Chad Oppenheim: Architect Of Modern Dreams
The old adage “a picture says a thousand words” is one that generally holds true, however, when one looks at the photos of the projects that renowned architect Chad Oppenheim has completed, words may completely fail you.
Based out of Miami, Florida, and with offices across the globe, including in New York City and Switzerland, Mr. Oppenheim serves as the Principal and Lead Designer of Oppenheim Architecture. The client list of the firm boasts the likes of some of the most recognized names in the world, including The Walt Disney Company, Starwood Capital Group, Pharrell, Michael Bay (Movie Director), Mandarin Oriental, and Morgans Hotel Group, to name a few.
Despite a resume that spans 25 countries with more than 60 career distinctions, Chad Oppenheim remains very grounded and humble, continually designing projects that are socially and environmentally conscious.
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Mr. Oppenheim approaches each project with the same zeal and ingenuity, harnessing the natural elements that are found within each location, whether it be a single-family home or large-scale commercial or urban project. The results are truly breathtaking to behold.
Of course, Dubai features several of Mr. Oppenheim’s designs, including the Dubai Pearl. A luxury development featuring 2,200,000 square feet of mixed-use facilities, the Pearl is a gem within the heart of Dubai that integrates sustainability with elegant design and functionality.
Mr. Oppenheim was also the genius behind the creation of director Michael Bay’s stunning home in Bel Air, California. The home has rendered the architectural world abuzz with accolades and awe of his brilliant conception.
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Quite literally immersed into the hillside, the home stuns guests upon entrance with its’ brilliant designs that include an endless pool along a cliff’s edge, in-home theatre and modules that are above the ground of the two master bedrooms, which afford incredible views of Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
Net Metropolis, located within the Central Business District of Fort Bonifacio in Manila, Philippines is yet another of Mr. Oppenheim’s environmentally conscious designs that incorporates mezmerizing elements of design and functionality. The project was created from the ground up with both efficiency and versatility at the heart of it. The mixed-use project was designed with the unique needs of each tenant in mind and is an example of seamless and stunning architectural genius.
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It is impossible to mention or describe the all of the projects of Mr. Oppenheim within this article, so I strongly suggest that you visit the website of his firm, Oppenheim Architecture to see for yourself the talents and vision of such an amazing individual.