Design that creates value innovation change comfort leisure opportunity connection

We value the sharing of ideas and foster a collaborative environment where creativity can flourish. Our passion for design, commitment to our clients, and constant pursuit of new ideas define our approach and guide us through a wide range of challenges.

By combining local expertise with international experience, we are prepared to face any challenge. On one hand, we offer knowledge of local context, compliance with regulations, and an on-site team; on the other, we remain attentive to global trends and are able to broaden our scope, finding more comprehensive solutions.

Founded in São Paulo in 2021, after more than a decade operating as Gensler in Brazil, Zien builds on its experience, global vision, and the talent of its team to dive headfirst into new challenges and question the way we shape spaces and cities.

We are a young, restless, and provocative architecture studio. Born from a constant pursuit of innovation, we create projects that contribute to the development of society and enhance the lives of those who experience them.

We strive for more than simply meeting goals. We listen to our clients and go beyond their expectations.

We do not confine ourselves to dogmas, keeping an open mind to achieve the best possible outcome. We avoid molds that could constrain our design and work hard to resist falling into patterns.

We are always in search of the new, the unexpected, steering away from the obvious. Meticulous and detail-oriented, we dive deep into every creation to consistently deliver design excellence.

Among our notable projects is Tom Delfim Moreira, a residential building in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro. The combination of innovation and attention to every detail earned Tom the prestigious FIABCI Master Real Estate Award in 2022, as well as recognition as Best Architecture Project at the Robb Report Design Awards 2025.

We keep our doors open to the unknown and are not afraid to make mistakes. We are Zien.