The 2021 AD100

Architectural Digest
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In the world of design and architecture, no list is held in higher esteem than the AD100, now entering its fourth decade. This year, 22 firms from around the globe make their first appearances here. These are the names to know now!

Introducing the 2021 AD100

Debut: 5 Solídos Pictured above: ADL, a 5 Solídos-designed restaurant and bar located in Cartagena, Colombia. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Laurian Ghinitoiu</cite>
Laurian Ghinitoiu
<cite class="credit">Thomas Loof</cite>
Thomas Loof
<cite class="credit">John Ellis</cite>
John Ellis
<cite class="credit">Ngoc Minh Ngo</cite>
Ngoc Minh Ngo
<cite class="credit">Shade Degges</cite>
Shade Degges
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
Debut: Atelier Masōmī  Pictured above: HIKMA, A Religious and Secular Complex in Dandaji, Niger. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Casey Dunn</cite>
Casey Dunn
<cite class="credit">Simon Brown</cite>
Simon Brown
<cite class="credit">Pernille Loof & Thomas Loof</cite>
Pernille Loof & Thomas Loof
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
Debut: Bories & Shearron Architecture  Pictured above: A newly-completed East Hampton house. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
Debut: Casiraghi Architecture d’Intérieur Pictured above: The living room of a residence in France, designed by Casiraghi. Read our profile here.
Debut: Charlap Hyman & Herrero Pictured above: An interior project in Venice, CA. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Courtesy of Charles & Co.</cite>
Courtesy of Charles & Co.
<cite class="credit">David Duncan Livingston</cite>
David Duncan Livingston
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
Debut: Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates Pictured above: A residential project in Metropolitan Detroit. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Laura Resen</cite>
Laura Resen
<cite class="credit">Miguel Flores-Vianna</cite>
Miguel Flores-Vianna
<cite class="credit">Courtesy of Darryl Carter Inc.</cite>
Courtesy of Darryl Carter Inc.
<cite class="credit">Glint Studios</cite>
Glint Studios
<cite class="credit">Jason O'Rear</cite>
Jason O'Rear
<cite class="credit">Paola Pansini</cite>
Paola Pansini
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
<cite class="credit">Floto Warner</cite>
Floto Warner
Debut: Elliott Barnes Interiors Pictured above: The Parisian home of Argentinian soccer star Javier Pastore. Read our profile here.
Debut: ETC.etera Pictured above: An interior project in Brentwood, L.A. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Ryan Wicks</cite>
Ryan Wicks
<cite class="credit">Rebecca Marshall Saidenberg</cite>
Rebecca Marshall Saidenberg
<cite class="credit">Eric Piasecki</cite>
Eric Piasecki
<cite class="credit">David Urbank</cite>
David Urbank
Debut: Hood Design Studio Pictured above: Double Sights, Princeton University, NJ Read our profile here.
Debut: Höweler + Yoon Architecture Pictured above: The Collier Memorial at MIT. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Jeff McNamara</cite>
Jeff McNamara
<cite class="credit">Richard Powers</cite>
Richard Powers
<cite class="credit">Adrien Dirand</cite>
Adrien Dirand
Debut: Joy Moyler Interiors Pictured above: Interior of Raevo Bar in Moscow, Russia Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Manolo Yllera</cite>
Manolo Yllera
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
<cite class="credit">Douglas Friedman</cite>
Douglas Friedman
<cite class="credit">Erik Petersen</cite>
Erik Petersen
Debut: Kravtiz Design Pictured above: The Stanley House, a residential development in West Hollywood. Read our profile here.
Debut: Leyden Lewis Design Studio Pictured above: A midtown Manhattan pied-à-terre, designed by Lewis. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Miguel Flores-Vianna</cite>
Miguel Flores-Vianna
Debut: Mark D. Sikes Pictured above: A sunny living room by Mark D. Sikes Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Steve Freihon</cite>
Steve Freihon
<cite class="credit">Shade Degges</cite>
Shade Degges
<cite class="credit">James McDonald</cite>
James McDonald
<cite class="credit">Douglas Friedman</cite>
Douglas Friedman
<cite class="credit">Douglas Friedman</cite>
Douglas Friedman
<cite class="credit">Alexandria Donati</cite>
Alexandria Donati
<cite class="credit">William Abranowicz</cite>
William Abranowicz
<cite class="credit">Nicole Franzen</cite>
Nicole Franzen
Debut: Nicole Hollis Pictured above: A new residential project by Nicole Hollis. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Stephen Busken</cite>
Stephen Busken
<cite class="credit">Matthew Millman</cite>
Matthew Millman
<cite class="credit">Eric Piasecki</cite>
Eric Piasecki
<cite class="credit">Trevor Tondro</cite>
Trevor Tondro
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
<cite class="credit">Simon Upton</cite>
Simon Upton
Debut: Reath Design Pictured above: Reath Design’s Frances Merrill at her L.A. home. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Noe DeWitt</cite>
Noe DeWitt
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
<cite class="credit">Adrian Gaut</cite>
Adrian Gaut
<cite class="credit">Courtesy RP Miller</cite>
Courtesy RP Miller
<cite class="credit">Eric Piasecki</cite>
Eric Piasecki
<cite class="credit">Brian Kuck</cite>
Brian Kuck
<cite class="credit">Nicholas Venezia</cite>
Nicholas Venezia
Debut: Sheila Bridges Design Pictured above: Sheila Bridges at a residence she designed in Bedford, New York. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Michael Moran</cite>
Michael Moran
<cite class="credit">David C. Miller</cite>
David C. Miller
<cite class="credit">Victoria Stevens</cite>
Victoria Stevens
<cite class="credit">Chase Heavener</cite>
Chase Heavener
<cite class="credit">Tom Harris</cite>
Tom Harris
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
<cite class="credit">François Halard</cite>
François Halard
<cite class="credit">Massimo Listri</cite>
Massimo Listri
<cite class="credit">Trevor Tondro</cite>
Trevor Tondro
<cite class="credit">Stephen Kent Johnson</cite>
Stephen Kent Johnson
Debut: Terremoto Pictured above: An outdoor project, designed by the team at Terremoto. Read our profile here.
Debut: Tiffany Brooks Interiors Pictured above: A living space designed by Tiffany Brooks. Read our profile here.
<cite class="credit">Chris Mottalini</cite>
Chris Mottalini
<cite class="credit">Simon Upton</cite>
Simon Upton
<cite class="credit">Pernille Loof</cite>
Pernille Loof
<cite class="credit">DOF Skyground</cite>
DOF Skyground
<cite class="credit">Oberto Gili</cite>
Oberto Gili
<cite class="credit">Max Burkhalter</cite>
Max Burkhalter
<cite class="credit">Elon Schoenholz</cite>
Elon Schoenholz
Debut: WORKac Pictured above: Museum Garage in Miami. Read our profile here.
Hall of Fame Inductee: India Mahdavi Read our profile here.
Hall of Fame Inductee: Michael S. Smith Read our profile here.
Hall of Fame Inductee: Kelly Wearstler Read our profile here.
Hall of Fame Inductee: Ilse Crawford Read our profile here
Hall of Fame Inductee: William Sofield Read our profile here
Hall of Fame Inductee: Robert Couturier Read our profile here
Hall of Fame Inductee: Robert Couturier

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Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest