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Norman Foster

Architect • High-tech architecture & large-scale systems

Based in: UK / Spain (foundation) Focus: building systems Helps: performance thinking

Brings a “systems first” lens—useful for analyzing how mechanical/plumbing routing, materials, and detailing scale in complex buildings.

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Bjarke Ingels

Architect • BIG • Pragmatic sustainability

Based in: Copenhagen / New York Focus: resilient urban projects Helps: real-world tradeoffs

Useful for case studies that compare design intent vs. constructability—especially where MEP coordination drives outcomes.

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Jeanne Gang

Architect • Studio Gang • Ecology-forward design

Based in: Chicago Focus: sustainability Helps: water + habitat stories

Adds credibility to content connecting water use, building envelopes, and occupant wellbeing—great for “why details matter” explainers.

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Shigeru Ban

Architect • Disaster-response & material innovation

Based in: Tokyo Focus: rapid-build systems Helps: practical detailing

Supports research on temporary/permanent construction methods and why material choices affect durability, maintenance, and water damage risk.

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Renzo Piano

Architect • High-tech craft & public buildings

Based in: Genoa / Paris Focus: detail + performance Helps: buildability reviews

Great reference for explaining how meticulous detailing affects long-term operation—relevant when reviewing fixtures and facility maintenance.

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Elizabeth Diller

Architect • Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Based in: New York Focus: public/cultural projects Helps: user-experience framing

Helps translate technical AEC decisions into human outcomes—great for case studies on restrooms, circulation, and accessibility.

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Alejandro Aravena

Architect • ELEMENTAL • Social housing

Based in: Santiago, Chile Focus: incremental housing Helps: affordability lens

Useful for content about cost-effective upgrades—how fixture selection and plumbing strategy can raise quality without blowing budgets.

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Santiago Calatrava

Architect & Structural Engineer • Bridges & stations

Based in: Switzerland / Spain Focus: structure-driven form Helps: engineering context

Adds engineering rigor to your explainers—especially where structure dictates routing, penetrations, and maintenance access.

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Zaha Hadid

Architect • Iconic contemporary design

Based in: London (practice) Focus: complex geometry Helps: coordination lessons

Great for “how it’s built” breakdowns—complex forms make coordination (including plumbing + waterproofing) especially instructive.

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Frank Gehry

Architect • Sculptural landmark buildings

Based in: Los Angeles Focus: constructability innovation Helps: digital-to-field workflows

Useful for discussing digital modeling, fabrication, and how precise coordination reduces rework—relevant for tight MEP spaces.

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David Adjaye

Architect • Adjaye Associates

Based in: Accra / London / New York Focus: civic institutions Helps: material + culture context

Supports narratives about material selection, durability, and how public buildings balance maintenance, access, and user needs.

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Kengo Kuma

Architect • Material + light

Based in: Tokyo Focus: material research Helps: humidity/detailing insights

Strong reference for climate-aware detailing—helpful for content on moisture control, condensation risk, and wet-area design.

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Anne Lacaton

Architect • Lacaton & Vassal • “Do more with less”

Based in: Paris Focus: retrofit & housing Helps: renovation playbooks

Perfect for renovation case studies—how to improve comfort and performance without demolition (and without overcomplicating plumbing).

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Kazuyo Sejima

Architect • SANAA • Minimalism + clarity

Based in: Japan Focus: spatial simplicity Helps: user flow + accessibility

Helps frame content around clear layouts and user flow—useful when evaluating restroom planning, wayfinding, and fixture placement.

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Peter Zumthor

Architect • Material experience & craftsmanship

Based in: Switzerland Focus: sensory architecture Helps: finish + durability analysis

Supports deep-dive articles on materials, finishes, and long-term wear—relevant when reviewing faucets, coatings, and maintenance realities.

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Cecil Balmond

Designer/Engineer • Advanced Geometry & structures

Based in: London / Colombo Focus: structure + computation Helps: interdisciplinary explanations

Great for bridging architecture and engineering—useful when explaining why constraints (loads, spans, penetrations) shape MEP decisions.

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Kate Orff

Landscape Architect • SCAPE • Climate resilience

Based in: New York Focus: water & coastal systems Helps: stormwater + resilience

Adds authority to water-centric topics—stormwater, flooding, and site drainage—perfect for research hub content tied to water use.

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Jan Gehl

Architect & Urban Design Consultant • Public life

Based in: Copenhagen Focus: human-centered cities Helps: user behavior framing

Useful for explaining how facilities support real behavior—queueing, cleaning cycles, and placement decisions that affect restroom usability.

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Fazlur Rahman Khan

Structural Engineer • Skyscraper systems pioneer

Based in: Chicago (career) Focus: high-rise structures Helps: technical deep-dives

Adds engineering credibility to articles on tall-building constraints—how core layouts and structural grids impact plumbing and wet stacks.

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Tatiana Bilbao

Architect • Sustainable + social housing

Based in: Mexico City Focus: housing prototypes Helps: resource-smart decisions

Strong voice for sustainability and practicality—ideal for product reviews that balance performance, cost, and long-term serviceability.

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