Companies

Kohn pedersen fox associates (kpf) is a unified architectural practice focused on the design of buildings of all types and scales, in all geographic regions. our projects, which span more than 40 countries, include the world’s tallest towers, longest spans, most varied programs and inventive forms. the goal that binds our work is finding the smartest solution for each project. we believe that the best design is the product of an open-minded search, one without preconceptions or stylistic formulae. we strive to create buildings of the utmost quality and contextual sensitivity that make contributions to the built environment that go beyond their physical footprints.

Based in new york with offices in los angeles and madrid, rockwell group is an interdisciplinary architecture and design firm that emphasizes innovation and thought leadership in every project. founded in 1984 by david rockwell, faia, and led by david and partners shawn sullivan and greg keffer, the firm merges performance and architecture to create extraordinary experiences and built environments across the globe. merging theater, performance, and architecture to create unique narratives for each project, the firm’s work includes hotels and restaurants, theaters, cultural and educational institutions, set designs, products, and exhibitions.

Handel architects is a global practice focused on urban issues centered around density, sustainability, and the creation of vital urban environments. the firm’s emphasis is on understanding the forces that shape the urban environment and how each project, from large-scale urban planning to a single high-impact urban building can become a catalyst for positive urban change. with over 200 architects and designers in new york, san francisco, boston, denver and hong kong, handel architects is an award-winning innovator in the design of hybrid residential buildings, designed to support density as a sustainable urban growth strategy.

We are architects and urbanists. we strive to design beautiful buildings that have long life and can adapt over the generations. we also shape enduring places whether new pieces of city or settlements at any scale. all our projects are concerned with the crafting of every detail and an appreciation for the uniqueness of each context. representing more than forty nationalities and speaking more than twenty languages, we thrive on a friendly, collaborative and supportive atmosphere. we work as one studio, bringing together architects, urban designers and planners, with specialists in conservation, sustainability, interiors, modelmaking, graphic design, communications, community engagement and studio administration.

John mcaslan + partners is an internationally renowned architecture and design practice with a global portfolio across transport infrastructure, culture, education, mixed-use and landscape. our practice is a world leader at turning old into new. we work with civic, institutional and private clients at every scale, with a focus on the public good. the practice is honoured to have been the recipient of over 200 architectural, landscape and industry awards globally for design excellence.

Foster + partners is a global studio for architecture, urbanism and design, all rooted in sustainability and founded by norman foster in 1967. since then, he and the team around him have established an international practice with a worldwide reputation. with offices across the globe, we work as a single studio that is both ethnically and culturally diverse.

Peter marino architect is an internationally acclaimed architecture, planning and design firm founded in 1978. the practice works globally across a broad range of project types and scales. pma’s design contributions to commercial, cultural, residential and retail architecture have helped redefine modern luxury worldwide. peter marino, principal (aia), is widely recognized for his designs for many of the most iconic names in the worlds of fashion and art. known for maintaining a constant dialogue between interior and exterior, marino’s work emphasizes materiality, texture, scale, and light. based in new york city, the firm has 160 employees and offices in philadelphia, pa and southampton, ny.



Hok is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm with 25 studios spanning three continents. hok designs buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment. hok designers are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination and focused on a solitary goal: to deliver solutions that inspire clients and communities. contact us: hok.com/about/contact-us/

Genesis property, a romanian company founded by liviu tudor, is one of the leading class a office developers in romania, with almost 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. the company has developed two of the biggest office parks in bucharest, west gate and yunity park, totaling about 150,000 square feet of class a office space. genesis property is also the developer of the first private residential campus in romania dedicated to students, west gate studios, which includes over 800 studios and apartments for rent and a 4-star accommodation unit - studio one accommodation suites. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 we build business offices since 2004. genesis property is the largest owner of non-central class a offices in romania, rented exclusively to anchors and large multinational companies. the company developed yunity park and west gate business park, totalizing a leasable area of 150.000 sqm class a office spaces.

3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate that operates in the fields of industry, worker safety, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, personal protective equipment, and more. 3M is headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Operations and organizational effectiveness consulting firm specializing in cost transformation, supply chain optimization, and talent strategy for mid-market and enterprise clients. Pinnacle's proprietary APEX framework has driven an average of 18% cost reduction for its engagements.

David chipperfield architects was founded in london by david chipperfield in 1985. the practice has since won numerous international competitions and built over 100 projects. its diverse international body of work includes cultural, residential, commercial and educational buildings and spaces for both the private and public sectors, as well as civic projects and urban masterplans. offices in london, berlin, milan and shanghai, contribute to the wide range of projects and typologies. together, the four offices drive common architectural ambitions and share a commitment to the collaborative aspect of creating architecture. the practice’s work is characterised by meticulous attention to the concept and details of every project, and a relentless focus on refining design ideas to arrive at a solution which is architecturally, socially, and intellectually coherent. david chipperfield architects has won more than 100 international awards and citations for design excellence, including the riba stirling prize in 2007 for the museum of modern literature in marbach, germany, and both the mies van der rohe award (european union prize for contemporary architecture) and the deutscher architekturpreis in 2011 for the neues museum, berlin.

Led by principle alessia genova, who assumed ownership of the multi-disciplinary interior design studio in 2024, tihany design is a design atelier with a focus in luxury hospitality design. since its founding in 1978 by namesake adam d. tihany, the firm has crafted hotel and dining interiors at some of the most iconic and luxurious properties around the globe, including the beverly hills hotel in los angeles, the westin chosun in seoul, one & only cape town, the breakers palm beach, belmond hotel cipriani in venice, four seasons dubai difc and the oberoi new delhi. tihany design is fueled by an international quest for discovery and boasts a dynamic team of talented designers. characterized by personal identity, timeless elegance, and a strong sense of place, the firm’s body of work showcases a fluid, yet profoundly diverse design vocabulary, illustrating tihany’s philosophy of custom-tailoring each project to fit the unique vision of the client. the firm’s bespoke designs often incorporate custom products and furniture, which has resulted in collaborations with notable companies such as bernardaud, kartell, roda, and poltrona frau. recognized as one of the first design firms to collaborate with internationally acclaimed chefs, tihany design has created signature restaurants for culinary stars such as thomas keller, daniel boulud, jean-georges vongerichten, charlie palmer, heston blumenthal and pierre gagnaire. now setting his sights on the seas, tihany design’s work with carnival brands has propelled the firm to the forefront of the cruise industry, leading with innovative design concepts for holland america line and ultra-luxury seabourn vessels.

Studio lotus is a multi-disciplinary design practice founded in 2002—22 years on, it is one of the most path-breaking architectural firms in india, with ambrish arora, sidhartha talwar, ankur choksi, asha sairam and harsh vardhan at the helm as principals. fostered with a culture of learning and intra-preneurship, the work of the practice is grounded on the principles of conscious design, an approach that celebrates local resources, cultural influences, an inclusive process and a keen attention to detail. studio lotus aspires to craft spaces that address the emerging future of work, leisure and living; be it master plans, buildings or interiors, the practice’s process focuses on innovation that enriches their clients’ lives and businesses, adding value to all it touches. working in a highly collaborative environment, studio lotus’ team of over 100 people combines distinct strengths over multiple domains to shape built work that is at the cutting edge of design thinking. the design process looks at sustainability through the multiple lenses of cultural, social and environmental impact. it is underpinned by an active engagement in integrating localised skills and resources with state-of-the-art materials and technologies. some of the studio’s most significant projects include an upcoming museum complex for the aga khan trust for culture at the qutb shahi gardens in hyderabad; raas hotels—in jodhpur, kangra and lake chhatrasagar; krushi bhawan in odisha; high-rise residential and commercial developments for the max group; the royal enfield’s headquarters in chennai; the headquarters of the biju janata dal (bjd) in bhubaneswar; and three marquee projects within the godrej trees project in vikhroli, mumbai. ongoing projects include a visitor centre within jodhpur’s mehrangarh fort precinct and several pan-india hospitality commissions, including those for the taj & oberoi groups of hotels.

Nbbj is an ideas-driven architecture and design firm dedicated to making communities connected, buildings healthy and the environment resilient. industry leaders such as amazon, samsung, microsoft and tencent, and institutions such as the university of oxford, massachusetts general hospital, the national health service and nyu langone health partner with us to create dynamic, engaging environments. our global network includes more than 800 researchers, strategists, nurses, architects, planners and interior designers across 12 offices in north america, europe and asia. we have been named among the world’s most innovative architects by fast company three times, the fastest growing firm by architectural record and the “firm of choice for tech companies” by wired.

Founded in 2004, apicella + bunton architects llc is an architectural design firm specializing in planning and design services for residential, corporate, cultural and academic clients. the founding partners, john apicella and j bunton, first collaborated as senior associates at cesar pelli & associates and share more than 40 years of combined professional experience designing award-winning buildings both in the united states and abroad. our practice maintains a dynamic, studio-like atmosphere, with the partners involved in all phases of the design process for every project. additionally, apicella + bunton has an extensive network of consultants and works with the very best qualified professionals in all fields of building design to provide our clients with the highest quality service. we are committed to developing creative and beautiful design solutions for our clients while adhering strictly to their budget and schedule requirements. we understand that each client has a unique vision for his or her project. at apicella + bunton, our goal is to interpret that vision into an elegant, inventive design solution that is expressive of our client’s values, while remaining sensitive to its context. we emphasize sustainable building designs that incorporate innovative, environmentally sound solutions and utilize renewable building materials.

The yale school of architecture is dedicated to educating the next generation of leading architects and designers of the built environment.