David Chipperfield Architects

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Established in 1985, David Chipperfield Architects has earned a global reputation for its expertise in the design process and its commitment to delivering projects of enduring quality. The practice operates across various sectors, encompassing cultural landmarks, residential developments, educational institutions, retail spaces, workplaces, and civic structures.

At its core, the practice is driven by a deep concern for the social and environmental sustainability of the built environment and its profound impact on our collective quality of life. David Chipperfield Architects operates as a network of five independent offices located in London, Berlin, Milan, Shanghai, and Santiago de Compostela. Each office is deeply rooted in its local context while sharing a common global vision and architectural aspirations.

This interconnected family of studios is complemented by DC Design and Fundación RIA, a non-profit research initiative based in Galicia, which extends the practice’s reach from the minutiae of product design to the grand strategies of territorial master planning.

Projects

JACOBY STUDIOS - © Simon Menges - The former 'St. Vincenz hospital' occupies a prime location in the medieval town center of Paderborn, nestled alongside the western branch of the Pader Springs. After the hospital relocated in 2013, the existing complex underwent a transformation, becoming the new headquarters for a family-owned company, a project masterfully designed by David Chipperfield Architects Berlin.

MUSEO JUMEX - © Simon Menges and Iwan Baan - Situated on a triangular plot within the redeveloped Polanco district of Mexico City, Museo Jumex proudly showcases a portion of one of the most extensive private collections of contemporary art in Latin America.

WEST BUND MUSEUM - The West Bund Museum is an addition to the Shanghai Corniche, an impressive 8.5-kilometer stretch along the northern bank of the Huangpu River. This scenic promenade serves as a vital link connecting the Xuhui district to the historic Bund area, constituting a pivotal component of the West Bund Masterplan.