KAAN Architecten

We are seeking a Dutch-speaking Architect (5+ years' experience) to join our office in Rotterdam! KAAN Architecten is looking for an experienced Architect with strong detailing and communication skills to participate in the design of ambitious public and commercial projects in the Netherlands and abroad. Requirements: - Master's degree in architecture - 5 years of experience - Excellent computer skills with demonstrable professional experience in Revit - Experience in later design stages (DO, TO) - Fluency in written and spoken Dutch - Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team - Pro-active and motivated - In possession of a valid permit and work visa Start date: January 2026 Are you the one we are looking for? Send your CV and portfolio to jobs@kaanarchitecten.com. Visit our website to explore the full vacancy profile: https://lnkd.in/e4TNT9ty

Celebrating new milestones in our team! KAAN Architecten has had the privilege of guiding numerous colleagues through their Professional Experience Period (BEP). The BEP plays a vital role in shaping the careers of young architects. It is a key step towards registration, where candidates reflect on their professional growth through a structured process, documenting their experiences in a logbook that records their progression across various design phases. Recently, Ayda Jalili and Tom van Lint have completed their BEP within the practice. Aida graduated this summer and is now officially an architect, having completed her master’s degree at Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten and fulfilled all BEP requirements. At the beginning of this month, Tom successfully finished his BEP, marking a key step towards his architectural registration. Jannik Niewiadomski has also recently graduated from TU Delft, further strengthening our growing group of young architects. We congratulate Aida, Tom and Jannik on their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued growth in the years ahead. #YoungArchitects #ProfessionalExperiencePeriod #ArchitecturalPractice #TeamGrowth #KAANArchitecten Photo by Sebastian van Damme

Rammed Earth and Timber shape the New UFSCAR University Library by KAAN Architecten The design for the University Library at the Lagoa do Sino Campus in São Paulo creates a new centre for academic life, bringing together a public square, library, auditorium, and administrative areas. A sequence of solid volumes and open-air spaces supports daily circulation, study, and informal social interaction. Rammed earth defines the building’s identity and environmental strategy. Its mass ensures stable indoor temperatures and a calm acoustic environment with minimal mechanical support. Using soil sourced directly from the site reinforces the project’s relationship with its landscape while reducing the carbon footprint of construction. A modular timber structure complements the earthen walls with precision and lighter spans. The roof is raised above the main volumes, creating a continuous ventilated gap that improves airflow and contributes to thermal comfort throughout the day. Timber window frames maintain material coherence, while concrete is used only in a surrounding high beam where necessary for structural stability. Renata Gilio: “The UFSCAR library reflects our belief that architecture should grow from its context—using local resources, responding to climate, and supporting the communities it serves. As our first rammed-earth project, it required us to relearn how to design with a material that demands a different pace, precision, and sensitivity.”   Client: Foundation for Institutional support to scientific and technological development – FAI. UFSCAR Design and management team: KAAN Architecten and TRIPTYQUE Collaborators: Akkerman Alcoragi Acústica Ideal, Estúdio Vaca, GBX Engenharia, Inner Engenharia Ltda., TimBau Structures, AZINARI Engenharia, Ramoska&Castellani Proj. Assoc. Ltda., EPT - Engenharia e Pesquisas Tecnológicas S.A., CUBO Orçamento e Obras Discover the project: https://lnkd.in/e8R_jnuc Visualisations by PF Visual #ufscar #rammedearth

We are seeking a Dutch-speaking Medior BIM Architect to join our office in Rotterdam! KAAN Architecten is looking for an experienced BIM architect with strong detailing and communication skills to participate in the design of ambitious public and commercial projects in the Netherlands and abroad.   Requirements: - Master's degree in architecture - 5 years of experience - Excellent computer skills with demonstrable professional experience in Revit - Experience in later design stages (DO, TO) - Fluency in written and spoken Dutch - Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team - Pro-active and motivated - In possession of a valid permit and work visa Start date: January 2026 Are you the one we are looking for? Send your CV and portfolio to jobs@kaanarchitecten.com. Visit our website to explore the full vacancy profile: https://lnkd.in/eb7crGGZ

Kees Kaan in conversation at Flagey in Brussels On Friday, 14 November, Kees Kaan delivered a lecture in Brussels titled “Architecture of dialogue” during the Lunch with an Architect event. He showcased the work of KAAN Architecten and reflected on how each commission begins with attentive listening and is shaped by its specific context, identity, and character. During the lecture, he referred to the words of Pierre Chabard: “It does not settle for being an architecture for architects, addressing only an elite of connoisseurs and making sense only within the bounds of its own field. Far from any kind of defensive posturing, it engages with reality in order to transform it from within, to unravel it, to solve the problems that run through it, to be part of its inherent tensions,” to further articulate the idea of an architecture of dialogue that is present in the practice of KAAN Architecten. The event, organised by the team behind Lunch with an Architect, took place in the Flagey building, the former national radio and television headquarters and a landmark example of Belgian Streamline Moderne and Art Deco architecture. It was a pleasure to connect and exchange with many representatives of Belgium’s real estate and architecture world. Special thanks to Kathleen Iweins, Nathalie Zalcman, and Flagey for making this encounter possible and for providing a setting where meaningful dialogue on architecture can take place. #ArchitecturalDialogue #KAANArchitecten #Brussels #Flagey #CulturalSpaces

Reflection, one month after the 14th São Paulo Architecture Biennale One month after the conclusion of the 14th São Paulo Architecture Biennale, KAAN Architecten reflects on the significance of its participation. The presentation of three Brazilian projects – the Eco-Museum and Orla Piratininga Park in Niterói, the Marcos Amaro Art Factory (FAMA) in Itu, and the Lagoa do Sino Library at UFSCAR – offered an opportunity to underline an ongoing commitment to architecture that operates at the intersection of landscape, cultural heritage and social engagement. The Biennale also provided a valuable forum for exchange through the SPM meeting panel “Contemporary Architecture and the Climate Emergency”. This discussion highlighted the importance of integrated approaches to sustainability, including low-carbon strategies, adaptive reuse, urban densification and an evolving balance between public and private responsibilities in shaping resilient environments. As part of the exhibition, a film was shown in which Renata Gilio explains the featured projects and highlights the architecture of KAAN Architecten. With English subtitles, the film offers a brief record of this participation in the Biennale and reflects dialogues that continue to shape the work. Building for People, Nature, and Future Generations - KAAN Architecten: https://lnkd.in/eVpQhGgQ Renata Gilio: “Our experience at the Biennale reaffirmed a central principle of our practice: architecture must be understood as a continuous process, attentive to context, responsive to change, and oriented toward long-term environmental and social value. By strengthening connections between people and the territories they inhabit, architecture can contribute meaningfully to collective futures.” Special thanks to Instituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento São Paulo for creating a meaningful platform for exchange and collaboration. #SãoPauloArchitectureBiennale #KAANArchitecten #ContemporaryArchitecture #ClimateEmergency #SustainableDesign #AdaptiveReuse #PublicArchitecture

KAAN Architecten to develop Monarch IV timber high-rise in The Hague! Situated on one of The Hague’s most lively locations along Prinses Beatrixlaan, Monarch IV marks a new chapter for the national government. The building is designed as an office that looks forward, supporting governmental aims in sustainability, adaptability, and a healthy work environment. Timber construction is not just a technical choice but also an act of future-oriented building. The urban plinth, the tower, and the crown together create a distinctive and dignified presence within the skyline of the Central Innovation District. Building on the inspiring concept design by Fokke van Dijk of the Rijksvastgoedbedrijf (Government Real Estate Agency), which defines a clear spatial and architectural framework, the project is being developed not only to meet complex requirements related to climate, flexibility, and integration, but will also become a place where collaboration, meetings, and focused work naturally come together. With a planned height of 72 metres and an approximate gross floor area of 17,500 square metres, Monarch IV is designed as a flexible, sustainable government hub and a timber landmark that exemplifies circular and future-ready construction. Consortium Lignum Rex unites KAAN Architecten, DVP, DVP Smart Concepts, ISIS Bouwadvies B.V., Pieters Bouwtechniek BV, Alba Concepts. Linkwood, LBP|SIGHT, and De Vries en Verburg Bouw. Within this consortium, KAAN Architecten is responsible for the architectural design of Monarch IV. Consortium Lignum Rex values the trust that the Government Real Estate Agency has placed in it and looks forward to further developing this distinguished project together. #KAANArchitecten #MonarchIV #TheHague #TimberConstruction

On site at Antwerp Coordination Center! At the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, construction of the Antwerp Coordination Centre is progressing steadily. Positioned centrally on the plateau between the 500-metre-long twinned Zandvliet lock (ZAS) and Berendrecht lock (BES), the building is already clearly recognisable as the new control tower. The generous structural frame and eight-storey volume are now visible, outlining the future control tower that will coordinate and supervise port traffic on a 24-hour basis. The concrete structure and modular design are becoming vital elements of a functional and resilient working environment for vessel traffic services, pilots, and port operations. With completion expected in August 2026, the building is gradually establishing itself as both an essential part of the nautical chain and a landmark within the broader redevelopment of the surrounding landscape. Vincent Panhuysen: “Even as the generous shell rises, it becomes clear how the building acts as a beacon within the impressive theatre of docks, bridges, containers and ships.” Discover more about Antwerp Coordination Center: https://lnkd.in/dBXwPuQS Design, build and maintenance partnership: groep Van Roey, Van Roey Services, KAAN Architecten, SVR-ARCHITECTS NV, Sweco and Blasco. Video by Marcel IJzerman #AntwerpCoordinationCenter #KAANArchitecten #PortOfAntwerpBruges #Architecture #Infrastructure

Museum Paleis Het Loo is among the 410 nominated works for the EUmies Awards 2026! This nineteenth cycle of the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Awards 2026 brings together 410 works from 40 countries and 143 regions, reflecting the diversity, creativity and richness of Europe’s architectural landscape. Submitted by a broad network of national architectural associations, independent experts and the Advisory Committee, the nominations showcase some of the most significant built works completed over the past two years. The nomination of Museum Paleis Het Loo is already a meaningful recognition of the collective effort, teamwork, and dedication invested in this demanding and carefully executed architectural work. The new museum spaces are placed underground to preserve the baroque composition of the palace and gardens. The Bassecour becomes a public square with a central fountain and glass surfaces, where daylight filters down into the extension, creating a dialogue between heritage and contemporary architecture. Museum Paleis Het Loo nomination: https://lnkd.in/eY-njPvz Congratulations to all the nominees: https://lnkd.in/e7cK2PyJ #Nominees #EUmiesAwards2026 #KAANArchitecten #MuseumPaleisHetLoo #Architecture #EuropeanArchitecture Photo by Dominique Panhuysen

Kees Kaan at Lunch with an Architect in Brussels.   Next Friday, 14 November at 12:00, Kees Kaan will present KAAN Architecten at Lunch with an Architect event in Flagey, Brussels, highlighting a selection of built projects, with a particular focus on concrete as a material. The presentation will include the Antwerp Coordination Center, Geo- and Environmental Centre (GUZ), Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d’Orsay, Netherlands American Cemetery Visitor Center, Netherlands Embassy in Mozambique, and The Stack.   Conceived as a forum for reflection and discussion, Lunch with an Architect aims to improve the quality of architecture in Brussels by connecting professionals from across the real estate and design fields. Through three annual meetings, and in collaboration with Flagey, it offers a space to exchange perspectives on key contemporary architectural issues, Belgian projects, and international developments shaping the discipline today.   Register via the link: https://lnkd.in/epvmWYTS   Flagey, Brussels 14 November 2025 at 12:00 #KAANArchitecten #LunchWithAnArchitect #Brussels #Architecture #Design #CulturalHeritage #Innovation