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Where Space Becomes Art

Aurae Architects designs transformative spaces that challenge convention, honor context, and endure through time.

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Recent
Projects

Luminos Residence

RESIDENTIAL · 2025

Luminos Residence

Los Angeles, California

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The Meridian Tower

COMMERCIAL · 2024

The Meridian Tower

New York, New York

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Solara Cultural Centre

CULTURAL · 2024

Solara Cultural Centre

Madrid, Spain

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Vantage House

RESIDENTIAL · 2023

Vantage House

Tokyo, Japan

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Studio at work
2001

Founded

Architecture as
a Living Dialogue

We believe great architecture emerges from deep listening — to the land, the light, the people who will inhabit a space. Each project is a conversation between material and imagination, between the permanence of form and the fluidity of life.

Founded in 2001 by principal architect Elena Aurae, our studio has grown into a team of 45 designers, engineers, and visionaries working across four continents.

Sustainable by Design

Every project targets net-zero performance and material longevity.

Human-Centered Process

Deep collaboration with clients, communities, and craftspeople.

Enduring Craft

We design for decades, not trends — structures that age with grace.

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Our Services

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Architectural Design

Full-service architectural design from concept through construction administration for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.

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Interior Architecture

Spatial planning and material specification that creates interior environments with narrative depth and sensory richness.

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Landscape Design

Curating the relationship between built form and natural systems to create cohesive, ecologically responsive environments.

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Master Planning

Long-range planning for mixed-use developments, campuses, and urban districts that balance density with livability.

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Heritage Restoration

Sensitive adaptation and restoration of historic structures, extending their life while honoring their architectural legacy.

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Sustainable Consulting

Expert guidance on passive design strategies, material selection, and LEED/BREEAM certification pathways.

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Award-winning architecture

Recognized Globally

32 international design awards including the AIA Gold Medal, Aga Khan Award, and the Pritzker Honour.

Meet the Studio

Elena Aurae

FOUNDING PRINCIPAL

Elena Aurae

Harvard GSD · 24 years practice · Pritzker jury member

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Marcus Veld

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Marcus Veld

ETH Zürich · Specialises in adaptive reuse & cultural projects

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Yuki Tanaka

SUSTAINABILITY LEAD

Yuki Tanaka

Tokyo University · LEED Fellow · Passive house specialist

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Riad Osman

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Riad Osman

AA London · Structural innovation & materials research

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Aurae didn't just design our headquarters — they gave our entire organisation a physical identity that inspires everyone who enters.
Marcus Heller

Marcus Heller

CEO, Heller Capital Group

Let's Build
Something
Remarkable

Whether you're envisioning a private residence, a landmark commercial building, or an urban intervention, we'd love to hear about your project.

Studio

42 Meridian Tower, Suite 800
New York, NY 10001