About us
Porphol and Rob are the duo behind Middle Kingdom Holdings, a growing development and design venture rooted in purpose, community, and progressive thinking. With a shared passion for housing equity, thoughtful design, and resilient neighborhoods, they created this competition to reimagine the possibilities of single-family zoning and spotlight innovative solutions to the missing middle housing crisis.
Porphol, a licensed real estate agent with a keen eye for opportunity and community dynamics, brings deep market insight and a grounded understanding of how policy, planning, and people intersect.
Rob, a licensed landscape architect and architectural designer, draws from years of experience across public and private sectors—blending technical expertise, environmental stewardship, and creative problem-solving.
Together, they believe good design isn't a luxury—it’s a necessity for inclusive, sustainable, and thriving communities. This competition reflects their belief in empowering emerging voices, fostering collaboration, and sparking new conversations at the intersection of design, equity, and development.