Chad Oppenheim

Chad Oppenheim is a Miami-based architect and founder of Oppenheim Architecture, established in 1999.14 He is known for creating monumental yet silent architecture that emphasizes the inherent power of a site through sensitivity to both man and nature.34 Oppenheim's work spans various scales and typologies, including hospitality, commercial mixed-use, retail, and residential buildings in over 25 countries.1

Key aspects of Chad Oppenheim's career and approach include:

1. Education and recognition:

   • Graduate of Cornell University and a Fellow of the AIA3
   • Recipient of over 80 awards and distinctions, including the AIA's Silver Medal3
   • Winner of the 2023 American Prize for Architecture4

2. Design philosophy:

   • Focuses on creating site-specific, sensory architecture4
   • Guided by principles of "spirit of place, silent monumentality, and the essential"4
   • Emphasizes sustainability and contextual sensitivity in designs4

3. Notable projects:

   • L.A. Villa (film director Michael Bay's residence)1
   • Wadi Rum Desert Resort in Jordan4
   • Ayla Golf Clubhouse in Aqaba, Jordan1

4. Academic involvement:

   • Has lectured widely and taught at various architecture schools, including Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and Cornell University34

5. Publications:

   • Author of "Spirit of Place" (2019) and "Lair: Radical Homes and Hideouts of Movie Villains" (2019)4

Oppenheim Architecture has offices in Miami, New York, and Basel, and has gained significant international recognition for its innovative and contextually sensitive designs.12