Mr. Vram Malek

Vram Malek leads some of SOM’s largest and most complex projects around the world. His work spans multiple scales and typologies, from mixed-use projects and commercial supertall towers to rail stations, civic and government buildings, and residential design. He is currently managing transformative projects in Asia Pacific and New York, furthering his commitment to respecting and enhancing the surrounding cityscape and creating vibrant new destinations that embrace the city’s culture and history, while demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to environmental design and wellness. Educated in Canada and Italy, he speaks multiple languages including French, Armenian and Italian. Vram has lived in a variety of places around the world but has been based in New York City since 2001, where his work remains global in location, scope, and cultural significance. Among his most important past projects is the new NATO Headquarters in Brussels, a highly sustainable complex that symbolizes unity and global interdependence. The breadth of Vram’s experience is further demonstrated by his work in the Asia Pacific region, where he has helped lead SOM in the market and on significant projects like the Nihonbashi 2-Chome and Otemachi One Tower projects in Tokyo, 8 Shenton Way in Singapore and One City Center in Thailand.