Senior Associate
Dip Arch, MArch, ARB, OAR
London, UK
Karoly Markos
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Since joining ZHA in 2012, Karoly has contributed to key design competitions and commissions, including Tower C at Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, The Henderson Tower in Hong Kong, Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Featured Projects
From a leading centre of innovation and technology in Shenzhen, to a 36-storey tower for Henderson Land in Hong Kong, discover highlights of Karoly's notable projects at ZHA.
Karoly completed his Diploma in Architecture from the Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urban Planning in Romania and his Master of Architecture and Urbanism with distinction from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London. He has taught at AA DRL and the University of Architecture Spiru Haret in Romania.
Outside the office, Karoly finds passion in hands-on crafts and is skilled in woodworking, leathercrafting, painting, and tropical gardening.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Karoly has contributed to since joining ZHA.
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Offices
Tall Buildings
The design of Tower C integrates the city and nature within its central green axis with the transit orientated development (TOD) of Shenzhen’s new spine, creating a ‘superscape’ that will become a tower of the future within the Super Headquarters Base.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Tall Buildings
Offices
Developed on the world’s most valuable site purchased by Henderson Land, the 36-storey tower's design shelters new civic plazas enveloped by nature, creating an urban oasis in the centre of the city. Accommodating enhanced workplace flexibility, the building’s smart management system creates a contactless pathway for all occupants, eliminating all contact with communal surfaces.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Culture
Showcasing the scientific endeavour, ground-breaking research and future possibilities of technology, this new institution will explore the power of science and the technological advancements defining our future.
Sports
Inaugurated on 16 May 2019 by hosting the Amir Cup Final of the Qatar Stars national football league, Al Janoub Stadium was the first new stadium commissioned for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Courtesy of ZHA
River View
Culture
Education
The Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre will incorporate the Navoi State Museum of Literature, Auditorium, International Research Centre and School.
Photograph by Hufton + Crow
Transport + Infrastructure
Beijing Daxing International Airport is a new airport in the Daxing district 46km south of the city centre (20 minutes by express train).
Render by Negativ
West elevation
Tall Buildings
Residential
The renovation and redevelopment of Mercury House integrates residential apartments and a boutique hotel within Malta’s most dynamic urban environment. Creating new public spaces and amenities for the island’s residents and visitors, the design responds to Paceville’s key urban challenges by investing in its civic realm and increasing its limited housing supply.
Render by XUniverse
Hospitality
Residential
The Alba is a new US$1.9 billion mixed-use beachfront development designed by ZHA for Omniyat on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah with panoramic views of Dubai’s coast and skyline.
Render by Atchain
Culture
Mixed Use
A place of convergence and collaboration, the Yidan Center will be home to the Chen Yidan Foundation in its work to promote lifelong learning and innovation in education.
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