Vincent McIlduff is the founding partner of Hong Kong-based architectural firm ALT Design & Construction. Established in 2014, the company specializes in designing and building lifestyle properties throughout Asia, with a focus on luxury beachfront villas and ski resorts. Vincent’s passion for construction began at the young age of 12, working alongside his father, a master stonemason. Together, they crafted high-end marble and stone projects, including fireplaces commissioned by the British Royal Family. This early exposure to meticulous craftsmanship fueled his love for architecture. Vincent pursued formal education in Architecture, graduating as valedictorian, before embarking on an international career. His professional journey took him to Rotterdam, where he worked under the legendary architect Rem Koolhaas at OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture). By the age of 22, Vincent had risen to become one of the lead designers for Prada’s iconic architectural projects, including the Prada Transformer and the Fondazione Prada in Milan. These projects allowed him to collaborate closely with fashion innovators Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, further honing his ability to merge luxury design with functionality. During this period, he also contributed to other notable works such as the Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Vincent later relocated to Hong Kong to take on a significant leadership role, managing the design and construction of Prince Plaza, a 100,000m2 mixed-use tower and podium in Shenzhen, commissioned by China Merchants Group. Following the successful completion of this large-scale project, Vincent launched his own company, ALT Design & Construction at the age of 28. Since its inception, ALT Design & Construction has delivered over 60 bespoke, high-end villas across Asia as well as hotels, retail, and restaurants. Their portfolio spans from the serene beachfronts of Lombok, Indonesia, to the snow-covered slopes of Hokkaido, Japan, solidifying Vincent’s reputation as a leader in luxury architecture and construction in the region.
About Vincent
About Vincent
Vincent McIlduff is the founding partner of Hong Kong-based architectural firm ALT Design & Construction. Established in 2014, the company specializes in designing and building lifestyle properties throughout Asia, with a focus on luxury beachfront villas and ski resorts.
Vincent’s passion for construction began at the young age of 12, working alongside his father, a master stonemason. Together, they crafted high-end marble and stone projects, including fireplaces commissioned by the British Royal Family. This early exposure to meticulous craftsmanship fueled his love for architecture. Vincent pursued formal education in Architecture, graduating as valedictorian, before embarking on an international career.
His professional journey took him to Rotterdam, where he worked under the legendary architect Rem Koolhaas at OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture). By the age of 22, Vincent had risen to become one of the lead designers for Prada’s iconic architectural projects, including the Prada Transformer and the Fondazione Prada in Milan. These projects allowed him to collaborate closely with fashion innovators Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, further honing his ability to merge luxury design with functionality. During this period, he also contributed to other notable works such as the Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC).
Vincent later relocated to Hong Kong to take on a significant leadership role, managing the design and construction of Prince Plaza, a 100,000m2 mixed-use tower and podium in Shenzhen, commissioned by China Merchants Group. Following the successful completion of this large-scale project, Vincent launched his own company, ALT Design & Construction at the age of 28.
Since its inception, ALT Design & Construction has delivered over 60 bespoke, high-end villas across Asia as well as hotels, retail, and restaurants. Their portfolio spans from the serene beachfronts of Lombok, Indonesia, to the snow-covered slopes of Hokkaido, Japan, solidifying Vincent’s reputation as a leader in luxury architecture and construction in the region.
Designs By Vincent
Saul Smeding joined ALT Design & Construction in 2015 and became a partner in 2018. Working alongside founder Vincent McIlduff, Saul has been closely involved in the development and delivery of the studio’s architectural work, and has led the design and execution of numerous international projects across residential and hospitality sectors. Saul is a Dutch registered architect, holding an SBA-recognised architectural license from the Netherlands. He obtained his Master’s degree in Architecture from TU Delft, where he developed a strong foundation in architectural research, spatial clarity, and context-driven design. He began his professional career at OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture), working under Rem Koolhaas in the Hong Kong office. There, he contributed to several high-profile international projects, including the Tencent Headquarters in Beijing. Saul later worked at OMA’s Rotterdam headquarters, where he was involved in the design of the PEX Convention Centre in Toulouse and the Pont Jean-Jacques Bosc Bridge in Bordeaux. He also played a key role in the design of Prince Plaza, a 100,000 sqm mixed-use development in Shenzhen. Since joining ALT, Saul has led and delivered a wide range of bespoke projects internationally. His work includes the design of approximately 25 high-end private villas in Lombok, as well as numerous luxury residential houses, bespoke villas, condominiums, and a nightclub in Japan, primarily in the Niseko region. He has also been involved in hospitality projects such as a 22-storey hotel for the Ovolo Hotel Group in Hong Kong. Saul’s work is defined by a collaborative and pragmatic design approach, working closely with clients, consultants, and local contractors. He places strong emphasis on architecture that responds to its environment, carefully framing natural landscapes while respecting local climate, materials, construction practices, and cultural context. By combining contemporary design with subtle references to local traditions, his work aims to create architecture that is refined, grounded, and enduring.
About Saul
About Saul
Saul Smeding joined ALT Design & Construction in 2015 and became a partner in 2018. Working alongside founder Vincent McIlduff, Saul has been closely involved in the development and delivery of the studio’s architectural work, and has led the design and execution of numerous international projects across residential and hospitality sectors.
Saul is a Dutch registered architect, holding an SBA-recognised architectural license from the Netherlands. He obtained his Master’s degree in Architecture from TU Delft, where he developed a strong foundation in architectural research, spatial clarity, and context-driven design.
He began his professional career at OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture), working under Rem Koolhaas in the Hong Kong office. There, he contributed to several high-profile international projects, including the Tencent Headquarters in Beijing. Saul later worked at OMA’s Rotterdam headquarters, where he was involved in the design of the PEX Convention Centre in Toulouse and the Pont Jean-Jacques Bosc Bridge in Bordeaux. He also played a key role in the design of Prince Plaza, a 100,000 sqm mixed-use development in Shenzhen.
Since joining ALT, Saul has led and delivered a wide range of bespoke projects internationally. His work includes the design of approximately 25 high-end private villas in Lombok, as well as numerous luxury residential houses, bespoke villas, condominiums, and a nightclub in Japan, primarily in the Niseko region. He has also been involved in hospitality projects such as a 22-storey hotel for the Ovolo Hotel Group in Hong Kong.
Saul’s work is defined by a collaborative and pragmatic design approach, working closely with clients, consultants, and local contractors. He places strong emphasis on architecture that responds to its environment, carefully framing natural landscapes while respecting local climate, materials, construction practices, and cultural context. By combining contemporary design with subtle references to local traditions, his work aims to create architecture that is refined, grounded, and enduring.
