Solid Objectives Idenburg Liu
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Solid Objectives Idenburg Liu is an architecture studio with offices in New York and Amsterdam. Founded in 2008 by Florian Idenburg and Jing Liu, who first met in Tokyo in 2001, the practice has developed a diverse body of work recognized through international awards, exhibitions, and publications. Our projects encompass a diverse range of buildings, including cultural, civic, residential, commercial, and educational facilities, across both new construction and adaptive reuse, spanning temporary installations to long-term urban strategies.
At the core of our work is an ambition to shape a stronger civic realm. We approach each commission as an opportunity to rethink conventions and to design spaces that support more open, collective, and sustainable ways of living. A dedication to craft, detail-oriented construction, and intellectual rigor underpins this approach, ensuring that each project is tailored to its specific location while contributing to the broader discourse of architecture. Our engagement with the arts—through collaborations with artists, curators, and cultural institutions—further broadens our perspective, enriching the material and experiential qualities of our architecture.
The scale of the studio enables us to undertake complex projects while keeping Florian and Jing closely engaged throughout. Both principals are actively involved in teaching and research, fostering a dynamic exchange between practice and academia that keeps the work curious, critical, and forward-looking. This combination of hands-on craft, conceptual clarity, and civic purpose defines our architecture and sustains our commitment to building environments that resonate with people and communities.