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.
KCAP is a globally renowned design firm, whose work is acclaimed for intertwining the disciplines of architecture, urbanism and landscape. Established in 1989 by Kees Christiaanse, and now under the leadership of seven distinguished partners; KCAP creates human-centred urban environments that anticipate the future. The design process is driven by a multi-disciplinary approach, addressing intricate metropolitan challenges facing the world's cities; evident from the rich history of place-making master planning, waterfront redevelopment, housing, educational, mixed-use, and transportation projects.
From revitalising former industrial zones to crafting new urban hubs, KCAP's portfolio encases a range of projects that have reshaped the world's urban landscapes. The collaborative creation ethos ensures engagement with a broad spectrum of stakeholders–from local communities to policymakers—which guarantees that the metropolitan projects of KCAP, resonate with the people they’ve been designed for.
Globally Active Offices
KCAP has offices in Rotterdam, Zürich, Shanghai and Paris.
Multi-Disciplinary Leadership
Guided by collective leadership, KCAP is helmed by seven partners: Xavier Blaringhem, Jeroen Dirckx, Ruurd Gietema, Anouk Kuitenbrouwer, Irma van Oort, Ute Schneider and Edward Schuurmans.
Dorte Mandrup is an international architecture practice, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 1999 by Dorte Mandrup - Creative Director, Founder, Professor & Architect.
We specialise in irreplaceable places. We highlight what is there and create new relevance. We design architecture from an artistic starting point. Striving towards the ultimate synthesis, we combine our firm grasp on reality with the courage to push the boundaries of form and materiality.
With Founder and Creative Director Dorte Mandrup firmly at the wheel, we dive headfirst into complex architectural tasks armed with unconditional curiosity and an undying love for the process of finding an original take.
With almost 20 years of experience, we are always striving to perfect the art of listening and understanding the bigger picture. We have found our areas of expertise within the world of transformations, mixed use buildings, education & workspace and landmarks.
Founder Dorte Mandrup has 30 years of professional experience and a line of internationally recognised iconic buildings to her name. Dorte Mandrup is renowned for her artistic talent and expertise in solving complex problems - offering solutions that are playful, innovative and poetic.
Dorte Mandrup A/S is managed by Dorte Mandrup and Lise Gandrup Jørgensen with the following board of directors:
Chairman: Filip Lau
Members: Line Rix & Kjersti Lund