Mark Rios

Formally trained in both architecture and landscape architecture, Mark Rios founded RIOS with a singular vision: to imagine, design, and build complete environments that seamlessly integrate design disciplines.

Under his leadership, RIOS has developed a global reputation for its groundbreaking multidisciplinary approach, spanning architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design, and urban planning. By creating a design collective where colleagues are free to cross-pollinate ideas, Mark has propelled the firm beyond traditional boundaries.

For Mark, good design must tell a story and have a big idea behind it. He believes the finished result should solve all practical needs, work beautifully, and align to budget – but it must also address a higher concept and be provocative. This multifaceted perspective is the driving force behind RIOS’ diverse portfolio, spanning residences in Mumbai, Singapore, Manhattan, and Southern California. The reimagining of Mark’s own home, Woolf Residence, is demonstrative of his hands-on approach to telling compelling stories through captivating and narrative-driven designs.

Mark leads RIOS with a collaborative spirit, empowering others to draw from various influences. Across projects that celebrate a site’s cultural legacy or balance bold conceptual thinking with thoughtful execution, the firm’s work is distinguished by a synthesis of ambitious vision and meticulous craftsmanship.