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==Awards== |
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The practice was winner of the [[Architects' Journal]] International Practice of the Year 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=AJ100 2010 International Practice of the Year: Aedas|url=http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/aj100-2010/aj100-2010-awards/aj100-2010-international-practice-of-the-year-aedas/5218085.article|publisher=The Architects Journal}}</ref> Aedas projects which have won the most international design awards are Sandcrawler, regional headquarters for Lucasfilm Singapore, Best New Global Design at the [[International Architecture Awards]] 2011 for The Chicago Athenaeum;<ref>{{cite web|title=The International Design Awards 2011 Archive|url=https://chi-athenaeum.org/assets/pdf_archives/intarch/archive-2011-International-Arch-awards.pdf |publisher= The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design|accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref> Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus in Hong Kong, Best Futura Mega Project at [[MIPIM#MIPIM Awards|MIPIM Awards 2012]];<ref>{{cite web|title=MIPIM Awards 2012 Winners|url=https://www.mipim.com/RM/RM_MipimEvent/2013/documents/mipim2012-mipim-awards-winners.pdf|publisher=|accessdate=15 November 2012}}</ref> Mixed-Use Development in Xihongmen, Da Xing District, in Beijing, China, Best International Mixed-use Architecture at International Property Awards 2013;<ref>{{cite web|title=International Property Award winners from International 2013|url=http://propertyawards.net/international-2013/|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2014}}</ref> The Star in Singapore - Best Global Project, Retail, Mixed-use Development at [[Engineering News-Record|ENR]] Global Best Projects Awards 2014;<ref>{{cite web|title=MIPIM Awards 2012 Winners|url=http://enr.construction.com/SpecialReports/2014-Global-Best-projects.asp|publisher=ENR.com|accessdate=20 July 2014}}</ref> and Mallory Street / Burrows Street Revitalisation Project, Wan Chai, Hong Kong - Medal of the Year of Hong Kong at the [[Hong Kong Institute of Architects]] Annual Awards 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=HKIA Annual Awards 2013|url=http://www.hkia.net/hk/News/action.do?method=detail&mappingName=LocalNews&id=4028813c45efb78e0146840afe89036d|publisher=The Hong Kong Institute of Architects|accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
The practice was winner of the [[Architects' Journal]] International Practice of the Year 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=AJ100 2010 International Practice of the Year: Aedas|url=http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/aj100-2010/aj100-2010-awards/aj100-2010-international-practice-of-the-year-aedas/5218085.article|publisher=The Architects Journal}}</ref> Aedas projects which have won the most international design awards are Sandcrawler, regional headquarters for Lucasfilm Singapore, Best New Global Design at the [[International Architecture Awards]] 2011 for The Chicago Athenaeum;<ref>{{cite web|title=The International Design Awards 2011 Archive|url=https://chi-athenaeum.org/assets/pdf_archives/intarch/archive-2011-International-Arch-awards.pdf |publisher= The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design|accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref> Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus in Hong Kong, Best Futura Mega Project at [[MIPIM#MIPIM Awards|MIPIM Awards 2012]];<ref>{{cite web|title=MIPIM Awards 2012 Winners|url=https://www.mipim.com/RM/RM_MipimEvent/2013/documents/mipim2012-mipim-awards-winners.pdf|publisher=|accessdate=15 November 2012}}</ref> Mixed-Use Development in Xihongmen, Da Xing District, in Beijing, China, Best International Mixed-use Architecture at International Property Awards 2013;<ref>{{cite web|title=International Property Award winners from International 2013|url=http://propertyawards.net/international-2013/|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2014}}</ref> The Star in Singapore - Best Global Project, Retail, Mixed-use Development at [[Engineering News-Record|ENR]] Global Best Projects Awards 2014;<ref>{{cite web|title=MIPIM Awards 2012 Winners|url=http://enr.construction.com/SpecialReports/2014-Global-Best-projects.asp|publisher=ENR.com|accessdate=20 July 2014}}</ref> and Mallory Street / Burrows Street Revitalisation Project, Wan Chai, Hong Kong - Medal of the Year of Hong Kong at the [[Hong Kong Institute of Architects]] Annual Awards 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=HKIA Annual Awards 2013|url=http://www.hkia.net/hk/News/action.do?method=detail&mappingName=LocalNews&id=4028813c45efb78e0146840afe89036d|publisher=The Hong Kong Institute of Architects|accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
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==Global Offices== |
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As of 2014, Aedas has 13 global offices in eight countries.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/08/aedas-splits-interview-keith-griffiths/|title=Aedas dumps UK business to focus on ‘high-density urban high-rise’|publisher=dezeen magazine|accessdate = 8 July 2014 }}</ref> |
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''' Hong Kong ''' – The largest office of Aedas, which employs 750 staff and oversees all of Aedas’ global activities.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.classifiedpost.com/hk/article/creative-adventures |title= Creative adventures |publisher=Classified Post|accessdate = 7 August 2013}}</ref> |
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''' Europe ''' - Aedas has a London office at 65 Chandos Place, in the city’s West Ends. The office is overseen by four key players of Aedas: Keith Griffiths, Chairman of Aedas; Andrew Bromberg, Director of Design and Aedas’ signature designer; Ken Wai, Design Director for China; and Max Connop, Director.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=24510&q=aedas|title=Aedas announces demerger|publisher=World Architecture News.com|accessdate = 14 July 2014}}</ref> |
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In the beginning of 2015, Aedas acquired UK practice RHWL and Arts Team,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/aedas-snaps-up-rhwl/8677520.article/|title=Aedas snaps up RHWL| accessdate=22 June 2014}}</ref> one of the leading designers of arts and cultural facilities in Europe. |
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''' China ''' - In China, Aedas has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Macau.<ref>{{cite journal |last= |first= |date=17 October 2012|title= Aedas in China |url= http://www.prc-magazine.com/aedas-in-china/ |journal= Pacific Rim Construction |location=Hong Kong |publisher= ROF Media|accessdate= 30 June 2013}}</ref> |
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''' Southeast and North Asia ''' - Aedas has offices in Singapore, New Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City. |
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''' The Middle East ''' - In early 2005 Aedas set up in Dubai <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.emirates247.com/eb247/companies-markets/construction/aedas-spreads-wings-in-region-sees-growth-in-2010-2010-03-03-1.63455|title=Aedas spreads wings in region, sees growth in 2010|publisher=emirates247.com|accessdate = 14 March 2011}}</ref> and has since reaped enormous results in the Middle East with striking designs. Later it also established an office in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition of RHWL in early 2015 also brought the Doha office in Qatar under the Aedas name. |
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''' United States ''' - Aedas has two offices in North America in Los Angeles and Seattle.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.building.co.uk/aedas-takes-over-davis-brody-bonds-seattle-office/5039058.article |title= Aedas takes over Davis Brody Bond's Seattle office |publisher= building.co.uk|accessdate = 3 July 2012}}</ref> |
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===Other Business Services=== |
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* ''' Interior Design ''' –Aedas Interiors designs for the hospitality, residential, corporate office, retail and lifestyle and leisure markets. It has over 190 interior designers and has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Macau, Singapore, Dubai and London. It also provides graphics design services. |
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* ''' Landscape Design ''' –Aedas established its landscape group in 2006. |
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* ''' Urban Design and Masterplanning ''' –In 2007 Aedas set up its urban design group. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Company type | Limited liability company |
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Industry | Architecture |
Founder | Keith Griffiths |
Headquarters | |
Number of locations | London, Hong Kong, Beijing, Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh City, Macau, Shanghai, Singapore, Los Angeles, Seattle, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, New Delhi |
Area served | International |
Key people | Chairman - Keith Griffiths Global Board - Andrew Bromberg Frank McGoldrick Ken Yip Kai Wai Kevin Jose Maxell Connop Tony Kong Siong Ang Andy Zi Xin Wen Peter Shaw |
Services | Architecture, Graphics, Interior Design, Landscape and Urban Design & Masterplanning |
Number of employees | 1400 (2014) |
Website | www |
Aedas (/ˈaɪd[invalid input: 'ɨ']s/, from Latin aedificare, "to build") is one of the five largest international architectural firms.[1] The practice provides architecture, interior design, landscape design, urban design and masterplanning, and graphics design services across mixed-use, office, retail, residential, hotel, infrastructure, education, civic and culture, and urban planning.
History
Aedas was established in 2002 and has grown from 550 employees in 2002 to over 1,000 in 2008 when it became one of the world’s five largest architectural practices, a position which it continues to hold in 2014.[2]
In 2014, Aedas employs 1,400 staff at 13 offices in eight countries, focusing on high-density developments in major world cities.[3]
In the beginning of 2015, Aedas acquired UK practice RHWL and Arts Team.
Projects
Aedas has completed more than 100 projects totalling over 100 million square feet of space around the world.[4] Notable project include:
- Boulevard Plaza, Dubai, UAE [5]
- DAMAC Heights, Dubai, UAE [6]
- Dubai Metro, Dubai, UAE
- Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus, Hong Kong
- Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong [7]
- R&F Centre, Guangzhou, China [8]
- Mandarin Oriental, Chengdu, China [9]
- MRT Marina Bay Station, Singapore [10]
- MTRC Sunny Bay Station, Hong Kong
- MTRC West Rail Nam Cheong and Mei Foo Stations, Hong Kong
- North Satellite Concourse, Hong Kong [11]
- Ocean Heights, Dubai, UAE
- Olympia 66, Dalian, China [12]
- Pentominium, Dubai Marina, UAE [13]
- Mallory Street/Burrows Street Revitalisation Project, Wan Chai, Hong Kong [14]
- Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore [15]
- Sinar Mas Land Headquarters, Jakarta, Indonesia [16]
- Starlight Place, Chongqing, China [17]
- Ubora Towers, Dubai, UAE [18]
- Xunliao Resort Community Phase 1, Huizhou, China
Awards
The practice was winner of the Architects' Journal International Practice of the Year 2010.[19] Aedas projects which have won the most international design awards are Sandcrawler, regional headquarters for Lucasfilm Singapore, Best New Global Design at the International Architecture Awards 2011 for The Chicago Athenaeum;[20] Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus in Hong Kong, Best Futura Mega Project at MIPIM Awards 2012;[21] Mixed-Use Development in Xihongmen, Da Xing District, in Beijing, China, Best International Mixed-use Architecture at International Property Awards 2013;[22] The Star in Singapore - Best Global Project, Retail, Mixed-use Development at ENR Global Best Projects Awards 2014;[23] and Mallory Street / Burrows Street Revitalisation Project, Wan Chai, Hong Kong - Medal of the Year of Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards 2013.[24]
Gallery
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Ocean Heights Dubai Marina
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Pentominium, conception
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Hotel Indigo Hong Kong
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Mandarin Oriental Chengdu, conception
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A photograph of Starlight Place, PRC
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The Forum at the Exchange
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Xunliao Resort Community
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Olympia 66, Dalian
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R&F Centre
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R&F City
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Sandcrawler CX2-1 Singapore
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The Star Performing Arts Center in Singapore
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Dubai Metro Station
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Green House Mallory Street Burrows Street, Hong Kong
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Marina Bay Station, Singapore
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Hong Kong Airport North Satellite Concourse interiors
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The West Kowloon Terminus under the Hong Kong Section of the Express Rail Link project
References
- ^ "2014 rank: 5, Wolrd Architecture 100". bdonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ "WA100" (PDF). The World’s Largest Architecture Practices. UK: Building Design. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Aedas dumps UK business to focus on "high-density urban high-rise"". dezeen magazine. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ "Mixed use designer Aedas to demerge". CoStar.uk.
- ^ "Aedas Dubai design wins office and retail award". ConstructionWeekOnline.
- ^ "Damac Heights, Dubai, United Arab Emirates". designbuild-network.com.
- ^ "Aedas International designs Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island". Hotel Design.
- ^ "R&F Center". architectmagazine.com.
- ^ "Mandarin Oriental Chengdu". architectmagazine.com.
- ^ "MARINA BAY MRT STATION". archello.com.
- ^ "Hong Kong International Airport North Satellite Concourse". architect.co.uk.
- ^ "Aedas designs new retail complex next to Dalian's Olympic Square". World Architecture News.
- ^ "Aedas – Pentominium (Dubai)". Architecture Scope.
- ^ "HKIA Annual Awards 2013". The Hong Kong Institute of Architects.
- ^ "The Star / Andrew Bromberg of Aedas". ArchDaily.
- ^ "DOUBLE GREEN - SINAR MAS LAND HEAD OFFICE BUILDING". ARCHELLO.
- ^ "Aedas' Starlight Place Scores Second Prestigious Award in a Month - Global RLI Award 2013". Archinect.
- ^ "U-Bora Towers Complex by Aedas". Archiscene.
- ^ "AJ100 2010 International Practice of the Year: Aedas". The Architects Journal.
- ^ "The International Design Awards 2011 Archive" (PDF). The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ "MIPIM Awards 2012 Winners" (PDF). Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ "International Property Award winners from International 2013". Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "MIPIM Awards 2012 Winners". ENR.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "HKIA Annual Awards 2013". The Hong Kong Institute of Architects. Retrieved 30 July 2014.