MOHSEN LAEI
ARCHITECT · CONCEPT DESIGNER · ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & RESEARCH
Tehran, Iran · mohsenlaei@gmail.com · +98 991 280 1259 · LinkedIn · Portfolio
PROFILE
Architect and concept designer with 13+ years of professional experience, and an emerging research focus on sustainable, climate-responsive, and marine architecture. Three-time Grand Prix Finalist, with work featured in leading international design media. Junior Ambassador of the Fondation Jacques Rougerie since 2024.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Sustainable Architecture · Climate Adaptation & Resilience · Regenerative Design · Food–Energy–Water Systems · Renewable Energy Integration · Spirit of Place & Contextual Architecture · Landscape & Environmental Design · Parametric & Performance-Based Design · Sustainable Hospitality Architecture · Marine Architecture & Floating Infrastructure
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Architect / Lead Designer | Matin Architect, Tehran | 2020–2025
Led architectural design and development of large-scale residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects; coordinated interdisciplinary design processes from concept through delivery.
Ronica Palace 5-Star Hotel & Water Park, Landscape — Chalous, Iran — 33,000 m² — Concept–Phase 1, Phase 2 Supervision
Ronica Palace 4-Star Hotel — Delijan, Iran — 35,000 m² — Concept–Phase 1, Phase 2 Supervision
Punak Commercial & Office Complex — Tehran — 40,000 m² — Concept through Phase 1
Bahar Mixed-Use Building — Tehran — 9,800 m² — Façade Designer, Algorithmic Double-Skin Façade
Architect | Aalam Co., Tehran | 2019–2020
Designed and supervised high-end residential developments; contributed to sustainable, parametric, and façade design development.
Ronica Palace Residential Complex — Chalous, Iran — Façade & Interior Design, Neoclassical Link
Tehran Telecommunication Twin Towers — Tehran — 240,000 m² — Dynamic Façade / Building Envelope Design
Architect | Payasazeh Pasargad Co., Tehran | 2018–2019
Developed conceptual designs, masterplans, and zoning strategies for large-scale urban developments.
Recreational and Commercial Complex — Qum — 80,000 m² — Phase 1 Designer, Site Analysis, Space Planning & Landscape
Multifunctional Highway Commercial & Service Complex — Qum — 200,000 m² — Phase 1 Designer, Site Analysis, Massing & Landscape
Lead Architect / Concept Designer | Sokna Tarh, Tehran | 2013–2018
Developed residential and commercial projects with emphasis on conceptual design, façade development, landscape integration, and architectural identity.
Prince Mall International Complex (Azarakhsh) — Mazandaran — 47,000 m² — Façade Design, Phase 2 Supervision
Neo-Gothic Villa — Amirdasht — Concept through Phase 2, incl. Building, Façade, and Municipal Drawings
SELECTED COMPETITIONS & INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
2026 — Bauhaus Bathroom Design Competition, Historic New England, USA — Top 5 Finalist · 280+ submissions · 43 countries; selected for future exhibition.
2025 — Fondation Jacques Rougerie Grand Prix — Finalist · Official Invitee, Grand Prix Awards Ceremony, Institut de France, Paris.
2025 — Beam Camp Project Call, USA — Finalist.
2024 — Fondation Jacques Rougerie Grand Prix — Finalist.
2022 — Ekbatan Twin Towers Façade Competition — Finalist.
2021 — Fondation Jacques Rougerie Grand Prix — Finalist.
2020 — Talesh Square Architectural Competition — 3rd Place.
2017 — LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction — Architectural Museum of Yazd — presented to the Regional Jury among 5,085 entries worldwide.
2015 — White Swan Complex — Selected Project, Fondation Jacques Rougerie Database.
2014 — Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction — Simple Living Space, Yazd — presented to the Regional Jury among 6,103 entries.
2014 — Mirmiran National Architecture Award — Shortlisted.
PUBLICATIONS
● Laei, M. (2015). Effect of Religion on Materials in Spiritual Architecture. Journal of Applied Sciences.
SELECTED INTERNATIONAL FEATURES
Designboom, Yanko Design — NOVASIS (2025).
Designboom — Wind Inspired Island Proposal (2022).
Fondation Jacques Rougerie Database — Wind Island (2021), L'Île Éolienne (2024), White Swan Complex (2015).
Architectural Record, Dezeen, Archpaper, Wallpaper* — Bauhaus Bathroom (2026).
ArchDaily — "Building the Future: 6 Unbuilt Research Centers from the ArchDaily Community" (2026).
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture — Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch, Tehran (2011–2014) — Thesis grade: 19.25/20
Bachelor of Architecture — Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah (2007–2009)
TECHNICAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE / LANGUAGES
Software: Rhino + Grasshopper · Revit · AutoCAD · 3ds Max · SketchUp · Lumion · Corona Renderer · Photoshop · Ecotect
Expertise: Concept Design · Masterplanning · Sustainable Architecture · Landscape Integration · Hospitality Design · Urban Design · Façade Design · Climate-Adaptive Design · Parametric Design · Team Leadership
Languages: Persian (Native) · English (Professional Working Proficiency)