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Biography
Nir Sivan Bio
Nir Sivan is a Rome-based architect, sculptor and speaker. Trained in architecture and in car design, he designs buildings the way cars are designed: sculpted by hand, then engineered to be built. In 2017 GIZ named him among the foreign architects who mapped Brazil, with Santiago Calatrava, Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind and Jean Nouvel.
From hand to building
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 Office Director, Projects Director and Business Director at the internationally renowned practice Massimiliano and Doriana 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 Nir works on international projects with dedicated local teams, his 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 received an honorary award and a fellow nomination from the National Architecture Committee, Israel, in 2025 and was named one of the 25 Best Architecture Practices in Rome in 2023. Yet among the most meaningful recognitions are the countless Instagram and Facebook posts, photos and reflections shared by visitors from around the world, like the people who choose Onda Carioca for their selfies and their weddings: spontaneous tributes that celebrate the emotional impact and cultural resonance of his work.
ניר סיון (ניר סיוון) – אדריכל, פסל ומרצה, רומא. מייסד ניר סיון אדריכלים (Nir Sivan Architects). מתכנן מבנים כמו שמתכננים מכוניות: מפוסלים ביד, ואז מהונדסים לבנייה.
Education & career
- Master in Car Design, Italian Design Institute (2020)
- Revit Architecture Professional, Autodesk certified (2018)
- BIM consultant, Studio Valle (2016): two 60,000 m² hospitals in Calabria
- Licensed architect, Ordine degli Architetti di Roma, since 2009
- Office Director, Projects Director, Business Director and consultant, Massimiliano and Doriana FUKSAS (2008–2011): projects in Italy, Slovakia, Iran, South Korea and China
- Founder, Nir Sivan Architects (since 2006)
- Master’s in Architectural Design, Roma Tre University (2004–2006), graduated with full marks (110/110)
- Co-founder, PRVS architetti associati (since 2004)
- Bachelor in Architectural Sciences, Roma Tre University (2001–2004)
- Design assistant and model maker, Guggenheim-Bloch Architects, Jerusalem (1999–2000)
100 lectiones magistrales and talks, over 300 articles mentioning Nir Sivan and his projects, and 1,500+ hours of consulting. Languages: Hebrew, Italian, English, Portuguese.
