We work at all scales and in all sectors. We create transformative cultural, corporate, residential and other spaces that work in synchronicity with their surroundings.
Zaha Hadid, founding partner of Zaha Hadid Architects, was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004 and is internationally known for her built, theoretical and academic work. Each of her dynamic and innovative projects builds on over thirty years of revolutionary experimentation and research in the interrelated fields of urbanism, architecture and design.
Working with senior office partner Patrik Schumacher, Hadid’s interest is in the rigorous interface between architecture, landscape, and geology as the practice integrates natural topography and human-made systems that lead to experimentation with cutting-edge technologies. Such a process often results in unexpected and dynamic architectural forms.
Founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, UNStudio specialises in creating ground-breaking architecture and design at all scales, from bridges to public buildings, offices, residences, exhibitions, products and urban masterplans. The name UNStudio stands for United Network Studio and refers to the collaborative nature of the practice.
Throughout 30 years of international project experience, UNStudio has expanded its capabilities through collaboration with an extended network of international consultants, partners and advisors. This network, combined with our centrally located offices in Amsterdam, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Dubai and Melbourne, enables us to work efficiently anywhere in the world. With over 120 completed projects in Asia, Europe and North America, the studio continues to expand its global presence with recent commissions in the United Arab Emirates, China, South Korea, Italy, Germany and the United States, among other countries.
De OBA (Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam) heeft 29 locaties in de gemeentes Amsterdam, Diemen en Ouder-Amstel. De bekendste vestiging is OBA Oosterdok, vlakbij het Centraal Station van Amsterdam.
De OBA inspireert alle Amsterdammers om te blijven leren en maakt kennis, cultuur en informatie voor iedereen bereikbaar en toegankelijk. We stimuleren ontmoeting en betrokkenheid bij stad en buurt. Met 174.000 leden, bijna 3,8 miljoen bezoekers en zo'n 6.000 activiteiten per jaar is de OBA de meest bezochte culturele ontmoetingsplek in Amsterdam.
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