Julie Payette named in new wasp network allegations
In the vast world of architecture, a multitude of talented individuals and firms are making their mark. Here's a snapshot of some of the leading names in the field, hailing from various corners of the globe.
Héctor Beade-Pereda works at Knight Architects, a London-based practice known for its innovative and sustainable designs. Across the Atlantic, Mphethi Morojele is associated with the University of Guelph's Department of Landscape, bringing his wealth of experience in urban design to the academic sphere.
Elena Grigoryeva is associated with Project Baikal, a Russian organisation dedicated to preserving the unique ecosystem of Lake Baikal. Guillaume Fafard works at Quinzhee, a Montreal-based firm specialising in sustainable and innovative housing solutions.
Miguel Crespo Picot, Javier Guzmán Benito, and Sixto Martín Martínez are from Zooco Estudio, a Spanish firm renowned for its distinctive and playful designs. Jason Geen is from Apt., a London-based studio known for its minimalist and functional designs.
Elisa Burnazzi is associated with Burnazzi Feltrin Architects, an Italian firm with a focus on sustainable and socially responsible architecture. Dr Jeanne Lee is from Ming Chuan University in Taiwan, where she shares her expertise in architectural education.
Peggy Deamer is affiliated with Yale University, contributing to the institution's rich architectural history with her research on feminist and postmodern architectural theory. Marcelo von Schwartz is from Manifesto, a Brazilian firm known for its contemporary and sustainable designs.
Tiago do Vale is associated with Tiago do Vale Arquitectos, a Portuguese firm specialising in residential and commercial architecture. Ruth Maria Murphy is a Photographer, capturing the essence of buildings and spaces through her lens.
Geoffrey Makstutis is associated with West Dean College, a British educational institution with a focus on arts and crafts. César Béjar is the Founder of César Béjar Studio, a Spanish firm known for its innovative and sustainable designs.
Jason Wang is associated with the Asia Pacific Design Center (APDC), a Hong Kong-based organisation promoting design excellence in the region. Serhii Makhno is the Founder of Sergey Makhno Architects, a Ukrainian firm renowned for its unique and expressive designs.
Jennifer Siegal is associated with Office of Mobile Design (OMD), a Los Angeles-based firm specialising in prefabricated and sustainable housing solutions. Ibrahim Abdelhady is associated with Arch2O, an online platform showcasing architectural projects from around the world.
Dr. Dawn Jourdan is from the University of Maryland, where she conducts research on sustainable and resilient urban design. Tom Blachford is a Photographer, known for his stunning architectural photography.
Keith Williams is the Founder of Keith Williams Architects, a London-based firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs. S+ ARCHITECTURE is a studio, based in Germany, with a focus on sustainable and socially responsible architecture.
Daniel Laszlo Balo is associated with Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest, where he teaches architectural design. Vincenzo Amato is an Architect at Vincenzo Amato Architetto, an Italian firm specialising in residential and commercial architecture.
Hao DONG 董灏 is associated with A.RT architects & engineers, a Chinese firm known for its innovative and sustainable designs. Xiyao Wang is a Partner and Co-Founder at Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), a global architectural firm with a focus on high-rise and mixed-use developments.
Clement Blanchet is associated with LAVA Asia Pacific and Clement Blanchet Architecture, a Singapore-based firm known for its innovative and sustainable designs. Dan Howarth is associated with Dezeen, a renowned online platform for architecture, design, and interiors.
Binke Lenhardt is associated with Crossboundaries, a Berlin-based firm specialising in sustainable and innovative building solutions. Zhou Wen Jun is a designer at Zhou Wen Jun Design & 524 Studio(s), a Chinese firm known for its contemporary and sustainable designs.
Valerie Schweitzer is the Head of jury at Valerie Schweitzer Architects, a New York-based firm known for its innovative and sustainable designs. Yinzhu Yao works at Gensler, a global architectural firm with a focus on high-rise and mixed-use developments.
Nadia Tromp is affiliated with A+U LAB & Pusan National University, where she conducts research on digital fabrication and sustainable architecture. Cerno+Architekten is a studio, based in Germany, with a focus on sustainable and socially responsible architecture.
MMA Design Studio is a design studio, based in Italy, known for its innovative and sustainable designs. The jury team for a competition involving architecture firms such as Kohn Pedersen Fox, César Béjar Studio, and Gensler is not explicitly listed, but a relevant jury for a similar architectural competition in 2025 includes several esteemed professionals.
Chris Bosse is associated with LAVA Asia Pacific. Peter Cerno is associated with S+ ARCHITECTURE. John Brown is affiliated with the University of Calgary, where he conducts research on sustainable and resilient urban design.
Leone Lorrimer is associated with Leone Lorrimer Architect, an Australian firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs. Simone Bossi is a Photographer, known for her stunning architectural photography.
Tiago do Vale is from an unspecified organisation. Joshua Jih Pan, FAIA is associated with JJP Architects and Planners, a Washington D.C.-based firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs.
Eugeni Pons is a Photographer at Eugeni Pons Photography, known for his stunning architectural photography. Andy Dowding is from Savills Urban Design Studio in London, where he works on urban planning and design projects.
Michele Busiri-Vici is associated with Gensler. Ema Peter is a Photographer at Ema Peter Photography, known for her stunning architectural photography.
Paloma Hernaiz and Jaime Oliver are from OHLAB, a Spanish firm known for its innovative and sustainable designs. Nadia Amoroso is associated with the Foundation for the Best World, a non-profit organisation promoting sustainable development.
Murat Soygenis is associated with MMA Design Studio. Julie Payette is affiliated with v2com newswire, a Canadian online platform for architecture, design, and interiors.
Bea Lambos runs Bea + Co., a London-based interior design studio. Dr Dong Yi works at c+d Design Center, a South Korean design consultancy firm.
Elisenda Franquet is associated with Kilograph, a Los Angeles-based firm specialising in virtual reality and augmented reality for architecture and design. Graham Morrison is associated with Allies and Morrison, a London-based firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs.
Chiara Aliotta is associated with Space4Architecture (S4A), a Rome-based firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs. Lawrence Kim is associated with Crossboundaries.
Oscar Hernández works at STVX Architects, a New York-based firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs. Ruba Tarazi is associated with A.RT architects & engineers, a Jordanian firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs.
Meheroze Al Hassan is associated with Credence Housing ltd., an Indian firm known for its sustainable and innovative housing solutions. Elisabete Saldanha is associated with es1arq, a Portuguese firm known for its sustainable and innovative designs.
Sedef Doganer is associated with Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she conducts research on sustainable and resilient architecture. John Gollings is associated with RMIT University, where he teaches architectural history and theory.
