Studies at the universities of Karlsruhe and Lausanne; graduate, Architectural Association, London. Former Director and Partner, Office for Metropolitan Architecture, responsible for work across Asia. Architect and principal, Büro Ole Scheeren, founded in 2010 and with offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. Working on various projects in Asia, including a 268-metre tall landmark building in Kuala Lumpur; a large-scale urban development in Singapore; a 310-metre mixed-use tower in Bangkok; a studio/gallery building for a Beijing-based artist; and the new headquarters for China's oldest art auction house in Beijing. Recipient of the RIBA Silver Medal.