AAARCHITECTEN Competitors

OMA is an international practice operating within the traditional boundaries of architecture and urbanism. AMO, a research and design studio, applies architectural thinking to domains beyond. OMA is led by seven partners – Rem Koolhaas, Reinier de Graaf, Shohei Shigematsu, Iyad Alsaka, Chris van Duijn, Jason Long, and Managing Partner – Architect David Gianotten – and maintains offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong and Australia. OMA-designed buildings currently under construction are the New Museum extension in New York City, the Museo Egizio in Turin, Dhaka Tower in Bangladesh, Palais de Justice in Lille, the Hangzhou Prism, the CMG Times Center in Shenzhen, and the Bajes Kwartier in Amsterdam. OMA’s completed projects include Simone Veil Bridge in Bordeaux (2024), LANTERN in Detroit (2024), Mangalem 21 in Tirana (2023), Aviva Studios – Factory International (2023), Apollolaan 171 (2023), the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (2023), Toranomon Hills Station Tower (2023), the Taipei Performing Arts Centre (2022), Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles (2022), Norra Tornen in Stockholm (2020), Axel Springer Campus in Berlin (2020), and Potato Head Studios in Bali (2020). Earlier buildings include Fondazione Prada in Milan (2018), De Rotterdam (2013), CCTV Headquarters in Beijing (2012), Casa da Música in Porto (2005), the Seattle Central Library (2004), and the Netherlands Embassy in Berlin (2003).

Founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, UNStudio specialises in creating ground-breaking architecture and design at all scales, from bridges to public buildings, offices, residences, exhibitions, products and urban masterplans. The name UNStudio stands for United Network Studio and refers to the collaborative nature of the practice. Throughout 30 years of international project experience, UNStudio has expanded its capabilities through collaboration with an extended network of international consultants, partners and advisors. This network, combined with our centrally located offices in Amsterdam, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Dubai and Melbourne, enables us to work efficiently anywhere in the world. With over 120 completed projects in Asia, Europe and North America, the studio continues to expand its global presence with recent commissions in the United Arab Emirates, China, South Korea, Italy, Germany and the United States, among other countries.

Dorte Mandrup is an international architecture practice, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 1999 by Dorte Mandrup - Creative Director, Founder, Professor & Architect. We specialise in irreplaceable places. We highlight what is there and create new relevance. We design architecture from an artistic starting point. Striving towards the ultimate synthesis, we combine our firm grasp on reality with the courage to push the boundaries of form and materiality. With Founder and Creative Director Dorte Mandrup firmly at the wheel, we dive headfirst into complex architectural tasks armed with unconditional curiosity and an undying love for the process of finding an original take. With almost 20 years of experience, we are always striving to perfect the art of listening and understanding the bigger picture. We have found our areas of expertise within the world of transformations, mixed use buildings, education & workspace and landmarks. Founder Dorte Mandrup has 30 years of professional experience and a line of internationally recognised iconic buildings to her name. Dorte Mandrup is renowned for her artistic talent and expertise in solving complex problems - offering solutions that are playful, innovative and poetic. Dorte Mandrup A/S is managed by Dorte Mandrup and Lise Gandrup Jørgensen with the following board of directors: Chairman: Filip Lau Members: Line Rix & Kjersti Lund