Joris De Baes is a Belgian architect, engineer & urbanist. He has gained extensive international experiences during his early professional career at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). In 2009, he decided to embark on an exciting creative journey by establishing de baes architects and its affiliate redevelop, with the objective of delivering building designs and solutions which transcend spatial, social and environmental challenges faced by us today.Mr. De Baes’ practice focuses on expanding the architectural landscape through collaboration with partners from around the world. His work has been subject to numerous publications, exhibitions and prizes.