I see architecture and interior design as one continuous landscape - shaped by light, material, movement and experience.
About
I've always noticed small things.
The way light enters a room in the morning and lands somewhere specific. How a material can soften a space without drawing attention to itself. The moment a corridor stops feeling like a corridor.
After studying architecture, completing a master's degree and working on complex projects in the Netherlands, Europe and Argentina, I spent six years living and working in Japan - an experience that fundamentally changed the way I think about space.
In Japan, I encountered a different way of paying attention.
A quality of light.
A change in material underfoot.
The scent of tatami.
An unexpected view.
Small moments that make us more aware of where we are and how we relate to the world around us. In Japan, I discovered that these moments are often what give a place its character and meaning.
When I returned to the Netherlands, I realised how much I missed environments that engage the senses and create a connection to nature. Places that change with the light, invite curiosity and make people feel part of something larger than themselves.
Today, these ideas continue to shape my work.
I design schools, healthcare environments and other places where people spend a significant part of their lives. Places that need to function exceptionally well while also supporting wellbeing, connection and a sense of belonging.
For me, beauty and functionality are never separate.
The most successful spaces are often the ones that feel natural, comfortable and intuitive - without drawing attention to themselves.
Over the years, I have built a network of architects, engineers, artists and historians in both the Netherlands and Japan. Depending on the project, these collaborations bring additional knowledge, perspectives and expertise into the design process.
Alongside my practice, I teach at Academies of Architecture and facilitate workshops that explore the relationship between space, nature and the senses. Sketching, physical models and material studies remain an important part of my own process.
Recipient of the Japan Wood Design Award, awarded by a jury led by Kengo Kuma.