Previously working as Project Manager for landmark civic buildings such as the China National Convention Center in Beijng and large scale infrastructure projects for MTRC and KCRC then in Hong Kong.
Miriam is also familiar with statutory submission requirements and procedures of China projects, including preparation of schematic design and preliminary design documentation, being able to make necessary arrangements for good coordination, liaison and negotiations prior to obtaining official approvals of submissions from government authorities.
Her project portfolio across a wide spectrum enables her to effectively handle daily project administrations and coordination with consultant team, schedule works for design staff, conduct programme control of design and project management, undertake necessary planning, and monitoring of project progress and budget estimate.
Miriam's extensive professional qualifications in Asia (AP, HKIA, PRC Class 1 RA and PRC Green Building Label Manager) have provided her with significant expertise in client liaison, design and project management of highly complex projects.
mauyeung@10design.co
Ross' role as Chief Executive Officer at 10 Design is to oversee the growth strategy globally whilst maintaining the highest design standards. This includes looking at new markets and sectors and tackling complex projects with commercially viable and creative solutions for our clients. The objective is to drive 10 Design’s brand to new heights competing with the best in class.
rmilne@10design.co
Paul together with Design Principal – Gordon Affleck and their design team created and delivered the contemporary area of Al Seef, a regeneration of a half kilometer of Dubai Creek. This lifestyle destination, open in 2018, offers high-end boutique retail shops and restaurants and as well as two Hilton hotels branded as Canopy by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton.
Also recently built is his work for a rejuvenation of the urban realm around Dubai International Finance Centre. Soon to be added to his built portfolio are the two luxury residential developments for Al Barari Dubai (Seventh Heaven and Ashjar), both are near completion.
His projects have also been extended to Egypt for a 550 hectare Jefaira Seafront Masterplan and Architecture and Saudi Arabia for a number of high-end residential developments.
Paul also has extensive experience in design and delivery of education projects. He has led the design of numerous schools and campuses, most notably for the Queen Margaret University, the University of Edinburgh, the Robert Gordon University, University of St Andrews, and York University.
Paul has lectured and taught at the University of Dundee.
prodgers@10design.co
As Managing Principal, China at 10 Design, Doris brings good market sensibility and business acumen with more than 19 years of experience in the building industry. With a strong focus in China market, Doris has established a proven record of success in procuring business opportunities in the fields of urban design, architectural design, and landscape design.
Her expertise with Chinese customers is rooted in the comprehension of cultural differences and the awareness of the intricate balance between design and development objectives. Having collaborated with a large clientele of government bodies and notable developers, Doris is able to identify the circumstances and requirements of various development types to ensure the efficient work flow between design team and client.
Doris is committed to act as a liaison between 10 Design's outstanding capability and China's vast market capacity. She aspires to strengthen the bilateral dialogue by providing optimal business development solutions to foster a mutual vision.
dchen@10design.co
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Sonja Stoffels, Principal with 10 Design, has over 21 years of design and project management experience across Asia, Middle East and the UK. Sonja has managed and worked in a variety of large scale projects including offices, cultural and convention facilities, leisure and mixed-used developments. As a project designer and manager, she has covered design stages from concept, scheme, to detail coordination and construction. Her broad experience and skills have enabled her to bring in valuable insights in the realization of a project from a concept to a building, through the collaboration of work with the client, architects and consultants.
In Asia, Sonja is currently working on several projects in China including Zhuhai Huafa Plaza Mixed Use Development, Zhuhai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Phase 2, and China Resources MixC Market Hall in Shenzhen, to name a few. She has also managed a few other projects in China including the China Merchants Bank Campus in Chengdu and the Poly Business Center in Shunde which are now completed.
Apart from projects in China, she has also worked on the Al Seef Hospitality project by Meraas in Dubai, managing design and the day to day communications between consultants. Completed in 2017, the development provides two hotels and waterfront retails serving the booming tourism sector in Dubai.
Being educated and trained in the UK, her involvement in various UK projects including the Manchester City Art Gallery, Butterfield Park Innovation Centre, and the Hyde Park Serpentine Boathouse at her early years provided her a strong foundation in architectural design and management, which grows stronger throughout the years of her practice.
sstoffels@10design.co
With an established international reputation for planning and designing high-profile hospitality and mixed-use developments across the globe, Bruce spearheads projects that transform not just buildings, but entire communities. Believing successful design is rooted in dialogue, transparency, and inquiry, Bruce cultivates a collaborative environment that empowers teams to craft vibrant, life-enriching designs.
As Managing Principal, he unites teams around a shared mission and vision, driving innovative projects for prestigious hotel operators and real estate developers worldwide. From California to Asia and the Caribbean, Bruce's recent projects encompass hospitality and residential developments in diverse markets, demonstrating his commitment to designing spaces that resonate with their surroundings.
bwright@sb-architects.com
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The 240m Greatwall Complex in China – the first project in the city of Wuhan being certified for LEED Platinum Core and Shell in 2018.
Bluewaters Residences in Dubai – luxury living spaces situated on new man-made island, designed to optimize panoramic sea views and the value of the waterfront
Galaxy International Convention Centre and Andaz Hotel in Macau – a world-class, immersive MICE and entertainment destination within Galaxy Entertainment Group’s integrated resort precinct.
Prince Bay Taiziwan Residences in China - a premium high-rise residential development that offers luxurious coastal living in an emerging entertainment and cultural precinct in the tech hub of Shenzhen.
ncordingley@10design.co
David is Director of the Architecture Line at Egis Group as well as Executive Director at 10 Design, Weston Williamson and SB Architects (part of Egis Group). He has worked in Asia, the Middle East and Europe for more than 31 years, with extensive experience in the leadership and organisation of large architecture firms.
From 1993-2009, David worked for Edinburgh-based firm RMJM, and was responsible for operations consecutively in Manila, Edinburgh, Dubai and Hong Kong.
David was one of the founding partners at 10 Design. Established in 2010, it is an International architecture practice headquartered in Hong Kong. As Managing Partner, David oversaw Business Development, Marketing. In 2017, 10 Design joined Egis as the first architecture firm to become part of Egis Group. David was appointed CEO and oversaw the integration process and developed close links with the Egis board.
In 2020, David worked with the Egis board to develop strategic development proposals for architecture in Egis, and commenced growth of the Architecture line: Weston Williamson + Partners, headquartered in London, with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects joined Egis in 2022 ; and SB Architects, a San Francisco-headquartered design firm specializing in creating hospitality destinations.
Leonard has lectured and been a guest critic at a number of leading schools of architecture including The Bartlett UCL, Westminster University, The Welsh School of Architecture Cardiff, Scuola di Architettura Firenze, and Tongji Architecture School Shanghai. He has also contributed to journals, radio and television, internationally over the years, focusing on ideas such as Celebrating the Local, Open Urbanism, and the uses of data and technology in planning and construction. Project awards include RIBA National & International Prizes, British Expertise Award, Civic Trust, BluePrint, and AIA International Awards amongst others.
lmilford@10design.co
Catherine Chan is the Principal of Marketing and Communications at 10 Design, playing a vital role in the growth leadership team. She oversees global communications and bid submissions, ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives across markets.
With extensive experience in North America, Europe, and Asia, Catherine possesses a deep understanding of varied market dynamics. Her career spans real estate development and architecture, where she specialises in marketing, branding, public relations, and communications.
Known for her strategic insight and leadership, Catherine adeptly navigates both Western and Asian contexts, leveraging cultural insights to create highly effective marketing strategies.
Ted's team has won over 30 design competitions in Asia, including two large competitions in South Korea recently won by the newly founded Miami studio, and numerous awards most recently a 2017 Cityscape Dubai residential futures award. Ted has had articles and projects published in the South China Morning Post, Evolo magazine, Mark, Boston Globe, and AD. His work has also been featured on ABC's Right This Minute, Bloomberg, the Weather Channel, and in the ARTE-TV documentary L'ARCHITECTURE CLIMATIQUE.
He has recently presented at 100% Design Shanghai, Archi Fest, Tongji University, and at the NUTAU Housing Conference in Brazil. He was a juror for the Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2017. Ted has taught masters level graduate architecture studios at Hong Kong University and at the University of Miami in 2019. He has been a regular guest critic at CUHK. He was recently interviewed by German Public Radio on how design thinking should be influenced by the probability of disaster. Ted recently taught two traveling studios in 2019 at the University of Miami, one with the University of Bahamas and the other with Suez Cap in Kuala Lumpur.
Research, design innovation, and collaboration are key drivers behind Ted's work. Recent explorations include a building skin that purifies the air, the Atomic Monticello, a collapsible/tornado proof suburb, and a famine resistant house/sustainable homeless community. A sustainable ultra-poor housing prototype is just starting construction in the rural Philippines.
tgivens@10design.co
Kate Geary is Director at Egis’ Architecture Line, bringing with her a passion for people, culture, and diversity honed over 19 years of international experience in HR and talent management. Throughout her career, she has lived and worked in major cities in Sydney, London, and Hong Kong.
Kate completed her studies in Sydney, earning a degree in Advanced Science (Mathematics of Management), a Diploma of Secondary Education (Mathematics), and an Advanced Diploma in Business Management.
At Egis, Kate leads a unified approach to human resources across all firms within the Architecture Line, enhancing their ability to tap into a vast and dynamic pool of talent both regionally and globally. Her efforts are pivotal in fostering collaboration and sharing expertise across different geographies.
Prior to her current role, Kate served as Principal at 10 Design, one of the firms under the Egis Architecture Line. Joining the firm at its inception in 2010, she played a crucial role in its establishment and growth. Based in Hong Kong, Kate oversaw the international studios, managing all aspects of Human Resources globally and steering the operational management of the studios.
ksolorzano@10design.co
Jason Easter is Design Principal with 10 Design with 18 years of international design experience. He has provided design leadership for an array of projects throughout Southeast Asia, USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
His work spans a wide range of sectors including commercial, retail, mixed-use, civic, cultural, residential complex, hospitality and masterplanning projects where he has worked with the major local and international developers and government bodies.
In the past 8 years with 10 Design, Jason has been a key figure in the use of parametric tools within the architectural design process. He has focused this proficiency towards complex architectural geometries and facade design and development for several of 10 Design’s premier and large-scale projects.
Jason’s key projects include the Shizimen CBD super high rise mixed use tower in Zhuhai, China, which at 330m tall, was the world’s 10th tallest tower to complete construction in 2017. In the Dubai Bluewaters Island project, Jason led the façade design for the 10 Residential towers, 17 boardwalk townhouse units and 45,000sqm of retail and amenities podium facades. Subsequently, he led the concept design for the premier island’s feature mosque located on the adjacent plot.
Currently, Jason is working on the façade design for a large-scale gaming and resort development in Asia, where the design will provide brand identity for the new development.
Jason received his bachelor‘s and master’s architecture degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and The University of Pennsylvania respectively, and is a U.S. registered architect and member of the AIA. His personal and professional design work has been published in numerous print and web publications including Mark, Frame, PRC, BCI Asia Insight, Archdaily and AAS Architecture among others.
jeaster@10design.co
Peter has a key interest in the promotion of design excellence and collaboration in the planning and design process. His diverse portfolio includes master planning projects and urban design studies for green-field and urban renewal sites globally with specialist skills in the master planning of city centres, mixed-use, residential townships, resort and waterfront developments.
Prior to joining 10 Design, Peter was Head of Urban Design for an international design company leading major master planning projects in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Sultanate of Oman.
pbarrett@10design.co
Chin Yong Ng (CY), Design Principal, Retail at 10 Design, has over 19 years of architectural experience throughout China and South East Asia. He specialises in the design and delivery for large scale regional destinations with a focus on retail.
CY and his team are developing the most forefront retail typology for China Resources to meet the fast growing retail market in China. In addition, he heads up the Architectural Interiors Team, providing a complementary approach to the current Retail Design Team.
He plays an instrumental role in winning international design competitions across China. Most notably are the Changde Waterfront Masterplan in Hunan; MixC Ningbo Retail Mall, Yao Jia Yuan Co-working Office in Beijing, Huafa International Gold Coast Garden; and Huafa Financial Island ICC Hengqin.
Prior to joining 10 Design, he led the design for a number of landmark projects including R&F Princess Cove in Johor Bahru, Malaysia; China Resources Dreamport Mall in Beijing; Horoy UniTown in Longhua, China; Huafa Zhuhai Open Air Retail in China; LVGEM Mixed Development in Shenzhen, China; and Excellent Meilin Mall in Shenzhen.
cng@10design.co
Zina's academic background in Mathematics and Operational Research, a CIPD qualification from the UK, and her early career experiences in London and Dubai have given her a strong foundation in analytical and organisational skills. This has enabled her to effectively manage and understand the complexities of diverse, multicultural work environments.
In her role at 10 Design, Zina will continue to develop and implement the firm’s global HR strategy, ensuring smooth operations across its international studios. Her responsibilities include establishing new offices, promoting growth, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures that encourage collaboration and innovation.
Before joining 10 Design, Zina held senior HR roles at Patriarche, Aedas, and RMJM. In these positions, she led efforts to improve employee engagement, streamline HR processes, and promote diversity and inclusion, leaving a lasting impact on these organisations and shaping her approach to HR leadership.
Lukasz Wawrzenczyk is Design Principal at 10 Design. He has over 18 years of professional experience throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. These include mixed use developments, masterplanning, residential, retail, commercial, and civic projects as well as interior and landscape projects.
Lukasz is well experienced in project design and management on various large scale masterplanning, hotel, residential, retail, and commercial projects.
In the Middle East, he is an integral part of the design team for Satwa Gateway and the Saadiyat Island Cultural District – Residential Buildings in Abu Dhabi. This project is strategically positioned amongst three world-class museums – Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The residential project is developed within a 17 hectares retail complex.
Prior to joining 10 Design, he was involved in the design for The Star cultural complex in Singapore. It offers the state of the art performance venue for an audience of 5,000 people in a floor space of 38,000sqm and a retail space of 24,000sqm on four levels. The enormous 5,000-seat auditorium, by far the largest such auditorium in Singapore, also supports religious facilities.
Lukasz is currently Project Architect for the International Business Centre in Zhuhai – with GFA 127,000sqm of service apartments and office is designed to become a new landmark on the skyline of Jinwan Aviation City as well as an active and animated waterfront development at the northern end of Jinshan Lake.
In Turkey and Europe, Lukasz’s major experience include a large-scale integrated development project in the new financial center of Istanbul – Meridian Park & Entertainment Hub – which contains shopping, entertainment, and conference centers totaling over 600,000sqm; a hotel and casino complex in France; and a mixed-use urban development in Bulgaria.
lwawrzenczyk@10design.co
Jennifer Poon is the CFO of 10 Design. She is a Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of accounting and finance experience.
Jennifer is leading the Finance Department of 10 Design to manage the finance functions throughout our global offices. She brings in insightful analysis on financial projection models and strategic financial planning to drive the long-term growth of our entities.
Prior to joining 10 Design, Jennifer has worked as CFO for listed and private companies across multiple industries, leading internal control, auditing, and investment projects globally. She is also well-versed in corporate governance, risk management, ESG and regulatory compliance.
Jennifer is a Fellow Certified Public Accountant of CPA Australia and a Chartered Accountant in Australia and New Zealand.
jpoon@10design.co
His design and masterplanning expertise spans a wide spectrum of sectors including mixed use, hospitality, civic, office, retail, residential, MICE, and integrated resorts . His experience encompasses all phases of a project cycle from concept design through to construction documentation and construction support.
A selection of his award winning projects consists SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Global Tech Exchange in Phnom Penh, Noble House and World Capital Tower in Jakarta among others.
He has tutored at the Architectural Studio of the National University of Singapore (NUS) for 2 years and has continued to collaborate closely with the university by delivering talks and participating in critics sessions.
jsilva@10design.co
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Other experience includes Gazprom Headquarters and Business Centre in St Petersburg and awardwinning vocational training campus redevelopments for Newcastle and Edinburgh Colleges in the UK.
pgray@10design.co
Michael Grimshaw is a Principal with 10 Design in Hong Kong and has over 30 years of International experience in the design and construction of major projects in Europe, the Middle East, China, and Southeast Asia. He has been living and working in Hong Kong for the last 26 years and prior to this, in Paris for 4 years.
Michael has been leading the design, management and delivery of the firm’s key projects in the Middle East, China, and Asia, working extensively with major local and international developers and government bodies. His expertise spans across diverse sectors including master planning, mixed-use developments, commercial headquarters, residential complexes, hospitality, transportation, cultural and civic buildings.
Michael's key projects include Swire Properties’ Taikoo Hui Mixed-Use Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Guangzhou; Cyberport Mixed-Use Development and Hong Kong Jockey Club Shatin Communications and Technology Centre in Hong Kong; The City of Dreams Integrated Resort for Melco/PBL and the recently completed Lot 3C Galaxy Integrated Resort in Macau.
Michael is currently working on Lot 4 Galaxy Integrated Resort in Macau and Julong Wan Mixed-Use Development in Guangzhou for Swire Properties.
Michael was educated at the University of Cambridge, UK and is a member of the RIBA and ARB UK.
agolbraykh@10design.co
Peby Pratama is Design Principal at 10 Design. He has worked with several international architectural firms on numerous design developments ranging from residential, commercial, mixed used buildings, and masterplans internationally including the Middle East and Asia. Being surrounded in a creative and fast paced working environment, he has developed an exceptional computation design and concept design skills.
Currently in Asia, Peby is the lead designer of the winning entry for the 950,000sqm Pingsha New Town masterplan competition, a 375,000sqm International Seacoast Garden mixed use development in China, as well as the 143,000sqm 4th Road mixed use development in Zhuhai, China which began construction by late 2018.
Peby’s South East Asia experience extends across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, designing and delivering numerous commercial and residential projects in the region.
ppratama@10design.co
Kishor Lad is a Director at 10 Design. He graduated from the Dundee University in 1989 and has over 37 years architectural experience in India, the Middle East, and Asia.
He has directed the management and delivery of over 85 projects throughout the Middle East and India.
Kishor played an instrumental role as Project Team Leader for a number of other highly acclaimed hospitality projects in the Middle East including Le Méridien, West Bay Doha, Qatar and two Al Barari Residential Developments in Dubai, namely Seventh Heaven and Ashjar; both of which are currently under construction. Another flagship development Kishor project directed was the Saadiyat Island development in Abu Dhabi including the Masterplans for Marina District - Central Core Area and the Cultural Canal Integrated Commercial and Tourism Community.
In India, Kishor has led over 2,600,000 sqm BUA of projects including Badshahpur IT Park, Virender Gram Commercial Development, Nirvana Country II Espace Premiere Villas, and Karma Lakelands Group Housing. His most notable built projects are the Kolkata Airport Integrated Domestic and International Terminal, which has been in operation since January 2013, as well as the Kolkata Infospace Park Phase 1 - 3, built in 2012.
Currently, as Project Director, Kishor is managing the day-to-day coordination and delivery of the masterplanning and architecture design for Al Khobar Waterfront Entertainment Development in Saudi Arabia.
In addition, he has worked extensively in the delivery of major new contemporary projects in locations of major historical significance and prominence. This includes the multiple award-winning DMAG museum and arts facility located within the historic heritage quarter of Dunfermline, UK, and the luxury residential Donaldsons development situated within the context of Grade A listed Playfair Building in Edinburgh, UK, sited immediately adjacent to the Unesco Edinburgh World Heritage Site.
jlo@10design.co
Edmond Lau is Principal at 10 Design. With over 20 years of architectural practice, Edmond brings his extensive statutory knowledge and project management experience to the studio.
He is proficient in China building regulations and is familiar with China statutory submission and approval process. He had great successes in obtaining statutory approvals for a number of large scale and complex commercial developments throughout the country.
His project management experience gained from his former tenure at a well-respected property development organization offers in-depth knowledge and skills on project execution and realization.
Currently, his focus is on project administration of several mixed-use developments in China, ensuring design intent is well-coordinated with the consultant teams and close monitoring on design schedule and budget.
Edmond was educated at the University of New South Wales and is a member of the HKIA and PRC Green Building Label Manager.
elau@10design.co
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Javier Perea is Principal at 10 Design in Hong Kong Studio and has over 19 years of international experience leading the development and delivery of large scale projects across a diverse array of sectors throughout Europe, Middle East, and Asia. He has a strong technical background, a well-developed business sense, always challenge driven, and proficient in bringing together concept, craft, and construction.
Prior to joining 10 Design, Javier was responsible for the design and construction of Cultural, Civic and infrastructure landmark projects such as 40,000sqm CIDADE City of Culture in Galicia; 45,000sqm IFEMA International Exhibition Center in Madrid; 15,000sqm Cultural Center in Fuenlabrada; and 105,000sqm New Airport Terminal Building in La Palma.
Javier’s expertise also extends to include mixed use, high-end residential, convention and hospitality. A selection of his recent work includes a 225,000sqm high-end marina front residential development in Dubai, an International Commercial Centre in the Jinwan Aviation City of Zhuhai, China, and a 350 room five-star hotel with 80 service apartment units in Doha.
At present Javier is in charge of a 127,000sqm International Convention Center in Zhuhai, China, a 200,000sqm Mixed Use development including a 300m high tower in Weihai, China, and a 38,000sqm residential development in Dubai, UAE.
jperea@10design.co
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With his extensive knowledge of design and project management, Gwilym can communicate the merits of the design, ensure thorough delivery of the design intent while meeting the overall programme and Client’s interests. He has a proven track record in large-scale project design delivery in Asia, most notably in Vietnam the Landmark 55 and SLUC mixed-use developments in Hanoi’s emerging Starlake Urban Area, as well as the prestigious Narra Residences in Ho Chi Minh City. In China, he has led the delivery of the Wide Horizons Clubhouse in Chongqing along with several other high profile hospitality projects.
At present, Gwilym oversees multiple significant projects in Saudi Arabia, including a state-of-the-art hotel and resort development, and a 30,000ha mega master planning project.
Prior to joining 10 Design, Gwilym was a Project Associate overseeing the design and management of multiple award-winning developments in London including the award winning 32 Great James Street, The Tileyard Creative Hub Expansion and the commercial redevelopment of Thirty Broadwick Street.
Vivian Liu is Director of Business Development at 10 Design with over 15 years of experience. Vivian’s role involves landing business opportunities and securing smooth coordination for projects in mainland China.
Leveraging her extensive industry experience and local knowledge, Vivian is now leading the business development team to introduce 10 Design’s world-class design resources to the China market. She also facilitates the communication between international design teams and local clients to enhance mutual understanding and achieve excellent design outcomes.
vliu@10design.co
With an impressive career spanning over 15 years, Elsie has cultivated a deep specialization in Bid Management, Business Development, and Marketing Communications within the Architecture, Urban Design, and Landscape Design sectors.
Her experience has afforded her the opportunity to collaborate closely with clients, project teams, and global experts on a diverse range of tender submissions across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. As a Bid Team Leader, Elsie expertly manages all tender invitations received by the group, ensuring a strategic and effective approach to the firm's ongoing growth and success.
Alongside her notable career achievements, Elsie is an active member of The Women's Foundation, and she dedicates her time and expertise as a coach in leadership programs, sharing her knowledge and guiding the next generation of leaders.
Over his 15 years of international experience, Bryan has successfully led and managed the technical design, documentation and delivery of numerous projects throughout Asia and the Middle East. His diverse project experience spans from large-scale mixed-use complexes, commercial, hospitality to cultural and civic projects.
With a strong commitment to design innovation and technical excellence, Bryan has leveraged his detail-driven technical competence to ensure the comprehensive delivery of projects within demanding programmes. His proficient understanding on BIM and Revit workflows are also quintessential in leading efficient design process and cross-discipline coordination of complex projects.
Some notable project he has been involved in include the recently built Galaxy International Convention Center in Macau, Huabang International Tower in Guangzhou, Huafa Plaza Complex in Zhuhai, as well as The Star Performing Arts Centre in Singapore. In the UAE, Bryan has been a key member of the 40,000 sqm Al Seef Destination Development in Dubai. He has been extensively involved in the full design and construction programme of the Al Seef, which provides an invaluable asset of continuity of design knowledge for the practice. Currently, Bryan is leading a series of key projects in the Middle East, including a luxury residential development in KSA. He is also playing an important role in NEOM’s recently announced Epicon, and Norlana developments along the Gulf of Aqaba.
Bryan has been an integral part of the practice since the company’s inauguration. As Co-Chair of the Hong Kong studio’s Technical Review Committee, he also plays a key role in establishing technical standards, improving technical design abilities and operational efficiency of the studio.
bdiehl@10design.co
Collaborating closely with the Principal of Marketing & Communications, talented global marketing team, senior leadership, and the business development team, she skilfully develops and implements targeted global and regional strategies that not only align with the firm's vision and values but also drive growth and success for the brand.
Ashley's passion for creativity is central to her approach, as she expertly guides the development of marketing and communications initiatives that reflect the firm's authentic voice, purpose, and commitment to innovation. Ashley was also recently named 'Social Media Manager of the Year' at the 2023 Digital Women Awards.
afauguel@10design.co
Grant Wood is Director at 10 Design and has over 18 years of architectural experience across Asia, the Middle East, and the UK. Grant has been responsible for the design management and delivery of diverse projects across sectors, ranging from large-scale mixed-use complexes, sports, retail, residential to research labs and office campuses.
Grant’s experience involves all phases of projects from concept design and development, documentation, coordination and project management. Driven by a motivation to design inspiring and enjoyable spaces for all, he has deployed his exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to ensure the timely and quality delivery of projects, as well as the accurate translation of design intent into built reality.
Prior to joining 10 Design, Grant has gained invaluable experience in civic and sports architecture, notably as Lead Architect for Scottish Water’s National Operations Centre and Óriam’ — Scotland’s National Performance Centre for Sport. Grant’s experience also includes a multi-stadium project in the Middle East along with a new 12,000 seat multi-event arena in the UK, designed to be an iconic venue for sport and music events.
Drawing upon his prior experience in design development, building information modeling (BIM), and construction, Grant took charge of teams to deliver Jinwan Huafa International Business Centre and Jinwan Industrial Service Centre in Zhuhai, China. He was the lead architect on a local project for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Peng Cheng Laboratory Phase 1, a new research and technology campus in Shenzhen. Grant is currently leading the team on major design competitions in Asia and the Middle East while managing a large-scale retail development for Swire Properties in Guangzhou, China.
gwood@10design.co
Anthony Chu is a Director at 10 Design with over 18 years of architectural design and delivery experience. Working with international design teams in San Francisco, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, he has developed a rich architecture and urban design portfolio with projects in mainland China, Hong Kong, USA and Vietnam.
Anthony’s experience spans across diverse sectors including retail, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments (TOD), residential and adaptive reuse. Having led multi-disciplinary teams to work on all phases of large-scale mix-used developments, he is particularly well-versed in managing the precise delivery of design intent to maximize the commercial and social values of his projects.
As a design enthusiast, Anthony leverages his expertise to ensure balance between design innovation, constructability, and quality standards on each of his projects. He currently focuses on two major retail mixed-use developments in Shanghai and Wuxi for HongKong Land and CR Land.
achu@10design.co