Mamou-Mani Architects

Mamou-Mani Architects Mamou-Mani (http://Mamou-Mani.com) helps people and companies create inspiring spaces and products. Mamou-Mani ltd. We are open to any ideas and opportunities.

is an award-winning RIBA chartered practice based in London, UK. We provide architectural, computational design, visual merchandising and fabrication services including workshops, private software classes, digital and physical modelling (laser-cutting, 3D Printing, CNC-milling). We enjoy challenges, collaborative work and beautiful designs.

"Be small and great: great in your work but small in your life, be simple, be humble." — Alber Elbaz, quoting his mother...
30/09/2026

"Be small and great: great in your work but small in your life, be simple, be humble." — Alber Elbaz, quoting his mother.

These words capture so much of the spirit that inspired this project.

Our proposal for AZ Factory Retail Corners explored how computational design and digital fabrication could translate Alber Elbaz's joyful approach to fashion into a retail experience. A modular architectural grid was combined with playful 3D printed cloud forms that became display, seating and sculptural moments, encouraging visitors to discover products through curiosity and interaction.

Every detail was developed to reflect the optimism, humour and humanity that made Alber's work so distinctive. It was a privilege to contribute to a project inspired by his creative vision.

Special thanks to Micha Weidmann, whose graphic work helped shape AZ Factory's identity and who introduced us to this remarkable collaboration. Micha is also the designer behind the logos for Dezeen and Fab.Pub. Thanks also to Andrew Black and everyone involved in developing the concept.

Although this concept was never realised, it remains a celebration of ideas, collaboration and Alber's enduring influence on design.

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17/08/2026

“AI has given me space to be more human.” - Arthur Mamou-Mani

As AI, computation and digital fabrication become increasingly embedded in architectural practice, the question is not whether we use technology, but how we use it to create more space for what remains deeply human.

For Arthur, that means less time spent on repetitive processes and more time to think, listen, question, make, collaborate and connect.

Technology can help us analyse faster, explore more possibilities and iterate earlier. Its value is not in replacing creativity or judgement, but in amplifying them.

Architecture has always been about more than tools. It is about people, relationships, materials, places and the conversations that shape meaningful design.

Perhaps the opportunity is not to become more machine-like, but to use technology to become more present, more curious and more human.

How do you think technology is changing the human side of design?

“In an age of increasing AI autonomy, why do we exist as architects today?” - James Cheung Returning to Kuala Lumpur las...
12/08/2026

“In an age of increasing AI autonomy, why do we exist as architects today?” - James Cheung

Returning to Kuala Lumpur last week to speak at DATUM Tech was particularly meaningful. Having worked in KL in 1997/98, it was incredible to return almost three decades later and see how the city and its architectural landscape have evolved.

The central theme of my lecture was simple: why do we exist as architects today?

As we respond to climate change, material scarcity, digital manufacturing and circular construction, I believe architects need to reconnect design with fabrication and making. At Mamou-Mani Architects and Fab.Pub, we see material knowledge, circular thinking and digital and robotic fabrication as integral to creating more responsible, resilient architecture.

Beyond the lecture, it was a pleasure to reconnect with the architectural community across Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region, presenting our work to GDP Architects, meeting with Ken Wong Architects, and spending time with UEM Sunrise and Masteron to discuss digital fabrication, circular materials and integrated design processes.

Perhaps the most rewarding part was reconnecting with old colleagues and friends while making many new connections. Technology may be transforming our industry, but architecture remains fundamentally about people, collaboration and shared curiosity.

Thank you to PAM, the DATUM Tech team and everyone who welcomed me so warmly. I leave Kuala Lumpur inspired by the conversations and excited about the opportunities to continue them across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.



Inspired by the geometry of sea shells, Performance Pavilions explores a circular approach to event architecture through...
04/08/2026

Inspired by the geometry of sea shells, Performance Pavilions explores a circular approach to event architecture through a family of lightweight timber structures designed for assembly, disassembly and reuse.

At the heart of the proposal is a timber concert hall, whose flowing form creates an immersive setting for performances while allowing the structure to be dismantled, transported and reassembled for future use. Complementing it is a flexible event pavilion designed for conferences, dining and large gatherings, extending the architectural language across multiple functions.

Rather than designing for a single event, the project embraces adaptability from the outset. By combining computational design with a modular timber construction system, it demonstrates how temporary architecture can create memorable experiences while reducing waste through reuse and circular design.

Join us at London Creates 2026.From 16–26 July, The Truman Brewery hosts a free exhibition and programme of talks, works...
15/07/2026

Join us at London Creates 2026.

From 16–26 July, The Truman Brewery hosts a free exhibition and programme of talks, workshops and activations exploring how technology, creativity and design are shaping the future of the built environment.

Mamou-Mani and Fab.Pub are part of this year’s programme, with a series of talks exploring computational design, digital fabrication, circular manufacturing, collective making and the evolving role of the architect.

Talk schedule

James Cheung
Beyond Buildings: How Technology Is Redefining the Architect
19 July, 3–4 PM
Altostrata Pavilion

Arthur Mamou-Mani
A Circular Approach to Design & Fabrication
23 July, 5–6 PM
Main Stage

Giovanni Panico
Collective Effervescence: Building Through Shared Knowledge
25 July, 3–4 PM
Altostrata Pavilion

Fun Yuen
When Design Meets Reality: Learning Through Making
26 July, 3–4 PM
Altostrata Pavilion

Explore the full programme at archisource.org

Hosted by in collaboration with HP, Intel, D5 and Affinity. Curated in collaboration with ZHA, with showcases and contributions from AKT II, Mamou-Mani Architects, Fab.Pub, AADRL, University of East London, UCL, Free Range, xFigura, Bentley and the UEL Design Fabrication Lab.

09/07/2026

Following a successful launch, Arthur Mamou-Mani appears in the architecture episode of Les Ingénieurs du Futur, a three-part documentary series exploring the people imagining and building tomorrow’s world.

This episode looks at architecture, heritage and innovation through the lens of virtual twins, showing how architects, engineers and researchers can open new possibilities, from preserving cultural heritage to testing future buildings before they are built.

Produced by Breath Film & Raphaëlle Productions, the series came to life thanks to the collaboration of Dassault Systèmes, which opened doors to the engineers, researchers and innovators whose stories are featured throughout the documentary.

Les Ingénieurs du Futur tells the story of technology not as an abstract subject, but as a deeply human adventure.

Watch Les Ingénieurs du Futur on Prime Video France.

Credits:
Production: Breath Film & Raphaëlle Productions
Direction: Marlies Demeulandre & Julie Robert
With: Teddy Riner, Guy Savoy and Adriana Karembeu

06/07/2026

I'm excited to be joining Tony Cho, Future of Cities and an inspiring community of regenerative thinkers, practitioners and builders for the Generation Regeneration Online Global Summit.

Over three days, we'll explore what Regenerative Placemaking means in practice and how we can create cities, material systems and communities that give back more than they take.

My work has always been driven by a simple question:

What if architecture could move beyond sustainability and become regenerative by design?

I look forward to sharing ideas around circular materials, digital fabrication and architecture's relationship with nature as part of this global conversation.

Join us from 10–12 July.

Register for free at generationregenerationsummit.com



Following on from our last post, we are sharing a closer look at the arches, lattice and ceramic details that shape the ...
20/06/2026

Following on from our last post, we are sharing a closer look at the arches, lattice and ceramic details that shape the Hermès Sanlitun façade.

The arches in the façade form part of the composition, continuing a tradition present across Hermès stores. Arranged playfully, they open the mesh through a series of push and pull gestures, introducing a layered rhythm of depth, light and transparency.

As the system extends, layers of ceramic nosing in diamond and rhombic geometries are introduced, drawing on Beijing’s ceramic tiling traditions and working in dialogue with the mesh to deepen the façade. It remains legible from a distance, shifting with movement to reveal finer layers of detail and curvature.

Arthur Mamou-Mani met RDAI through The Collectif, an initiative that brings together design and making, valuing each craft equally. The façade was developed in that spirit, through close collaboration between design, engineering and fabrication teams, with each informing the other from the outset.

Photography © Jonathan Leijonhufvud



Following on from our last post, we are sharing a closer look at the arches, lattice and ceramic details that shape the ...
17/06/2026

Following on from our last post, we are sharing a closer look at the arches, lattice and ceramic details that shape the Hermès Sanlitun façade.

The arches in the façade form part of the composition, continuing a tradition present across Hermès stores. Arranged playfully, they open the mesh through a series of push and pull gestures, introducing a layered rhythm of depth, light and transparency.

As the system extends, layers of ceramic nosing in diamond and rhombic geometries are introduced, drawing on Beijing’s ceramic tiling traditions and working in dialogue with the mesh to deepen the façade. It remains legible from a distance, shifting with movement to reveal finer layers of detail and curvature.

Arthur Mamou-Mani met RDAI through The Collectif, an initiative that brings together design and making, valuing each craft equally. The façade was developed in that spirit, through close collaboration between design, engineering and fabrication teams, with each informing the other from the outset.

Photography © Jonathan Leijonhufvud



Mamou-Mani Architects will be joining BuildTech Week 2026 in London, contributing to conversations around sustainable ar...
19/05/2026

Mamou-Mani Architects will be joining BuildTech Week 2026 in London, contributing to conversations around sustainable architecture, material innovation and regenerative design.

Arthur Mamou-Mani will speak during Session I: Smart Buildings & Sustainable Architecture, exploring how computational design and eco-parametric thinking can shape more adaptive and sustainable built environments.

James Cheung will moderate Session III: Sustainable Materials & Regenerative Architecture, focused on circular construction systems, material innovation and regenerative approaches to the future of building.

As architecture, fabrication and technology become increasingly interconnected, these discussions are helping define new ways of designing and building with environmental responsibility at their core.

📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
📅 20 May 2026



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