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The people. The ideas. The work.

Explore 102 architect profiles, design approaches, documented roles and primary sources in the independent GAD reference library.

An editorial reference selection, including historical figures. Directory order is alphabetical by English name and is not a ranking. Individual roles and joint authorship are stated in each profile.

102 profiles

Japan

Toyo Ito

Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects

Structural experiments that loosen the boundaries of public space.

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United States

Vivian Lee

Gensler

Vivian Lee is a design principal at Gensler whose architectural work is accompanied by mentoring and service to AIA.

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United Kingdom

Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid Architects

A legacy of spatial invention, from experimental drawings to public buildings.

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