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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.

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Scroll to unroll a sequence of recent projects — a slow reading of places, materials and intention.

Explore Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion: A Cultural Gem

Explore Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion: A Cultural Gem

Lisbon, Portugal

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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

Discover Liuzhou’s Unique Luosifen Urban Pavilion

AlUla, Saudi Arabia

02

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

Heritage District Renewal

Singapore

03

An adaptive-reuse urban renewal plan balancing preservation, commerce and public life across a fine-grained historic quarter.

Coastal Museum Campus

Coastal Museum Campus

Dubai, UAE

04

A cultural tourism destination with exhibition halls, learning spaces and public gardens arranged as a chain of climate-moderated pavilions.

River Delta Innovation District

River Delta Innovation District

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

05

A climate-aware masterplan that knits research, housing and public landscapes into a resilient waterfront district.

Basalt House

Basalt House

São Miguel, Azores

06

A compact residence built from dark local stone, set against a volcanic landscape and the Atlantic horizon.

Monastery Ridge Retreat

Monastery Ridge Retreat

Paro, Bhutan

07

A highland retreat that combines hospitality, contemplation and landscape restoration along a mountain ridge.

Selected Works — 2021 / 2025 7 Projects

01 — A Handscroll

A continuous view
of our work.

Explore Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion: A Cultural Gem

Explore Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion: A Cultural Gem

Lisbon, Portugal

01

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

Discover Liuzhou’s Unique Luosifen Urban Pavilion

AlUla, Saudi Arabia

02

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

Heritage District Renewal

Singapore

03

An adaptive-reuse urban renewal plan balancing preservation, commerce and public life across a fine-grained historic quarter.

Coastal Museum Campus

Coastal Museum Campus

Dubai, UAE

04

A cultural tourism destination with exhibition halls, learning spaces and public gardens arranged as a chain of climate-moderated pavilions.

River Delta Innovation District

River Delta Innovation District

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

05

A climate-aware masterplan that knits research, housing and public landscapes into a resilient waterfront district.

Basalt House

Basalt House

São Miguel, Azores

06

A compact residence built from dark local stone, set against a volcanic landscape and the Atlantic horizon.

Monastery Ridge Retreat

Monastery Ridge Retreat

Paro, Bhutan

07

A highland retreat that combines hospitality, contemplation and landscape restoration along a mountain ridge.

02 — Studio

We work at the quiet intersection of architecture, culture and long-term strategy.

UNO operates as an international design lab advising governments, developers and cultural institutions. Our work begins before the building and continues beyond it — through urban strategy, cultural tourism and the making of place. We believe good architecture is patient, specific and deeply aware of where it stands.

A compact, international team working in Chengdu — with partners in landscape, engineering and strategy.

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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.