Philosophy
Atelier Sube is driven by a unified vision under the leadership of two dynamic principals, Hiroyuki and Ayako Sube. With Hiroyuki spearheading the Architecture team and Ayako leading the Interior
Design team, their extensive experience and profound insights across diverse disciplines shape every project. This synergy enables us to craft meticulously detailed buildings and interiors that seamlessly harmonize
with their context and function.
Our practice is built upon a steadfast commitment to design excellence, budget and program precision, and exceptional project management—
delivering architectural quality that maximizes value. From the first conceptual spark to the final stages of construction and completion, the principals are deeply engaged in every step of the design journey,
ensuring each project is executed with the highest standards.
We believe that outstanding design emerges from a continuous, collaborative process. Through ongoing dialogue with clients, consultants, contractors, and end-users, we cultivate a shared vision.
This close partnership allows us to create environments where concept, beauty, and functionality converge into cohesive and inspiring spaces.
Architecture principal
Hiroyuki Sube BEng(Japan), MArch(U.K.)
2017-21 Associate Professor at University of Malaya
2016 - Atelier Sube - Principal
2014-16 DP architects - Associate Director (Malaysia)
2006-14 Foster + Partners - Associate (UK)
2005-6 Ateliers John Nouvel (France)
2005 Master awarded at The Bartlett School of Architecture,
University College London (UK)
2003-4 Kajima Europe (UK)
1999 Bachelor awarded at Tokyo University of Science (Japan)
Over the past twenty years, Hiroyuki has worked in an international architectural industry by delivering award
winning architectural projects and have developed a broad range of architectural design skills, gained largely across Eu-
rope, the United states of America andSouth Asia Pacific.
He has previously worked for Foster +Partners, lead by Lord Norman Foster, for nearly a decade. His major role was to deliver wide variety developments in range of mixed-use development, Luxury residential high-rises, office towers and transportation hubs.
His integrated approach enables to monitor and coordinate every stage across the disciplines, delivering to the highest standards and consistently exceeding client expectations.
Interior principal
Ayako Sube BA(U.K.)
2014- Atelier Sube - Principal
2011-14 Denniston (Malaysia)
2005-11 George Spenser design (UK)
2004 Bachelor of art awarded
at Kent University of Art & Design (UK)
Her 10 years of experience in the high-end hospitality industry includes 5-6 star hotels in resort places and luxury residential for celebrities, mainly in Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Her practical work is unified and characterized by meticulous attention to the concept and details of every project, and a relentless focus on refining the design ideas to arrive at a solution which is architecturally, socially, and intellectually coherent. The collaborative aspect of committing to architecture is at the heart of every single project from inception to completion.