25 best architecture firms
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News • News • 28 Feb 2025
25 best architecture firms in Colombia 2025
Shaped by a landscape stretching from the Andes to the Caribbean, Colombia encapsulates a dialogue between materiality and adaptability, where architecture - like its social and historical manifestations- is imbued with diversity. Colombian architecture narrates a tale of rich influences- from Indigenous stone, clay and wooden structures to colonial-era whitewashed facades, terracotta roofs, and central courtyards. In the 20th century, architects like Rogelio Salmona reimagined modernism, embracing brick not just as a building material but as a way to connect architecture with Bogotá’s natural landscape.
Colombian architects today are finding new ways to work with local materials and vernacular methods while responding to glob... More
News • News • 13 Feb 2025
25 best architecture firms in Japan 2025
Japan, an archipelago country on the eastern edge of Asia, is characterized by its rich culture, resilience, and layered history. Its unique geography has fostered a deep appreciation for nature. According to the old Shinto religion, natural elements like woods, waterfalls, and mountains have spirits or souls. This is evident in its architecture, which seeks a deep connection to the surrounding environment.
A history of rebuilding and renewal has resulted in a multifaceted architectural landscape. Post-war, Japanese architecture adopted modernism with bold geometric forms and minimalist materiality while preserving harmony with nature. Renowned architects like Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma explore the interplay of light and shadow by harn... More
News • News • 12 Dec 2024
25 best architecture firms in Vietnam
Vietnam occupies the eastern edge of Southeastern Asia and boasts a diverse landscape of mountains, tropical forests, coasts, and wetlands. This rich natural environment is reflected in Vietnamese architecture, which embraces indigenous traditions, cultural influences, and modernist designs in harmony with nature. Traditional Vietnamese architecture like pagodas and communal houses (đình), are often set amidst lush landscapes and symbolize a connection between humanity and the natural world. Over centuries, Vietnam displayed a layered architectural history with influences from China, India, and later France during the colonial period.
Contemporary architects in Vietnam today adopt an adaptive practice that endorses local identity wh... More
News • News • 30 Sep 2024
25 best architecture firms in South Africa
Located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, South Africa is home to a varied topography, from rugged mountains to lush forests, grasslands, and a vast coastline. Also called the "rainbow nation," its varied topography mirrors the country's cultural diversity. This multifaceted culture and landscape are reflected in its architecture, broadly classified into indigenous building techniques, distinct colonial styles, and modernist approaches.Contemporary South African architects seek to reinterpret the past to address the need for inclusive design, affordable housing, and community-driven projects that foster social cohesion while minimizing its ecological impact.
The 25 architecture firms listed below illustrate South Africa&rsq... More
News • News • 31 Aug 2024
25 best architecture firms in China
Chinese civilization, one of the oldest in the world, spans thousands of years, and its rich heritage remains evident today. With its vast and diverse landscapes—ranging from mountains and deserts to forests, lowlands, and seas—Chinese architecture has long reflected a deep connection to nature. Traditional elements like curved rooflines, hierarchical spatial layouts, and principles of harmony, balance, and order continue to shape modern architecture.
In recent decades, China’s rapid economic growth has driven dramatic urban transformation, resulting in some of the world's most forward-thinking and striking architectural projects. While international firms like Zaha Hadid Architects and OMA have made their mark, local Chi... More
News • News • 20 Aug 2024
Atelier Boter places bijou cork-clad coffee bar in a back garden
Taiwanese architectural studio Atelier Boter features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in Taiwan. This article highlights a recently completed Taiwan-based project undertaken by Atelier Boter.
Fāng Gēn Fā Coffee Bar
James Lin
Atelier Boter is an architectural studio based in Pingtung County in southern Taiwan. The studio designed the bijou Fāng Gēn Fā Coffee Bar, an unassuming cork-clad building located in the back garden of a home in the historic Pingtung Military Village in Pingtung City. Military dependents' villages (known as juancun) were once widespread in Taiwan — often run-down and neglected, many villages are now enjoying a new lease of life, thanks in large part to the efforts of young Taiwan... More
News • News • 19 Jun 2024
ZAV Architects leverages the “grandmother’s” circular economy approach in design of Dr. Beski Science Foundation
Iranian architectural office ZAV Architects features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in Iran. This article highlights a recently completed Iran-based project undertaken by ZAV.
Dr. Beski Science Foundation
Parham Taghioff
Tehran-based architectural office ZAV Architects takes a research-driven and pragmatic approach to architecture, striving to explore themes with both a realistic and practical nature. The studio’s design for the Dr. Beski Science Foundation leverages the “grandmother’s” circular economy approach in its construction and provides a valuable community space using locally available resources.
Soroush Majidi
Parham Taghioff
The Dr. Beski Science... More
News • News • 31 May 2024
25 best architecture firms in Iran
Iran is an arid and rugged country in Southwest Asia, home to a rich and diverse culture spanning millennia. Its multilayered cultural past and sporadic turbulent political contexts have resulted in a unique architecture. With its roots embedded in several ancient civilizations and the Persian Empire, followed by the subsequent influence of Islamic culture, the architectural landscape of Iran embraces a vast cultural legacy.
Modern Iranian architecture continues juxtaposing contemporary design with traditional elements while addressing its evolving urban needs. In response to the rapidly shifting urban and natural environments, water scarcity, and climate pressures, Iranian architects place a great emphasis on social and sustainable archit... More
News • News • 30 Apr 2024
25 best architecture firms in Denmark
Danish architecture is defined by three terms – innovative, people-centric, and vibrant. Tracing its roots back to the military encampment of the Vikings in AD800 and progressing through the phases of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles, to Nordic functionalism and modernism, Danish architecture has upheld its legacy and emerged as a paragon in the contemporary world. In the post-war era, when modernism thrived, Danish architects Arne Jacobsen and Jørn Utzon made international waves.
Especially today, Denmark's efforts towards urban renewal and public planning, fostering community-building have positioned it as a pivotal influence. A quintessential part of Danish architectural ethos is the concept of "hygge," a... More
News • News • 29 Feb 2024
25 best architecture firms in Chile
A narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile is home to an emerging architecture and design scene. From indigenous settlements to the Spanish colonial legacy to the modernist visions of contemporary architects, Chilean architecture narrates a tale of its rich cultural and geographical diversity.
With the growing challenges of extreme climate and the country's susceptibility to seismic activity, Chilean architecture has grown to adapt to environmental resilience, utilizing flexible structural systems and alternative materials. A common practice adopted by many architecture firms is to integrate indigenous building techniques with modern elements, resulting in a distinct architectural identity. The 25 archi... More
News • News • 13 Feb 2024
25 best architecture firms in Dubai
Innovation and futuristic vision define architecture in Dubai. The city's skyline, a panorama of towers, is a reflection of human aspiration, soaring to new heights and new forms of urban dynamism. Home to both local offices as well as regional headquarters for many of the architecture industry's powerhouse firms, the city is a melting pot of ideas and expertise from across the globe. This mix of design studios enriches Dubai's urban fabric by infusing projects with diverse perspectives and shaping its ever-changing identity. This collaborative spirit underscores Dubai's status as a cultural crossroads where creativity flourishes without constraint. The 25 architecture firms listed below are the motors behind the city's relentless evolution... More
Project • By Prashant Parmar Architect • Private Houses
Elevated Compact House
Large plots are not essential for lavish homes, but a thoughtful space planning can break the limitations of small plots by making it breathable, inviting adequate natural light and ventilation. This Elevated Compact House is a unique example of going beyond the limitations.
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This 1400 sq ft West facing plot having site dimensions of (35’ X 40’) and a built-up area of 4700 sq ft is located in the densely populated area of Paldi, Ahmedabad. The front of the Plot is attached to Main Road on the west side and Society Road on the south side. And there is a common wall on the East side and an adjacent plot on the North side with very less margins. To give a unique identity to this ho... More
News • News • 29 Jan 2024
25 best architecture firms in Thailand
Deeply rooted in cultural heritage, Thai architecture bears the indelible marks of centuries-old traditions yet remains adaptable to contemporary influences. Heavily inspired by surrounding Asian countries like China and India, Thai architecture showcases an intensive connection to the environment and socio-cultural beliefs. Even today, local communities continue to embrace vernacular building techniques and sustainable practices. Given the challenging climate characterized by extreme heat and humidity, architectural design in Thailand must also address environmental factors, making sustainability and climate responsiveness integral aspects of contemporary architectural practices.
Recent decades have marked a shift in Thailand’s arch... More
Project • By A.J Architects • Offices
Vishal Avenue
Located on Hospital Road in the bustling city of Bangalore, the commercial building stands as a Parametrically shaped, contemporary and efficiently designed structure.
It seamlessly blends commercial and retail spaces, embodying a modern and functional architectural approach.
Despite its strategic positioning in the Old Bangalore, trading hub has cultivated its own distinctive language and character, initiating a novel movement that impacts the surrounding environment, its avant-garde design distinguishes it as a noteworthy and innovative addition to the architectural landscape, both for the locale and the surrounding community.
This design is a symphony of visual appeal and strategic allure, a harmonious composition that dra... More
News • News • 15 Dec 2023
25 best architecture firms in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, a crucible of high-rise buildings, boasts the world’s highest number of skyscrapers per square mile, set against a picturesque backdrop of the bustling Victoria Harbour on one side and a lush mountain range on the other. The iconic vertical cityscape features contemporary marvels by renowned architects like Norman Foster, IM Pei, and Zaha Hadid, among others. Amidst this modernity, remnants of the past persist, evident in the colonial-era buildings and traditional Chinese architecture.
However, the region’s architectural narrative has evolved significantly with its positioning as a global financial powerhouse, resulting in an influx of soaring edifices in the past few decades. Facing the challenges of limited space,... More