Inspiration can strike from anywhere; we learn from what we see and how we perceive that information thus reflecting upon it through our creativity. Maybe in the next building or a semester project may be in the next big art of wonder.
So, if you are an architect, a student, or just someone who happens to be here your first steps towards that inspirational journey start.
Today you will get to know about some of the most happening and trendy contemporary architecture firms or architects that are currently imprinting their masterpiece on this big Canvas called the world. All you have to do is just sit back, relax, clear your mind, just soak in, learn, and change the world.
1. Bjarke Ingles (BIG) | Contemporary Architecture Firms
To start with a bang we have the most talked out architect in the contemporary era and without whom no list would be complete, considered nothing less than a Rockstar this Danish architect have been leading his firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) to exponential heights, operation in two cities New York and Copenhagen. His dream of pragmatic utopia critics in his approach to design and how he evolves his building from mere structures to ecosystems. Considered a future Pritzker Prize winner at just the age of 45 is nothing short of how inspiring his journey is and will surely inspire you.
2. PitsouKedem
Fascinated by Light and inspired by those who have mastered this art of light and space such as Peter Zumthor comes to an Israeli Architect based in the city of Tel Aviv with his firm he started in 2000 after his studies at AA College of Architecture, he follows a modernist and minimalistic ideology with constant experimentation of materials which make strong statements about the architectural language of the architect. His projects will work as a journey to the modernist era with the uniqueness of his style.
3. Mad Architects | Contemporary Architects
Focused on the style of Shan-Shui, an old Chinese Traditional Art as their philosophy and a vision for spaces and cities to be in harmony with humanity, city, and nature. Such are the ambitions of this Beijing-based Chinese firm led by Ar. Ma Yansong since 2004 which has now become a global Practice with offices in Rome and the U.S. is known for its futuristic and organic design with advanced tech materials this firm should be on your watch list.
4. Neri Oxman
Many of you remember Neri Oxman from Netflix’s “Abstract design” for those who don’t, she is someone who will not just disrupt the whole construction and material industry but will revolutionize it and not with anything futuristic but what has already been given to us in nature. She is an Israeli-born architect, designer, and artist who is a professor at the MIT media lab long gone for us to use these old conventional materials with something to look forward to.
5. REX Architects | Contemporary Architecture Firms
From the great city of New York comes REX which Signifies re-appraisal(RE) of Architecture(X) founded by Joshua Ramus in 2006 their name suggests a lot about their philosophy that is to not just represent but to do things again, REX is not just an individual but a collective of many individual ideas and is against this notion of one “starchitect” and dares to explore beyond conventional solution and ideology to create what’s best suited which can be seen in their various projects, REX dares to be dumb.
6. Sanjay Puri Architects
Founded in the year 1992 and led by Architect Sanjay Puri is one of the most talked-about architects of the contemporary era with his portfolio ranging from residential to interior and hospitality, he started his career under the guidance of eminent architect Hafeez Contractor before starting his own with offices in Mumbai and New Delhi. He also briefly explains his ideology and process to young designers through his Instagram handle.
7. Heatherwick Studio | Contemporary Architects
A simple objective to make the physical world around us better, the firm led by architect Thomas Heatherwick and his other 200 problem solvers in 1994 and since then creating socially impactful volumes making them one of the most significant firms of London. The founder has a rich background in material and construction creates affordable and sustainable architecture which emits the soulful and positive energy of a space.
8. David Adjaye
The principal architect of the Adjaye Associates since its inception in 2000 with studios in New York, London, and Accra he is one of the most global and famous architects of African descent born in Ghana and then moving to London. He has been known for this diverse portfolio and with each project as an experience of what that building stands for yet being so different from one another in both shape and size with a wide variety of materials. His work will not only inspire but will give you a sense of awareness and emotion of space.
9. Ole Scheeren
I was taken away by his magic when I saw his ted talk in which he talks in-depth about his projects and how he approaches design believing that the old saying “form follows function” is just not enough form should follow function but it should also aspire to fiction to tell a story of the people who lived in the era as to how these buildings are not just structure but narratives hybrids. His work most certainly shows off his philosophy which is not just inspiring but non-conventional.
10. Archohm | Contemporary Architecture Firms
The founder and principal architect Sourabh Gupta explains how he derives the name Arch represents architecture and ohm which associates with light, his inspiration comes through travel maybe that could be for you, “Beg Borrow Steal, get the job done” is how he explains success and his approach as ‘mad and fun’ which is thinking out of the box to play with light volumes and materials.
There are many more designers that are doing extraordinary work right at this moment as you read through this article, you better look out for them.
