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Practice information
Key architects Amanda Levete, Ho-Yin Ng, Maximiliano Arrocet and Alice Dietsch
Founded 2009
Location London
Significant works and honors
Projects Victoria & Albert Museum Exhibition Road, Central Embassy Bangkok, M-Pavilion, EDP Foundation Arts & Technology Centre, MPavilion

AL_A is a design company based in London, England. It was started in 2009 by a famous architect named Amanda Levete. She has won many important awards for her work. The company is known for its creative and modern building designs.

About AL_A

AL_A was created in 2009. Before this, Amanda Levete worked with another architect, Jan Kaplický, for 20 years. They designed many well-known buildings together. These included the unique Selfridges store in Birmingham. They also designed the media centre at Lord's Cricket Ground, which won a special award called the Stirling Prize.

Amanda Levete started AL_A to continue her work. The company quickly became famous. They are known for their fresh ideas and working closely with clients. This approach has helped them win many big design projects.

Amazing Projects

AL_A has designed many interesting buildings around the world. Here are some of their most famous projects:

Cultural Buildings

  • Exhibition Road Quarter at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (2017). This project added new galleries and an entrance to the famous museum. It also created a beautiful new courtyard.
  • MAAT in Lisbon, Portugal (2016). This museum is for art, architecture, and technology. It has a very modern and wave-like design.
  • MPavilion in Melbourne, Australia (2015). This is a special temporary building. It is used for events and talks each year.

Other Notable Designs

  • Central Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand (2017). This is a large shopping mall and hotel complex. Its design is very smooth and flowing.
  • Sky Central (2015). This building is a modern office space. It was designed for the Sky company.
  • Spencer Dock Bridge in Dublin, Ireland (2009). This bridge is a key part of the city's transport. It connects different areas.

Awards and Recognition

AL_A has won many awards for their designs. These awards show how important and creative their work is.

  • RIBA National Award 2018
  • Cultural Project of the Year, AJ Awards 2017
  • Leading Culture Destination Award, Best Museum Architecture 2017
  • Iconic Awards, Architecture Best of Best 2017
  • Iconic Awards, Practice of the Year 2017
  • BCO Awards, Best of Best 2017
  • The Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award
  • European Aluminium Award, Special Jury Prize for Innovation & Design
  • World Architecture Festival 2009 Interiors and Fit-Out Prize
  • CAB Aluminium in Renovation Award UK, Overall Winner
  • CAB Aluminium in Renovation Award UK, Special Prize
  • Leading European Architects Form, LEAF Awards