Protected: Five Years of KAAN Architecten Paris
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Lumière receives approval to move forward
We are pleased to announce that Lumière, a major mixed-use development in the heart of Rotterdam, has received both building permission and zoning approval! ...
Museum Paleis Het Loo wins Dutch Daylight Awards 2024
Museum Paleis Het Loo has been awarded the Dutch Daylight Award in the >1000 m² category! ...
Kees Kaan inducted into the French Academy of Architecture
On June 12, Kees Kaan officially became a member of the French Academy of Architecture, following a praise by Pablo Katz, the institution’s current vice president, and Jean-Pierre Pranlas-Descours. ...
Museum Paleis Het Loo wins BNA Award in the category ‘Identity and Iconic Value’
We are honored to announce that Museum Paleis Het Loo has won the BNA Beste Gebouw van het Jaar 2024 in the category: Identiteit & Icoonwaarde!
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Dikkie Scipio’s contribution to the academic book ‘The Palladio Method’
Architects and architectural historians from Italy, the Netherlands and Germany met on May 13 and 14, 2022 in a symposium at the Münster School of Architecture. From the outset, the conference's purpose (The Palladio ...
Construction starts on Strijp-S Matchbox in Eindhoven
Yesterday, 21 March 2024, marked the official start of construction on Matchbox, a mixed residential and office building in the Strijp-S area of Eindhoven. This new building on “Veld K”, in front of the ...
KAAN Architecten contributes to Amsterdam’s architecture as new ARCAM sponsor
Arcam is a great institution for open discussion and planning for the city of Amsterdam. This considerable hub of ideas and initiatives is an ideal stage for knowledge exchange and research development for a ...
Dikkie Scipio’s contribution to Rolmodellen & ‘starchitects’ panel discussion
Times change, and so do the role models in architecture. What are the values of contemporary architects, and who do they represent nowadays? Does the principle of a 'starchitect' as a role model still ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Reflections – Renewing Paleis Het Loo
We are pleased to introduce "Reflections," published by Paleis Het Loo in collaboration with nai010 publishers and KAAN Architecten. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Open Office Day at De Bank
On Saturday, June 24, we will be hosting an Open Office Day as part of Rotterdam Architecture Month. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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! ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
‘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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
‘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. ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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! ...
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! ...
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 ...
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 ...
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! ...
‘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 ...
‘Ruling’ released on MINUTES platform
We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Ruling', now freely available worldwide on MINUTES web platform. ...
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. ...
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. ...
‘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! ...
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. ...
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'. ...
‘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. ...
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! ...
‘Utopia’ released on the MINUTES platform
We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Utopia', now freely available worldwide on MINUTES web platform. ...
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. ...
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'. ...
‘Crafted’ released on the MINUTES platform
We are delighted to introduce the short film 'Crafted', now freely available worldwide on MINUTES web platform. ...
De Zalmhaven shapes up
Photographer Sebastian van Damme brings another photo report from the construction site of De Zalmhaven. Scroll down for more! ...
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! ...
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. ...
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 ...
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! ...
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! ...
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! ...
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, ...
De Zalmhaven construction advances
Photographer Sebastian van Damme brings another photo report from the construction site of De Zalmhaven. Scroll down for more! ...
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' ...
‘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' ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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.
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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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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! ...
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, ...
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
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 ...