Marcel Holmberg

Marcel Holmberg
Marcel Holmberg - Mumbai Architecture Forum 2016
Born Marcel Holmberg Quintela
(1981-10-27)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.



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