Marcel Holmberg
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Marcel Holmberg - Mumbai Architecture Forum 2016 | |
Born |
Marcel Holmberg Quintela October 27, 1981 Santiago, Chile |
Nationality | Chilean |
Occupation | Architect |
Marcel Holmberg (October 27, 1981, Santiago, Chile) ICA Chartered Architect, founder of MAARC, previously director and founder of PWD Architecture China.
Career
He has worked with architect Ole Scheeren since 2010 where he took a lead role in the design development of the showcase and operational headquarters for Guardian Auction house in Beijing’s historic core. He was involved in large scale mixed-use projects, including: Angkasa Raya, a 268m tall hotel, office and residential building in Kuala Lumpur; Axel Springer Media Headquarters in Berlin; a Chinese insurance headquarters tower in Beijing CBD, a residential development in Shenzhen, East London cultural hub Olympicopolis and MahaNakhon tower in Bangkok.
Previously in Chile, he collaborated with architects Marco Polidura, Iñaki Volante and Javier Bize designing diverse typologies and participated as a permanent assistant teacher for university workshops.
Personal Background
Descendant of a Swedish-German family from the south of Chile, grew up and spent his formative years in Oakland, California and later in Santiago, Chile.
External links
- Dali project article on Archdaily
- Dali project article on Inhabitat
- Guardian Art Centre Beijing
- Angkasa Raya
- Axel Springer
- Polidura + Talhouk
- Atacama Desert Museum
- Büro Ole Scheeren
- MAARC
- Interview