About Charles

Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Charles O. Job received his degree in architecture and a master's degree in urban planning in England from Oxford Brookes University. He then worked in Paris, London and eventually Zurich, where he still lives and works today. In addition to his own design studio, he also teaches architectural design theory at the Univeristy of Applied Sciences in Bern, Switzerland.

In his design studio, Charles engages in research, temporary architecture and furniture design for international clients. A constant quest for simplicity is a common thread throughout his work. His designs are minimalistic, resourceful, accessible, and easy to comprehend because of their simple playful logic.

Charles has served on many international design juries and won numerous international design awards. He also has a chair in the permanent collection of the Vitra Design Museum.

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