THIERRY PARET FAIA

"Mr. Paret’s approach to design starts with careful analysis of key issues, assets and opportunities. In early stages of a project he emphasizes exploration and identification of options. His elegant designs are developed in close collaboration with the Client and their requirements alongside the project’s site context, commercial requirements, sustainability and the local culture."

Thierry Paret, FAIA is an American Architect of Haitian descent who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Thierry has comprehensive background in all phases of Architectural practice gained in the past 28 years working for leading practices in the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Ireland. He has both won and been a finalist in International Architectural Design competitions. Thierry has worked on project types ranging from master planning to commercial, cultural, mixed-use, pharmaceutical, research, retail and residential.

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Mr. Paret’s approach to design starts with careful analysis of key issues, assets and opportunities. In early stages of a project he emphasizes exploration and identification of options. His elegant designs are developed in close collaboration with the Client and their requirements alongside the project’s site context, commercial requirements, sustainability and the local culture. His projects have been featured in multiple publications.

 

He founded the American Institute of Architects Chapter for the Middle East and North Africa and served as its first President from 2010 to 2012. Mr. Paret also served as President of the AIA International Region encompassing leading all the members living and working outside the USA.

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In 2014 the American Institute of Architects elevated Thierry Paret to its prestigious College of Fellows. This honor is bestowed to architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession.  Only 2% of American architects belong to the elite College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. Mr. Paret is also a Richard Upjohn Fellow in the American Institute of Architects.

 

Thierry previously sat on the AIA National Membership Committee,and the National Board Community Committee. He is the 2019-2021 Chair for the AIA Global Development Strategic Task Force and is an expert member for NCARB's International Working Group. Thierry is a registered architect in the USA, United Kingdom and Ireland. His leadership qualities in the profession are known both in the United States, Middle East  Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Thierry previously worked for and with well known firms AECOM/Ellerbe Beckett, Grimshaw and Partners and HDR.

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In 2012 Thierry Paret was honored as the 41st most influential person in the Middle East and North African construction industry by Construction Week Magazine Power 100. That same year he was also voted the 16th most influential architect in the Middle East by Architect Middle East Magazine.

Thierry was elected to the AIA National Board as one of six Directors at the executive level of the organization and served in that capacity in 2016 and 2017. Thierry served on the AIA's 2018 Gold Medal and Firm of the year jury. 

Education

 

Pratt Institute, Bachelor of Architecture, New York City, USA

 

Registrations | Affiliations

 

College of Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

American Institute of Architects Richard Upjohn Fellow

Director of the  AIA National Main Board 2016-2017

First Vice President at AIA International Region 2016-2017

President at AIA International Region 2018-2019

Chair for the AIA Global Strategic Task Force 2019-2021

NCARB International Working Group Expert Member 2020-2023

Treasurer at AIA International Region 2013-2015

President at AIA Middle East 2010-2012

Director at AIA Middle East 2013-2020

New York State Registration No. 27157

Nevada Registration No. 4219

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards No. 52087

United Kingdom Architectural Registration Board No. 088314J

Republic of Ireland Architectural Registration No. 03173

Member of American Institute of Architects

Member of Royal Institute of British Architects

Member of Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland

USGBC LEED AP

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Project Experience

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• NAACP Offices and Training Center, Tennessee

• LIS Offices, Brooklyn, NY

• Gerard Paret Villa, Cap-Haitian, Haiti

• LaFague Masterplan, Cap-Haitian, Haiti

• Global HQ, Doha, Qatar

• Keitfjell Hotel, Keitfjell, Norway

• Bin Ladin Group Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

• KAUST Residential Neighborhood, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

• Zayed University Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE

• UAE University, Al Ain, UAE

• Hajj Terminal Refurbishment, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

• ADAA Headquarters, Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Dolphin Energy, Headquarters, Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Weill Cornell Vivarium, Doha, Qatar

• Sidra Hospital Simulation Center, Doha, Qatar

• GE Headquarter, Khobar, UAE

• UCC Photonics Laboratory, Cork, Ireland

• IDA Biotech Training Center, Cork, Ireland

• Johnson and Johnson Centocor Campus, Cork, Ireland

• Amgen Campus, Cork, Ireland

• Garden Crescent Detail Master Plan, Yas Island, UAE

• PM Headquarters, Cork, Ireland

• Genzyme Fill Finish, Waterford, Cork, Ireland

• Fitzgibbon Residence, Galtee, Ireland

• Douglas Mixed Use Shopping Center, Cork, Ireland

• Paret Residence, Cork, Ireland

• Longford Homes, Las Vegas, NV

• Longford Homes, Albuquerque, NM

• Longford Homes, Tulsa, OK

• National Health Lab, New York, NY