
Thomas Coldefy
Architect and Co-founder of Coldefy
Thomas Coldefy is a French architect and co-founder of the international architecture and urban planning firm Coldefy, established in 2006 alongside Isabel Van Haute. Known for his contextual and human-centered approach, his work balances openness, sustainability, and poetic expression. Notable projects include the Hong Kong Design Institute, the Bao’an Cultural and Art Center in Shenzhen, and the winning design for the National Pulse Memorial & Museum in Orlando. Coldefy also teaches at architecture schools in France and China, contributing to discourse on resilient and inclusive urban futures.