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Nir Sivan Bio
Nir Sivan, born in Tel Aviv in 1977, after studying architecture in Israel he moved to Rome in 2001 where he graduated in Architecture and mastering in project planning. He is the founder & Chairman of Nir Sivan Architects Associates.
He is an experienced architect who practice professional work and developing projects in Italy, Slovak Republic, Brazil, Iran, Israel, also involved in projects in China and South Korea.
He gain extensive international experience, using his own architectural practice and collaborating with award international practices as Massimiliano Fuksas. In that company he was a Senior member as both the Business Director and Project Director for several project.
In 1999 he started his first architecture practice in Israel working on retail and residence projects. Subsequently he moved to Italy where he Co founded the PRVS group of architects in 2004.
His Italian architecture practice was establish in 2006 in Rome, working with numerous clients, international investors and developers, conducting a variety of project types, specialized in Retail, Transport- aviation and special projects with complex geometry, substantive budget and strict time limits. He worked both for the private sector as for government entities.
In 2012 he establish Nir Sivan Architects Associates, while his activities was expended introducing new associates and partners enlarging the activities and creating a multidisciplinary team who can concentrate specialized work groups to affront specific architectural and design tasks and to offer client integrated project development.
Ongoing selected project: “Carioca Wave” CasaShopping, Freeform structure- one of the first in America Latina , Rio De Janeiro Brazil, http://www.casashopping.com/ expansao/, Design and Builder. Opening 2013
Among directed projects: Bory Mall, shopping center Bratislava, million, Building area:171,000 sqm, Opening- 2014, www.bory.com; IKIA Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport Terminal 2, Budget: €415 million,
ongoing ; Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, Value: €1.2 billion; Chongqing
International Airport, Building area: 650,000 sqm, Competition
Nir Sivan Bio
Nir Sivan is a Rome-based architect, sculptor and car designer whose work explores the emotional power of form. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential foreign architects shaping Brazil’s contemporary architectural identity.
As the founder of Nir Sivan Architects, with projects spanning Europe, Asia, and Latin America, Nir has established himself as a globally recognized voice in contemporary design. From 2008 to 2011, he served as Project Director and Business Director at the internationally acclaimed office of Massimiliano Fuksas, where he played a pivotal role in delivering several high-profile projects. He later acted as a consultant and advisor for major initiatives by Zaha Hadid, Renzo Piano, Fendi, and Lanik, contributing to landmark projects across Europe and beyond.
A regular contributor to global architectural discourse, Nir has lectured at institutions such as Belas Artes in São Paulo and has spoken at leading international forums including The Plan, LVenture Group (LUISS EnLabs), Facebook Binario F and Lazio Innova in Rome, as well as the Engineering Committee in Tel Aviv. His reflections on design innovation and creative practice have been featured in international publications such as VOGUE, Il Sole 24 Ore, ACER, and YNET, along with numerous interviews showcasing his evolving architectural vision.
While actively engaged in international projects with dedicated local teams, Nir’s headquarters in Italy guided by the studio’s ethos, Sculpting Architecture—functions as both a design atelier and a research lab. Here, daily experimentation with form, digital craftsmanship, and process-driven innovation shapes new methods of architectural composition, blending traditional technique with contemporary design tools.
Nir has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He was awarded the Innovation Prize in Architecture by the Annual Architects’ Committee in 2025 and named one of the 25 Best Architecture Practices in Rome in 2024. Yet among the most meaningful recognitions are the countless Instagram and Facebook posts, photos, and reflections shared by visitors from around the world—spontaneous tributes that celebrate the emotional impact and cultural resonance of his work.
