Architect and Founder of Bjarke Ingels Group
Bjarke Ingels is a Danish architect known for his playful yet pragmatic approach to architecture, often merging sustainability with striking visual form. He founded BIG in 2005, following his earlier partnership at PLOT Architects. Ingels is behind landmark projects such as 8 House and VM Houses in Copenhagen, VIA 57 West in New York, and the CopenHill waste-to-energy plant and ski slope. He is widely regarded for promoting what he calls “hedonistic sustainability,” making environmentally responsible design desirable and engaging.
