{"id":7947,"date":"2026-07-01T12:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uman.eu\/?p=7947"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:47:29","slug":"pierre-maes-steps-down-as-director-and-continues-his-commitment-as-a-team-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uman.eu\/en\/pierre-maes-steps-down-as-director-and-continues-his-commitment-as-a-team-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Pierre Maes steps down as Director and continues his commitment as a team member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost five years ago, S\u00e9bastien Deckmyn, David Hotua, Pierre Poncelet and Fabrizio Tengattini, four architects, but above all four friends, set out to bring their visions and perspectives together around a shared project: UMAN architect.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative was driven by a strong conviction: to place people back at the heart of architecture and to make collaboration a true creative strength.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the very beginning, Pierre Maes naturally became part of this adventure, joining the practice in its first year as a partner. After leading his own firm, Pierre Maes &amp; Associ\u00e9s, with dedication and high standards, he brought that same rigor and vision to the growth and development of UMAN. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the beginning of 2026, Pierre chose to embark on a new personal chapter by stepping down from his roles as Director and partner, while remaining fully committed to the practice as a team member.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMAN architect continues its journey under the leadership of its four Directors, S\u00e9bastien Deckmyn, David Hotua, Pierre Poncelet and Fabrizio Tengattini, and with <a href=\"https:\/\/uman.eu\/en\/about\/\">the commitment of its entire team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you, Pierre, for these years of trust, dedication, and shared vision!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almost five years ago, S\u00e9bastien Deckmyn, David Hotua, Pierre Poncelet and Fabrizio Tengattini, four architects, but above all four friends, set out to bring their visions and perspectives together around a shared project: UMAN architect. 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