Benny Kwok
Co-Founder
PG Dip. (ARB Part 3), M.Arch., B.E.D.S., Dip. Tech, B.A.
benny@sml.studio
Benny is an architectural designer with international experience working in Japan, Canada, and the UK. His portfolio of work demonstrates an ability to creatively design, problem solve, and take on technical challenges across various continents.
He has been involved with defining project briefs, cost plans, BIM implementation protocols, and project delivery strategies in multiple practices. He served as a guest critic at Dalhousie University and was a past contributor for Canadian Architect magazine.
Chronology
2022
Founded Sml Studio
2022-2024
Herzog & de Meuron, London
2021
Amanda Levete Architects (AL_A), London
2018-2021
Adjaye Associates, London
2019
Architecture Postgraduate Diploma Professional Practice (RIBA Part III), University of Westminster
2017
Levitt Bernstein, London
2016
Merrick Architecture, Vancouver
2015
Kengo Kuma & Associates, Tokyo
2014-2016
Master of Architecture, Dalhousie University
2014
Erasmus Exchange Program, Lisbon
2013
Sou Fujimoto Architects, Tokyo
2012-2014
Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies, Dalhousie University
2010-2012
Diploma of Architectural Technology & Engineering, British Columbia Institute of Technology
2005-2009
Bachelor of Arts (English & Art History), University of British Columbia
1987
Born in Hong Kong
Awards + Publications
- Beautiful South Awards - Business Events Venue of the Year: Gold (2021)
- European Museum of the Year Award - Nominated (2020)
- Sussex Heritage Trust Awards - Public and Community Award (2020)
- Scottish Design Awards - Architecture: Leisure/Culture Building or Project (2019)
- In Therapy’ - Venice Biennale Nordic Pavilion Exhibition (2016)
- Best Project Abroad of a Romanian Architect Award (2016)
- Dalhousie School of Architecture Thesis Prize (2016)
- CatIQ Canadian Catastrophe Conference Student Delegate Scholarship (2016)
- Azure Magazine AZ A+ Award of Merit (2015)
- Bruce and Dorothy Rossetti Scholarship (2015)
- Moriyama RAIC Student Scholarship (2014)
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia Achievement Award in Architecture (2012)
- Troldtekt Student Design Competition Honorable Mention (2012)
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