Sohaib Ilyas is an internationally acclaimed architectural filmmaker, recognized among Architizer’s Visionary 100 - 2026 a global index of the most influential creators shaping how architecture is seen, understood, and communicated. He is also the recipient of the 2026 Architizer A+ Award in Architecture photo+video category.
He was also invited to present his research at the Architecture Through Media Forums 2026 at the Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture, London. One of the world’s most influential institutions for architectural education.
A two-time Architectural Videographer of the Year at the Architizer Vision Awards in 2023 and 2025, his films have won across leading global platforms, including the Greece International Film Festival, Tokyo International Cinema Awards, Archiboo Awards 2025, and Architecture Hunter Awards 2025, where he has also served as a jury member in 2024.
His practice is defined by a highly tailored approach, each film conceived as a distinct narrative shaped by light, material, and atmosphere, resulting in work that is both visually refined and enduring in its impact.
Sohaib Ilyas is an internationally acclaimed architectural filmmaker, recognized among Architizer’s Visionary 100 - 2026 a global index of the most influential creators shaping how architecture is seen, understood, and communicated. He is also the recipient of the 2026 Architizer A+ Award in Architecture photo+video category.
He was also invited to present his research at the Architecture Through Media Forums 2026 at the Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture, London. One of the world’s most influential institutions for architectural education.
A two-time Architectural Videographer of the Year at the Architizer Vision Awards in 2023 and 2025, his films have won across leading global platforms, including the Greece International Film Festival, Tokyo International Cinema Awards, Archiboo Awards 2025, and Architecture Hunter Awards 2025, where he has also served as a jury member in 2024.
His practice is defined by a highly tailored approach, each film conceived as a distinct narrative shaped by light, material, and atmosphere, resulting in work that is both visually refined and enduring in its impact.
Sohaib Ilyas is an internationally acclaimed architectural filmmaker, recognized among Architizer’s Visionary 100 - 2026 a global index of the most influential creators shaping how architecture is seen, understood, and communicated.
With over a decade of experience, he is known for translating space into cinema with precision, restraint, and emotional depth.
His work sits at the intersection of design and storytelling, crafted for discerning architects, developers, and brands.
A two-time Architectural Videographer of the Year at the Architizer Vision Awards in 2023 and 2025, his films have won across leading global platforms, including the Greece International Film Festival, Tokyo International Cinema Awards, Archiboo Awards 2025, and Architecture Hunter Awards 2025, where he has also served as a jury member in 2024.
His practice is defined by a highly tailored approach, each film conceived as a distinct narrative shaped by light, material, and atmosphere, resulting in work that is both visually refined and enduring in its impact.
Sohaib ILyas
Sohaib ILyas
filmmaker
CAPTURING ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION
CAPTURING ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION
