An international figure in architecture and urban design, Daniel Libeskind is renowned for his ability to evoke cultural memory through architecture. Informed by a lifelong engagement with music, philosophy, literature, and poetry, his work seeks to create buildings that are emotionally resonant, intellectually rigorous, and deeply sustainable.

Born in Łódź, Poland, in 1946, Libeskind immigrated to the United States as a teenager, settling with his family in the Bronx. A gifted musician, he received a scholarship from the American-Israel Cultural Foundation and performed as a virtuoso before turning to architecture. He earned his professional degree from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 1970, followed by a postgraduate degree in the history and theory of architecture from the University of Essex in 1972.

In 1989, Libeskind won the international competition to design the Jewish Museum Berlin, a project that established him as a major voice in contemporary architecture. Relocating with his young family to Berlin, he devoted more than a decade to its realization. This seminal work was followed by a series of influential cultural commissions, including the Felix Nussbaum Haus in Osnabrück; Imperial War Museum North in Manchester; Denver Art Museum; Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco; Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen; Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto; and the Military History Museum in Dresden.

In 2003, Studio Libeskind won another historic competition: the master plan for the redevelopment of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. The design reimagined the sixteen-acre site as a place of both remembrance and renewal, integrating the memorial, museum, restored street grid, transportation hub, and a dynamic commercial district anchored by a symbolic 1,776-foot tower.

Following his move to New York, Libeskind expanded the studio’s global portfolio to include major commercial and residential projects, such as Westside in Bern, Crystals at CityCenter in Las Vegas, and Kö-Bogen in Düsseldorf, as well as residential towers in cities including Busan, Singapore, Warsaw, Toronto, Manila, and São Paulo.

Studio Libeskind operates as an internationally active architecture and urban design practice headquartered in New York, working through a global network of consultants and collaborators. The firm’s multidisciplinary team includes architects, urban designers, sustainability specialists, and project managers experienced in delivering complex projects across diverse regulatory and cultural contexts. Intentionally kept small—approximately fifty full-time professionals in the New York studio—the practice maintains a high level of design control and close principal involvement, focusing its energy on a select number of projects it is deeply committed to.

The studio’s work spans North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, encompassing both major global cities and regional contexts. This breadth of experience allows Studio Libeskind to bring a global perspective alongside a strong sensitivity to local culture, history, and environment in every commission.

As Principal Design Architect of Studio Libeskind, Libeskind lectures widely at universities and international forums. His work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions and publications, shaping discourse on architecture, memory, and the contemporary city. He has received many prestigious honors, including the Goethe Medal, the Hiroshima Art Prize, the Dresden Peace Prize, and the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage. He has also been appointed a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Republic.

Libeskind lives in New York with his wife and business partner, Nina Libeskind, and is a licensed architect in the State of New York.

Michael Ashley, RA, serves as Principal at Studio Libeskind, leading a wide range of projects spanning cultural, residential, and commercial developments worldwide. He plays a central role in shaping architectural concepts and guiding projects from early design through development, translating complex narratives, sites, and programmatic ambitions into distinctive and meaningful architecture.

Mr. Ashley has led and contributed to a number of significant international projects, including Maggie’s Centre in London and the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa. He is currently leading the transformation of the Boerentoren in Antwerp—Europe’s first skyscraper—into a major new cultural institution. He was also a key member of the design team for the Zhang Zhidong Museum, which opened in 2018; the CityLife PwC Tower in Milan; and major mixed-use developments in France, including the Occitanie Tower in Toulouse and Iconic in Nice, as well as the reimagined Tree of Life project in Pittsburgh.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, Michael gained experience at a number of multidisciplinary practices, including LPAS in Sacramento and Mark Dziewulski Architects in San Francisco, where he specialized in mixed-use and residential projects. He also led his own studio, developing work across architecture, product design, and furniture.

Mr. Ashley holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Andrews University. He has served as a visiting critic at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design, and the New York Institute of Technology, and regularly speaks on architecture and design, including engagements at the United Nations International School.

Seungki Min leads several of Studio Libeskind’s large-scale projects, with a particular focus on Korea and the broader Asian market. He is responsible for design development, project management, and the day-to-day coordination of clients, local architects, and consultants, ensuring seamless collaboration across complex international teams.

With extensive experience in high-rise luxury residential and mixed-use developments worldwide, Seungki brings both technical expertise and design leadership to the studio’s work. He played a key role in the realization of Reflections at Keppel Bay in Singapore, and more recently has contributed to major developments, including the Hyundai Haeundae Udong I-Park in Busan and the Yongsan International Business District in Seoul. He is also currently a key member of the team leading the Sekyra Towers project in Prague.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, Seungki worked with several New York–based firms, including di Domenico + Partners, MG Design Int’l, and Kolatan / Mac Donald Studio. His early experience spans projects of varying scale and typology, including the Ningbo Sun Plaza in Beijing and the Atlantic Terminal complex in Brooklyn.

Seungki received his Master of Architecture from Columbia University in 2001, where he was awarded the Honor Award for Excellence in Design, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Hanyang University in Seoul. He is fluent in Korean and English.

Arnault Biou serves as a lead designer at Studio Libeskind, contributing to numerous international competitions as well as large-scale construction projects worldwide. His work spans cultural and residential developments, where he plays a key role in advancing design from concept through realization. He has overseen the design and construction of the courtyard extension at the Jewish Museum Berlin, as well as Reflections at Keppel Bay and the adjacent Corals condominium development in Singapore. He is currently working on a project in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris, and the Einstein House in Jerusalem.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind in 2005, Arnault worked as a senior architect at Steven Holl Architects, where he led the design and construction of the Whitney Water Purification Facility and Park in New Haven. His earlier experience includes work on a range of significant cultural and institutional projects, including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, the Swiss Embassy in Washington, D.C., the University of Iowa School of Art, and the Turbulence House in New Mexico. He also worked with leading European practices including Gigon/Guyer Architekten, BMB Architekten, and Calatrava Valls in Zurich.

Arnault received his Diploma in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) in 1995. He has served as a guest critic at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and The City College of New York, and is fluent in French, German, and English.

Wan-Chi Chang, OAA, RA, LEED AP, is a senior member of Studio Libeskind with nearly two decades of experience in architecture. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has played a key role in the design and delivery of a wide range of international projects spanning commercial and residential towers, hospitality, and cultural and institutional developments.

Her work reflects a strong expertise in sustainable design and complex project coordination. Wan-Chi has contributed to several of the studio’s major projects, including the L Tower in Toronto and the CityLife development in Milan. She was also a key member of the design team for the Zhang Zhidong Museum in Wuhan, which opened in 2018. She is currently involved in major projects across Asia and the Middle East, including the Baccarat Hotel in Dubai.

In her role, Wan-Chi works closely with multidisciplinary teams and consultants, supporting the advancement of projects from design development through delivery. Her technical knowledge and collaborative approach are integral to the successful execution of the studio’s work.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, Wan-Chi was a project architect at DSTA Architects in Toronto and later at B+H Architects, where she collaborated with Studio Libeskind on the Royal Ontario Museum expansion. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and is fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English.

Neil Cook, RA, RLA, is a Senior Associate at Studio Libeskind with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and land planning. His work encompasses a wide range of project types, including large-scale cultural, residential, infrastructural, and mixed-use developments, as well as urban master plans, parks, waterfronts, streetscapes, and environmental education initiatives.

At Studio Libeskind, Neil has contributed to numerous domestic and international projects, including Midtown West, a mixed-use residential development in Detroit; Verve, a luxury residential community near Frankfurt; Tor di Valle, a commercial center in Rome; and the award-winning Kodrina Masterplan in Pristina, Kosovo. He also helped led the design of affordable senior housing projects in New York, including the Allan & Geraldine Residences, completed in 2023. He is currently a key member of the team working on the Tree of Life project in Pittsburgh.

Neil brings a holistic design approach that integrates architecture and landscape, with a strong emphasis on site responsiveness, public realm, and environmental performance. His ability to work across disciplines allows him to shape projects that are both technically rigorous and socially impactful.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, Neil worked with Reiser + Umemoto (RUR Architecture) in New York, MKW + Associates in New Jersey and New York, and Land Architects in Colorado. He holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Penn State University and a Master of Architecture from UCLA.

Jay Kim brings nearly two decades of experience across all phases of architectural practice, including design, construction documentation, and construction administration. His work spans large-scale master plans and complex mixed-use developments across North America, Europe, and Asia.

At Studio Libeskind, Jay has contributed to a number of significant international projects, including the Denver Art Museum, which opened in 2006; the CityLife residential development in Milan; the Yongsan International Business District master plan in Seoul; and the Lotte Songdo Mall in South Korea. He recently managed the completion of Maggie’s Centre at the Royal Free Hospital in London and is currently a key member of the team working on the Boerentoren (Antwerp) transformation project.

Jay is known for his strong technical expertise and ability to guide projects through all stages of delivery, ensuring design intent is maintained through construction. His experience across diverse project types and global contexts supports the successful realization of complex architectural projects.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, Jay worked with Davis Partnership Architects and Hans Kahn Associates in Colorado, as well as SEE Architecture & Urban Planning and Moo-Young Architects & Engineers in Seoul. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of New Mexico and is fluent in Korean and English.

Ching-Wen Lin, AIA, RA, LEED AP, brings more than two decades of experience across a wide range of project types, including residential, commercial, hospitality, higher education, and cultural developments. She is an experienced project manager who works closely with clients and consultants to coordinate all phases of a project, from design and documentation through construction administration and field observation.

At Studio Libeskind, Ching-Wen has been a key member of the team on numerous international projects, including the Kurdistan Museum in Erbil, Iraq; Corals at Keppel Bay in Singapore; the Hyundai Haeundae Udong I-Park in Busan, South Korea; and the Century Spire in Manila, Philippines. She also contributed to affordable housing projects in New York City and is currently working on the Tree of Life project in Pittsburgh and the Mount Scopus Memorial College project in Melbourne, Australia.

Her work is defined by a strong command of project delivery and coordination, ensuring that complex designs are executed with precision and clarity across all stages.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind in 2007, Ching-Wen was a Project Architect/Designer at Holzman Moss Architecture and its predecessor firm, Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, in New York, where she worked across all phases of project development, including construction management.

She holds a Master of Architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Architecture, with honors, from Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan. Ching-Wen is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Paul Mecomber, RA, has over a decade of experience across all phases of project delivery, from concept design through construction administration. At Studio Libeskind, he has played a key role on a range of international projects, contributing to work that spans cultural, commercial, and mixed-use developments—from a museum project in Africa to office buildings in Rome and Tel Aviv. He is currently working on the Baccarat Hotel in Dubai and a mixed-use development in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris.

Paul brings a strong design sensibility combined with technical rigor, supporting the translation of complex architectural concepts into fully realized buildings. His experience across diverse geographies and project types allows him to contribute effectively at both the design and delivery stages.

Prior to joining Studio Libeskind in 2015, Paul worked as a project architect at Asymptote Architecture in New York and as a designer at Tom Wiscombe Architecture in Los Angeles. He also spent several years working on high-end, sustainable residential projects in New York and Phoenix.

Paul received his Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where he was awarded Best Thesis, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. He has taught architecture at Pratt Institute and SCI-Arc, and has served as a guest critic at the University of Pennsylvania, Pratt Institute, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and SCI-Arc.

Amanda de Beaufort brings more than fifteen years of experience in arts, cultural, and architectural communications. She first joined Studio Libeskind in 2004, where she contributed to the documentation and public positioning of major projects, including the World Trade Center reconstruction and the expansion of the Denver Art Museum.

From 2006 to 2014, Amanda served as an account manager at Anne Edgar Associates in New York, one of the leading cultural public relations firms in the United States. There, she led national and international campaigns for prominent cultural institutions, including the opening of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum; the expansion of the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio; the expansion of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond; Colombia’s National Contemporary Art Biennial; and the opening of the Renzo Piano Pavilion at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.

Amanda rejoined Studio Libeskind in March 2014 and currently leads the studio’s global communications strategy, overseeing media relations, publications, exhibitions, and strategic positioning for projects across the firm’s international portfolio.

Jeffrey Terranova joined Studio Libeskind in 2011 and brings experience across multiple phases of architectural practice, contributing to a diverse range of projects worldwide. His work spans large-scale master plans as well as commercial, residential, and cultural developments.

Jeffrey has been involved in the design and presentation of several major international projects, including the Harmony Office Tower in Seoul, the Lotte Mall and Officetel in Songdo, and the Vanke Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015 in Milan. He also contributed to the design development of the Kurdistan Museum in Erbil, Iraq, with a focus on the integration and implementation of BIM technologies. He is currently working on the Einstein House at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is a member of the team for the Sekyra Towers project in Prague.

Jeffrey brings strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach to the studio’s work, supporting the advancement of complex projects from design through development.

He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Drury University in 2009. Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, he worked at Killeen Studio Architects in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ben Erickson joined Studio Libeskind as a Designer in 2021 and was promoted to Associate in 2024. He is currently working on the Museo de Tarapacá, an anthropology museum in Iquique, Chile, and contributing to the Mount Scopus Memorial College project in Melbourne, Australia. His work spans cultural, educational, and large-scale urban projects, with a focus on design development and concept realization.

Ben has contributed to a range of international projects, including the South Sportschule in Munich, the transformation of the Boerentoren Tower in Antwerp, the Orbit Tower in Shanghai, and the reconstruction of the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh.

He earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute, where he now serves as a Visiting Professor, teaching first-year studio courses. Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, Ben worked with Graftworks Design Research on collective housing initiatives and green-energy prototypes, and collaborated with Hume Architects on international competitions in Latvia and Korea, as well as exhibitions at Yale University and the University of Kent.