sophie & hans is a Berlin-based design and architecture studio dedicated to creating meaningful objects, spaces, and atmospheres across all scales and functions.
Our work ranges from benches in the Canadian forest, social work pavilion embedded in the urban fabric to a community building in the Bavarian Alps that reimagines communal living for an aging society.
We believe architecture shapes the way people connect, interact, and experience the world. We work closely with communities, clients, and collaborators to create impactful public spaces that foster connection and enrich everyday life.
We approach each project with an open mind, allowing the unique context and needs to guide the design rather than adhering to a fixed style.
Inspired by craft, material and machines, we aim to produce refreshing works that embody new tools with old techniques while aspiring to create spaces that make the physical world around us better for everyone.
Founded in 2019 by Sophia Tang and Hans-Christian Buhl, the studio is driven by a shared motivation and commitment to design soulful and impactful places, especially for public life.
Registered Architect,
Berlin, DE
Master of Architecture & Urbanism,
Architectural Association, London
Bachelor of Architecture,
Syracuse University, New York
Prior to founding sophie & hans, Sophia has over 10 years of experience working in New York, Shanghai, Beijing, London and Berlin. She has had extensive experience working for Heatherwick Studio, first as a Designer and as a Site Architect, managing large scale mixed use and cultural projects.
She has taught at the AA in London and her work has been exhibited extensively, some of her work is collected by the permanent collection of Centre Pompidou.
Sophia Tang
2019
2012
2008
Hans-Christian Buhl
2017
2014
2012
2008
Registered Architect,
Berlin, DE
Registered Architect of ARB
London, UK
Diploma in Architecture,
with DAAD full scholarship,
Architectural Association, London
Dipl.-Ing(FH) Engineering,
Fachhochschule Regensburg, DE
Prior to founding sophie & hans, Hans-Christian has over 10 years of experience working in London, Shanghai and Berlin. Among others, he worked as a project architect for David Chipperfield Architects, leading national museums and high-end residential developments.
While in London he has also taught at the UCL in collaboration with Sir John Soane’s Museum.
Awards :
2025 Nike für soziales Engagement - Architekturpreis des Bundes Deutscher Architekten (BDA)
2024 BDA Preis Berlin - First Prize
2024 DAM Preis für Architektur - Shortlist
2024 Dezeen Small Building Award - Longlist
Current and Past Team Members:
Ida Slettvold
Roni Zachar Barak
Julian Blochberger
Korbinian Huber
Mihai Medrea
Valentin Warminski
Impresseum
Tang & Buhl Architekten PartGmbB
4 Gottschedstr, Berlin 13357 DE
UK ARB London - 081092D
Architektenkammer Berlin - PG191