Associate Director
Architect Degree, MArch, ARB, RIBA, COAM (registered architect in Madrid)
London, UK
Victor Orive
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Courtesy of ZHA
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Victor joined ZHA in 2007 and has since built a diverse portfolio that includes residential, mixed-use, office, transportation, and cultural projects. His work emphasises harmony between symbolic design and sustainability through the use of parametric tools, optimised geometries, and environmentally considered materials. With a versatile background in both design and technical delivery, he has extensive experience working with UK planning and building regulations. He contributed to the ZHA Low Carbon Strategy Handbook, enhancing collective awareness of the environmental impact of ZHA’s work and setting new standards for sustainable design. Leading a multidisciplinary team, he brings a true passion for architecture and values collaboration with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Prior to joining ZHA, Victor gained valuable experience from working on a high-rise tower in Madrid.
Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Featured Projects
From a new headquarters for the Central Bank of Iraq to a vibrant new public square adjacent to a busy rail, underground and bus interchange in London, discover highlights of Victor's notable projects.
Photograph by BoysPlayNice
Victor earned his seven-year Architect Degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and his Master of Architecture and Urbanism from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London. He also studied architecture at the Technical University of Berlin as part of the Erasmus Programme. From 2011 to 2013, he taught parametric design and urbanism and served as a co-director for the AA Visiting School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In contrast to the innovative nature of his work, Victor has a taste for vintage collections, particularly books and vinyl records. On weekends, he enjoys exploring secondhand bookshops and stargazing at home with his telescopes.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Victor has contributed to since joining ZHA.
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.
Courtesy of ZHA
Tall Buildings
Offices
Civic
Rising from the sloping banks of the Tigris River in Baghdad, the design for the new headquarters of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) conveys the core values at the heart of the institution: Solidity, Stability and Sustainability.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Hospitality
The world’s first free-form high-rise exoskeleton optimises the interiors by creating spaces that are uninterrupted by supporting walls or columns. Three horizontal vortices generate the voids through the building and define the hotel’s dramatic internal public spaces.
Photo by Boys Play Nice
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Offices
The Masaryčka building in Prague is defined by circulation routes which will provide access to new civic spaces for the city.
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.
Courtesy of iSiMAR
Products
TOPOS is a collection of outdoor furniture that celebrates Mediterranean living and unites ZHA’s design expertise with iSiMAR’s experienced understanding of materials.
Courtesy of iSiMAR
Products
Named after the Greek word for place, the TOPOS collection encapsulates time with family and friends lounging by the sea, beside a swimming pool, or under a canopy of pine trees. The essence of these precious memories living outdoors are captured in a unique furniture design.
Courtesy of ZHA, render by MIR
Sports
The Eco Park stadium for Forest Green Rovers will be an important addition for the community. The club’s heritage, ambition and vision reflect ZHA’s own, combining the latest material research and construction techniques with new design approaches to build a more ecologically sustainable and inclusive architecture.
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