STUDIO
We seek beauty in architecture as a Living Archive.
Through projects across different places, cultures, and scales, we have come to understand architecture as an act of reweaving diverse archives into form. To us, an archive is not simply something preserved for the future. It is the accumulation of knowledge, memories, experiences, traditions, inventions, and events—both tangible and intangible—that continue to shape the way we live.
Human beings, and perhaps all living things, have always evolved by connecting fragments of the past to the realities of the present and the possibilities of the future.
Architecture itself contains countless archives. Histories and cultures, materials and technologies, structures and forms, social and economic activities, individual memories, collective experiences, and even emotions or stories that cannot easily be put into words all exist within the built environment. Each project begins by listening to these archives and discovering new relationships between them.
Yet architecture does not emerge through the simple accumulation of references. Creation occurs when different archives resonate with one another, finding harmony despite their contradictions, distances, and differences. In these moments, they become more than the sum of their parts—forming a meaningful presence capable of carrying memory forward while remaining open to transformation.
We call this state a Living Archive.
The name ARCHIEE reflects this belief. Conceived as a fusion of architecture and archive, it expresses our conviction that architecture is not merely the creation of new forms, but the continuous reweaving of inherited and emerging archives into meaningful environments. We believe beauty emerges when architecture becomes a Living Archive—where past, present, and future continuously encounter one another and generate new meaning.
PEOPLE
What began in Paris in 2011 as a small practice founded by two Japanese architects has evolved into an international team shaped by diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Through ongoing dialogue and exchange, these influences form a living archive that continually enriches and informs the studio’s creative practice.
Yusuke Kinoshita
Japanese architect Yusuke Kinoshita was born in Tokyo and spent part of his childhood in Los Angeles before returning to Japan to study architecture. After receiving his Master’s degree from the University of Tokyo, he worked at architecture practices in Tokyo and Paris before founding ARCHIEE. Registered Architect in Japan.
Pierre Valent
French architect Pierre Valent was born and raised in Cantal. He graduated from ENSAT in Toulouse before working at architecture practices in New York and Paris. An HMONP-certified architect in France, he has extensive experience in housing and interior design.
Matthew Nowicki
Australian-Polish architect Matthew Nowicki graduated with distinction from RMIT University in Melbourne and studied at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio in Switzerland before moving to Paris. He has worked at internationally renowned architecture practices across Tokyo and Paris.
Imogen Clarke
British architect from Birmingham, UK. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with First Class Honours and obtained her RIBA Part 2 qualification before completing her Master’s in Architecture at London Metropolitan University and the Royal College of Art. After working in London and Stockholm, she relocated to Paris and joined team.
PLACE
A map of places, cultures, and encounters that have shaped our work. Each location adds a new layer to the living archive from which our practice continues to evolve.
STUDIO
We seek beauty in architecture as a Living Archive.
Through projects across different places, cultures, and scales, we have come to understand architecture as an act of reweaving diverse archives into form. To us, an archive is not simply something preserved for the future. It is the accumulation of knowledge, memories, experiences, traditions, inventions, and events—both tangible and intangible—that continue to shape the way we live.
Human beings, and perhaps all living things, have always evolved by connecting fragments of the past to the realities of the present and the possibilities of the future.
Architecture itself contains countless archives. Histories and cultures, materials and technologies, structures and forms, social and economic activities, individual memories, collective experiences, and even emotions or stories that cannot easily be put into words all exist within the built environment. Each project begins by listening to these archives and discovering new relationships between them.
Yet architecture does not emerge through the simple accumulation of references. Creation occurs when different archives resonate with one another, finding harmony despite their contradictions, distances, and differences. In these moments, they become more than the sum of their parts—forming a meaningful presence capable of carrying memory forward while remaining open to transformation.
We call this state a Living Archive.
The name ARCHIEE reflects this belief. Conceived as a fusion of architecture and archive, it expresses our conviction that architecture is not merely the creation of new forms, but the continuous reweaving of inherited and emerging archives into meaningful environments. We believe beauty emerges when architecture becomes a Living Archive—where past, present, and future continuously encounter one another and generate new meaning.
PEOPLE
What began in Paris in 2011 as a small practice founded by two Japanese architects has evolved into an international team shaped by diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Through ongoing dialogue and exchange, these influences form a living archive that continually enriches and informs the studio’s creative practice.
Yusuke Kinoshita
Japanese architect Yusuke Kinoshita was born in Tokyo and spent part of his childhood in Los Angeles before returning to Japan to study architecture. After receiving his Master’s degree from the University of Tokyo, he worked at architecture practices in Tokyo and Paris before founding ARCHIEE. Registered Architect in Japan.
Pierre Valent
French architect Pierre Valent was born and raised in Cantal. He graduated from ENSAT in Toulouse before working at architecture practices in New York and Paris. An HMONP-certified architect in France, he has extensive experience in housing and interior design.
Matthew Nowicki
Australian-Polish architect Matthew Nowicki graduated with distinction from RMIT University in Melbourne and studied at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio in Switzerland before moving to Paris. He has worked at internationally renowned architecture practices across Tokyo and Paris.
Imogen Clarke
British architect from Birmingham, UK. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with First Class Honours and obtained her RIBA Part 2 qualification before completing her Master’s in Architecture at London Metropolitan University and the Royal College of Art. After working in London and Stockholm, she relocated to Paris and joined team.
PLACE
A map of places, cultures, and encounters that have shaped our work. Each location adds a new layer to the living archive from which our practice continues to evolve.