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Schmidt3 is a Studio for Architecture led by Horacio Schmidt C., Horacio Schmidt R. and Martin Schmidt R. specialized in the design and development of projects such as urban, corporate buildings, houses, interior, furniture and industrial design. Created in 2001 from the practice led for 30 years by Horacio Schmidt C., and before him by his father, Horacio Schmidt G. establishing a tradition of excellence, now passed to his sons. Horacio Schmidt R. and Martin Schmidt R. brought their vast experience working for known Architects both in Chile and abroad, Postgraduate studies and teaching. Our philosophy is based in the interaction of the ideas from the site and time where the project is placed, the commission and active work with the client and our convincement that every project is unique and unrepeatable. As a result, our projects are diverse, contemporary, related by profound ideas that go beyond the form. Ideas such as the preponderance of space and light, the relationship between interior and exterior spaces, materials and their influence in the design are the inspiration to our work. We give great importance to all the phases and scales of a project. Meticulous detailing and the use of 3D models and CAD enable us to design every part of a building in the same concept as the whole. In the same way, we believe in the interaction of all the specialists involved in the project.

Asaf T. Mann is a Partner Architect at Mann Shinar Architects, one of Israel’s leading architectural firms, leading the design and construction of award winning projects such as the recently opened Ramon Int’l Airport in Timna, Israel; the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem (in partnership with Herzog & DeMeuron); the Amercian Embassy and the Israeli Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem; the Shenkar School of Fashion Design in Tel Aviv; the Rishonim Tower and Commercial Center for the Azrieli Group; numerous housing and office headquarters across Israel such as the HP Headquarters in Yehud; as well as the planning of the new Haifa Waterfront, and the new town plan for the city of Beer-Sheba. The firm, with a staff of 50, has won many design competitions and its work has been internationally published and exhibited. Mann graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, and worked in Berlin for 4 years on unique public buildings and housing projects. He often lectures, and has taught at Tel Aviv University’s School of Architecture. Apart from his architectural record, with an MFA in film direction from Tel Aviv University’s Film School, Mann has directed music videos (aka A.T.Mann) for various international acts. Represented in London and L.A., Mann’s videos have been nominated for international awards including the MTV European Music Awards, and have gained widespread media attention from the likes of Rolling Stone, Vogue, Paper, Interview, and many more.