Manfredi Valenti

Principal Architect at Parsons | Architect & Design Leader | Awarded International Projects | Strategy, Delivery & Team Leadership | 20+ Years Across Asia, Europe & Middle East

Jazan, Jizan, Saudi Arabia

About

Manfredi Valenti is a registered architect in Italy with more than 20 years of design experience. with a Master’s Degree focused on Architecture/Urban Design. His diverse portfolio of projects spreads across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and encompasses various sectors including mixed-use, commercial office, residential, hospitality, retail, master plan, and new town projects. He has also been giving lectures at several universities in various cities (Europe and Asia) since 2006. His managerial abilities enable him to create the greatest teams possible, to capitalize on and develop their knowledge, while also enjoying his work and giving people the space to express their ideas. Developed and executed studio strategy, managing an international team of 20 people. Achieved several strategic wins under his leadership over the years. He has developed a deep understanding and unique insights into the South-East Asian cities planning and architecture market. He has the necessary abilities and expertise to lead an international architecture team on a firm-wide level, with a client interface. In his position as Design Director, he was responsible for all design phases for major projects in ASEAN countries and the Middle East region.

Experience

  • Principal Architect at Parsons Corporation
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Huasen Architecture & Engineering (10 yrs 3 mos)
    • Design Director
      Mar 2019 - May 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    • Head Designer
      Mar 2015 - Feb 2019 · 4 yrs

  • Co-Founder & Design Director at ZEN ARCHITECTURE
    May 2014 - Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Design Consultant at P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd
    Sep 2012 - Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Senior Architect at BLVD International Inc.
    Oct 2010 - Sep 2012 · 2 yrs