BRIAN MA SIY

 

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innovative ideas, lightning fast sketches

Since discovering Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Falling Water” at aged 6, Brian had wanted to be an architect.  Studying at University College London, Brian graduated with First Class honours and the Donaldson medal.  At the Architectural Association, where he was awarded Diploma honours for his design thesis on Heathrow Terminal 5 Airhotel, Brian’s teacher was Zaha Hadid.

 
 
Brian’s sketches for Art and Media Centre, Düsseldorf, by Zaha Hadid Architects.  With permission from the Trustees of the Zaha Hadid FoundationPhotograph of Zaha and Brian by Thomas Mayer

Brian’s sketches for Art and Media Centre, Düsseldorf, by Zaha Hadid Architects.
With permission from the Trustees of the Zaha Hadid Foundation

Photograph of Zaha and Brian by Thomas Mayer

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Brian draws like the wind

Brian joined Zaha’s office in its early days when the team was small, and led projects for Halkin Place, Trafalgar Square Grand Buildings and Tokyo International Forum. He later became an Associate at Mittelman Caradoc-Hodgkins, responsible for building the first Sky BSB headquarters, health clubs, warehouse conversions and residences. Returning to Zaha's office, he was Co-Project Architect for the 34,000 square metre Art and Media Centre in Düsseldorf, Project Architect for the Cardiff Bay Opera House, and worked on the Victoria and Albert Museum Extension.  

In 1996, Brian set up his own practice to design and build for private clients.

Brian’s work has been published in The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, cover of Elle Decoration HK, Tatler, Vogue Entertaining, Architectural Review, Architect’s Journal, British Architecture, Projects Review, RIBA Journal, “Minimalist Interiors 2”, “Zen Interiors”, “London Apartments”, “Les Grand Livre de Lofts”, Boffi’s Interiors worldwide, and Bulthaup’s campaign in over 40 international magazines and newspapers. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Institute of British Architects, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Business Design Centre, and the Architektur Forum in Zurich.