NEXT ARCHITECTS - Key Persons
Vyasa cares about the long-term impact of architectural design on the sustainability of society. At NEXT, he enjoys working with colleagues and collaborators on projects with future value by creating flexible and smart designs and using durable materials.
Bart co-founded NEXT based on the ambition to increase the significance of architecture in society. He sees NEXT as an agency with a strong vision, always taking a step forward. As an architect, Bart enjoys working on complex urban challenges.
As an architect, Diana is intrigued by pushing the boundaries of architecture; namely being inspired by the rawness, drafts, and strong concepts. In her practice she explores the spatial mitigation of social topics, as well as abandonment and reuse.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Founding Partner
Architecture that connects, combines, collects, interacts, and supports; as founding partner of NEXT, Marijn firmly believes in the power of design. His work is inspired by the global challenges our society faces and always has a strong strategic value.
Rike is interested in how architecture and design can make a valuable contribution to someone's life. With her experience in the creative sector, she looks for ways to expand NEXT's portfolio.
As an architect, Wouter strives to make good architecture that is accessible for everyone. He believes that architecture plays an important part in achieving a more inclusive society.
Jurriaan is always brimming with ideas. At NEXT, he focuses on infrastructure, working on challenging assignments within specific contexts. The designs that he works on capture the imagination thanks to the unique interplay with their surroundings.
Designing contrasting and playful spaces, Artjom wants to bring vibrancy into people's lives and inspire them to be authentic. At the same time, he values history and tradition, and strives to connect people with their roots. Harmony is always the goal.
Antonia believes that architecture shapes not only the built environment but also profoundly influences the lives of its users, playing a crucial role in the future of our societies and planet.
Marcel is an architect with experience in all design and construction phases. He enjoys working in the tension field between design and implementation, using his knowledge of BIM, Revit, and his strong eye for detail.
Inge is fascinated by architecture's ability to not only connect people with each other but also connect them to the natural world. She combines her creativity and technical knowledge to create high quality designs for people and the surrounding ecosystem
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Founding Partner
As a co-founder and architect at NEXT, Michel is in charge of large-scale infrastructure projects. These projects are characterized by the complex assignments, strict financial and constructive frameworks and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Founding Partner
- Co - Founder and Architect at NEXT
Jouke is an experienced and all-round architect, who focuses on adaptive reuse and wood construction. He is at his best in the conceptual stages of the design process, turning different ambitions and requirements into coherent designs.
As an all-round architect, Baekhyun is experienced in every design phase. She specializes in wood construction and modular buildings, and works in various scales. Baekhyun is fascinated by the integration of sustainable solutions in delightful design.
Andrew believes that the role and responsibility for architects is to enhance the quality of life for that of the users and the activity that is being performed within a space.
Joost is a passionate and responsible architect, who enjoys getting clients and colleagues involved in his practice. He believes that originality and ingenuity are key to create surprising projects in terms of vision, design, and craftsmanship.
As an architect, Daniel finds it interesting to explore the boundaries of architecture; how experimentation, creativity and innovation are being used. The quality of life and working towards a more sustainable society are essential to my approach.
As an architect, Jip strives to make green, attractive, and livable spaces. He believes good quality architecture has many more dimensions than you can image: it's about the look, sound, light, touch, smell and feel.