Associate Director
Dipl Arch, M.Arch , ARB
London, UK
Maria Tsironi
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Grand Theatre, Small Theatre, Art Museum
Maria has worked across multiple scales internationally, from intricate product designs to skyscrapers and large-scale masterplans. She has played a key role in the concept design of major projects recently completed or under construction, such as The Henderson in Hong Kong, Unicorn Island Masterplan in Chengdu, CECEP Campus in Shanghai, and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Maria has also contributed to recent furniture projects, designing the Ripple Sofa and Coffee Table for Serralunga, and the Alis Meeting Pod for Tecno, which featured in the ‘High-Performing Urban Ecologies’ installation by ZHA at the Italian Pavilion of the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2021.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Featured Projects
From a high-rise creating an urban oasis in the centre of Hong Kong to the largest and most versatile cultural centre in Hunan province,, discover highlights of Maria's notable projects at ZHA.
Courtesy of ZHA
Maria completed her Diploma in Architecture and Engineering with First Class Honours (summa cum laude) from Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AuTh) with 1st Honours (summa cum laude). She obtained her Master of Architecture and Urbanism with Distinction from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London.
Her work has been published and exhibited internationally, including at the Benaki Museum in Athens and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Maria has contributed to since joining ZHA.
Transport + Infrastructure
Mixed Use
A large-scale urban regeneration project in Naples that reconnects the city’s fragmented urban fabric and incorporates the new Campania Region headquarters.
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.
Courtesy of ZHA, render by MIR
Start-up exhibition and conference centre
Masterplans
A mixed-use masterplan for 70,000 researchers, office staff, residents and visitors, Unicorn Island has been designed to enhance the well-being of its community; its design influenced by principles within the region’s historical natural engineering projects.
Offices
The 218,000m² campus sets new benchmarks for the city in energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Photograph by Luke Hayes
ZHA Gallery, September 2023
Products
Addressing new requirements for contemporary meeting areas, Alis is designed to enhance collaboration and cooperation within a space that integrates flexibility and comfort with advanced information technology.
Photograph by Hufton + Crow
Civic
Mixed Use
The Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre harnessed the energy of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games to create a project with a lasting legacy that has enhanced and also regenerated its setting; acting as both an anchor and a catalyst for future investment in Nanjing’s Hexi New Town.
Photo by Stefano Lanza, Courtesy of Serralunga
Products
The distinctive undulating forms of the Ripple outdoor sofa and side table by ZHA for Serralunga are inspired by fluidity. Flowing curves and lines define a sense of movement, highlighting the sculptural quality of the ensemble.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Grand Theatre, Small Theatre, Art Museum
Culture
The new Culture & Arts Centre by ZHA incorporates a contemporary art museum (MICA), an 1,800-seat theatre with supporting facilities and a multipurpose hall. Its organic architectural language is defined by pedestrian routes that weave through the site to connect with neighbouring streets.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Offices
Mixed Use
Located in the Linkong Economic Park within the Hongqiao Business Zone, served by its transportation hub with subway and rail, and close to Shanghai city centre and the airport, Sky Soho connects multinational, national and local enterprises with local residents.
Courtesy of ZHA
Mixed Use
The design responds to Lambeth Council’s aspirations for a district centre for Vauxhall by creating a vibrant new public square adjacent to the busy rail, underground and bus interchange. The proposal also accommodates TfL’s existing plans to upgrade the traffic gyratory and bus station to provide greater accessibility and safety for all.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Grand Canal Gateway Bridge
Transport + Infrastructure
Uniting cultural heritage with 21st century engineering and recyclable materials, the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge is both sculptural and sustainable, designed for longevity with minimal environmental impact.
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