Soft Build Architects was founded in New York in 2018 and opened a branch office in Suzhou in 2021. The core design team of the company consists of graduates from Ivy League universities in the United States, with extensive practical experience working in renowned international architecture and landscape design firms such as BIG, Meier Partners, Snøhetta, OMA, SANAA, and James Corner Field Operations. These team members also hold important roles within the company.

The word “软” (ruǎn) means “soft” in English, contrasting with “hard.” It signifies agility, delicacy, sensitivity, and inclusiveness. “营” (yíng) means “build” or “construction.” Starting from the essence of architecture, the company explores harmonious, vibrant, and wonderful ways of existence for spaces under different environmental, functional, and cultural requirements. It also refers to a camp, using projects as platforms to continuously attract like-minded individuals to participate in various project designs, creating a workshop for exploring innovation. “软营” (ruǎn yíng) represents the innovative construction that harmoniously coexists with the surrounding environment in architectural design. The company aims to establish an interesting and free platform, bringing together talented architects who share the same goals, and through design, making the world a better place.