Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture is an international, award-winning design and research practice based in Paris, France, whose work is rooted in innovation, sustainability and cultural relevance.

The multidisciplinary team is made up of professionals who work across a wide range of projects of different scales and locations, including the low-carbon Hermès Manufacture in France, the renovation of the British Museum in London and the Qatar Pavilion in Venice.

Company details

Location: Paris, France
Number of Employees: 30
Website: www.linaghotmeh.com/en
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What is the company's vision?

"Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture is committed to a fair and sustainable future. The practice takes an in-depth, historical and materially sensitive approach to its projects.

"Each of the firm's designs is developed through a process of thorough historical research. They emerge as exquisite interventions that enliven memories and the senses. This is an 'archeology of the future', where every new gesture reinvents the traces of the past."

What is the practice working on?

"It has recently built the Bahrain Pavilion, inspired by Bahraini maritime heritage and Japanese carpentry. Its design evokes the vessels that once navigated Eastern Arabia and East Africa, symbolising travel and interconnectedness.

"The practice is currently working on Qatar Permanent Pavilion, which will act as a lasting platform for exchange between Qatar and the world. It is a  permanent structure reflecting openness, continuity and shared meaning.

"Other projects include the British Museum's Western Range, the Olga de Amaral Exhibition and the Olympic Athletes' Village."

What is the culture like at Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture?

"Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture is an internationally acclaimed collaborative practice led by Lebanese-born architect Lina Ghotmeh, renowned for her award-winning, sustainable and historically grounded designs.

"Raised in Beirut, Ghotmeh fuses traditional craftsmanship with innovation, shaping an architectural approach that is forward-thinking, ecological and inclusive.

"The studio is composed of a growing and talented team of international architects, working closely with partners, researchers, and engineering offices.

"Together, we cultivate a shared vision rooted in a collective quest for a more just and sustainable future. Guided by the conviction that beauty is a necessity, the practice embraces a culture of constant dialogue where form is deeply intertwined with nature, and architecture becomes a material expression of its environment.

"This collaborative and human-centered ethos defines the studio's creative process and underpins every project."

What are the career opportunities at Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture?

"At Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture, we offer the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-quality international projects that span diverse geographies and scales, from museums and renovations to cultural realms and pavilions.

"Our practice is a collaborative and design-led environment where team members are encouraged to grow professionally, take on responsibility and develop long-term careers.

"We support research along with advancement within the studio and value continuous learning, creativity, and engagement in a multicultural setting."

What qualities does Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture look for when it's hiring?

"We seek passionate, committed, and technically skilled professionals who are eager to contribute to ambitious and thoughtful architecture. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication, strong aesthetic judgment and graphic representation abilities.

"They also should have a creative and technical approach to solving architectural challenges, backed by precise construction and drawings.

"Experience working with heritage and listed buildings is highly desirable, alongside proven abilities in team coordination and collaboration.

"Candidates should also have an in-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sustainable practices, and a proactive, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to grow within the team."

What makes Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture stand out? 

"Our multidisciplinary studio stands as a practice carrying out diverse voices. Through a project culture deeply engaged and rooted in research.

"Each project is closely crafted through a sensitive exploration of a site's memory, a poetic reimagining of the past shaped by a vision for a sustainable future.

"This singular approach, combined with the excellence of our often-awarded and widely published work, provides our team with a stimulating environment where creativity, environmental responsibility, crafting and conceptual rigour go hand in hand.

"Working at Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture means joining a multicultural team in a respectful, collaborative atmosphere guided by values of integrity, architectural quality, material exploration, constant knowledge building, and wellbeing in the workplace."

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