Firm Description

The Jerde Partnership is a visionary architecture and master planning firm that designs unique places – delivering memorable experiences and attracting millions of people every day. Nearly 1 billion people visit Jerde-designed Places every year. As the firm that pioneered “placemaking,” Jerde has created projects throughout the world that provide lasting social, cultural and economic value while promoting further investment and revitalization. For over 30 years, we have partnered with developers, city planners and local officials throughout the world to achieve astounding results. Jerde Places can be found in diverse cities across the globe, including: Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka; Universal CityWalk in LA; Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience in Vegas; Roppongi Hills in Tokyo; Namba Parks in Osaka; Zlote Tarasy in Poland; Kanyon in Istanbul; Santa Monica Place in LA; D-Cube City and Mecenatpolis in Seoul; Dubai Festival Waterfront Centre in UAE; and Langham Place in Hong Kong to name a few. Over 110 Jerde Places have been realized since 1977.