Associate
BArch, MArch
London, UK
Dieter Matuschke
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
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Dieter’s experience in architecture spans all scales, from interior design and small villas to large-scale masterplanning, demonstrating his versatility across various architectural typologies. He is highly skilled in the use of digital design tools, and digital fabrication. This well-rounded technical skill set enables him to effectively address complex design challenges. Additionally, he dedicates time to mentoring young architects and supporting their professional development.
Prior to joining ZHA, Dieter established his own practice in Brazil and has over a decade of teaching experience. He also worked at renowned firms such as Atmos Studio.
Photograph by Chris Dalton, Courtesy of Romeo Collection
Reception
Featured Project
The hotel conversion of the Palazzo Capponi, Romeo Roma Hotel takes a building with elements from the 16th century and intensifies materiality, light and form, creating unexpected results that generate moments of wonder.
Photograph by Lue Xiang
Dieter earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Brasília in Brazil and his Master of Architecture and Urbanism from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London. He has taught at universities in Brazil and has taught masters programmes at the University of Pennsylvania in the US, the Architectural Association (AA), and the Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London.
Growing up in Brazil, Dieter was surrounded by the architecture of Oscar Niemeyer, which initiated his passion for design, arts, and architecture, laying the foundation for his career.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Alejandro has contributed to since joining ZHA.
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Residential
Comprised of 293 apartments offering panoramic views of Qetaifan Bay and the Lusail skyline, The Grove has been designed with its waterfront promenade as the heart of the community.
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Transport + Infrastructure
Heritage + Regeneration
Repurposing an existing shipping warehouse built in 1960 into a new 20,000 sq. m ferry and cruise ship terminal, ZHA’s design adds a fourth level to the structure to incorporate public terraces with panoramic views of the Daugava River and the skyline of Riga’s city centre, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photograph by Julian Faulhaber
Education
Offices
KAPSARC is a non-profit institution for independent research into policies that contribute to the most effective use of energy to provide social well-being across the globe. KAPSARC develops policies and economic frameworks that reduce the environmental impact and overall costs of energy supply and enable practical technology-based solutions to use energy more efficiently.
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Sports
The team comprising ZHA working with architecture, engineering consultancy Sweco and landscape architects Tredje Natur has won the competition to build the new Aarhus football stadium in Denmark.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Offices
Mixed Use
Infinitus Plaza is the new global headquarters of Infinitus China. Incorporating work environments designed to nurture connectivity, creativity and entrepreneurship, the new headquarters also includes the group’s herbal medicine research facilities and safety assessment labs as well as a learning centre for conferences and exhibitions.
Courtesy of ZHA
Interior Architecture
The interior design of Infinitus Plaza continues the architectural narrative established by the building’s exterior form. Echoing the symbol for infinity (∞), the design creates a series of shared indoor and outdoor spaces that reflect Infinitus’ core values: connection, adaptability, and collective well-being.
Mixed Use
Residential
Located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Oystra is a 128,000 square metre seafront development of 950 one- to four-bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses, and waterfront villas, together with extensive shopping, dining and leisure amenities.
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