Mangera Yvars Architects

MYAA (Mangera Yvars Architects) is an international award winning architectural design practice providing architecture, interior, landscape and masterplanning services for clients worldwide. The work of the practice ranges from Architectural to Urban Design derived from Social and Cultural analysis leading to bespoke buildings, celebrating the unique attributes of cities, places and context. Operating through offices in London, Barcelona, Asia, and shortly in the US, MYAA’s global range of projects span many sectors but the practice is focused on creating dynamic space and vibrant architecture incorporating multiple uses that transcend the narrow definition of buildings.

MYAA’s recent projects include a new Arts, Culture and Residential District, an Above Station Transport design, a Commercial Headquarters Tower, a mixed-use Waterfront project, Leisure and Hotel development and a FIFA World Cup Sport Venue with Legacy Planning. Other recent projects include the award-winning landmark Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies on The Education and Campus, a Cultural Building and Hotel in London, as well as a Smart City for Eco Tourism.

MYAA is also working on many sustainable design initiatives including a Carbon Neutral Retail Mall, LEED Platinum buildings and a passive design low cost Educational Campus developed using parametric design tools. The practice has won many awards including the 2017 Civic Trust Award as part of a team working on downtown Doha and the 2017 American Architecture Prize for Cultural, Educational and Institutional Architecture.

The practice was recently shortlisted for the RIBA International Prize, the Architecture Review Moira Gemmill Woman Architect of the Year and the Building Design Public Building Architect of the Year. The office was also commended at the 2016World Architecture Festival and was a winner at the 2015 World Architecture Festival. MYAA was also the overall winner of the 2015 MEED Award for the Best Project in the GCC and the 2015 Best Social Infrastructure Project.

MYAA has exhibited around the world including at the 2016 Venice Biennale and at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London as well as participating in various exhibitions and galleries in many other cities. The practice is also involved in teaching initiatives which have led to studios, workshops and symposiums in London, Barcelona, Hong Kong and New York. The office has also been featured in many publications and news media including the BBC, CNN and others outlets.