Biography

Erez Ella studied Architecture at the Tel Aviv University and the TU Delft in the Netherlands. Erez founded HQ Architects in Tel Aviv in 2008 after spending several years as an Associate at OMA (1999 and 2005) and as Principal at REX ( 2006 to 2008). There, he led the TVCC project in Beijing, directed the design of the second scheme of the Whitney Museum in New York and oversaw, together with his former partner, the design of the Wyly Theatre in Dallas. From Tel Aviv, Erez leads HQ Architects’ design work in Israel and around the globe, various in scale and program. HQ Architects exhibit an expanding portfolio of work among various sectors, ranging from public spaces and infrastructure – including the design of several intermodal Transportation Hubsin Israel, a wide range of cultural and educational projects that include the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance new building among others, as well asa wide range of offices, hotels and retail projects. The practice’s ability to rethink and challenge conventions led HQ to be part of US-Israeli team for NASA challenge “Habitat on Mars” -a challenge to establish a 3D printed habitat for future astronauts on Mars. Erez Ella was named “The Most Promising Architects Under the Age of 40” by the Wallpaper Magazine, and in “The Most Promising Professionals Under the Age of 40” in Israel by The Marker Magazine. Erez Ella © Dor Kedmi https://www.hqa.co.il/