NIO architecten

Profile of the Dutch architecture firm NIO architecten, led by Maurice Nio and Joan Almekinders.

Paradise for Two

'Precisely where the austere lay-out of the peat grass area touches the new nature and the whimsical landscape of the Botshol, is a garden of which the inner world does not reveal itself.' Says NIO architecten, on the design of Paradise for Two. More

Amazing Whale Jaw

'People often wonder about the building's shape and what it represents, and there are a number of possible answers. A correct answer in architectural terms is that it can be viewed as a large boulder that has been worn away by footsteps and sight lines', Says NIO architecten on the design of The Amazing Whale Jaw More

Eleventh House

'These three blocks are literally newcomers to the Groenoord-Zuid neighbourhood. They do everything differently...' Says NIO architecten, on the design of The Eleventh House More

David and the Hulk

'In order to make a clear distinction between the big waste processing installation and the extension; the relatively small extension is chosen for a different design and use of material' Says NIO architecten, on the design of David and the Hulk. More

Aquarians, 22 bridges

'The apparently stiff and hard materials are completely embraced by the surface tension and now they are wrenching and bending their teardrop form way from one bank to another quay...' Says NIO architecten, on the design of The Aquarians. More

Touch of Evil

Designed by NIO architecten, Touch of Evil is a tunnel that is more than a connection between two areas: it is an alien, immeasurable, asymmetrical and disoriented experience. More

Profile of NIO architecten

Business Name: NIO architecten
Location: Netherlands
Services: Architecture
Website: http://www.nio.nl

Principal(s)

Maurice Nio (1959) and Joan Almekinders (1969)

Brief

NIO architecten is a relatively small office, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The total office structure generally consists of 8 people. Everyone in the office is educated and trained as an architect and is required to know all and do all; everyone in the office is an 'all-rounder'.

Over the years, we have established a network with experts, of whom we can say it is a constant pleasure to work with.

NIO architecten is making `primary identities', obstinate entities that brave themselves against the lukewarm tide of consensus. We design small-scale and large-scale utilitarian buildings, complex residential buildings, civil projects such as tunnels and highways, urban plans, commercial and private interiors.

Background

Founded: 2000
Offices: 1
Design team: 8

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