I’m Mees, an aspiring architect with a passion for designing spaces that feel like home. Recently I completed my graduation project, The Future of Countryside Living, resulting in a Master’s of Architecture at the Delft University of Technology. In 2017, I interned at Dok Architecten in Amsterdam. In 2019, I interned abroad at Birdseye, an architecture firm specialising in residential projects in rural New England, USA. 

My focus is on small-scale architecture projects, spanning from interior renovations, hospitality spaces and private homes. The personal experience of a space is at the heart of my work, with an emphasis on atmosphere and coziness. I always strive to create a Gesamtkunstwerk where even the smallest details of an interior enhance the encompassing vision of the project. 

I also consult for small-scale renovation projects. Get in touch if you are in need of an architectural design, concept sketches, or simply a fresh perspective. 

My other interests include mid-century modern furniture, car design and classical music.

Experience

Freelance design work
Development of The Future of Countryside Living with multiple involved and engaged parties.

Various (interior) architecture projects. Recently finished: Amsterdam Apartment

Architecture intern
@BirdseyeVT, Vermont, USA.
September 2019 – February 2020

Architecture intern
@Dok Architecten, Amsterdam.
September 2017 – February 2018

Career event coordination
Organizing the annual business event ‘BAU’ at the faculty of architecture of the TU Delft. September 2016 – March 2017

Various committee work
During my studies I have been active in various committees, organizing lectures for fellow architecture students and promoting events.

Education

Master of Science, Architecture
Delft University of Technology. September 2018 – January 2021

Bachelor of Science, Architecture
Delft University of Technology. September 2015 – July 2018

Industrial Design Engineering
Delft University of Technology. September 2014 – July 2015

Orientation Course
Gerrit Rietveld Academie
September 2013 – July 2014
(Saturday course)

Skills

Software certificates
ArchiCad Base course
ArchiCad Construction & detail drawing course
ArchiCad Modelling course
Courses were given as part of my internship at Dok Architecten.

Developed skills
Revit
SketchUp + V-ray
Both programs were extensivly used at BirdseyeVT.

Model making
Sketching
Adobe Suite
Presenting