Founded in New York in 1992 by architect Ali Soltani and artist Francine LeClercq,
Soltani+LeClercq is a distinguished architectural design studio known for its diverse
portfolio, which spans from conceptual design objects to large-scale architectural
projects. With a collaborative approach that merges art and architecture, the firm has
garnered international attention for its innovative and interdisciplinary works.
Ali Soltani brings a wealth of experience to the practice, having served as project architect on numerous award-winning projects with prominent firms such as the USA Group, Rietveld Architects, Gaetano Pesce Ltd.as well as collaborating with other US architectural firms. In addition to his architectural practice, Soltani has imparted his knowledge of architecture and design at esteemed institutions like Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NJIT, and Parsons School of Design. His writings on art and architecture have been widely published in the United States and Europe.
Francine LeClercq, an award-winning cross-disciplinary artist, completed her education with honors in interior architecture and fine arts at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. As the recipient of the Ritleng Prize, she was selected by architect Gaetano Pesce as one of the five principal architects for the European Bridge Project in Strasbourg, which led to her relocation to New York. LeClercq's work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and notable institutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia, and her contributions to the field have been extensively published.
Soltani+LeClercq's work has been featured in leading publications such as Dezeen, Designboom, Koozarch, Arhitext Magazine, Octogon International, Chicago Tribune, Azimuts, Interior Design Magazine, and Project Architecture Journal, among many others. Their recent achievements include winning the 2017 International Design Rijksstudio Public Award organized by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the near completion of a 30,000-square-foot housing project in Iran.
Soltani+LeClercq continues to push the boundaries of architecture and design, blending their unique perspectives into projects that resonate on a global scale.
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