Bjarke Bundgaard Ingels (Danish pronunciation: [ˈbjɑːgə ˈbɔngɒːˀ ˈeŋˀl̩s]  born 2 October 1974) is a Danish architect  founder and creative partner of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)  widely known for buildings that defy convention while incorporating sustainable development principles and bold sociological concepts