Raphael De La Fontaine
Council Designated Expert
About
Raphael de la Fontaine is the founder and principal of De La Fontaine Architecture, an international practice operating at the intersection of design innovation, urban strategy, and large-scale development. He holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute. His professional trajectory includes collaborations with leading global figures such as Santiago Calatrava, Frank Gehry, KPF, Peter Eisenman, and Cesar Pelli, contributing to a design approach that combines architectural rigor with visionary thinking. His work spans complex mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, and major public infrastructure projects across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Through his practice, Raphael advances a research-driven and human-centered approach to architecture, positioning design as a catalyst for sustainable urban transformation, connectivity, and long-term value creation.
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