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As an experienced studio with a global presence, a balance of hands-on capabilities and artistic sensitivity is at the core of our design language. With it is an unending call for adaptability and responsiveness. We are redefining beauty by the lasting impact of our designs. Founded in 1959 by Danish architect Henning Larsen – whose legacy of creativity and learning we carry today – we navigate the complex connections that bind together our built environment, ecological systems, and societies at large. Working across architecture, landscape, urban design and interiors, we maintain acute attention to detail whilst never losing sight of the bigger picture. It is this that enables us to manifest lasting change as we co-create, innovate, and cultivate desirable futures through design. With more than 600 employees, our design community is spread across studios in eight countries.

Founded by Sir Robert Matthew and Stirrat Johnson-Marshall in 1956, RMJM is one of the largest, most geographically and culturally diverse architecture firms in the world. With studios across five continents, the RMJM family can share knowledge, expertise and design talent, enabling them to think quicker and act faster. Working stronger together, they are global enough to make a difference while still being local enough to be personal. Through their shared vision of success, RMJM has spent more than 70 years creating a legacy of world-class design. Since RMJM was established in 1956, it has seen (and often participated in) some of the most significant architectural transformations of the last three generations. From 1970s camel racing grandstands in Dubai to terminals in Russia’s busiest airport in 2019, RMJM has worked on some truly unique and iconic projects, including the record-breaking Lakhta Centre, the LEED award-winning Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and the world's first and only rotating boat lift, the Falkirk Wheel.

KCAP is a globally renowned design firm, whose work is acclaimed for intertwining the disciplines of architecture, urbanism and landscape. Established in 1989 by Kees Christiaanse, and now under the leadership of seven distinguished partners; KCAP creates human-centred urban environments that anticipate the future. The design process is driven by a multi-disciplinary approach, addressing intricate metropolitan challenges facing the world's cities; evident from the rich history of place-making master planning, waterfront redevelopment, housing, educational, mixed-use, and transportation projects. From revitalising former industrial zones to crafting new urban hubs, KCAP's portfolio encases a range of projects that have reshaped the world's urban landscapes. The collaborative creation ethos ensures engagement with a broad spectrum of stakeholders–from local communities to policymakers—which guarantees that the metropolitan projects of KCAP, resonate with the people they’ve been designed for. Globally Active Offices KCAP has offices in Rotterdam, Zürich, Shanghai and Paris. Multi-Disciplinary Leadership Guided by collective leadership, KCAP is helmed by seven partners: Xavier Blaringhem, Jeroen Dirckx, Ruurd Gietema, Anouk Kuitenbrouwer, Irma van Oort, Ute Schneider and Edward Schuurmans.