International Design Firm — Est. 2017
Shaping places between cultures.
UNO Architects is a design studio working at the intersection of architecture, urban strategy and cultural tourism — for institutions, developers and cities.
01 — A Handscroll
A continuous view
of our work.
Scroll to unroll a sequence of recent projects — a slow reading of places, materials and intention.
Explore Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion: A Cultural Gem
Lisbon, Portugal
The Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion, situated in a traditional rural community beside a vast bamboo forest, symbolizes the harmonious relationship between nature and people. Designed to reflect the elegance of its surroundings, the pavilion serves three purposes: a visitor center showcasing local beauty, a hub for cultural heritage workshops, and a communal space for local activities. Crafted from local materials with an emphasis on sustainability, it fosters connections between visitors and residents while preserving cultural memories and traditions.
Discover Liuzhou’s Unique Luosifen Urban Pavilion
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
A low-rise hospitality concept embedded within a fragile desert landscape, organised as a family of earth-toned pavilions and shaded courts.
Heritage District Renewal
Singapore
An adaptive-reuse urban renewal plan balancing preservation, commerce and public life across a fine-grained historic quarter.
Coastal Museum Campus
Dubai, UAE
A cultural tourism destination with exhibition halls, learning spaces and public gardens arranged as a chain of climate-moderated pavilions.
River Delta Innovation District
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A climate-aware masterplan that knits research, housing and public landscapes into a resilient waterfront district.
Basalt House
São Miguel, Azores
A compact residence built from dark local stone, set against a volcanic landscape and the Atlantic horizon.
Monastery Ridge Retreat
Paro, Bhutan
A highland retreat that combines hospitality, contemplation and landscape restoration along a mountain ridge.
01 — A Handscroll
A continuous view
of our work.
02 — Studio
We work at the quiet intersection of architecture, culture and long-term strategy.
A compact, international team working in Chengdu — with partners in landscape, engineering and strategy.
03 — Capabilities
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04 — Work
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Explore Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion: A Cultural Gem
Lisbon, Portugal
The Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion, situated in a traditional rural community beside a vast bamboo forest, symbolizes the harmonious relationship between nature and people. Designed to reflect the elegance of its surroundings, the pavilion serves three purposes: a visitor center showcasing local beauty, a hub for cultural heritage workshops, and a communal space for local activities. Crafted from local materials with an emphasis on sustainability, it fosters connections between visitors and residents while preserving cultural memories and traditions.
Discover Liuzhou’s Unique Luosifen Urban Pavilion
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
A low-rise hospitality concept embedded within a fragile desert landscape, organised as a family of earth-toned pavilions and shaded courts.
Heritage District Renewal
Singapore
An adaptive-reuse urban renewal plan balancing preservation, commerce and public life across a fine-grained historic quarter.
Coastal Museum Campus
Dubai, UAE
A cultural tourism destination with exhibition halls, learning spaces and public gardens arranged as a chain of climate-moderated pavilions.
05 — Next
Let's shape what's next.
We partner with cities, institutions and developers to imagine, plan and realise new cultural destinations. We'd be glad to begin a conversation.