Our Team
The team behind our work - bringing together diverse backgrounds and expertise through an innovative and collaborative workflow.

Daniel Birdsall
Group Chief Operating Officer

Daniel Birdsall
Group Chief Operating Officer
Group COO with 15+ years of cross-sector experience across architecture, engineering, and real estate. Former Digital Director at Sheppard Robson, with expertise in digital strategy, project delivery, and business operations for major clients.
Oversees business operations, digital strategy, and project execution across the group, driving innovation and performance through leadership and data-led design approaches.

Joon Paik
Founding Partner

Joon Paik
Founding Partner
Award-winning architect with 20+ years of global experience. Formerly at Foster+Partners, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano, Senior Vice President at Chang-Jo before joining Heta Architects.
Leads the design process and oversees international projects and clients.

Nazareno Labate
Design Lead

Nazareno Labate
Design Lead
Architect and Interior Designer with 15+ years of international experience, leading design across sectors and regions. Formerly with Gensler, NBBJ, DWP, and Space Matrix, with a strong focus on workplace, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
Leads design development and guides the creative process, managing and inspiring the design team across international projects.

Gabriel Bremer
Associate

Gabriel Bremer
Associate
Architect with 12+ years of experience, including 9 years internationally. Previously at ARCIDC and ATA, he has worked in Brazil, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and South Korea. Currently Associate at HETA Architects and Consultant Architect at Chang-Jo Architects, Seoul.
Leads early-stage strategic proposals, business development, and market research across Europe, MENA, and Latin America. Aligns design vision with commercial goals and advances the use of AI and parametric tools in concept design.

Elie Daher
Senior Architect

Elie Daher
Senior Architect
Elie Daher is a Senior Architect with a Doctorate in Architecture and a background in research and practice across Europe and Asia. Formerly at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, he joined HETA Architects in Seoul to lead projects and integrate BIM technology. His work focuses on sustainability, urban regeneration, and participatory planning, drawing from experience on EU-funded initiatives and research with KU Leuven. Elie brings a visionary, research-driven approach to contemporary urban and architectural challenges.

Sergio Alberto
Senior BIM Coordinator

Sergio Alberto
Senior BIM Coordinator
BIM specialist with postgraduate training from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and international experience on major projects such as Moderna Labs, Doha Metro, and São Paulo Airport. Expert in BIM standards, BEP development, and coordination across design and construction. Proficient in Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, and BCF tools. Former BIM lecturer at the University of Alcalá.

Nathalia Avendaño
Senior BIM Architect

Nathalia Avendaño
Senior BIM Architect
Nathalia is a Senior BIM Architect with 5 years of experience in residential design across the U.S. and Colombia. She collaborates with leading firms to deliver functional, aesthetically driven spaces that enhance quality of life. Passionate about user-focused design, she brings innovative, standards-compliant solutions that positively impact the built environment.

Razvan Deju
Senior BIM Architect

Razvan Deju
Senior BIM Architect
Razvan is a Senior BIM Architect with a background from UAUIM Bucharest and a master’s in heritage architecture from ENSA Toulouse. He has experience across technology, residential, and hospitality projects, with a focus on design, visualisation, and BIM integration. Skilled in Revit, he ensures seamless coordination with structural and MEP teams. His work blends creativity with technical precision, shaped by competition experience and a strong interest in contemporary design culture.

Monica Roh
Architectural Designer

Monica Roh
Architectural Designer
Architectural designer who brings cross-sector experience in hospitality, residential, and industrial projects, having worked with renowned design studios across Asia. Based between London and South Korea, she leverages her language skills and cultural insight to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between studios, with a recent focus on high-tech industrial sectors.

Beduro Bae
Architectural Designer

Beduro Bae
Architectural Designer
Architectural Designer with experience across masterplanning, cultural, hospitality, and commercial projects in the UK, South Korea, and Guam. Key contributions include the St. Helier Planning Framework, Hanstyle cultural hub in Seoul, and a commercial tower in Kolon. He also brings on-site supervision experience and has contributed to award-winning cultural and residential projects in South Korea.

Abdullah Al Kazaz
Architectural Designer

Abdullah Al Kazaz
Architectural Designer
Architectural designer and MArch graduate from the Architectural Association with over two years of experience in architectural design and strategy. His background spans private client consultancy on Middle East projects, technical coordination for neuro-rehabilitation facilities, and nature-based design research. Passionate about multidisciplinary thinking, Abdullah combines design innovation with data-driven analysis, and actively mentors aspiring architects.