28/11 2023

NEAC Visitor Centre in Margraten is opening soon

Anticipating the upcoming inauguration of the new Visitor Center at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten on December 12th, we remember a significant construction achievement: the completion of its remarkable concrete fascia, achieved through a unique and ...

24/11 2023

Dikkie Scipio honored with the “Prix des Femmes Architectes International Prize”

We are thrilled to announce that Dikkie Scipio has been awarded the prestigious “Prix des Femmes Architectes International Prize” by ARVHA. ...

27/09 2023

Opening lecture by Kees Kaan at ENSA Paris La Villette

Next Tuesday, 3 October, Kees Kaan will give a lecture at the National School of Architecture of Paris La Villette (ENSAPLV), kicking off the new academic year. ...

21/08 2023

Day of Architecture in Utopia

On Sunday 10 September, Utopia Library and Academy for Performing Arts in Aalst will open its doors to visitors during the Day of Architecture in Flanders. ...

03/08 2023

Reflections – Renewing Paleis Het Loo

We are pleased to introduce "Reflections," published by Paleis Het Loo in collaboration with nai010 publishers and KAAN Architecten. ...

26/06 2023

First part of Piratininga Waterfront project inaugurated

The Parque Orla Piratininga (POP), a joint revitalisation project of the Niteroi lagoon by KAAN Architecten, Phytorestore, and Embya, inaugurated its first completed section. ...

23/06 2023

A royal visit to the KMSKA

During their state visit to Belgium, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, accompanied by Belgian King Filip and Queen Mathilde, visited our Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. ...

‘The New Together’ at Platform Architecture Festival in Venice

As contributors to 'The New Together exhibition', we are joining the PLATFORM Architecture Festival in Venice from June 23-26, 2023. at the Scuola Grande di Misericordia. ...

07/06 2023

Open Office Day at De Bank

On Saturday, June 24, we will be hosting an Open Office Day as part of Rotterdam Architecture Month. ...

31/05 2023

A year in PORTRAITS

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of publishing our first monograph, PORTRAITS, we are hosting a special presentation of the book in Zürich in association with Park Books and ETH Zürich. ...

16/05 2023

Dikkie Scipio at ‘Finding New Freedoms’ panel in Venice

In anticipation of the opening of the Venice Biennale of Architecture, a panel titled 'Finding New Freedoms' will be held on May 18th at Palazzo Contarini Polignac. This panel is part of the multifaceted ...

25/04 2023

The grand opening of Museum Paleis Het Loo

Following a grand opening ceremony in the presence of His Majesty the King on 21 April, Paleis Het Loo is now finally open for visitors. ...

05/04 2023

Celebrating a MINUTES milestone with a special treat

We are thrilled to celebrate the second anniversary of our acclaimed short film series, MINUTES. These films have allowed us to delve deeper into the connection between architecture and film, and to showcase our ...

29/03 2023

The Courthouse – Architecture for the Public Good

We are excited to announce the release of our latest publication, "The Courthouse - Architecture for the Public Good." Published by nai010 publishers, this book is the first and most comprehensive guide to the ...

22/03 2023

Paleis Het Loo opening date revealed

Paleis Het Loo is set to open its doors to visitors on April 22, 2023, following a grand opening ceremony in the presence of His Majesty the King the evening before. ...

20/03 2023

Celebrating ‘drapeau’ at JUMP

Last Friday we celebrated 'drapeau' for our JUMP project in Aubervilliers, Paris! This traditional French party is held to mark the completion of the building's structure and envelope. ...

23/02 2023

KAAN Architecten among finalists for Pontevedra Museum competition

We are pleased to share that KAAN Architecten is among 5 international architecture firms selected to participate in the competition for the renovation and extension of the Santa Clara convent in the Spanish town ...

02/02 2023

‘Aging in Architecture’ – Dikkie Scipio at Bauhaus University

On February 7, 2023, Dikkie Scipio will give a lecture at the Bauhaus University in Weimar. Hers will be the closing lecture in a series dealing with the topic of 'aging in architecture', organized ...

23/11 2022

Bridging Time – The renovation of the KMSKA

Following the recent opening of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, we are proud to present 'Bridging Time' published by nai010 publishers. Scroll down to get your copy! ...

18/11 2022

MINUTES wins website of the year at Dezeen Awards 2022!

After winning the public vote earlier in October, our short film platform MINUTES has also won the Dezeen Award for the website of the year from the international panel of judges. ...

14/10 2022

We are joining THE NEW OPEN [Minds] Talks & Workshop

Kees Kaan and our BIM manager Javier Cuartero are joining the first international THE NEW OPEN (Minds) Talks & Workshop as featured speakers on 27 and 28 October. ...

13/10 2022

PORTRAITS in Paris

Last Thursday, 06 October, we hosted a book launch for our monograph PORTRAITS in Paris at La Galerie d'architecture. This is our first monograph, published in June by Park Books and the first substantial ...

27/09 2022

KAAN Architecten to design the new Courthouse in Nancy

We are proud to announce KAAN Architecten has been selected to design the new Courthouse in Nancy, following a competition launched by the APIJ, the leading real estate operator of the French Ministry of ...

26/09 2022

A celebration of art and architecture decades in the making

On Saturday, 24 September 2022, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp (KMSKA) reopened its doors to the public after a thorough eleven-year-long closure for renovation of the historical museum and contemporary extension completely ...

22/06 2022

Introducing PORTRAITS – the first monograph by KAAN Architecten

Our first monograph, PORTRAITS, published by Park Books, has been released. This is the first substantial publication offering a unique perspective on fifteen of our major built works to date. ...

14/06 2022

Amsterdam’s iconic Aurora building set for renovation

The iconic Aurora building on the corner of the Stadhouderskade and the Overtoom is heading towards a sustainable future. We are collaborating with Being, IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs, DGMR and SkaaL to develop the striking ...

03/06 2022

A year of MINUTES – Making of KAAN

To mark a year since we launched our MINUTES short film series we talked to Martina Margini, the initiator and curator of this unique project at the intersection of architecture and cinema. In a ...

30/05 2022

‘Portraits’ book launch during Rotterdam Architecture Month

Every June, Rotterdam Architecture Month celebrates the diverse and unique architecture of the city. We are pleased to join the month's festivities by launching an exciting new publication and opening our office to visitors. ...

18/05 2022

We’re celebrating Opbouwdag!

Opbouwdag (Construction Day) is a traditional Rotterdam event marked on and around 18 May that celebrates the (re)construction of the city after the Second World War. On that day, just days after the devastating ...

17/05 2022

L’Architecture Manifeste exhibition in Rennes

We are participating in the L'Architecture Manifeste exhibition in Rennes organised by the French association La Plateforme and École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Bretagne from 17 May to 10 June 2022. ...

13/05 2022

Amsterdam Courthouse wins BNA Award in the category ‘Identity and Iconic Value’

The award ceremony for the BNA, rewarding clients and successful projects for society, took place at the Theatre Zuidplein in Rotterdam yesterday evening. ...

29/04 2022

Small, self-built and sustainable: housing done differently – Making of KAAN

Meet Koen Bosman, a KAAN-er for six years whose adventure to build his own small and sustainable home on the outskirts of Eindhoven has become the talk of the office. In his own words, ...

20/04 2022

KAAN Architecten to renovate Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht

We are proud to announce our winning proposal for the renovation of the Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht. The assessment committee, led by Chief Government Architect Francesco Veenstra, unanimously opted for our vision in which the ...

29/03 2022

Amsterdam Courthouse nominated for the BNA Building of the Year

Out of 82 entries, the jury selected ten candidates to compete for BNA's Best Building of the Year 2022 award. Our Amsterdam Courthouse is nominated in the 'Identity and Iconic Value' category. ...

18/03 2022

Construction starts on the RUG Education Centre

On 18 March 2022, the name of the new Educational Centre at the University of Groningen was officially unveiled in a festive ceremony that also celebrated a recent start of construction. The new building on ...

16/03 2022

First artwork reinstalled in KMSKA

Yesterday a festive ceremony marked the unveiling of the first artwork reinstalled in the historic halls of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. The exciting and emotional moment was captured by photographer ...

14/03 2022

‘Static’ released on MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Static', now freely available worldwide on the MINUTES web platform. This film marks the eleventh release for the series, consisting of 12 short movies directed by ...

14/02 2022

‘Floating Stillness’ released on MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Floating Stillness', now freely available worldwide on the MINUTES web platform. This film marks the tenth release for the series, consisting of 12 short movies directed by international filmmakers ...

10/02 2022

Construction to start on NEAC Visitor Centre in Margraten

Construction of the new Visitor Center at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten is set to begin this February. ...

04/02 2022

Galeries Modernes shapes up!

Recently named as one of the 20 most anticipated buildings of 2022 by the Domus magazine, the renovation of Galeries Modernes is steadily advancing. Scroll down for a photo report from the construction site in ...

26/01 2022

The new hybrid city block

On Tuesday, February 01, 2022, Architectenweb, in collaboration with the Lectoraat Bouwtransformatie van de Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Pakhuis de Zwijger and MORE Architecture, is organizing a symposium on the emergence of a new hybrid ...

17/01 2022

‘Await’ released on MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Await', now freely available worldwide on the MINUTES web platform. This film marks the ninth release for the series, consisting of 12 short movies directed by ...

13/12 2021

‘The Letter H’ released on MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'The Letter H', now freely available worldwide on the MINUTES web platform. This film marks the eighth release for the series, consisting of 12 short movies directed by international ...

02/12 2021

Sustainability is an exercise in citizenship – Making of KAAN

Following her participation at the COP26 in Glasgow, our managing director Renata Gilio talks to us about her active work as an urban planner and policymaker in Brazil, ideas for achieving resilient cities and ...

29/11 2021

‘I AM EVERY WOMAN’ – Sevdaliza meets KAAN Architecten

The creative collaboration between musical artist Sevdaliza and KAAN Architecten is a celebration of female leadership in every form. ...

16/11 2021

Conversation about light with Flores & Prats Arquitectes

On 23 November 2021, A+ Architecture in Belgium and Bozar are hosting a conversation between KAAN Architecten and Flores & Prats Arquitectes at the Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels for a joint thematic ...

15/11 2021

‘Territory of the Beings’ released on MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Territory of the Beings', now freely available worldwide on the MINUTES web platform. This film marks the seventh release for the series, consisting of 12 short ...

01/11 2021

KAAN Architecten at the COP-26

As an official member of São Paulo's Chamber for Climate Change, KAAN Architecten will participate in the 26th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-26) in Glasgow. Find out more below! ...

12/10 2021

Kees Kaan at ‘Learning Landscapes’ conference

On 20 October, Kees Kaan is participating in the 'Typology Talks: Learning Landscapes' conference organized by Studio Kempe Thill. Scroll down to find out how to participate! ...

11/10 2021

CIRCLE – Build faster with flexible modules

We are proud to introduce CIRCLE - a construction module based on an optimized concrete shell developed in collaboration with Casco Totaal and ABT. The concept will be introduced at the PREFAB fair from ...

‘Dynamo’ released on MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Dynamo', now freely available worldwide on the MINUTES web platform. This film marks the sixth release for the series, consisting of 12 short movies directed by international filmmakers and ...

08/10 2021

A building that sets a new standard – how we built the biggest Courthouse in the Netherlands

In 'Making of KAAN', we uncover the stories behind some of our most known projects as told by the designers who worked on them. Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned, meet the team that ...

27/09 2021

MINUTES – Building Stories – Architecture on Film

On Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 20.00, Pakhuis de Zwijger will host a MINUTES event titled 'Building Stories - Architecture on Film'. See you there! ...

KMSKA opening announced!

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp has been closed for renovation and extension for ten years and will finally open its doors to the public. Scroll down to find out when! ...

17/09 2021

‘Beautiful but not perfect’ – a story of KMSKA

In 'Making of KAAN', we uncover the stories behind some of our most known projects as told by the designers who worked on them. Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned, meet the team that ...

13/09 2021

‘Ruling’ released on MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Ruling', now freely available worldwide on MINUTES web platform. ...

09/09 2021

KMSKA nominated for EU Mies Award

Recent renovation and extension of Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts has garnered a nomination for the prestigious architectural award organised by the Fundació Mies van der Rohe. ...

30/08 2021

Construction starts on The Stack in Amsterdam

Last week marked the official start of construction on The Stack, a residential complex in Amsterdam's Overhoeks district, located north of the city centre, along the river IJ. ...

23/08 2021

‘To Become One’ released on MINUTES platform

We are excited to introduce the short film 'To Become One', now freely available worldwide on MINUTES web platform! ...

05/08 2021

iCampus construction advances

On a recent visit to the construction site of iCampus in Munich's Werksviertel district, we have captured the progress on the three office buildings. ...

02/08 2021

Save the date: MINUTES at Pakhuis de Zwijger on 28 September

On 28 September 2021, Pakhuis de Zwijger will host a MINUTES event titled 'Building Stories - Architecture on Film'. ...

26/07 2021

‘Neon Shadow’ at KMSKA

The lookbook for the latest collection by the Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck has been photographed inside the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. ...

22/07 2021

Glass roof tops off Paleis Het Loo extension

Over the last few months, Paleis Het Loo construction has been steadily advancing. Photographer Dominique Panhuysen brings a report from the site! Explore the progress below! ...

12/07 2021

‘Utopia’ released on the MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Utopia', now freely available worldwide on MINUTES web platform. ...

22/06 2021

New design for the Campina factory redevelopment

The former Campina milk factory premises in Eindhoven will be redeveloped into a mixed-use complex, intended as the beating heart of this new part of the city. ...

18/06 2021

KMSKA wins European Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention

In yesterday's ceremony, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp was awarded the European Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention in the category 'Intervention in the Built Heritage'. ...

14/06 2021

‘Crafted’ released on the MINUTES platform

We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Crafted', now freely available worldwide on MINUTES web platform. ...

11/06 2021

De Zalmhaven shapes up

Photographer Sebastian van Damme brings another photo report from the construction site of De Zalmhaven. Scroll down for more! ...

08/06 2021

KAAN Architecten to participate in the Rotterdam Architecture Month

This June marks the Rotterdam Architecture Month celebrating the diverse and unique architecture of the city. KAAN Architecten is glad to be participating with three diverse events. Scroll down for more! ...

03/06 2021

Construction starts on SPOT Amsterdam

Yesterday, 2 June 2021, marked the official start of construction on SPOT Amsterdam, a mixed residential and office district in the middle of Amstel III. ...

17/05 2021

MINUTES website goes live!

MINUTES is a series of short films directed by talented international filmmakers and portraying a selection of projects designed by KAAN Architecten. A dedicated web platform for the series just went live today. Scroll ...

11/05 2021

Courthouse photo series is complete

Photographer Dominique Panhuysen has completed her series on the construction of the Amsterdam Courthouse. To mark the occasion, a compilation of her photography periodicals has been published. Scroll down for a sneak peek! ...

05/05 2021

MINUTES Masterclass at BARQ Festival

On Wednesday, 12 May, the MINUTES series will be presented to the public, this time as a part of the BARQ International Architecture Film Festival. Join via the link below! ...

23/04 2021

New milestones in the Paleis Het Loo construction

Photographer Dominique Panhuysen captured another visit to the Paleis Het Loo construction site. Scroll down to see her latest report! ...

19/04 2021

Steady progress on Galeries Modernes renovation

Galeries Modernes is located in the very centre of Rotterdam, where an interesting mix of contemporary architecture and post-war buildings meet. The demolition work is almost completed: the interiors and facades have been removed, ...

01/04 2021

De Zalmhaven construction advances

Photographer Sebastian van Damme brings another photo report from the construction site of De Zalmhaven. Scroll down for more! ...

31/03 2021

First look at MINUTES

We are extremely proud to introduce MINUTES - a series of short films made by international filmmakers portraying a selection of projects designed by KAAN Architecten. Join us at '12 Ways to Film a Building' ...

30/03 2021

‘Every day the Everyday’ – a lecture by Kees Kaan at ENSA Nancy

On April 6, 2021, Ecole nationale supérieure d'architecture de Nancy will host an online lecture by Kees Kaan titled 'Le Quotidien - Every day the Everyday' ...

12/03 2021

Amsterdam Courthouse nominated for the Amsterdam Architecture Prize

Along with 10 other nominees, Amsterdam Courthouse is in the running for the 'Gouden A.A.P.' organized by the ARCAM (Architectuur Centrum Amsterdam). The prize focuses on highlighting the best building production in the city ...

10/03 2021

Wearable art in the newly renovated KMSKA

Belgian fashion designer Christian Wijnants showcased his Fall Winter 2021 collection in the newly renovated Royal Museum of Fine Arts. ...

08/03 2021

A year later – reflections and predictions

In honour of International Women's Day, we interviewed the leading ladies of KAAN Architecten - the founding partner Dikkie Scipio, and office directors Marylene Gallon (Paris) and Renata Gilio (São Paulo). Read on for ...

11/02 2021

Kees Kaan at the Manchester Society of Architects

As a part of their Lecture series, Manchester Society of Architects will host an online lecture by Kees Kaan. ...

10/02 2021

Dikkie Scipio to participate in ‘Architects, not architecture’

The 'Architects, not architecture' is an established series of talks focused on architects' personal experiences and important creative periods in their lives, rather than their projects. ...

21/01 2021

Two nominations for EU Mies Award 2022

Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat Hauts-De-France in Lille and New Amsterdam Courthouse in the Netherlands have received nominations for the 2022 EU Mies van der Rohe Award. ...

18/01 2021

A daylight museum for the 21st century

In anticipation of the full release of KMSKA, we've unveiled the two contrasting and dialoguing museums. Join us on an adventurous architectural journey through these mesmerizing drone shots. ...

16/12 2020

KAAN Architecten to develop Lumière tower in Rotterdam

As the Rotterdam city centre is undergoing significant densification, the demand for high-rise is consequently growing. In light of this tendency, KAAN Architecten, together with Manhave and VORM, has developed a vision for a ...

11/12 2020

KMSKA extension and renovation through time

In anticipation of the release of one of our most prestigious yet extensive projects, we want to remember some of the moments from the construction process of this incredible building. ...

03/12 2020

De Zalmhaven II reaches highest point

Today marks a milestone in the construction of De Zalmhaven, as the second of the two mid rise towers designed by KAAN Architecten reaches its highest point. Now both De Zalmhaven II and III ...

23/11 2020

First look at the artwork for New Amsterdam Courthouse

As the construction of the New Amsterdam Courthouse is coming to an end, the artwork titled 'Love or Generosity' by American artist Nicole Eisenman will be installed on the entrance square on Friday, 27 ...

04/11 2020

Construction advances at Paleis Het Loo

Photographer Dominique Panhuysen brings another photo report from the construction site of Paleis Het Loo. Scroll down for more! ...

16/09 2020

CMA in the French selection for the 2021 Mies van der Rohe Award

Earlier this week, French selection for the 2021 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe has been announced. Out of 75 applications received nation wide, the jury has chosen seven candidates, ...

10/09 2020

Planning for a resilient city

As urbanization continues to increase all over the world, cities are rapidly expanding and planners are trying to predict future scenarios. This is especially the case with the city of Amsterdam, where urbanization, above ...

07/09 2020

De Zalmhaven construction is well under way

On a recent visit to the De Zalmhaven building site, photographer Sebastian van Damme captured the ongoing construction progress. Explore the full photo report below! ...

28/08 2020

Day of Architecture at De Bank

On Saturday, 12 September, KAAN Architecten is participating in the Day of Architecture 2020 (Dag van de Architectuur) by opening the doors of our office to the public. ...

31/07 2020

Interview with Kees Kaan for Planet Netherlands

Kees Kaan was interviewed as a part of Planet Netherlands, an online exhibition promoted by the Embassy and the General Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Italy in partnership with The Architecture ...

29/07 2020

Steady progress at Het Loo

On her recent visit to the Paleis Het Loo construction site, photographer Dominique Panhuysen captured the instances of the ongoing renovation and extension. Her latest report brings us inside the rapidly progressing Bassecourt of ...

27/07 2020

Seventh issue of New Amsterdam Courthouse book series is out now!

The seventh issue of the photo series by photographer Dominique Panhuysen has been published. The series follows the New Amsterdam Courthouse construction site and building process. ...

20/07 2020

CMA nominated for Prix d’architectures 2020

French architectural magazine d'architectures is organizing the second edition of the Prix d'architectures, which seeks to reward the best built projects in France over the last year. Among the 30 nominees is the Chambre ...

15/07 2020

First look at iCampus facade

Earlier this year, construction started on the three new office buildings for iCampus in Munich's Werksviertel district, whose facades have been designed by KAAN Architecten. ...

29/06 2020

Inside the Bio Safety Laboratory of Erasmus MC

In the last months, countries all over the world have been collectively taking stock of their healthcare infrastructures, both spatial resources for therapeutic care, but also centres for research and prevention. Within The Netherlands, ...

Work

Kees Kaan at Tacit Knowledge conference

Kees Kaan joins the Tacit Knowledge (TACK) conference at ETH Zurich, organized by ...

Kees Kaan to lecture at the VBB Groningen

On Tuesday, June 13th, the Vereniging tot Bevordering der Bouwkunst (VBB) will be ...

Dikkie Scipio to give a closing lecture at TU Delft BAU

On 29 March, Dikkie Scipio will give a lecture at the Faculty of ...

Dikkie Scipio at Lifecycles Festival in Ghent

Lifecycles is a three day festival of inspiration and innovation, focused on architecture, ...

You’re invited to ‘Dutch Change – Arts Centre Rotterdam’ exhibition at De Heuvel

The exhibition and accompanying events are curated and designed by the students and ...

‘The Auto Drives Architecture’ at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Together with the students of The Berlage Centre, the research team led by ...

‘Life is finite’ – a column by Dikkie Scipio

Dikkie Scipio continues her quarterly columns for 'de Architect' magazine. Read the full ...

‘Living Apart Together’ – a column by Dikkie Scipio

Dikkie Scipio continues her quarterly columns for 'de Architect' magazine. Read the full ...

‘Who is the boss?’ – a column by Dikkie Scipio

Dikkie Scipio continues her quarterly columns for 'de Architect' magazine. Read the full ...

Beirut-Rotterdam: Complex Urban Recoveries

On Friday, 26 February, Kees Kaan and Vincent Panhuysen of KAAN Architecten will ...

Living Stations book is out now!

The book has been published as a part of the elective course City ...

‘The Art of Architecture’ – a column by Dikkie Scipio

Dikkie Scipio continues her quarterly columns for 'de Architect' magazine. The latest column ...

Dikkie Scipio talks for Manifest edition of de Architect

"I always insist on quality, quality with deep-rooted respect and appreciation for the ...

Kees Kaan at INDESEM 2021 Big Data Pre-event

International Design Seminar, widely known as INDESEM is kicking off their 2021 edition ...

KAAN Architecten at Perspective Virtual Winter Forum

KAAN Architecten will be participating at the Perspective Virtual Winter Forum organised by ...

What’s next in design education? – panel discussion with Kees Kaan

On October 15, 2020, Kees Kaan will participate in a BK Talks panel ...

Dikkie Scipio joins ARC20 Awards jury

Organized by the magazine 'de Architect', another edition of the ARC Awards is ...

‘Quality as attitude’ – a column by Dikkie Scipio

Dikkie Scipio continues her quarterly columns for 'de Architect' with the newest one ...

Dikkie Scipio joins ArchDaily x LifeCycles panel discussions

In anticipation of the LifeCycles festival in Ghent this September, a three day ...

Dikkie Scipio joins the jury for Architect of the Year 2020

Architectenweb has launched its annual Architect of the Year contest. Based on public entries, ...

Your home is your shelter – a look at living in isolation

Aquarium by 'Made by Made' for Noun Project

As a professor of Architectural Design at the Münster School of Architecture, and ...

Dikkie Scipio joins the jury of Architecture Prize Almere 2020

The biennial edition of the Architecture Prize Almere has started again, honoring the ...

Vincent Panhuysen at Finnish Architectural and Concrete Conference

This Thursday, 23 January, Vincent Panhuysen will join the Finnish Architectural and Concrete ...

Complex Projects NY Midtown Studio trip

NY Midtown Graduation Studio of Complex Projects continued their research with a week ...

‘Architecture of Dialogue’ – a lecture by Vincent Panhuysen

On Wednesday, 25 September, Vincent Panhuysen will give a lecture at the School ...

AMS 2050: Urban makeover on display

Nearly two year long collaboration between the Chair of Complex Projects, Amsterdam Institute ...

Kees Kaan to speak at INDESEM 2019 lecture series

On Monday, 13 May 2019, Kees Kaan will give a public lecture and ...

“The Profession of the Architect” – a column by Dikkie Scipio

Oscillating somewhere between art, engineering and entrepreneurship, architectural profession has always been difficult ...

‘Stations as Nodes’ book is out now!

Led and coordinated by the Chair of Complex Projects, Faculty of Architecture and ...

‘Non-Super Dutch’ – WA magazine issue curated by Kees Kaan

In order to present the exciting new currents of Dutch architecture, Chinese magazine ...

Dikkie Scipio on creating a platform for young architects

'Young people with fresh new ideas are the lifeblood of our office' claims ...

‘Making Architecture’ – lecture by Kees Kaan at TU Eindhoven

This Thursday, 13 December, Kees Kaan will participate in the lecture series 'Making ...

‘Thank the crisis’ – column by Dikkie Scipio

Dikkie Scipio's new quarterly column for Fleur Groenendijk foundation has been published. ...

Kees Kaan at the AMS/TU Delft Summer School 2018

Continuing the collaboration with Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions, Kees Kaan will ...

Complex Projects presents AMS MID-CITY Graduation show

After a yearlong studio, a graduation show of the Complex Projects AMS Mid-City ...

‘Beauty does not judge’ – new column by Dikkie Scipio

"Stripped of its culpability or glory, what remains is the proof of craftsmanship ...

AMS MID CITY exhibition at TU Delft

On Thursday February 15th, 2018 the work of AMS MID CITY studio will be exhibited ...

speech: magazine (Russia) interviews Kees Kaan

Kees Kaan has been interviewed by Anna Martovitskaya for the nineteenth issue of ...

WA magazine (China) on Complex Projects

Interview by TIAN Ni - WA magazine (China), 326 issue, 08 2017 ...

“Relaxed dignity” by Kees Kaan on OverHolland 18/19

KAAN Architecten designs new building for Tilburg University (article originally published on OverHolland 18/19, ...

Kees Kaan at the I Russian Youth Architectural Biennale

From 12 till 14 of October 2017, Kees Kaan participated in the business ...

IN Chicago studio: Speakeasy vol.II

On March 22 and 23, 2017 starting from 6.30 PM, ARCHEWORKS HQ will ...

“Sculptures in Public Spaces” by Dikkie Scipio

We take it for granted in Rotterdam, walking around in a city that ...

Vincent Panhuysen at FAU-USP in Sao Paulo

Vincent Panhuysen will present KAAN Architecten's work to the Faculdade de Arquitetura e ...

“One mould” in Madrid

Kees Kaan will give a public lecture on April 13th, 2016 at ETSAM ...

Chair Introduction – spring 2016

Tomorrow February 11th, 2016 (h 12.45) Kees Kaan will open the new academic semester of ...

OverHolland 16/17: book launch

Kees Kaan, as Chair of Complex Projects, will join the official launch of ...

“Ideal Standard” in Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Chongqing

Prof. Kees Kaan will travel East to visit some of the most important ...

Kees Kaan “Beautification” at the Chicago Architecture Biennial

The Chair of Complex Projects (TU Delft) together with ARCHEWORKS, as affiliate partners ...

One mould

The history and the actual planning and development of the Dutch urban landscape ...

Complex Projects featured on Domus 992, June 2015 issue

Kees Kaan's chair of Complex Projects (Department of Architecture, TU Delft) is featured ...

“Ideal Standard” in Xiamen and Shanghai

Kees Kaan had been lecturing in two important Chinese universities, bringing the "Ideal ...

Kees Kaan lecture for Fruits of Study

Kees Kaan has been invited to present his university projects in a lecture ...

Anatomy of a Landmark feat. Cruz y Ortiz – “Studio Amsterdam” presentation

The Landmark studio, part of Kees Kaan's Complex Projects chair, is hosting "Studio ...

Chair Introduction – spring 2015

Last February 12th, 2015 Kees Kaan and Mitesh Dixit opened the new academic year of Complex ...

IN CHICAGO research studio launch

Kees Kaan’s Chair Complex Projects, in collaboration with ARCHEWORKS and ChicagoComplex is pleased to announce ...

Chair Introduction – autumn 2014

Kees Kaan and Olindo Caso will give a general introduction of the new ...

Cruz y Ortiz visiting professors for ‘Anatomy of a Landmark’

From September 2014, the ‘Anatomy of a Landmark’ studio, part of Kees Kaan’s ...

Complex Projects: Design or Planning?

The new book "New Urban Configurations" featuring an article by Kees Kaan has ...

Chair Manual 2014

The Chair of Complex Projects (CP) targets all scales of the architectural thinking, ...

Chair Opening Lecture – spring 2014

Kees Kaan will give the Complex Projects (spring ’14) chair opening lecture about ...

Masterplanning Central Prat – Kees Kaan

Kees Kaan will be giving a lecture at the TU Delft as the ...

Light | Structure | Emergence – Mark P.Sarkisian (SOM, San Francisco – US)

Mark P.Sarkisian (partner of Seismic and Structural Engineering at SOM - Skidmore, Owings ...

Chair Introduction – autumn 2013

Kees Kaan, Mitesh Dixit, Roberto Cavallo and Aldo Trim will give a general ...

Sustainable High-Rise in Dutch cities

What is sustainable? And, could high-rise be sustainable at all? ...

Dutch profiles: Claus en Kaan Architecten

Kees Kaan started collaborating with Felix Claus as Claus en Kaan Architecten in ...

Vertical Cities Asia – Seoul 2012 winning projects

The two Delft teams run by Complex Projects won the first shared prize ...

Architecture in the Netherlands

The current architectural debate is characterised by the threat of a split between ...

Escape from cavity wall

Kees Kaan in conversation with Siebe Bakker on ‘ Escaping the Cavity Wall’. ...

The Choice

The essence in making a choice is found in the source from which ...