Atelier Schwimmer is a design office led by Felix Schwimmer. He born in Quebec of Canadian nationality, Korean and Dutch origin, working in French, English and Italian. He has lived in Indonesia, Canada, Italy, China and the United Kingdom. His approach is influenced as much by a rigorous approach to cultural analysis as by his interest in explorations of contemporary art.
In 2006 he undertook professional experiences in Italy, China and the United Kingdom, marked by a stint at the Dutch firm OMA, followed by a return to academic studies in architectural design at the Bartlett school of Architecture. Upon his return to professional practice, he took a particular interest in the formal genesis of an architectural project.
This interest in research culminates in recognition from the Quebec Council for the Arts and Letters, nominating him architect in residence at the British School at Rome 2012. In 2014, he returned to settle in Montreal and practiced under the name of Atelier Schwimmer.
Contests and Prizes
In 2006 he undertook professional experiences in Italy, China and the United Kingdom, marked by a stint at the Dutch firm OMA, followed by a return to academic studies in architectural design at the Bartlett school of Architecture. Upon his return to professional practice, he took a particular interest in the formal genesis of an architectural project.
This interest in research culminates in recognition from the Quebec Council for the Arts and Letters, nominating him architect in residence at the British School at Rome 2012. In 2014, he returned to settle in Montreal and practiced under the name of Atelier Schwimmer.
Contests and Prizes
2017 - Finalist, collaboration with Ana Rewakowicz - sculpture for the commemoration of the 150th Canadian Confederation - assigned by Ville de Pointe-Claire.
2015 - Guest selection 1% collaboration with Ana Rewakowicz, Pole de diffusion de Gaspé - assigned by Ministry of Culture and Communications (Service for the Integration of Art into Architecture).
2012 - Finalist in Quebec for Venice Biennale in Architecture - assigned by Migrating Landscape (Dwelling Stoppage).
2012 - Architect in Residence in Rome (BSR).
2012 - 3rd ex-equo, collaboration with Francesca Fiaschi, Redevelopment of the archaeological site of the Roman Mosaics in Piazza San Vitale -assigned by Ville San Salvo.
2008 - Finalist, collaboration with Francesca Fiaschi, watch design competition - assigned by Lorenz.
2006 - Invitation competition, collaboration with Annika Cattaneo architect, office design for Shanghaï Television (STV) - assigned by Shanghaï Media Group.
2015 - Guest selection 1% collaboration with Ana Rewakowicz, Pole de diffusion de Gaspé - assigned by Ministry of Culture and Communications (Service for the Integration of Art into Architecture).
2012 - Finalist in Quebec for Venice Biennale in Architecture - assigned by Migrating Landscape (Dwelling Stoppage).
2012 - Architect in Residence in Rome (BSR).
2012 - 3rd ex-equo, collaboration with Francesca Fiaschi, Redevelopment of the archaeological site of the Roman Mosaics in Piazza San Vitale -assigned by Ville San Salvo.
2008 - Finalist, collaboration with Francesca Fiaschi, watch design competition - assigned by Lorenz.
2006 - Invitation competition, collaboration with Annika Cattaneo architect, office design for Shanghaï Television (STV) - assigned by Shanghaï Media Group.
