Mecanoo is an architecture firm that designs buildings, landscapes, and urban plans.

Mecanoo

Mecanoo, officially founded in Delft in 1984, is made up of a highly multidisciplinary staff of creative professionals from 25 countries. The team includes architects, interior designers, urban planners, landscape architects as well as architectural technicians and support staff.

Mecanoo is led by Francine Houben (Creative Director & Founding Partner), Floris Overheul (Financial Director), Dick van Gameren (Design & Research Partner), and Partners/Architects Nuno Fontarra, Rick Splinter and Arne Lijbers.

Mecanoo has extensive experience designing and realising exceptional buildings which serve client ambitions while creating vibrant end-user spaces. Each project responds to our philosophy of People, Place and Purpose: to the client’s requirements and the user’s needs (People); the physical context, climate and culture (Place); and the current and predicted potential of a building’s function (Purpose).

The result is unique solutions for each varying situation, in which the disciplines of architecture, urban planning, landscape and interior combine in a non-traditional way. Over the years we have learned that functions inevitably change. Therefore, we must create buildings that are prepared for (un)predictable change.

Sustainability is an inherent aspect of our design approach, feeding into an ambition to create new identity in a world of globalization, resulting in inspiring and authentic places, socially relevant for people and communities.

Preoccupied not by a focus on form, but on process, consultation, context, urban scale and integrated sustainable design strategies, the practice creates culturally significant buildings with a human touch.

We're Hiring! Mecanoo is op zoek naar een enthousiaste Medior/Senior Technisch Ontwerper/Bouwkundige met een passie voor de technische kant van het ontwerpproces. Met een sterk gevoel voor esthetiek en integraal ontwerp geef jij vorm aan de technische ontwikkeling van onze projecten. Je werkt samen in een team van getalenteerde, betrokken, enthousiaste architecten en bouwkundigen. Gedurende het proces heb je aandacht voor het ontwerp, het programma, de bouwregelgeving en de bouwtechniek.

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We're Hiring! We are seeking a talented digital artist to grow our visualisation team at Mecanoo. Candidates must possess the technical knowledge of industry standard visualisation software, as well as demonstrate a commitment to creativity, research, and innovation. With a passion for communicating design through computer graphics, artists will collaborate with project teams to deliver sophisticated and compelling architectural visuals.

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We're Hiring! Mecanoo is op zoek naar een getalenteerde Junior, Medior en Senior Architect om ons team in Delft te versterken. Je wordt onderdeel van een international, divers, gepassioneerd en ambitieus team. Bij Mecanoo moedigen we je aan om jezelf professioneel verder te ontwikkelen, niet alleen door te werken in multidisciplinaire projectteams, maar ook door deel te nemen aan trainingen, opleidingen en mentoring.

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We're thrilled to announce that Arne J. Lijbers, Partner and Architect at Mecanoo, will be joining the Advisory Board for the Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2025!

With a background from the Technical University of Delft and a decade of experience at Mecanoo, Arne brings expertise in transforming complex briefs into innovative designs. From urban planning to interior design, his projects include the Rabobank Advice Centre, the interior of LocHal Library, and the NS Train of the Future.

Stay tuned for insights from Arne and more at https://bit.ly/3MtiuXj
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Over the past year, the number of U.S. architecture firms working on international projects has gently increased. However, a recent AIA survey found that many firms do not know how to pursue international work. 

In search of insights and advice on the topic, Archinect spoke with three practices who have won acclaim for projects far beyond their base of operations: Safdie Architects, Steven Holl Architects, and Nuno Fontarra Partner/Architect at Mecanoo. 

“My advice is to embrace challenges head-on, regardless of the project’s size or complexity,” Mecanoo’s Fontarra shared with us. “At Mecanoo, we never underestimate any project or client, understanding that each presents unique challenges. This mindset has been pivotal in our growth, as it drives us to innovate and excel, ensuring that we continue to thrive in the international arena.”

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Mecanoo's Tainan Public Library is featured in Architizer's article 'Foundations of Excellence: 6 Instances of Institutional Architecture at Its Finest.' 

Mecanoo and MAYU’s design, winner of the Popular Choice Winner, 12th Annual A+Awards, for the Tainan Public Library embodies the convergence of cultures, generations and histories. Inspired by Tainan’s local culture and tropical climate, the library houses the city’s cultural heritage, modern art, music, films and over a million books, including 16,000 from the Japanese occupation period. Equipped with modern library technologies, it serves as a cultural hub. The library’s most striking feature is its inverted stepped shape, supported by slender columns reminiscent of a bamboo forest.

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Radio Mecanoo #Podcast Recap: First 2 Episodes! 🎙️

Our new podcast series, Radio Mecanoo, hosted by Sandra Rottenberg, dives deep into the world of architecture and its impact on society. Let's recap the first two episodes:

Episode 1: Francine Houben at Torpedo Theater in Amsterdam

We kicked off with an inspiring conversation with Francine Houben, Founding Partner and Creative Director at Mecanoo. In the intimate setting of the Torpedo Theater, Francine shared her visionary approach to architecture, highlighting the importance of placing the human experience at the heart of design.

Episode 2: HIC Heiloo en Redesigning Psychiatry

Our second episode explored the innovative HIC Heiloo project, where architecture meets mental health. We discussed how thoughtful design can play a transformative role in psychiatric care, contributing to a more humane and healing environment.

🔊 Tune in to Radio Mecanoo for insights on how architecture can shape a better, more inclusive future! 

Available in Dutch: https://lnkd.in/ei6nV4YS

#Podcast Radio Mecanoo: HIC Heiloo en Redesigning Psychiatry

Welcome to Radio Mecanoo, a podcast series led by Sandra Rottenberg, talk show host and producer, which will explore current social issues where architects play a crucial role, such as urban resilience, sustainable development, and inclusive design.

Emphasizing why the human condition should be central to the future of design, this series brings diverse perspectives to the forefront. Guests range from architects and urban planners at Mecanoo, to developers, stakeholders, and community activists, each offering unique insights into the intersection of architecture and societal well-being.

This podcast series will be conducted in Dutch.
Listen to the second episode here: https://lnkd.in/eYt_sr5Z

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Welkom bij Radio Mecanoo, een serie podcasts waarin programmamaker Sandra Rottenberg de maatschappelijke impact van architectonisch ontwerp onder de loep neemt. Kan architectuur bijdragen aan het oplossen van hedendaagse maatschappelijke vraagstukken? Hoe kom je tot een inclusieve stedelijke ontwikkeling? Hoe draag je bij aan de fysieke en mentale gezondheid van bewoners? Wat betekent duurzaamheid?

In aflevering #2 van Radio Mecanoo spreekt Sandra Rottenberg met Arne J. Lijbers en Emma van der Staay van Mecanoo over de High Intensive Care Kliniek van GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord.

Hoe ontwerp je een omgeving die bijdraagt aan mentaal herstel na een crisis? Hoe bied je geborgenheid voor de tijdelijke bewoners van een psychiatrische kliniek en creëer je tegelijk overzicht en veiligheid voor de zorgmedewerkers?

Luister naar Radio Mecanoo over het HIC Heiloo en Redesigning Psychiatry.

We're Hiring! Mecanoo is op zoek naar een getalenteerde medior architect om ons team in Delft te versterken. Je wordt onderdeel van een international, divers, gepassioneerd en ambitieus team. Bij Mecanoo moedigen we je aan om jezelf professioneel verder te ontwikkelen, niet alleen door te werken in multidisciplinaire projectteams, maar ook door deel te nemen aan trainingen, opleidingen en mentoring.

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We're Hiring! Mecanoo is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic urban planner to join our team. Our urbanism and landscape studio is a young, interdisciplinary, and talented team within an expert organization of multi-skilled professionals. We work in a dynamic, creative working environment on multidisciplinary, complex assignments. We operate beyond the traditional boundaries of urban design, embracing a diverse interdisciplinary approach.

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