Thierry A Paret, FAIA, NCARB, MRIAI, LEED AP

Qatar Country Representative
Design Advisor at Government of Qatar

Click here to e-mail

Thierry Paret, FAIA is an American Architect with 24 years of experience working for leading practices in the USA, Ireland, and the UAE. He has both won and been a finalist in International Architectural Design competitions. Thierry is a published architect who has worked on project types ranging from master planning to commercial, cultural, mixed-use, pharmaceutical, research, retail and residential. He founded the American Institute of Architects Chapter for the Middle East and North Africa and served as its first President from 2010 to 2012. He currently is the Director and Treasurer for the AIA International Region.

In 2014 the American Institute of Architects elevated Thierry Paret to its prestigious College of Fellows. This honor is bestowed to architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession.  

Thierry previously sat on the AIA National Membership Committee, AIA International Chapter Committee and the National Board Community Committee.  His leadership qualities in the profession are known both in the United States and the Middle East.

In 2012 Thierry Paret was honored to be listed as the 41st most influential person in the Middle East and North African construction industry by the Construction Week Magazine Power 100. That same year he was also voted the 16^th most influential architect in the Middle East by Architect Middle East Magazine.

Mr. Paret is a registered architect in New York, Nevada, Oklahoma, Utah, the Republic of Ireland and is also a LEED accredited professional. He currently is a design advisor for the government of Qatar.