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 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.
Architecture Internship
OZ is seeking Architecture Interns to join our design team, starting April 2026. In this role, you will work on a variety of projects while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced architects. This position is ideal for motivated and talented architecture students who are eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic and competitive environment.
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
We check for new applications once a month.
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
We check for new applications once a month. Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered for an invitation to an introductory meeting.
Looking forward to meet you!
Team
Luca Alderliefste
technical designer
Jamie Bakkes
architect
Hilal Bagcaci
intern
Angelique ten Barge
administration
John Bosch
architect partner
Philippe Collette
technical designer
Nino van Dijk
designer
Süreyya Dogan
technical designer
Jessie Dong
architect
Lennart Dorrestijn
bim coordinator
Cecilia Gallardo Rioseco
senior architect
Stefano Giudici
designer
Maral Gunenc
designer
Reza Hamidi
technical designer
Martin de Jong
senior architect
Andreas Karavanas
architect partner
Sander Kleijn
senior technical designer
Stefan de Koning
architect partner
Valentijn Kortekaas
graphic designer
Jacko Laan
senior technical designer
Jagoda Lintowska
designer
Sung-Ching Lo
architect
Simone di Massa
designer
Mark Lodder
senior technical designer
Sharon Nuismer
secretary
Ewald Plas
technical designer
Gijs Poldermans
architect
Filip Rekowski
designer
Willem Reitsma
administration
Jelle Roest
technical designer
Oresti Sarafopoulos
architect partner
Tom Schilder
technical designer
Sam Scholting
technical designer
Maria Di Ghionno
architect
Rogier Söhne
architect
Simon Strba
architect
Nikola Todorovic
architect
Maarten Verhelst
senior architect
Sylvia Visser
senior technical designer
Farida de Vries
senior architect
Chris Zwiers
architect partner
Koos Zwitser
project manager
Marlies Zwols
managing director
