About VS-A.

VS-A represents a group of 50+ architects and engineers who passionately and professionally design and develop building envelopes. We are committed to human and environmental well-being.

Regardless of scale, program, or location, we strive to design thoughtful solutions that consider the climate, as well as the local social and economic context. These solutions are closely tied to the unique stories of the projects, making them innovative when required.

We collaborate with architects, public and private developers, and general contractors whose projects present one or more challenging aspects.

From the competition stage to the final completion of the project, we handle all aspects of the envelope—design, calculation, specification, testing, engineering, quality control, and value engineering. To protect our clients’ interests, we work professionally and independently, avoiding any conflicts of interest.

We also run R&D programs with suppliers and universities. The outcomes of these collaborations can range from innovative products to the establishment of start-up companies, such as Ublo in Korea and Coat-ing in France.

The first VS-A office was established in 1989 in Lille, France. Today, we have offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Seoul, as well as permanent representatives in Poland and Sweden.

35+ years of professional activity

1000+ projects completed worldwide

50+ global team staff members

200+ collaborations

Partners

  • Robert-Jan van Santen

    Founder, Technical Director, Architect

    Robert-Jan van Santen graduated in Architecture from UPA3 Versailles (FR).  He worked for 4 years in “Atelier de Paris” with Renzo PIANO. From 1989 onward, he played a significant role in setting establishing the VS-A satellites in the Asia Pacific region. He was honored with the Silver Medal from the French Académie d'Architecture for Research and Technique in 2008. The design outputs are regularly patented. The Korean start-up company, UBLO was jointly set up with Naree KIM. + Coat-ing. This latest enterprise is responsible for developing a personalized ventilation window. Robert -Jan is a regular speaker at international conferences and participates in numerous jury panels worldwide.

  • Suzy Huang

    Co-Founder VS-A. HK/SZ, CEO

    With 7 years experience in the glass facade industry, Suzy brings her knowledge to the VS-A Group as the co-founder of VS-A. HK in 2011. She hopes Robert-Jan’s exquisite design concepts and ideas can be promoted in Asia and completed to be iconic. After more than a decade of practice in China, she developed networks with all collaborated parties and made VS-A a unique brand in facade architecture and engineering.

    In 2023, she also took over South Korean Office, integrated 3 Asian offices to better organize VS-A design service to more Asian countries and zones.

  • Miao Ze

    Co-Founder VS-A. SZ, Operational Director, Engineer

    Miao Ze has vast experience in high-rise building structural design, having actively participated in a diverse range of projects across different scales and project stages. With a strong design philosophy and exceptional coordination abilities, his design expertise has been fully harnessed since joining VS-A in 2017.

    In his role as a leader at the VS-A Shenzhen office, he has successfully applied his skills to practice in various project typologies, including cultural, hotel, commercial, mixed-use, hospital, and educational facilities.

Directors

  • Jérôme Damiens

    Deputy Director

    Lille, France

  • Nicolas Delpanque

    Technical Director

    Lille, France

  • Clément Dufour-Lefort

    Technical Director

    Lille, France

  • Ada Wu

    Deputy Design Director

    Shenzhen, China

  • Woods Ling

    Deputy Design Director

    Shenzhen, China

Administration

  • Catherine Dhenin

    Administrator, Accountant

    Lille, France

  • Clémentine Delaporte

    Administrator, Communication & Tenders

    Lille, France

  • Clémence Artaud

    Administrator, Human Resources

    Lille, France

  • Rosanne Ma

    Administrator

    Hong Kong + Shenzhen, China

Team

  • Albane Lacroix

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Aloïs Nullans

    Engineer - Architect

    Lille, France

  • Aurore Mayeur

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Damien Lefort

    Engineer

    Lille, France

  • Dorick Pujol

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Gautier Bonhomme

    Architect, Project Manager

    Lille, France

  • Jacopo Sartore

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Laurent Ducatez

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Li Zhou

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Lucas Bergerie

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Marion Bergerie

    Architect, Project Manager

    Lille, France

  • Marthe Dupond

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Maxime Chabot

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Myriem Gedouar

    Engineer + Expertise Manager

    Lille, France

  • Nirvana Al Dib

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Paul Brefort

    Engineer

    Lille, France

  • Zofia Cabaj

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Justin Le Sayec

    Architect

    Lille, France

  • Ray Lau

    Architect, Project Manager

    Hong Kong, China

  • Gary Huang

    Architectural Designer

    Hong Kong, China

  • Dana Oh

    Architectural Intern

    Hong Kong, China

  • Pierre Llusar

    Engineer Intern

    Hong Kong, China

  • Yasmine Mohamed

    Architectural Engineer Intern

    Hong Kong, China

  • Cheer Xu

    Facade Designer, Project Manager

    Shenzhen, China

  • Leisen Wu

    Architect, Project Manager

    Shenzhen, China

  • Bing Zhao

    Facade Designer

    Shenzhen, China

  • Kevin Chen

    Facade Designer

    Shenzhen, China

  • Qi Chen

    Facade Designer

    Shenzhen, China