MYAA Mangera Yvars Architects
Areas of expertise: commercial, residential, transport, sports and stadia, education, and smart cities.
Mangera Yvars Architects (MYAA) is an award winning global architectural design studio with a diverse team working in all sectors from urban design and eco cities through to commercial, residential retail, education, leisure, sport and transport projects, as well as cultural and community schemes. Their team comprises of architects and engineers giving them a strong approach for cost-efficient timely delivery.
MYAA's recent projects include an award-winning University, a FIFA World Cup Stadium, a Boutique Eco-Hotel, and mixed-use transport related schemes. With offices in London, Barcelona and the Middle East they work with investors and leading developers. The practice recently won the European Union Suitability Prize, three American Architecture Prize awards, and the Civic Trust Award amongst others.
How do you provide value?
Our ethos is based on ‘People, Planet, Prosperity’ which we use to provide social, environmental and economic value to clients across all sectors. Our process involves effective community engagement and bespoke environmental design enabling our projects to meet the aspirations of communities and developers by streaming planning and delivery. Our working method use a range of tools including artificial intelligence, data, dynamic cost modelling and digital fabrication which helps developers unlock complex sites with improved viability.
What differentiate you from other architects?
We are a highly diverse practice reflecting the communities we serve. Our cross-disciple team includes architects, engineers, landscape, interior and product design specialist enabling us to provide an integrated and highly efficient approach to design and delivery. Our global work also means we can provide out-of-the-box fresh thinking with new and innovative world class solutions including beyond net zero outcomes. We also produce award winning schemes focused on design excellence and delivery to tight deadlines.
What projects are you currently working on?
Our recent projects include An Immersive Museum, a Theatre and Operetta Scheme, The UNESCO Sagrada Familia Cathedral, a Transport Hub with Mixed Use Development, a FIFA World Cup Stadium, a Central London Hotel, and a Eco-Smart City and mixed use Office-Campus. We’ve also recently been appointed onto mixed use Frameworks with Transport for London, Network Rail, and UK local authorities for a range of projects.
What about innovation?
MYAA is undertaking research and developing cross-sector collaborations with universities, global engineering practices, suppliers and manufacturers looking at innovative fast track construction methods, beyond net zero technologies, smart materials as well as more accessible technology and systems for emerging markets. In Rabat for example we helped implement a bio-gas capture facility over a landfill site where we also built a school made with earth walls. The project recently won a European Union Award for Sustainable development beating more than 600 entries.
Is there anything exciting on the horizon?
We are expanding our team in UK/Europe and also establishing offices in other countries. As fully integrated offices, this will enable us to provide local bespoke solutions whilst also having resources to undertake projects more efficiently with global-best practice solutions.
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