, interiors, installations, landscape/urban environments) as the “experience containers” to reflect the “contemporary thinking of spatial demand about the present” of today’s public.

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

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

• The Chamber Church, Qingdao, China
• Longquan Mountain Observatory, Chengdu, China
• Zhangjiagang Church, Suzhou, China
• THALLO Boutique Hotel Cluster, Xiamen, China
• Tongling Recluse, Tongling, China

The following statistics helped BUZZ / Büro Ziyu Zhuang achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

11. DL Atelier

© DL Atelier

Beijing-based DL Atelier was founded 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 to follow the flow of inspiration in our work.

Some of DL Atelier’s most prominent projects include:

• Yi She Mountain Inn, Beijing, China
• Moon Stage, China
• Eyes Closed, China
• UP Co-working Factory, China
• LYCEUM School, Guangxi, China

The following statistics helped DL Atelier achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

10. CPLUS

© CPLUS

CPLUS is an architecture firm with an international perspective, co-founded by Cheng Yanchun and Li Nan in Beijing in 2014. CPLUS believes that architecture aims to create a medium for dialogue between people and the environment. As a 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:

• Jingyuan No.22 Transformation, Beijing, China
• Nashare Hotel, Xiamen, China
• “Floating Island” Restaurant, Chongqing, China
• KALHA Hotel·“Unico” Village Renewal, Zhangjiakou, China
• LAB Art Museum, Chongqing, China

The following statistics helped CPLUS achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

9. 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 a surviving mark of things and evidence of time fragments. The production of architecture is a process of confrontation of various wills 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 the making process of architecture from design to construction; While architecture always faces 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:

• Weishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore of Librairie Avant-Garde, Dali, China
• Museum of Handcrafted Paper, Yunnan, China
• Swan Lake Bridge House and Viewing Tower, Shandong, China
• Weishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore of Librairie Avant-Garde, Yunnan, China
• Xinzhai Coffee Manor, Baoshan, China

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

8. 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 has practiced in Beijing since 2015. The office works typologically, pays close attention to “unit” and “edge”, “publicity” and “openness”, and creates public space through 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:

• Beijing Muee Restaurant, Beijing, China
• Bonfire, Shenzhen, China
• Suzhou Design Week Pavilion, Suzhou, China
• Folding Roof Courtyard, Beijing, China
• Yantai Chunhui Road Youth Apartment, Yantai, China

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

7. 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 through data collection and analyze significant precedents. We regularly discuss possible programmatic shifts with our clients to raise their benefits from the project.

Some of Crossboundaries’ most prominent projects include:

• Songzhuang Micro Community Park, Beijing, China
• Qkids English Learning Center, Xiamen, China
• Chaoyang Future School, Beijing, China
• Crossboundaries Office, Beijing, China
• THE KNOWN, an installation, Shenzhen, China

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

6. People’s Architecture Office

© People’s Architecture Office

Beijing-based People’s Architecture Office (PAO) was founded by He Zhe, James Shen and Zang Feng in 2010, and consists of an international team of architects, engineers and urbanists. With the belief that design is for the masses, PAO aims to be conceptually accessible and culturally pragmatic. PAO approaches design from the framework of the realities of scale, global economics and flows, mass production, mass markets and social networks. PAO’s projects include the headquarters for 21cake in Beijing, the River Heights Pavilion, and the Tricycle House.

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

• The Courtyard House Plugin, Beijing, China
• Tubular Baitasi, Beijing, China
• Tricycle House, Beijing, China
• Pop-up Habitat, Beijing, China
• Social Network Factory, Shenzhen, China

The following statistics helped People’s Architecture Office achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

5. 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 a critical analysis of the site, Atelier Alter has been recognized with numerous awards.

Atelier Alter Architects has focused intensely upon culture facilities ever since the beginning of the practice. Atelier Alter won the competition to build the 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’ most prominent projects include:

• BIT Sports Center in Beijing, Beijing, China
• WuliEpoch Culture Center, Beijing, China
• WuliEpoch Culture Center, Beijing, China
• Library for Qujing Culture Center, Qujing, China
• Senior Center of Guangxi, Nanning, China

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

4. 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 the 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:

• Temporary Site of Shengli Market — Creation of Spatial Order, Henan, China
• Yuntai Ice Chrysanthemum Display, Henan, China
• Prepared Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall, Jiaozuo, China
• Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront, Jiangmen, China
• Jiulongfeng Children Learning Center for Conservation, Huangshan City, China

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

3. ARCHSTUDIO

© Jin Weiqi

Arch Studio is devoted to using multi-perspective and rational means to intervene in the development of contemporary urban living environments, finding the right balance between the connections of reality and nature, history and culture, creating a spatial environment that is full of the spirit of the 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:

• Qishe Courtyard, China
• Waterside Buddhist Shrine, Tangshan, China
• Tea House in Hutong, Beijing, China
• Dingshi Logistics Office Building, Hebei, China
• Songmont Space, Beijing, China
• Featured image: Lei Homestay, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped ARCHSTUDIO achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

2. 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, is dedicated to the research and practice of 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 order to integrate buildings into the environment and community living.

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 always incorporates the latest technical measures or traditional climate adaptation design strategies at that time.

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

• Yunzhai Community Center, Xinxiang, China
• Tea Leaf Market of Zhuguanlong, Ningde, China
• Village Lounge of Shangcun, Jixi, China
• Swirling Cloud: Pavilion for BJFU Garden Festival, Beijing, China
• Maona Village Center, Hainan, China

The following statistics helped SUP Atelier of THAD achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing:

1. 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, expected to be completed by the end of 2012. MAD has been commissioned by clients of all backgrounds, leading to an intriguing combination of diverse project designs.

Some of MAD Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• The Cloudscape of Haikou, Haikou, China
• Harbin Opera House, Harbin, China
• Gardenhouse, Beverly Hills, California
• Yabuli Entrepreneurs’ Congress Center, Harbin, China
• Courtyard Kindergarten, Beijing, China

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

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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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating confluence of tradition and innovation. Originally a desert trading hub, the UAE has evolved into a ground for experimentation and architectural innovation. Home to impressive structures such as the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, the country has become a pole of attraction for architects worldwide. Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster, for instance, have left indelible marks on the region, such as the Opus building and the Zayed National Museum. Modern UAE architecture seamlessly incorporates cutting-edge technology with cultural heritage, as seen in the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s floating dome and the carbon-neutral city of Masdar. Today, the country stands at the forefront of sustainable and adaptive design, while at the same time, testing the limits of architectural expression and construction.

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 the United Arab Emirates 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 United Arab Emirates architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 10 best architecture firms in the United Arab Emirates:

10. Sulina Design

© Sulina Design

Sulina Design studio is a team of like-minded individuals striving to make design a way of life. Our principles always revolve around a minimalist approach, where aesthetics do not compromise functionality, and clean forms help focus on what truly matters.

Some of Sulina Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Dune house, Manchester, United Kingdom
• Dental Clinic, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Vienna, Vienna, Austria

The following statistics helped Sulina Design achieve 10th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

9. ibda design

© ibda design

ibda design is a design-driven architecture studio with a focus on a project’s specific context and a close attention to detail. The two partners, Wael Al Awar (Lebanon) and Kenichi Teramoto (Japan), each own unique biographical stories that first led them away from their home countries, then later to collaborate in Dubai. Thus, they share a mutual ability to observe a city up-close and intimately, yet also from afar, with the attentive eye of an “outsider”.

With no first-language shared between them, the two are required to communicate through architecture, using design as a language. Upon merging their individual sensibilities of form and natural landscape, they reach an architectural consensus amongst themselves and the context.

Some of ibda design’s most prominent projects include:

• Hai d3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Hayy: Creative Hub, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Office Tower Dubai
• Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA)
• Al Warqa’a Mosque, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The following statistics helped ibda design achieve 9th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

8. DesignTomorrow

© Playtime Barcelona

Based in Dubai and London, our team creates beautiful, practical and sustainable projects of all types and scales throughout the world.

The design of all of our projects is guided by studio founder Dara John Towhidi. Dara’s vision for design is supported by a team of talented and dedicated individuals who embody diversity, creativity, and experience. Our team members come from various cultural and educational backgrounds, bringing a wealth of unique perspectives and ideas to the table.

Some of DesignTomorrow’s most prominent projects include:

• Project D8

The following statistics helped DesignTomorrow achieve 8th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

7. Gianni Ranaulo Design

© Gianni Ranaulo Design

We are Gianni Ranaulo Design.

We are passionate and dedicated to the pursuit of exciting and engaging architectural design solutions.

Some of Gianni Ranaulo Design’s most prominent projects include:

• The Village, Villefontaine, France
• ENOX, Gennevilliers, France
• Waves Actisud, Metz, France
• Compagnie De Phalsbourg Headquarters, Paris, France

The following statistics helped Gianni Ranaulo Design achieve 7th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

6. Studia 54

© Studia 54

Studia 54 creates architectural and interior projects at the intersection of classics and innovations. We are chosen by visionaries who have a sense of style and understand what is exclusive and what is secondary. Our mission is to create a new quality of life through the synthesis of art, tradition and technology. Our handwriting is imitated. The studio’s ideas are used for inspiration by millions of aesthetic connoisseurs around the world – because we create dreams.

Some of Studia 54’s most prominent projects include:

• Completed residency project in Kenya, Kenya
• Architectural project of a private house in the Czech Republic, Czechia
• Premium architectural design for a residence in Gava, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
• Unique recreation resort with modern design in Sosnovy Bor, Saint Petersburg, Russia
• Interior design of an elite apartment, Moscow, Russia

The following statistics helped Studia 54 achieve 6th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

5. Zomorrodi & Associates

© Zomorrodi & Associates

Zomorrodi & Associates is a global, multi-disciplinary architectural and design consultancy with offices in Dubai. Headed by its founder, Shahrooz Zomorrodi — an Iranian architect based in Dubai — the studio has a varied portfolio and primarily serves the residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors.

The studio’s projects are regularly featured in leading design publications, including the prestigious Italian magazine Domus, as well as Commercial Interior Design, Design Middle East, and Love That Design, among others.

Beyond its frequent presence in both regional and international media, the practice has also earned an impressive number of awards for its architectural and interior projects.

Some of Zomorrodi & Associates’ most prominent projects include:

• Cadence, Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Sakura Factory, Kamalshahr, Karaj, Iran
• Simurgh Cafe, Milan, Italy
• Arad Marina Complex, Royan, Iran
• LETAJ NO.01, Tehran, Iran

The following statistics helped Zomorrodi & Associates achieve 5th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

4. desert INK

© desert INK

‘Creating exciting places which enhance lives.’

desert INK is pioneering new forms of landscape architecture for the Middle East and aims to define a sustainable and context-driven blueprint for landscapes in the region.

Some of desert INK’s most prominent projects include:

• The Block, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• desert INK Interior, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Private Villa, Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates
• Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Private Villa, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The following statistics helped desert INK achieve 4th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

3. Shape Architecture Practice + Research

© Shape Architecture Practice + Research

Shape has become an award-winning firm that leads the way in UAE Design. We’ve served a wide range of clients, including private developers, national ministries, and government entities. Our firm boasts a broad portfolio of projects, varying in scale from private residences to urban master plans.

We’ve spearheaded the creation of landmark hotels and residences, as well as cultural centers, institutional facilities, and academic campuses. Shape’s work can be found in major cities in the UAE and beyond.

Some of Shape Architecture Practice + Research’s most prominent projects include:

• Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Shees Friday Market, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Museum of Energy & Infrastructure, Sharjah, UAE, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The following statistics helped Shape Architecture Practice + Research achieve 3rd place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

2. Etereo

© Etereo

With an astute understanding of architecture, a vibrant and artistically abundant Italian heritage, dotted with influences from the Middle East and harmoniously brought together with passion, Etereo is born. Working as creative inventors, our motivation is to design soulful and inspiring spaces that encourage creativity. It is this approach that drives all our projects, pushing us to go beyond the brief and lead from human experiences to create special places.

Architecture and design lie at the heart of our studio’s ethos and encompass a multitude of different functions to see the project from conception to completion; from envisioning the artistic direction, selection of materials and finishes, sourcing from some of the best suppliers, to execution of all the finer details.

Some of Etereo’s most prominent projects include:

• Ghaf Majlis, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
• Villa Imperiale, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Petraviva, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Exclusivissima, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• ECLETTICO, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The following statistics helped Etereo achieve 2nd place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

1. Killa Design

© Killa Design

As a firm, Killa Design is dedicated to creating innovative buildings that are timeless, environmentally sustainable and contextually inspired. We specialize in mixed-use, high-rise, hospitality, office and residential projects. We also have significant experience in retail, theatre, museum, urban design and master planning projects.

With value-led building solutions, cutting-edge and creative thinking, we strive to build strong relationships with our clients by going beyond the brief to help transform their project vision into viable, liveable spaces. Our people are passionate about responsible design and its impact on the lives we touch every day.

Some of Killa Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Museum of the Future, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Office of the Future, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Shebara Resort, Saudi Arabia
• SRG Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• DIFC Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Top image: Private Art Gallery, UAE

The following statistics helped Killa Design achieve 1st place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in United Arab Emirates:

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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Following the dramatic political changes of the 20th century, a branch of modernist thinking made its way to Vietnam’s architectural landscape. Locals began to embrace this new wave of modernist architecture as a form of self-expression that differentiated itself from past colonial design. Vietnamese architects found unique ways to express themselves in an increasingly international structural language. Concrete, glass and metal took precedence over the past, favoring wood, and modern structures began to appear — especially in Ho Chi Minh City — which attracted foreign business, bolstering the country’s urbanization and featuring site-specific architecture and biophilic design.

Like anywhere in the world, Vietnamese architecture is not only informed by its governance and faith but also by the local climate. Regionally speaking, the architecture differs to accommodate specific climatic conditions. In the highlands and midlands, for example, one will find stilted homes that accommodate the region’s rain-prone conditions, whereas traditional one-storied dwellings are found in the region’s drier lands. Such a hybrid blend of architectural styles and diverse topography makes for a fascinating yet widely diverse built environment.

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 Vietnam 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 2026)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2026)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2026)

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 Vietnam architecture firms throughout the year.

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

31. LVHQ

© LVHQ

LVHQ is an architecture firm based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, whose work is mostly centered around residential architecture.

Some of LVHQ’s most prominent projects include:

• F-coffee, Đồng Hới, Vietnam
• O-House, Nghệ An, Vietnam

The following statistics helped LVHQ achieve 31st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam:

30. the bloom architects

© the bloom architects

The Bloom is a business specializing in architecture, interior design, landscape, urban planning, and more, led by Chief Architect Mr. Đinh Anh Tuấn. The company was founded in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2019.

The Bloom always seeks young, dynamic, and creative individuals to join the team, including architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and technicians. Additionally, the company frequently collaborates with many freelancers (civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical and plumbing engineers, lighting and sound consultants, graphic designers, textile designers, artists, etc.), experts who share the same vision and creativity for each specific project.

“Architecture Blossoms” might be the phrase that best reflects The Bloom’s design style. Our architecture avoids ornate and flashy designs, focusing instead on simplicity, grounded in the basic elements of nature, humanity, and environment. We analyze and address these factors to create the value that people desire.

Some of the bloom architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Tile House, Vietnam
• Đóm, thành phố Bảo Lộc, Vietnam
• 117, Vietnam
• Nguyên, Bảo Lộc, Vietnam

The following statistics helped the bloom architects achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam:

29. Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates (NKAA)

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Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates (NKAA) is an architecture and interior design studio based in Hue, Vietnam.

Some of Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates (NKAA)’s most prominent projects include:

• Labri, Hue, Vietnam
• Tiam, Hue, Vietnam
• Nala, Hue, Vietnam
• H.A House, Hue, Vietnam
• % Arabica Ho Chi Minh City Roastery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The following statistics helped Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates (NKAA) achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam:

28. Takashi Niwa Architects

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Takashi Niwa Architects is a Vietnam and Japan-based architectural office with architects of a variety of nationalities. By the design approach of “Weaving the values”, the firm designs from small furniture to big symbols, from interior to urban planning, and from private space to public space.

The aim of the approach is to create the best environment and culture to bring more meaning to the users, clients, and society.

Some of Takashi Niwa Architects’ most prominent projects include:

• Hikari-4Ps Edutainment Hub, Binh Duong, Vietnam
• Eco-cycle pavilion for Pizza 4P’s Binh Duong, Binh Duong, Vietnam
• IPPUDO VIETNAM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Hue Hotel Wave Front, Philippines
• Yohaku – Ikenobo Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

The following statistics helped Takashi Niwa Architects achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam:

27. Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company

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Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company was officially established in 2004 on the basis of a joint venture with Sunjin E&A Design Group (Korea). Currently, Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company is one of the leading architectural design and urban planning consulting companies in Vietnam. With the guidelines “Professionals – Creative – Dynamic”, in recent years, the company has built a large team of experts included native and international architects and engineers, who had professional level and synchronous many design consultancy categories.

Some of Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company’s most prominent projects include:

• Dich Vong Hau Kindergarten, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Sunflower Kindergarten, Hanoi, Vietnam
• TRAN DUY HUNG SECONDARY SCHOOL, Vietnam
• Cau Giay Secondary School, Hanoi, Vietnam

The following statistics helped Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam:

26. SILAA

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