Geographies

RTKL has designed and built projects in more than 50 countries and on six continents and has offices in key regions across the globe. No matter where we practice, we always try to emphasize in our work a strong sense of place, civic pride and commercial value. Our goal is to deliver expertise that blends the best in world-class design with a deep understanding of local context, culture and client needs.

Geographies Overview

North America
In the U.S. and Mexico, we have played an important role in shaping cities and towns, creating landmarks and improving the quality of life through our environments. With six U.S. offices, we design long-lasting commercial, workplace, civic and public, and healthcare projects that consistently surpass our clients’ and users’ expectations.
Central & South America
Markets in Central and South America and the Caribbean are developing rapidly, offering exciting opportunities for urban environments. We have designed projects throughout the region, delivering commercial and civic centers that reflect the vibrant, community-based cultures of these locales.
Asia
Active in China, Japan and other parts of Asia for two decades, and with offices in Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul, RTKL has created some of the continent’s most celebrated developments. From museums and residential developments to urban revitalization projects and Olympic stadiums, our work stands as a legacy to the exuberance of Asia’s economy and culture.
Europe
Throughout Europe, cities and towns are being revitalized with a renewed commitment to smart growth, sustainability and urbanism. Since the opening of our London office in 1990 and Madrid in 1999, we have contributed significantly to that cause, designing more than 500,000 SM of commercial and institutional projects in the UK and Europe, including some of the most economically successful developments of the past decade.
Middle East
Development initiatives in the Middle East have captivated our collective imaginations in terms of the quality and scale of projects possible in the near future. We are helping to create strong cities and strengthen cultural identities by bringing high-quality design to this flourishing and globalizing part of the world.
Australia & Southeast Asia
Dynamic, urban retail environments are creating exciting destinations around Australia and Southeast Asia. By leveraging our excellent working relationships with numerous local associate architects, we bring the best of commercial design from around the world and translate it to the countries’ unique cultures and locations.