Build Architecture Awards

Build Architecture Awards 2015 57 Hariri & Hariri Architecture is a visionary brand of con- ceptual yet experiential, provocative yet poetic designs. The firm’s integration of dynamic architectural forms, digital technology, inventive materials and a social agenda has defined their practice for over two decades. We spoke to Gisue Hariri, Co-founder and Principal De- sign Director, to find out about their truly unique design philosophy. Hariri & Hariri Architecture is a New York- based multi-disciplinary architecture and design firm established by Iranian-born Cornell-educated sisters Gisue Hariri and Mo- jgan Hariri. They have focused on a holistic approach to design, offering a wide range of services including master planning, architec- ture, interior design, product design, one-of- a-kind furniture and lighting design. The firm is known for their research, experimentation, and creating visionary and original structures, through use of new concepts, materials, and technologies to produce innovative designs. Hariri & Hariri’s approach is rooted in a firm belief that design is fundamental to improving quality of life and with an integrated, unified approach it can become a total work of art that can be experienced by all. Through being consistently creative and evocative, Hariri & Hariri are leaders in their field. Their innovative designs have been behind multi-family housing developments, commercial and institutional projects, as well as private residences of national and interna- tional significance. Due to their dedication to the research and construction of innovative ideas, the firm has been commissioned for a number of high profile projects, including the now iconic Sagaponac House. This particular project was the first of numerous homes by internationally acclaimed architects gathered by Richard Meier and the late Coco Brown for a develop- ment in Long Island, New York. Most Significant Residential Project - Jewels of Salzburg’ Hariri & Hariri Architecture D.P.C Name: Gisue Hariri, Mojgan Hariri - Founders Name: Markus Randler - Project Manager Name: Tara Bayati - Director, Marketing & PR Company: Hariri & Hariri Architecture D.P.C Address: 39 West 29th Street, 12th Floor New York, NY 10001 Furthermore, in August 2006 they were announced as the winners of an international competition for ʻSternbrauerei Salzburg,ʼ an $80M USD world-class residential and mixed-use development that was built near the historic centre of Salzburg, Austria. The complex includes 8 new apartment buildings with 100 apartments, an art gallery, a public garden and a promenade with a variety of other amenities for residents. Hariri & Hariri Architecture’s work with leading international corporations, developers, and fashion labels, along with cultural, institutional and high profile private clients demonstrates their multi-faceted practice. Other celebrated projects the firm has worked on include the Swarovski ‘Crystal Palace Col- lection’ chandelier; an acclaimed ‘Kryptonite’ couture jewellery collection; and the recent BEST of YEAR ‘Crystalline’ bath collection.