We believe that timeless architecture brings people and nature closer together. We consider it our mission to design buildings and spaces for a changing world, buildings with a positive social and ecological footprint. Our diverse portfolio includes renewing cities, public buildings, innovative industries, homes, interiors, renovations and special projects. We are committed to creating a future where our built world is in balance with nature. We create places where people love to be and buildings that contribute to better health and happiness for people.

Brainpark Rotterdam

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July 5, 2023 construction will start on the first residential building at Brainpark Rotterdam. This marks the start of the area development that in the coming years will transform the office area into a lively mixed living and working area.

Blaak 333

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Transformation from office to lively residential building in the center of Rotterdam.

The client, New Cheese Development in collaboration with Egeria, have purchased the Blaak 333 building in order to transform it into a residential building. This means demolishing the early 1960s office building down to the first floor; after all, a residential building is significantly heavier than an office skeleton. A new foundation slab will be installed in the existing basement, preventing demolition of foundation and basement walls. The lower two layers will include common facilities and hospitality.

Holland Hydrogen 1

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Green hydrogen is an important part of the energy transition. The Holland Hydrogen I, in Rotterdam on the second Maasvlakte, will be one of the largest hydrogen plants in the world.

Amersfoort House for the City

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In the assignment for the House for the City of Amersfoort the themes of 'future-proof' and 'meeting centrally' form the overarching framework under which all the established ambitions fall. Hereby a prioritization of 5 top ambitions is indicated; conscious investment, social connection, smart use of space, healthy work environment and appealing appearance.

Building with a positive footprint

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Building with a positive footprint illustrates what needs to be done for buildings to contribute to a better world, and what part you play in this.

De Scharnier

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De Scharnier is a building with different functions, where you can live, learn, work and relax. An innitiative of newindustry, Kraaijvanger Architects together with Heijmans.

Stationspostgebouw The Hague

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The monumental Stationspostgebouw in The Hague, designed in 1939 by Chief Government Architect Bremer, has a completely new and contemporary interior. In the last century PostNL loaded and unloaded their mail trains here, now the company is stepping into the future at this historic site. The national monument has been transformed into a modern and special working environment.

Holbeinhuis

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The iconic Holbeinhouse located at Coolsingel 65, corner of Stadhuisplein in Rotterdam is being renovated and made ready for the future.

Impact-report

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This report provides an overview of the impact we were able to make in 2022. Not only with our projects, but also with how we as a company deal with our employees, gender distribution, personal growth, social return and our own footprint.

Crossing Keileweg

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Team Crossing Keileweg consisting of Kraaijvanger Architects, Miss Clark and concept developer De Mannen van Schuim, has been selected by the Municipality of Rotterdam in the public sales procedure for the development of the former factory building in M4H.

Hart van Zuid Rotterdam

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The south part or Rotterdam will get an enormous positive impulse. It is being transformed into a vital part of the city by new construction and renovation. Hart van Zuid Rotterdam is the largest area transformation development in the Netherlands.

SEM Hoofddorp

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Hoofddorp has turned from the village into a city and that calls for a transformation of the central square in the city. Raadhuisplein demands structure, connection, vitality and urbanity. Concrete parking will be turned into a real meeting place; SEM is a place for everyone.

Reconnecting people and nature by designing timeless architecture with a positive social and ecological footprint