Hadi Teherani (*born 1954 in Tehran; raised in Hamburg) is an internationally acclaimed architect and designer. His work deliberately transcends cultural and disciplinary boundaries — spanning architecture, urban planning, interior design, and product development.
Projects such as Germany’s first “green” railway station at Frankfurt Airport and the iconic Kranhäuser in Cologne exemplify his approach: formal clarity, atmospheric presence, and sustainability conceived from the very first draft. His work shapes metropolitan contexts including Hamburg, Berlin, Dubai, Istanbul, and Abu Dhabi, consistently linking architectural identity with urban responsibility.
Beyond high-rise buildings, corporate headquarters, and innovative housing concepts, his portfolio also includes furniture, lighting, and modular systems developed for international manufacturers such as Thonet, Interstuhl, and Zumtobel.
In 2020, Hadi Teherani was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in recognition of his contributions to architecture and design.
