Mossessian Architecture is a practice founded in London in 2005 by Michel Mossessian. It was initially created under the name Mossessian & Partners, until it changed its name to the current one in 2015.
Michel Mossessian is an architect born in Paris in 1959. He trained as an architect at the Ecole nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris-Belleville (1984). He completed a master's degree in design at Harvard University (1988). During his professional career he has worked for Associate, ATELIER d'architecture A 4, association d'architectes, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), as a visiting professor at Helix center, Imperial College until he created Mossessian Architecture in 2005, where he works today.
Michel, through Mossessian Architecture, has designed landmark buildings globally, including London projects like 5 Merchant Square in Paddington and buildings S1 and S2 in King’s Cross. He collaborates with organisations like UNESCO and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), contributing to projects such as the Fez Medina World Heritage site in Morocco. Michel completed 26 buildings in Doha’s Msheireb regeneration scheme, including the main square, and the ExxonMobil Technology Centre in Shanghai.
Leading every aspect of the design process, Michel works directly with clients, using his pioneering attitude and the Journey Through Time method to ensure shared visions and the best results. He embraces cultural localism and views public space as a presence, delivering successful community areas through their unique approach.
Michel’s love of design extends beyond his practice as he lectures at architecture schools and cultural institutions. He is a visiting professor at Imperial College London, focusing on the impacts of architecture on well-being. He also organizes events to promote innovation in the industry.
