Founded in 2003 as an internationally-focused practice
JRDV Urban International is an architecture and urban planning firm specializing in large-scale projects focused on creating sociable, culturally meaningful, intricately scaled, pedestrian-oriented outdoor public spaces deeply reflective of local history. Major projects are in North America, Asia, and Europe. Many projects are focused on ground-floor outdoor retail that becomes the social focus of the community. JRDV believes sustainability is promoted when more intricately scaled cities attract people to live and work in more compact urban settings.
The firm has extensive knowledge of a wide range of building types, including retail, mixed-use, creative office, high-density residential, cultural, and education facilities. We have gained this expertise working with public- and private-sector clients across a wide range of international geographies.
For TWENTY YEARS JRDV has been known around the world for:
Creating welcoming sociable urban places that people will love.
Being a client-centric team player for complex projects.
Having a long track record with developers and public agencies as repeat clients.
Delivering Urban Design and Retail-based Architecture in North America, Asia and Europe.
Connecting to, and respecting, the uniqueness of each city and neighborhood.
Producing strong design narratives based on each project’s unique location and context.
Bringing deep knowledge of architectural styles and local history to all projects.
Establishing intricate ground-level urban pedestrian experiences related to the immediate local context.
Understanding how to bring large, complex public-private projects into fruition.
Using iterative 3d-design process generating enthusiasm, achieves consensus and accountability.
Seamlessly connecting all phases of design from the initial vision to the last layer of details.
Finding the “win-wins” that make visionary projects happen.
Obsessing over every detail.
JRDV’s organization is a nonhierarchical, culturally diverse, technologically savvy, and internationally oriented firm emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and a deep appreciation of the complexities and history of cities and building design.