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We're Hiring! Mecanoo is op zoek naar een Business Developer die ons Business Development team gaat versterken.

Als Business Developer zie je kansen in de markt en overtuig je de directie en partners van Mecanoo om opvolging te geven aan interessante potentiële projecten. Je neemt de regie en zorgt samen met collega’s voor een succesvolle indiening. In tweede rondes weet je ideeën en schetsen van architecten te vertalen in heldere en overtuigende teksten en speel je een belangrijke rol in de projectcoördinatie met teamleden binnen en buiten Mecanoo. Daarnaast onderhoud je klantrelaties en relaties met adviseurs en geef je samen met het Business Development team vorm aan de strategie van Mecanoo.

Come and join us!
Read more and apply at www.mecanoo.nl/Careers

We are proud to share that Perth Museum, has received the BIG SEE Make Sense Architecture Award 2026 in the Cultural Buildings category.

The transformation of Perth’s former City Hall into a vibrant cultural destination celebrates the building’s rich heritage while creating a welcoming place for visitors and the local community. Designed around connection, discovery and storytelling, the museum provides a new home for the Stone of Destiny and offers an engaging experience that links Scotland’s past with its future.

This recognition highlights the value of preserving cultural heritage through contemporary design and demonstrates how historic buildings can be reimagined for future generations.

Congratulations to our client and project partners whose collaboration made this achievement possible.

Learn more about this project at https://bit.ly/4u7PbNy

Architectural models tell the story of a city in transformation.

Mecanoo is participating in 'From Model to Metropolis: Amsterdam’s Urban Story 1986–2026', the new exhibition at Arcam Architectuurcentrum Amsterdam exploring four decades of urban development in Amsterdam through architectural models and future visions.

Our contribution includes the models for Brink Tower and De Nederlandsche Bank, two projects that reflect different yet connected ambitions for the city: creating more inclusive urban living and opening institutions back to the public realm.

From realised transformations to future developments, the exhibition reveals how architecture, policy, and public life continue to shape Amsterdam’s evolving identity.

On view at Arcam, Amsterdam, until 27 September 2026.
More information: https://bit.ly/3Pw3Dk8

Photography by Sanne Couprie.

Last days to vote!

De Nederlandsche Bank has been nominated for the BNA Best Building of the Year 2026, and your vote can help make the difference.

From a closed bank to an open and welcoming place for Amsterdam, this transformation reconnects the building with the city while setting new standards for sustainability and reuse.

Voting closes on 28 May. Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/4t3xKNx

Thank you for your support!

Op Zuid wordt volop geïnvesteerd in nieuwbouw, onderwijs, groen en een rijk cultureel aanbod. Maar de kansen kunnen nog beter worden benut.

Bij Rotterdam Late Night op 21 mei vertelt Francine Houben, directeur van architectenbureau Mecanoo, over het vernieuwde Manifest voor Rotterdam-Zuid: tien punten om Zuid een boost te geven.

Daarnaast gaat ze met Maurice Boumans, stedenbouwkundige bij gemeente Rotterdam, dieper in op de Stadiondriehoek bij De Kuip waar sport, onderwijs, wonen en natuur samenkomen.

Hoe sluiten de ambities voor Stadionpark aan bij de bredere visie voor Zuid? Voor deze special gaan we naar Zuid: Klinkerstraat 9!

Donderdag 21 mei, 20:30.
Tickets https://issr.nu/agenda/rln-116/
Medialoods 9, Klinkerstraat 9 Rotterdam

Mecanoo at BIG SEE Make Sense 2026

We are excited to share that the Perth Museum has been selected for a BIG SEE Architecture Award. Rooted in the creative landscape of Central and South-East Europe, the BIG SEE platform celebrates global architectural excellence and the courage to move beyond outdated paradigms to create meaningful impact.

The award recognises our transformative design for the Perth Museum, which focuses on honouring history while embracing modernity.

To mark this achievement, Associate Architect Rodrigo Bandini Dos Santos will join the BIG SEE Festival in Portorož on 21–22 May 2026. Rodrigo has been invited as a guest lecturer to join the conference panel, where he will share Mecanoo’s perspective on this year’s central theme: “Too much, or what is just enough?”

We look forward to exchanging experiences with fellow architects and designers in the BIG SEE community.

Event Information - https://bigsee.eu/

Facades+ Toronto returns to the Hyatt Regency Toronto on June 4, 2026, for a full day of inspiration, networking, and industry-leading insights focused on the future of facade design and building technology.

Mecanoo's Francine Houben will deliver the keynote Forward to Basics, joined by The Architect's Newspaper’s Jack Murphy for a compelling conversation on architecture, facade design, and the future of building enclosures.

Explore the complete program agenda and secure your spot now by registering at: https://lnkd.in/errVnCDi

We're Hiring! Bij Mecanoo ontwerpen we steden en landschappen. Van stad tot stoep en van mens tot dier en plant. Samen met een internationaal team van stedenbouwkundigen, landschapsarchitecten en architecten werk je aan ruimtes die verbinden en betekenis geven, van grootschalige visies tot verfijnde detailuitwerkingen.

Als stedenbouwkundige werk je aan uiteenlopende en spraakmakende projecten in binnen- en buitenland. Variërend van zorgvuldig ontworpen woonwijken tot gebiedsontwikkelingen zoals Stadiondriehoek Feyenoord Rotterdam, stationsomgevingen zoals Taoyuan in Taiwan en grootschalige visies, zoals een toekomstperspectief voor Rotterdam Zuid.

Je bent betrokken vanaf de eerste schets tot en met de realisatie. Daarbij werk je intensief samen met stedenbouwkundigen, landschapsarchitecten en architecten binnen multidisciplinaire teams. Je krijgt volop ruimte om je eigen ontwerpkracht, creativiteit en expertise in te brengen.

Je bent een stedenbouwkundige met passie voor de stad van de toekomst, met oog voor landschap, gezondheid en klimaat. Je hebt de drive om samen te werken met focus op stedenbouw en interesse in de breedte van het vakgebied van landschap, architectuur, interieur en mobiliteit. En ben je een inspirerende persoonlijkheid: gedreven, proactief, kundig en een out-of-the-box denker.

Come and join us! Apply at www.mecanoo.nl/Careers

We’re proud to share that two Mecanoo projects have been shortlisted for the Architizer A+Awards, each in two categories.

Now, the Popular Choice voting is open, and your support can make the difference.

De Nederlandsche Bank:
- Nominated in Government & Civic Buildings and Architecture+Renovation

In Amsterdam, the transformation of De Nederlandsche Bank reopens a previously closed institution to the public. The design introduces new public spaces, including the former gold vault, alongside a strong focus on circularity, sustainability, and connection to the city.

Vote here: Government & Civic Buildings
https://bit.ly/4er9voP

Vote here: Architecture+Renovation
https://bit.ly/4d6p1UU

Jacob’s Pillow Doris Duke Theatre:
- Nominated in Halls & Theaters and Architecture +Wood

Set within a forested landscape in Massachusetts, the theatre is designed as a lightweight, transparent structure that blends with its surroundings. The timber building creates an intimate connection between performance, audience, and nature, offering a flexible and sustainable venue for dance.

Vote here: Halls & Theaters
https://bit.ly/4cONkI7

Vote here: Architecture +Wood
https://bit.ly/4tfH01g

Jacob's Pillow Marvel Designs Charcoalblue

Thank you for your support!

De Nederlandsche Bank has been nominated for the BNA Best Building of the Year 2026!

Located at Frederiksplein in Amsterdam, the project transforms a once closed and introverted bank into an open, accessible place for the city. At its heart, the former gold vault has been opened up as a public space for exhibitions and learning, while new routes, a city garden, and public areas reconnect the building with its surroundings.

The renovation combines heritage with sustainability, achieving BREEAM Outstanding and reducing energy use and CO₂ emissions by over 80%, while introducing circular materials and new green spaces.

We’re proud to see this transformation recognised, and now your vote can make the difference.

Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/4t3xKNx

Voting is open until 28 May. Thank you for your support!
BNA Branchevereniging Nederlandse Architectenbureaus