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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.

We are Powerhouse Company, an award-winning architecture office based in Rotterdam, Munich, Oslo, and Nairobi. Since 2005, we have grown into a multidisciplinary office of around 100 professionals. Along the way, we have won a number of prizes, including the Dutch Design Award, World Architecture Festival Award, and FRAME Award. Founder Nanne de Ru is joined by an esteemed leadership team, including Paul Stavert, Stefan Prins, Sander Apperlo, Johanne Borthne, Albert Takashi Richters, Emma Scholten, Robyne Somé, and Maarten Diederix. Together, we are forging ahead into the future of architecture, driven by a shared passion for innovation and design excellence. Our portfolio consists of a diverse range of projects that reflect our dedication to timelessness, beauty, and the quality of life for the users of these projects. Our work includes transformation projects, villas, future-proof workspaces, residential complexes, custom interior designs, and impactful public projects. From awe-inspiring residences that seamlessly blend with nature to sustainable mixed-use developments that redefine cityscapes, we leave our mark by carefully shaping our projects into well-balanced designs through in-depth research into the historical and future context. At Powerhouse Company, we believe that the true essence of a project emerges through a collaborative journey with our clients. By actively engaging with them, understanding their social, economic, and sustainability goals, we coalesce their vision with our expertise. Our collaborative spirit extends beyond our own walls; we embrace the opportunity to co-create with other design practices, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of creativity. We actively engage by working hand in hand with fellow architects and designers in workshops and meaningful partnerships. We don’t merely build structures; we craft narratives, weaving together the aspirations of our clients with our passion for timeless, elegant, and purposeful design.

Founded in 1975 by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, WILMOTTE & ASSOCIÉS ARCHITECTES is an international design practice that provides urban planning, architecture, interior design, museography, and product design services from offices located in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Brazil, and South Korea. The practice has a portfolio of diverse projects that range widely in typology, scale, and location.