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Innovative Architectural Solutions for Contemporary Spaces
American Orthopaedics & Sports: Deitel Kevin M was founded to pursue inventive and meaningful architecture that bridges cultural inquiry and craftsmanship. Our practice combines creative exploration with intellectual rigor, challenging assumptions to deliver designs marked by clarity and precision. With collective experience from globally recognized firms like OMA, Gensler, and IDEO, we approach each project through a lens of international perspective and technical expertise. Our work has earned immediate recognition, including first prize in an international science center competition and accolades from the Architectural Review. We specialize in reimagining civic and living spaces through cultural and technological advancements, informed by rigorous research and design experimentation.As registered architects with the American Institute of Architects, Emerald Wu and Chong Ying Pai lead our firm with academic backgrounds from Harvard, UC Berkeley, and ETH Studio Basel. Our portfolio spans significant projects worldwide, reflecting our commitment to addressing contemporary complexities through architectural innovation. We maintain active engagement with cultural discourse, drawing inspiration from artistic production to shape spaces that resonate with human experience. Our methodology integrates global insights with localized solutions, ensuring each project responds authentically to its context while pushing disciplinary boundaries.
Services
Architecture
Museum Design
Civic Spaces
Research & Experimentation
International Projects
Highlights and features
- We combine experience from OMA, Gensler, and IDEO with academic rigor from Harvard and ETH Studio Basel
- Our work has won international awards including the Architectural Review Future Projects Award
- Both principals are registered architects with the American Institute of Architects
- We maintain a research-driven approach to architectural innovation and experimentation
- Our portfolio includes competition-winning projects for science centers and national museums
What people say
Award-winning designs
International expertise
Academic rigor
Research-driven approach
Cultural insight
Services
Architecture
We create innovative architectural solutions that address contemporary challenges through rigorous research and creative exploration. Our practice combines international experience with technical precision to deliver culturally meaningful spaces. Our work spans various scales, from civic institutions to living environments, always prioritizing contextual responsiveness and functional excellence.
Museum Design
Our museum projects integrate artistic inspiration with functional requirements, creating dynamic spaces for cultural engagement. Recent achievements include competition-winning proposals for Finland's Museum of History and a science center featuring exhibition halls and laboratories. We emphasize spatial narratives that enhance visitor experiences while supporting institutional missions.
Civic Spaces
We specialize in reimagining public spaces that foster community interaction and urban vitality. Our approach combines research-driven design with cultural insights to create inclusive environments. Projects include open museum storage facilities and civic centers that balance aesthetic innovation with practical accessibility requirements.
Research & Experimentation
Our practice incorporates ongoing research to explore architectural possibilities and limitations. This methodology informs all projects through material experimentation and spatial analysis. We maintain a laboratory approach to design, testing concepts through prototypes and theoretical studies that push disciplinary boundaries while maintaining practical relevance.
International Projects
We bring cross-cultural expertise from projects worldwide, adapting global best practices to local contexts. Our team's experience spans offices in Rotterdam, New York, Tokyo, and Shanghai, enabling nuanced understanding of diverse regulatory environments and construction methodologies while maintaining consistent design excellence.
People
Emerald Wu
Co-Director
Registered architect with AIA credentials, Emerald holds a Master in Architecture from Harvard with Distinction. She brings experience from Gensler, MILLINS, and Atelier FCJZ, focusing on cross-scalar projects that merge theoretical rigor with practical execution.
Chong Ying Pai
Co-Director
Licensed architect in Massachusetts, Chong Ying studied at Harvard under Iaki Balos and worked with Herzog & de Meuron at ETH Studio Basel. His expertise spans OMA, SOM, and IDEO projects, combining avant-garde concepts with technical precision.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We focus on contemporary solutions that respond to cultural and technological contexts rather than adhering to specific styles. Our work emphasizes spatial innovation and functional clarity.
Do you work on residential and commercial projects?
Our portfolio includes both civic/commercial projects like museums and science centers, as well as experimental living spaces that challenge conventional residential typologies.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
Sustainability principles guide our material selection and spatial configurations. We prioritize passive design strategies and lifecycle analysis to create environmentally responsible architecture.
Can you handle international construction regulations?
Our team's global experience across six countries equips us to navigate diverse regulatory frameworks while maintaining design integrity and local compliance.
What sets your firm apart from others?
We combine academic rigor from Harvard and ETH with practical experience from OMA and Gensler, maintaining a research laboratory approach to architectural innovation.
