Current


BOLD in the spotlights
The residential high-tech tower Bold is an example of building for future cities; “the building is providing energy for the citizens in a smart and sustainable way”. In the interview architect Chris Zwiers explains the way innovations are integrated in the architecture and how OZ operates in these dynamic and future orientated environments. The item […] Read more
Participation exhibition WeMakeThe.City
The WMTC scale model exhibition provides detailed insights into the future of Amsterdam. In what way might Amsterdam grow and how will specific areas develop until around 2050? In NEMO the studio at the Marineterrein, scale models show the tremendous effort needed to come to a final design. It gives visitors the opportunity to picture […] Read more
Orato Offices
The very first impressions of Orato offices are live. A contemporary transparent office building with a unique void and lively play of endless sight lines. The design will complete a long desired office development on this location. The tower of fifteen floors, about 60 meters high, rises at the corner of the Wenckebachweg near the […] Read more
Oresti Sarafopoulos in VG Visie Rotterdam #2019
Oresti Sarafopoulos, architect partner OZ, elaborates on the importance of inner city developments, with a special focus on Rotterdam, in the newest VG visie edition ‘INRotterdam’. The interview is illustrated by the OZ designs for The Terraced Tower and Hofplein 19. Read the full article here Read more
OZ appoints three associates
Due to strong business growth and anticipating the future, OZ is pleased to announce the appointment of three associates. Marlies Zwols, Ewout de Jager and Lyongo Juliana, together with the architect partners John Bosch, Oresti Sarafopoulos, Chris Zwiers and Wouter Zaaijer and business director Victor Frequin, will shape the future of OZ. “We see a […] Read more
EUROPA light installation Hamburg
For a few years in a row now, OZ has been a sponsor of the light installation „EUROPA“ initiated by morePlatz architects. This project represents and symbolizes a united and open Europe in the public space. In addition, this installation supports cooperation in general and encourages to look beyond boundaries. We value the extra power […] Read more

Projects


Op Oostenburg plot 3 / Mixed area
Amsterdam

Oostenburg; Mixed residential work area The island of Oostenburg is transforming into a sturdy and attractive residential area, rich in contrast and with attention to the development of an inclusive city. The eye-catcher of the design is the robust industrial Werkspoorhal where commercial activities, employment and casual encounters can take place. Within a dynamic team, […] Read more
The Terraced Tower / residential high-rise
Rotterdam

This project is about residential high-rise as a form of habitat. The design represents as a building that expresses the joy and leisure of its inhabitants. The reasons to enjoy living in such a high and large building are plentiful; the view of the city and river, the services (restaurant, fitness etc.), the quietness, the retreat.

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The Diamond House
Exuma Bahamas

We have worked with private equity and we have designed villas. We even made a house in the Caribbean but this is the first villa for a private equity in a tropic location. To design a villa without direct contact with its future inhabitants or a clear budget felt a bit strange but it made […] Read more
De Werf / Housing
Amsterdam

De Werf - on the former Citybox location, in the northern part of the NDSM shipyard - is the first large-scale development of the area. With dimensions of 85 x 100m, the location is one of the largest city blocks on the west side of the future NDSM development. The architecture is sturdy and simple, which conjures up associations with the Port and New York.

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Change= II / Housing
Amsterdam

This new type of project for Youth Housing is an important initiative that adresses the specific housing problems of young professionals between 18 and 30 years old, with solutions as strategically defined by the “CHANGE=” organisation.

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Hotel Breeze IJburg
Amsterdam

Spending a night in the world’s first virtually zero-energy, high-tech hotel, will soon become a reality at the harbor of IJburg, Amsterdam. Hotel Breeze was designed as a unique and innovative concept, resulting in the first (n) Zero Energy Hotel, with a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification. ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Hotel Breeze was designed in such […] Read more

Contact




OZ Amsterdam

Pedro de Medinalaan 7a
1086 XK Amsterdam
Postbus 37697
1030 BH Amsterdam
T +31(0) 20 31 41 111
info@ozarchitect.nl




OZ Curaçao

Bitterstraat 5a
Willemstad
Curaçao
T +5999 461 5675
lyongo@ozarchitect.com




Business Development

Cees den Ouden
bd@ozarchitect.nl

Marketing & Communication

Marlies Zwols
pr@ozarchitect.nl

Human Resources

Sharon Nuismer
hr@ozarchitect.nl

Media

Valentijn Kortekaas
media@ozarchitect.nl

 

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