We are OZ. We take pride in our craftsmanship and work from an investigative down-to-earth attitude. Without preconceived ideas we create modern architecture that embraces the complexity of life and enriches its environment.

Urban nomads can live anywhere, but most of us want to live somewhere. This is why we design contemporary buildings with a strong character, that not only react to their context but shape it. We search to understand the qualities of a location and we cherish its historical traces to generate designs that add to its unique character. In this way we shape identity and create a somewhere for the growing number of urbanites.

OZ designs for life in the city, transforming areas into new places to live. We combine programs to create synergy. Social interaction is essential in our architecture. We make spaces for people to meet, places to relax and work. We believe that it is our job as architects to create those spaces, public or collective, in and around our buildings, wherever possible.

If we don’t want to succumb into endless sprawl, traffic jams and pollution, we must embrace density. For us, densifying cities creates a very interesting challenge. Because of its complexity, density creates new solutions, new opportunities, new cultures, new communities, new art, new music and new architecture. Sprawl is boring, density is exciting.

On the path towards designing Paris Proof buildings, we believe, the large dependence on technical installations will become counter effective. We want to make projects thoroughly sustainable and also feasible. We embrace the idea of buildings without mechanical heating or ventilation, exchanging technical hardware for software, using bio based materials and so reducing the carbon footprint of our designs not because we are idealists but because we are realists.

To transform parts of our city in new thriving places for people to work and live, we have to look beyond buildings. There can be no good densification of the city without intensifying urban nature in the form of greens and parks for people and green roofs and walls for fauna. As the countryside, in a sense, becomes more mono-functional the city has the potential to enforce natural diversity, to bring people and nature closer together.

Urban nomads can live anywhere, but most of us want to live somewhere. This is why we design contemporary buildings with a strong character, that not only react to their context but shape it. We search to understand the qualities of a location and we cherish its historical traces to generate designs that add to its unique character. In this way we shape identity and create a somewhere for the growing number of urbanites.

OZ designs for life in the city, transforming areas into new places to live. We combine programs to create synergy. Social interaction is essential in our architecture. We make spaces for people to meet, places to relax and work. We believe that it is our job as architects to create those spaces, public or collective, in and around our buildings, wherever possible.

If we don’t want to succumb into endless sprawl, traffic jams and pollution, we must embrace density. For us, densifying cities creates a very interesting challenge. Because of its complexity, density creates new solutions, new opportunities, new cultures, new communities, new art, new music and new architecture. Sprawl is boring, density is exciting.

On the path towards designing Paris Proof buildings, we believe, the large dependence on technical installations will become counter effective. We want to make projects thoroughly sustainable and also feasible. We embrace the idea of buildings without mechanical heating or ventilation, exchanging technical hardware for software, using bio based materials and so reducing the carbon footprint of our designs not because we are idealists but because we are realists.

To transform parts of our city in new thriving places for people to work and live, we have to look beyond buildings. There can be no good densification of the city without intensifying urban nature in the form of greens and parks for people and green roofs and walls for fauna. As the countryside, in a sense, becomes more mono-functional the city has the potential to enforce natural diversity, to bring people and nature closer together.

Urban nomads can live anywhere, but most of us want to live somewhere. This is why we design contemporary buildings with a strong character, that not only react to their context but shape it. We search to understand the qualities of a location and we cherish its historical traces to generate designs that add to its unique character. In this way we shape identity and create a somewhere for the growing number of urbanites.

OZ designs for life in the city, transforming areas into new places to live. We combine programs to create synergy. Social interaction is essential in our architecture. We make spaces for people to meet, places to relax and work. We believe that it is our job as architects to create those spaces, public or collective, in and around our buildings, wherever possible.

If we don’t want to succumb into endless sprawl, traffic jams and pollution, we must embrace density. For us, densifying cities creates a very interesting challenge. Because of its complexity, density creates new solutions, new opportunities, new cultures, new communities, new art, new music and new architecture. Sprawl is boring, density is exciting.

On the path towards designing Paris Proof buildings, we believe, the large dependence on technical installations will become counter effective. We want to make projects thoroughly sustainable and also feasible. We embrace the idea of buildings without mechanical heating or ventilation, exchanging technical hardware for software, using bio based materials and so reducing the carbon footprint of our designs not because we are idealists but because we are realists.

To transform parts of our city in new thriving places for people to work and live, we have to look beyond buildings. There can be no good densification of the city without intensifying urban nature in the form of greens and parks for people and green roofs and walls for fauna. As the countryside, in a sense, becomes more mono-functional the city has the potential to enforce natural diversity, to bring people and nature closer together.

OZ is looking for a junior technical designer with an eye for detail and a heart for building

Are you someone who gets energy from working out smart, sustainable solutions? Do you have an affinity with complex projects and do you want to work on projects that really mean something to the city and its inhabitants? Then we would like to meet you.

We are always open to the opportunity to meet talented and ambitious architects and interns. Please send your application (including CV and portfolio) to jobs@ozarchitect.nl

Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered for an invitation to an introductory meeting.

Looking forward to meet you!

We are always open to the opportunity to meet talented and ambitious architects and interns. Please send your application (including CV and portfolio) to jobs@ozarchitect.nl 

 Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered for an invitation to an introductory meeting.

Looking forward to meet you!

OZ
Pedro de Medinalaan 7a
1086 XK Amsterdam
Postbus 37697
1030 BH Amsterdam
T +31(0) 20 31 41 111
info@ozarchitect.nl

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Team

John Bosch

architect partner

Philippe Collette

technical designer

Süreyya Dogan

technical designer

Lennart Dorrestijn

technical designer

Valentino Gigante

technical designer

Reza Hamidi

bim coordinator

Martin de Jong

senior architect

Sander Kleijn

senior technical designer

Gijs de Kok

technical designer

Valentijn Kortekaas

graphic designer

Jacko Laan

senior technical designer

Mark Lodder

senior technical designer

Ewald Plas

technical designer

Willem Reitsma

administration

Dennis Ridder

technical designer

Oresti Sarafopoulos

architect partner

Sam Scholting

technical designer

Maarten Verhelst

senior architect

Sylvia Visser

senior technical designer

Farida de Vries

senior architect

Joanna Wnuk

interior architect

Wouter Zaaijer

founding partner

Chris Zwiers

architect partner

Koos Zwitser

project manager

Marlies Zwols

managing director

Junior Technical Designer

What will you do?

As a technical designer at OZ, you work on a variety of projects, from final design to implementation. You will use your technical knowledge and creativity to develop and refine architectural models in a BIM environment. You will work with Revit and various Adobe software to ensure that the design is properly translated into practice.

At every stage, you are a valuable link within the design team. You work independently and together with colleagues who, like you, love quality, cooperation and forward thinking.

What we require

  • A completed HBO or WO degree in architecture (structural engineering)
  • At least 2 years’ experience with technical design and modelling in Revit
  • Strongly developed architectural insight with an eye for aesthetic quality
  • Interest in innovation and sustainability
  • Knowledge of building codes, regulations, structural engineering and detailing
  • Good command of the Dutch language, both verbally and in writing
  • Knowledge of clash programmes like Solibri/ BIM collab and or visual programming programmes like Dynamo (experience with visualisation programmes like Adobe CC and Twinmotion is an advantage)
  • Availability of at least 4 days per week (salaried)

 

What we offer

At OZ, you work on assignments that matter, in an open and professional working environment with 40 enthusiastic colleagues. We give you the space to think with us, take initiative and further develop your technical construction knowledge, Revit and BIM skills. Our projects are diverse, our ambitions high and your colleagues committed and knowledgeable. We are happy to take you on inspiring office outings and excursions. We offer excellent terms of employment in accordance with the collective labour agreement for architectural firms.

Interested?

We would like to receive your CV and portfolio. Do you have any questions about the role? Feel free to contact us via jobs@ozarchitect.nl

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.