The world is surrounded by amazing architecture which is the result of the efforts of some of the best architects in the world. These personalities are reminding us how architecture represents a form of art along with functionality. These monuments, buildings, and homes are transforming the world by defining space by confluencing the power of great architecture and the expertise of these inspiring architects.
Below we have curated a list of Top 10 Architects who are enriching the industry with their expertise and talent.
Juan Carlos Baumgartner
Juan Carlos is a Mexican architect who founded the international design firm SPACE, a firm with offices in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. With projects in 20 countries around the world, Juan Carlos has a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience applied to design from the Venice Institute of Architecture and Urbanism. The architect Baumgartner is one of the most internationally recognized pioneers and specialists in the field of neuroarchitecture. Additionally, he is an internationally known speaker with 2 ted talks and a guest professor at universities in Europe and the united states.
Juan Carlos is currently finishing his first book “Office as a Tribe” a vision on the humanization of public space and in particular on the workplace. a document that will undoubtedly be a reference for the design of the office of the future
Mauricio Salvi & Ana Soares
Mauricio Salvi and Ana Paula Soares are the architects responsible for Uffizi Arquitetura, a Brazilian office with a branch office in Portugal. The Uffizi has been gaining ground due to the creativity with which its projects deal with spatial relationships and nature, building a landscape that combines constructive technology and materiality to create an architecture for well-being.
With an attentive eye on how architecture relates to the user, the buildings designed by the office seek to meet the needs of the program, as well as the environment in which it is inserted, the context is an integral part. We believe that the user must take ownership of the architecture, leaving room for the unexpected, for the transformations that may occur in use and function, spaces must be flexible. Uffizi Architecture seeks in its projects the connection between man and his essence through sensations, with the union of technology, materials and nature.
Christian Thomas and John Melhorn
The art and practice of creating spaces that draw you in and elicit delight is a process of collaboration. Christian Thomas and John Melhorn share a preoccupation for guiding the realization of each client’s unique vision for their project. Christian and John began collaborating in 2012 and opened Thomas | Melhorn in 2017. Christian Thomas holds a Degree in Architecture from Auburn University. He had the unique opportunity to study Landscape Architecture, Drawing, and Sculpture under the supervision of Jack Kehoe in Cortona, Italy, followed by an invitation to assist one of the foremost architectural and large-format landscape painters, David Keith Braley.
John Melhorn received his Degree in Architecture from the University of Miami and has worked for and with numerous architects and designers in New York and Palm Beach. His approach is grounded by his passion for proportion, with an appreciation of the classical vocabulary, historical precedent, and vernacular detail.
Malika Junaid
Malika Junaid is the founder and principal of Silicon Valley award-winning architectural firm, M●Designs Architects. She has won several architectural awards for her work that including awards from the prestigious META Remodeling Awards from NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), as well as an Environmental Quality Award from the City of Menlo Park, California, for the most sustainable single-family home in the city. Malika’s design work has been featured in many local and international TV and print media. Her clients include executives from Apple, Box, Facebook, Google, and Whatsapp, among others. In 2009, Malika founded Green Learning Institute in California, which helped communities establish environmentally sustainable building practices through ongoing training and education.
In 2010, Malika co-founded Pakistan Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting sustainable concepts and practices. In addition to her professional work, Malika is a Board Member and Charter Member of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America (OPEN), member of Women Entrepreneur (WE) Los Altos, and member of Business Network International (BNI). She is passionately involved in promoting entrepreneurship and business leadership in the local community. Malika is also devoted to supporting many charities focused on educating the younger generations. She is currently a board member and President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of Development in Literacy (DIL).
Design Erick van Egeraat
The Rotterdam-based practice Design Erick van Egeraat is widely known as one of the leading Dutch architectural firms. It operates worldwide, with ambitious and visionary projects in the fields of architecture, interior design, and urbanism. Erick van Egeraat has led his practice now for more than 40-years and has realized over 200 projects in more than 15 countries, ranging from public and commercial buildings, private luxury designs, and social housing projects to mixed-use proposals and masterplans for cities and entire regions. In a rapidly changing world, his international and craftsman-style office is mastering complex projects with unequaled authenticity and uniqueness, along with a profound sensitivity to the context and the client’s needs.
Erick van Egeraat has authored several books and has received numerous awards and many recognitions, such as the RIBA Award in 2007, the Best Building Award in 2011-2012, and the European Property Award in 2013, among others. He was also honored as ‘Knight of the Order Nassau’ by the King of the Netherlands in 2016 for his cultural achievements.
Revathi Ramakrishnan
Revathi Ramakrishnan, a thriving architect, has always had a keen eye for aesthetics and architectural structures. Growing up amidst the Southern part of India, she eventually became a part of her city’s pleasing and grand heritage, ancient buildings and temples. This became the foundation of her creative endeavors. She is a graduate from Chennai, India and a postgraduate from Domus Academy, Italy. Known for her extensive knowledge in the field of design and aesthetics, she has worked for a premium roster of clientele including brands, small business owners, social entrepreneurs etc., and bagged numerous recognitions around the world.
Revathi’s work is based on the belief that architecture should not only be beautiful but also evoke the identity of that country. She has a penchant for cultural and traditional designs paired with modern silhouettes and her works reflect that. For years, her understanding of the user and designs space has successfully introduced cultural life within walls and created an emotional and visual connection to the space.
Ismael Abedin Ingelmo
Ismael Abedin Ingelmo is a true cosmopolitan, having lived and completed innovative luxury projects in locations ranging from Miami, Dubai, Shanghai, Barcelona, Myanmar, Bali and Sri Lanka for tens of illustrious clients such as HRH Bin Salman, Bentley Cars, Chinese Billionaire Tycoons, Luxury collection hotels, Fisher Island USA, WeWork, etc. His practice www.dxmid.com boasts of a vast network of collaborators that make it possible to carry out a project in any locality.
The aim of DXMID is not to compromise on Luxury and a quality lifestyle while maintaining sustainability and responsible human-centric approach design. Being an academic as well as a practitioner Ismael, together with his design associates combine research and educational activities with several prestigious design research and architecture institutions around the world such as Tongi University, CERN or IED. Following his entrepreneurial spirit and love for nature and innovation, Ismael founded a Co-living operator company @colive.me in Bali and Sri Lanka. Based on principles of community and socially sustainable tourism this allows individuals to work remotely from a tropical paradise while experiencing opportunities for lifelong learning.
Yaira Singer
Born and raised in New York, Yaira knows apartment living means making the most of every inch, and making every inch beautiful. As an architect and product designer, she applies her expertise to projects that range from customized furniture installations to large-scale interior renovations, and everything in between. She approaches each project with individualized attention, customizing not only the design itself but also the design process to suit the needs of the client. Yaira won George Mason University’s International Architecture POV Competition for her design of an Institute for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, meant to promote tolerance and peace. Today her body of work includes boutique offices, building lobbies, and residences. Her designs aim to tell her clients’ stories and do so with respect for their style, budget, and environment.
Yaira is also the founder of This Is Forever LLC, a product design company whose creations are all made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. This Is Forever, LLC addresses the plastic crisis with a vibrant and optimistic flair. The mom of three brings heart and dedication to her design work, fostering a collaborative partnership with each client and turning their goals into reality.
Fernando Papale
Fernando Papale is a NY-based licensed architect from Buenos Aires Argentina. He leads the firm (bp architects) with over 30 years of experience in high-end residential, institutional, office, retail & commercial design. prior to starting the practice, he was an associate professor at the University of Buenos Aires and his work was featured in the 1991 biennale Architettura in Venice.
BP Architects is a NewYork based architectural and interior design firm that was conceptualized and established in 2007, from there we grew into a unique blend of design professionals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, knowledge, and experience. And although we are different, we all share the same passion for design and creating unique spaces that lift the human experience. We strongly believe in the power of collaboration, communication, and holistic design in architecture. We aspire to enhance the built environment and bring value to the community through the creation of unique, sophisticated, and functional architecture.
Alesia Sirokina
Alesia Sirokina is the founder of Square in Circle, a London-based design studio established in 2019. She comes from a background in interior design, having worked for 10 years in a London-based architectural practice. She set up Square in Circle Studio explores lighting design in minimal, geometric forms inspired by the Modernist Era. The designs are full of clean, pure forms yet designed and developed to combine simple shapes in unorthodox and intriguing ways. Her collection has achieved outstanding success already and has been recognized globally by top hospitality brands. Alesia expresses exceptional sensitivity, drawing from influences across theatre, fashion, music, and art movements to realize her very Bauhaus vision.
Final Thoughts
These personalities in the architectural world are enriching the industry with their relentless passion and dedication to create something extraordinary. They are the new driving force in the industry who are inspiring transformation in the current age of architecture.
