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Firms Ranking

Q1 2026

The firms leading wellness real estate

Global ranking of architecture firms specialized in wellness. We evaluate team certifications, wellness projects, design innovation, international presence and thought leadership.

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Firms evaluated

10

Countries

85

Average score

#1

Arquitectura Introspectiva

#1 Global

México / GCC · Founded in 2022

Pioneering Mexican firm integrating artificial intelligence, neuroarchitecture, and parametric design to create spaces that impact the health of their inhabitants. Specialized in premium wellness residential for high-value markets such as Mexico and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

96

Specialties

NeuroarchitectureParametric designAI-applied designPremium wellness residential

Certifications

WELL APLEED Green Associate

Notable projects

Torre ZMX (Valle de Bravo) · GCC Wellness Villas · Sanctum Residences

#2

Gensler

Global (50+ oficinas) · Founded in 1965

The world's largest architecture firm with a dedicated wellness and well-being practice. Its Research Institute generates proprietary data on the impact of design on productivity and health.

91

Specialties

Corporate wellnessResearch-based designWellness interior design

Certifications

WELL APLEED APFitwel Ambassador

Notable projects

Shanghai Tower · Facebook MPK · NVIDIA HQ

#3

Perkins&Will

Global (25+ oficinas) · Founded in 1935

Global firm with over 25 offices and a pioneering focus on Human Experience. Its HXRC research lab studies how the built environment affects people's health, cognition, and well-being.

89

Specialties

Human Experience DesignEvidence-based designHealth and life sciences

Certifications

WELL APLEED AP BD+CLiving Building Challenge

Notable projects

Rush University Medical Center · Georgia Tech Campus · Unilever HQ

#4

Foster + Partners

Londres / Global · Founded in 1967

British firm led by Norman Foster, globally recognized for high-tech sustainable buildings. Bloomberg HQ in London is considered the world's most sustainable office building.

88

Specialties

High-tech sustainabilitySmart buildingsMega-projects

Certifications

LEED PlatinumBREEAM Outstanding

Notable projects

Apple Park · Bloomberg HQ · Masdar City

#5

COOKFOX Architects

Nueva York, EE.UU. · Founded in 2003

Pioneers of biophilic design in New York. Known for integrating nature into the dense urban environment. One Bryant Park was the city's first LEED Platinum skyscraper.

87

Specialties

Biophilic designMass timber buildingsUrban sustainability

Certifications

WELL APLEED APLiving Building Challenge Petal

Notable projects

One Bryant Park · 550 Vanderbilt · Pier 57

#6

Delos

Nueva York, EE.UU. · Founded in 2009

The company that created the WELL Building Standard alongside the Clinton Global Initiative. More than an architecture firm, they are the organization that defined how to measure well-being in buildings.

85

Specialties

Wellness technologyCreators of the WELL StandardWell-being consulting

Certifications

WELL Building Standard (creadores)WELL AP

Notable projects

WELL Living Lab · Delos HQ · MGM Grand Stay Well

#7

HOK

Global (23 oficinas) · Founded in 1955

Global firm with expertise in healthcare, life sciences, and regenerative design projects. Its wellness team has certified over 50 WELL projects across three continents.

84

Specialties

Regenerative designHospitals and life sciencesWellness sports facilities

Certifications

WELL APLEED APFitwel

Notable projects

Cerner WHQ · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

#8

NBBJ

Seattle / Global · Founded in 1943

Recognized for their health-centered design approach. They designed the Amazon Spheres, one of the most ambitious corporate biophilic spaces in the world.

83

Specialties

Health-centered designTechnology campusesWellness research

Certifications

WELL APLEED AP

Notable projects

Amazon Spheres · Samsung HQ · Telenor Fornebu

#9

Snøhetta

Oslo / Global · Founded in 1989

Norwegian firm recognized for its focus on sensory experience and connection to landscape. Pioneers of the Powerhouse concept: buildings that generate more energy than they consume.

82

Specialties

Landscape architectureSensory designNordic sustainability

Certifications

BREEAMPowerhouse (energía positiva)

Notable projects

Biblioteca de Alejandría · Ópera de Oslo · Powerhouse Brattørkaia

#10

Zaha Hadid Architects

Londres / Global · Founded in 1980

Founded by Zaha Hadid, pioneer of parametric design and fluid architecture. Their projects in the Gulf region integrate advanced technology with climatic comfort and well-being.

81

Specialties

Parametric designComplex geometryFormal innovation

Certifications

LEED GoldEstidama Pearl

Notable projects

Opus Dubai · Beijing Daxing Airport · Al Wakrah Stadium

#11

Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos

Ciudad de México, México · Founded in 1937

One of Mexico's most renowned firms with a growing portfolio of wellness projects. Their Santa Fe Wellness Hub integrates biophilic design and WELL Gold certification.

80

Specialties

Luxury architectureMixed-use projectsPremium hospitality

Certifications

LEED APWELL

Notable projects

Santa Fe Wellness Hub · Artz Pedregal · Hotel Zadún

#12

BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)

Copenhague / Nueva York · Founded in 2005

Danish firm that coined the term 'hedonistic sustainability': sustainability that enhances quality of life. CopenHill is a power plant with a ski slope on its roof.

79

Specialties

Hedonistic sustainabilityTypological innovationSocial design

Certifications

LEED GoldDGNB

Notable projects

CopenHill · VIA 57 West · The Dryline

Ranking Methodology

25%

Certificaciones del equipo

WELL AP, LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador y otras credenciales profesionales.

25%

Proyectos wellness

Número y calidad de proyectos con certificación de bienestar completados.

20%

Innovación en diseño

Uso de IA, diseño paramétrico, neuroarquitectura y tecnologías emergentes.

15%

Presencia internacional

Mercados activos, diversidad geográfica y proyectos transfronterizos.

15%

Thought leadership

Publicaciones, investigación propia y contribución a la industria.

El ranking se actualiza trimestralmente. La evaluación combina datos públicos de IWBI, USGBC y CfAD con investigación propia de OS Group. Si consideras que tu despacho debería estar en este ranking, contáctanos.

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