Büro Ole Scheeren has a global team of architects, designers and collaborators working together across its multiple offices worldwide.

Ole Scheeren
Principal

Ole Scheeren is a German-born architect and principal of Büro Ole Scheeren. His landmark projects shape the way we interact with our cities and generate new social narratives through a bold vision of architecture as highly connective and integrative environments.

Ole Scheeren is Büro Ole Scheeren’s chief designer and responsible for steering the company’s business, creative vision and strategic development. His projects have won numerous awards, including the CTBUH Urban Habitat Award 2021 for DUO in Singapore, the World Building of the Year Award 2015 for The Interlace in Singapore, as well as the CTBUH Best Tall Building Worldwide Award 2013 for the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing.

Highlighting the need for transformative solutions to the challenges facing contemporary society, Ole Scheeren’s architecture is characterized by a 30 year commitment to grounding his creative vision in highly successful realized projects, including the completion of three major developments in 2018: the 314m tall MahaNakhon skyscraper in Bangkok, the large-scale DUO mixed-use towers in Singapore, and the Guardian Art Center in the historic center of Beijing.

Ole Scheeren’s ongoing work includes the 398m Empire City Towers Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, ‘Fifteen Fifteen by Ole Scheeren’, a branded high-end residential tower in Vancouver, the Riverpark Tower in Frankfurt, the Abaca Mactan Resort in the Philippines, and the new Headquarters for ZTE, one of China’s biggest tech giants in Shenzhen, amongst many others.

Büro Ole Scheeren’s large-scale projects are complemented by Scheeren’s independent collaborations with filmmakers and artists, as well as research projects exploring his personal interest in cinema, media and narrative space. He created Archipelago Cinema (2012), a floating auditorium in the Andaman Sea for Thailand’s Film on the Rocks festival (also featured at the 2012 Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy), and Mirage City Cinema (2013) for the Sharjah Art Foundation, paying homage to the Gulf city’s historic architecture.

Prior to founding Büro Ole Scheeren, Scheeren was director and partner at OMA, where he was responsible for the practice’s expansion into Asia as well as its work for Prada, with flagship stores in New York (2001) and Los Angeles (2004). Scheeren was also the partner-in-charge of the design and execution of the CCTV Headquarters for China’s national broadcaster in Beijing (2010). Subverting the traditional typology of the skyscraper, this monumental building challenges architectural convention and creates a giant loop of interconnected activities of people and the city.

Alongside his architectural work, Scheeren has created exhibition designs for New York’s Museum of Modern Art and London’s Hayward Gallery, contributed to triennials in Beijing and Milan, and participated in the Rotterdam Film Festival. He has been a TED speaker and regularly lectures at international institutions and conferences, as well as serving on juries for architectural awards and competitions.

Having lived and worked across Europe, the United States and Asia, Ole Scheeren was educated at the universities of Karlsruhe and Lausanne, and completed his studies at London’s Architectural Association. He was awarded the RIBA Silver Medal – the most prestigious European prize in architecture education.

Dan Cheong
Partner

Dan Cheong is Partner at Büro Ole Scheeren and has been with the company since its inception in 2010. At Buro-OS, Dan is leading the Beijing office and manages many of the ongoing projects in China.

Dan Cheong has been collaborating with Ole Scheeren since 2005 on a long list of projects across a wide range of scales and programs, including the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, DUO, a large-scale mixed-use urban development in Singapore, and the 314m MahaNakhon Tower in Bangkok, which were all completed in 2018.

Prior to Buro-OS, Dan Cheong has been working with Ole Scheeren at OMA Beijing on projects such as the Beijing Books Building, The Interlace and The Scotts Tower in Singapore. Previously, he also worked as an architect at Hanrahan Meyers Architects in New York City.

Dan Cheong holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Architecture with Distinction from Harvard University.

Emma Aulanko
Head of Administration

Emma Aulanko is Head of Administration at Büro Ole Scheeren and part of Buro-OS senior management team. She joined the company in 2016 and has worked in a variety of managerial and administrative roles, including internal and external communication. Emma Aulanko works globally in close collaboration with the Partners and all Buro-OS offices.

Before joining Buro-OS, Emma Aulanko headed the arts and culture program of the Finnish Institute in Germany, where she initiated and coordinated international projects with multiple partners, including touring architecture exhibitions and programs, city planning, urban development and livable cities. Emma Aulanko also has several years of experience in PR, Marketing and Cultural Sponsoring in Berlin and Helsinki.

Emma Aulanko studied Communications, Economics and Political Science at Freie Universität Berlin and Economics at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany.

Stefano Baroffio
Head of Business Development

Stefano Baroffio has over two decades of international Business Development experience in Europe, Middle East, China and beyond. He is contracted to work in close collaboration with the Buro-OS Partners on new projects selection, risk analysis, feasibility assessment, and contracts management.

Stefano Baroffio was Head of Commercial for Heatherwick Studio in London and spent over 6 years as worldwide Head of Business Development for OMA in Rotterdam.

Stefano Baroffio also worked for a large Italian Engineering and Architectural company and had several managerial roles in the realm of built environment advisory, technical due diligence and contract management for various Asset and Facility Management companies in Italy.

Stefano Baroffio holds a Master of Architecture degree from Universita’ degli Studi di Genova, Italy.

Uldis Sedlovs
Associate

Uldis Sedlovs is Associate at Büro Ole Scheeren and has collaborated with Ole Scheeren on the design of pioneering building projects and next generation urban developments over the past years.

Prior to joining Buro-OS, Uldis Sedlovs worked with multiple architecture firms and contributed to projects across Asia, Middle East and Europe. At Spark Architects in Shanghai, Uldis Sedlovs was the lead design architect for the Railway Passenger Terminal in Parnu. At Henning Larsen Architects in Riyadh, Uldis Sedlovs worked as design architect for Diplomatic Quarter Celebration Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; for Omantel Headquarters in Muscat, Oman; and for the Private Mansion on man-made island in Doha, Qatar.

Uldis Sedlovs holds a master’s degree in Arts of Philosophy from the University of Latvia and a master’s degree of Architecture with Distinction from the Riga Technical University.

Dave Jaturon Kingminghae
Managing Director of Buro-OS Thailand

Dave Jaturon Kingminghae joined Büro Ole Scheeren in 2012 and is Managing Director of Buro-OS Thailand. He is focused on Buro-OS expanding work in Thailand and South-East Asia. As part of the Büro Ole Scheeren Group, Dave Jaturon Kingminghae has collaborated on several large-scale projects, including the design and construction of the 314m MahaNakhon Tower in Bangkok, completed in 2018.

After graduating from Chulalongkorn University with awards from the Association of Siamese Architects, Dave Jaturon Kingminghae worked at DBALP in Bangkok on multiple hotel and residential projects, and at Atkins China on large-scale urban design and mixed-use developments.


Dave Jaturon Kingminghae is a visiting critic for the International Program in Design and Architecture at Chulalongkorn University and a registered architect in Thailand (ACT, ASA) since 2005.

David Moore
Executive Vice President, OS Development

David Moore is Executive Vice President of OS Development and a Licensed Architect in the State of New York. He has overseen all projects of the company and managed OS Development together with Ole Scheeren since its inception in 2016.

For OS Development, David Moore has overseen multiple projects for the redevelopment and brand expansion of Dean & DeLuca, including Dean & DeLuca Stage, a new sub-brand within the company created for global expansion of a novel food retail concept.

Additionally, for the Büro Ole Scheeren Group, David Moore has collaborated on several large projects across the USA, Asia and Middle East.

Prior to OS Development, David Moore was a Director at Gardiner & Theobald, a large project and cost management firm in New York. David has previously worked in multiple development and management positions in the design and construction industry, including for Ian Schrager, Hospitality 3 Developers, Prada and JT Magen Construction Managers. He also worked as designer for architecture firm OMA, where he collaborated with Ole Scheeren on the flagship stores for Prada in New York and Beverly Hills.

David Moore has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Architecture from Columbia University.

Chao Wei
Associate, Project Director

Chao Wei is Associate, Project Director and Senior Designer at Büro Ole Scheeren. With over 10 years of experience, he is currently managing several high-profile projects for Buro-OS throughout China. 

Prior to his collaboration with Ole Scheeren, Chao Wei worked as a Lead Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects in London for 7 years. He has been involved in projects of various typologies, such as super-tall buildings, hotel and residential projects, cultural, commercial and mixed-use projects, as well as master plans and interior design. Chao Wei has also worked at Aedas Hong Kong as an Associate, where he gained experience with various commercial and mixed-use projects.

Chao Wei holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Nottingham.

Jonathan Kan
Associate

Jonathan Kan is Associate and Senior Designer at Büro Ole Scheeren. He has managed teams for multiple large-scale and high-rise projects in China and the Middle East throughout all design stages from concept to construction.

Prior to joining Buro-OS, Jonathan Kan gained experience across a wide spectrum of project types, ranging from hi-rise mixed use and hospitality, to institutional, cultural and public spaces. He has previously worked at several international practices, including Safdie Architects, Gensler, and Santiago Calatrava, where he was involved in high-profile projects in Chicago and New York City.

Jonathan Kan graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and is a versatile designer with a particular focus and interest in sustainability and façades. He is a LEED accredited professional.

Can Liu
Associate

Can Liu is Associate and Senior Designer at Büro Ole Scheeren and has been collaborating with Ole Scheeren since 2014.

At Buro-OS, Can Liu has participated in the design, development and management of multiple international and Chinese projects throughout various design stages, from concept design to design development and construction. She has worked on various types of projects including high-rise and mixed-use typologies, master planning, cultural, residential, hospitality, and interiors. 

Prior to joining Buro-OS, Can Liu worked at OMA Rotterdam on several competitions and commissions across Europe and Asia.

Can Liu holds a master degree from Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.

Hao Wang
Associate

Hao Wang is Associate and Senior Designer at Büro Ole Scheeren. Since joining Buro-OS, she has been working closely with Ole Scheeren and Dan Cheong on the design and management of several of the office’s large-scale mixed-use projects, including the winning scheme for a high-profile headquarters competition in Shenzhen and its design development. 

Prior to joining Büro Ole Scheeren, Hao Wang worked at a number of practices including CallisonRTKL, ATKINS, and Hassell, on a variety of projects and typologies, including large-scale master planning, industrial parks, mixed-use developments, headquarters, offices, hospitality, and cultural projects.

Hao Wang graduated with a Master’s degree in Architecture from Delft University of Technology, and is a LEED accredited professional.

Isa Fahrenholz
Communications Manager

Isa Fahrenholz is Communications Manager at Büro Ole Scheeren. Before joining Buro- OS, she worked as marketing manager at Munich-based real estate developer Euroboden, where she developed marketing concepts for real estate projects and coordinated internal and external publications. Isa Fahrenholz has also worked for a Germany based publishing house specialized in German and international architecture and urban planning magazines. Initially part of the editorial team, she later became a project manager responsible for digital recruitment solutions and products designed to attract young talent to the construction industry.

Isa Fahrenholz holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the Technical University Berlin and a Research Master in Visual Arts, Media and Architecture from the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.

Kevin Ou
Business Development Manager

Kevin Ou is Business Development Manager at Buro-OS. He is working across multiple aspects of the office’s activities, with a specific focus on Chinese client relations. Kevin has been working with Ole Scheeren since 2005 in various roles, including Public Relations Manager and Executive Personal Assistant.

Kevin Ou is a highly skilled translator and mediator between Western and Chinese culture. Prior to working for Ole Scheeren, he was a journalist for a leading Chinese magazine, Modern Weekly, writing and reporting on art and culture across China.

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