Bjarke Ingels

Architect redefining urban landscapes through hedonic sustainability

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, founder of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), revolutionized sustainable architecture through projects like:

• CopenHill - waste-to-energy plant with ski slope
• Via 57 West - Manhattan's "courtscraper" hybrid
• LEGO House - experiential toy monument

His "Yes Is More" manifesto combines:

Pragmatic utopianism
Evolutionary architecture
Social infrastructure integration

Recent innovations include Oceanix City - the world's first prototype floating community. BIG's portfolio spans 40+ countries with $3.5 billion in active projects.