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For over a decade, government officials, project developers and community leaders have sought out Space&Matter for innovative solutions to complex urban challenges

Who we are
Who we are

For over a decade, government officials, project developers and community leaders have sought out Space&Matter for innovative solutions to complex urban challenges

Who we are

For over a decade, government officials, project developers and community leaders have sought out Space&Matter for innovative solutions to complex urban challenges

Who we are

For over a decade, government officials, project developers and community leaders have sought out Space&Matter for innovative solutions to complex urban challenges

Who we are

For over a decade, government officials, project developers and community leaders have sought out Space&Matter for innovative solutions to complex urban challenges

Who we are

For over a decade, government officials, project developers and community leaders have sought out Space&Matter for innovative solutions to complex urban challenges

Space&Matter’s plan for a circular mixed-use community called Sample wins the bid for Kavel 19

Sample

Space&Matter’s plan for a circular mixed-use community called Sample wins the bid for Kavel 19

Sample

Space&Matter’s plan for a circular mixed-use community called Sample wins the bid for Kavel 19

Sample

Space&Matter’s plan for a circular mixed-use community called Sample wins the bid for Kavel 19

Sample

Space&Matter’s plan for a circular mixed-use community called Sample wins the bid for Kavel 19

Sample

Space&Matter’s plan for a circular mixed-use community called Sample wins the bid for Kavel 19

Space&Matter wins the bid to realise a nature-inclusive neighbourhood on Strandeiland

Strandeiland

Space&Matter wins the bid to realise a nature-inclusive neighbourhood on Strandeiland

Strandeiland

Space&Matter wins the bid to realise a nature-inclusive neighbourhood on Strandeiland

Strandeiland

Space&Matter wins the bid to realise a nature-inclusive neighbourhood on Strandeiland

Strandeiland

Space&Matter wins the bid to realise a nature-inclusive neighbourhood on Strandeiland

Strandeiland

Space&Matter wins the bid to realise a nature-inclusive neighbourhood on Strandeiland

Space&Matter and Common City present the Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

The Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

Space&Matter and Common City present the Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

The Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

Space&Matter and Common City present the Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

The Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

Space&Matter and Common City present the Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

The Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

Space&Matter and Common City present the Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

The Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

Space&Matter and Common City present the Community Land Trust model at IABR 2022

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

August&Ally is under construction!

wij_land residents hold first open house

wij_land open day

wij_land residents hold first open house

wij_land open day

wij_land residents hold first open house

wij_land open day

wij_land residents hold first open house

wij_land open day

wij_land residents hold first open house

wij_land open day

wij_land residents hold first open house

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Bataafse Kamp under construction

Circular City House preserves and honours a unique piece of history

Circular City House

Circular City House preserves and honours a unique piece of history

Circular City House

Circular City House preserves and honours a unique piece of history

Circular City House

Circular City House preserves and honours a unique piece of history

Circular City House

Circular City House preserves and honours a unique piece of history

Circular City House

Circular City House preserves and honours a unique piece of history

How an exhibition can become a liveable neighbourhood

Kerava

How an exhibition can become a liveable neighbourhood

Kerava

How an exhibition can become a liveable neighbourhood

Kerava

How an exhibition can become a liveable neighbourhood

Kerava

How an exhibition can become a liveable neighbourhood

Kerava

How an exhibition can become a liveable neighbourhood

We create places that support a more democratic, distributed and sustainable city

Purpose
Purpose

We create places that support a more democratic, distributed and sustainable city

Purpose

We create places that support a more democratic, distributed and sustainable city

Purpose

We create places that support a more democratic, distributed and sustainable city

Purpose

We create places that support a more democratic, distributed and sustainable city

Purpose

We create places that support a more democratic, distributed and sustainable city

Object One is designed to change over time

Object One

Object One is designed to change over time

Object One

Object One is designed to change over time

Object One

Object One is designed to change over time

Object One

Object One is designed to change over time

Object One

Object One is designed to change over time

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

New York Times features Schoonschip

De Ceuvel is a playground for innovation

De Ceuvel

De Ceuvel is a playground for innovation

De Ceuvel

De Ceuvel is a playground for innovation

De Ceuvel

De Ceuvel is a playground for innovation

De Ceuvel

De Ceuvel is a playground for innovation

De Ceuvel

De Ceuvel is a playground for innovation

We bring an integrated approach to all that we do, focusing at once on the needs of people and communities and the larger systems within which we operate

Approach
Approach

We bring an integrated approach to all that we do, focusing at once on the needs of people and communities and the larger systems within which we operate

Approach

We bring an integrated approach to all that we do, focusing at once on the needs of people and communities and the larger systems within which we operate

Approach

We bring an integrated approach to all that we do, focusing at once on the needs of people and communities and the larger systems within which we operate

Approach

We bring an integrated approach to all that we do, focusing at once on the needs of people and communities and the larger systems within which we operate

Approach

We bring an integrated approach to all that we do, focusing at once on the needs of people and communities and the larger systems within which we operate

Internship

Internship

Internship

Internship

Internship

Schoonschip is a renowned sustainable floating community

Schoonschip

Schoonschip is a renowned sustainable floating community

Schoonschip

Schoonschip is a renowned sustainable floating community

Schoonschip

Schoonschip is a renowned sustainable floating community

Schoonschip

Schoonschip is a renowned sustainable floating community

Schoonschip

Schoonschip is a renowned sustainable floating community

We focus on integrating the needs and voices of those most affected by our work

Klaprozenbuurt

We focus on integrating the needs and voices of those most affected by our work

Klaprozenbuurt

We focus on integrating the needs and voices of those most affected by our work

Klaprozenbuurt

We focus on integrating the needs and voices of those most affected by our work

Klaprozenbuurt

We focus on integrating the needs and voices of those most affected by our work

Klaprozenbuurt

We focus on integrating the needs and voices of those most affected by our work

Urban Tree VIllage is a village, twenty floors high

Urban Tree Village

Urban Tree VIllage is a village, twenty floors high

Urban Tree Village

Urban Tree VIllage is a village, twenty floors high

Urban Tree Village

Urban Tree VIllage is a village, twenty floors high

Urban Tree Village

Urban Tree VIllage is a village, twenty floors high

Urban Tree Village

Urban Tree VIllage is a village, twenty floors high

We specialise in bringing disparate people, organisations and ideas together to define complex challenges and visualise solutions

Inclusive strategies
Inclusive strategies

We specialise in bringing disparate people, organisations and ideas together to define complex challenges and visualise solutions

Inclusive strategies

We specialise in bringing disparate people, organisations and ideas together to define complex challenges and visualise solutions

Inclusive strategies

We specialise in bringing disparate people, organisations and ideas together to define complex challenges and visualise solutions

Inclusive strategies

We specialise in bringing disparate people, organisations and ideas together to define complex challenges and visualise solutions

Inclusive strategies

We specialise in bringing disparate people, organisations and ideas together to define complex challenges and visualise solutions

Wij_land residents are connected literally and figuratively via an oversized pergola

Wij_land

Wij_land residents are connected literally and figuratively via an oversized pergola

Wij_land

Wij_land residents are connected literally and figuratively via an oversized pergola

Wij_land

Wij_land residents are connected literally and figuratively via an oversized pergola

Wij_land

Wij_land residents are connected literally and figuratively via an oversized pergola

Wij_land

Wij_land residents are connected literally and figuratively via an oversized pergola

How do you transform a monofunctional business district into a vibrant, future-proof residential area?

Sloterdijk

How do you transform a monofunctional business district into a vibrant, future-proof residential area?

Sloterdijk

How do you transform a monofunctional business district into a vibrant, future-proof residential area?

Sloterdijk

How do you transform a monofunctional business district into a vibrant, future-proof residential area?

Sloterdijk

How do you transform a monofunctional business district into a vibrant, future-proof residential area?

Sloterdijk

How do you transform a monofunctional business district into a vibrant, future-proof residential area?

We develop co-ownership models for circular neighbourhoods

Co-operate

We develop co-ownership models for circular neighbourhoods

Co-operate

We develop co-ownership models for circular neighbourhoods

Co-operate

We develop co-ownership models for circular neighbourhoods

Co-operate

We develop co-ownership models for circular neighbourhoods

Co-operate

We develop co-ownership models for circular neighbourhoods

The Washington Post profiles Schoonschip and initiator Marjan de Blok

The Washington Post

The Washington Post profiles Schoonschip and initiator Marjan de Blok

The Washington Post

The Washington Post profiles Schoonschip and initiator Marjan de Blok

The Washington Post

The Washington Post profiles Schoonschip and initiator Marjan de Blok

The Washington Post

The Washington Post profiles Schoonschip and initiator Marjan de Blok

The Washington Post

The Washington Post profiles Schoonschip and initiator Marjan de Blok

Schoonschip is a prototypical resilient neighbourhood, its members connected in countless ways

Schoonschip drawing

Schoonschip is a prototypical resilient neighbourhood, its members connected in countless ways

Schoonschip drawing

Schoonschip is a prototypical resilient neighbourhood, its members connected in countless ways

Schoonschip drawing

Schoonschip is a prototypical resilient neighbourhood, its members connected in countless ways

Schoonschip drawing

Schoonschip is a prototypical resilient neighbourhood, its members connected in countless ways

Schoonschip drawing

Schoonschip is a prototypical resilient neighbourhood, its members connected in countless ways

We create buildings that enable change in all levels of society and that teach us how we can live together, now and in the future

Adaptive buildings
Adaptive buildings

We create buildings that enable change in all levels of society and that teach us how we can live together, now and in the future

Adaptive buildings

We create buildings that enable change in all levels of society and that teach us how we can live together, now and in the future

Adaptive buildings

We create buildings that enable change in all levels of society and that teach us how we can live together, now and in the future

Adaptive buildings

We create buildings that enable change in all levels of society and that teach us how we can live together, now and in the future

Adaptive buildings

We create buildings that enable change in all levels of society and that teach us how we can live together, now and in the future

Object One’s residents can choose from three unit types and customise their homes to their heart’s desire

Object One

Object One’s residents can choose from three unit types and customise their homes to their heart’s desire

Object One

Object One’s residents can choose from three unit types and customise their homes to their heart’s desire

Object One

Object One’s residents can choose from three unit types and customise their homes to their heart’s desire

Object One

Object One’s residents can choose from three unit types and customise their homes to their heart’s desire

Object One

Object One’s residents can choose from three unit types and customise their homes to their heart’s desire

A group of self-proclaimed “realistic idealists” sets out to build their dream homes

Wij_land community

A group of self-proclaimed “realistic idealists” sets out to build their dream homes

Wij_land community

A group of self-proclaimed “realistic idealists” sets out to build their dream homes

Wij_land community

A group of self-proclaimed “realistic idealists” sets out to build their dream homes

Wij_land community

A group of self-proclaimed “realistic idealists” sets out to build their dream homes

Wij_land community

A group of self-proclaimed “realistic idealists” sets out to build their dream homes

Residents forge lifelong relationship when they design and develop their own communities

Schoonschip community

Residents forge lifelong relationship when they design and develop their own communities

Schoonschip community

Residents forge lifelong relationship when they design and develop their own communities

Schoonschip community

Residents forge lifelong relationship when they design and develop their own communities

Schoonschip community

Residents forge lifelong relationship when they design and develop their own communities

Schoonschip community

Residents forge lifelong relationship when they design and develop their own communities

Sumowala converts farmland or production forests into nature reserves

Sumowala

Sumowala converts farmland or production forests into nature reserves

Sumowala

Sumowala converts farmland or production forests into nature reserves

Sumowala

Sumowala converts farmland or production forests into nature reserves

Sumowala

Sumowala converts farmland or production forests into nature reserves

Sumowala

Sumowala converts farmland or production forests into nature reserves

Driven by the needs of communities and the environment, we develop neighbourhoods that thrive within planetary boundaries

Resilient neighbourhoods
Resilient neighbourhoods

Driven by the needs of communities and the environment, we develop neighbourhoods that thrive within planetary boundaries

Resilient neighbourhoods

Driven by the needs of communities and the environment, we develop neighbourhoods that thrive within planetary boundaries

Resilient neighbourhoods

Driven by the needs of communities and the environment, we develop neighbourhoods that thrive within planetary boundaries

Resilient neighbourhoods

Driven by the needs of communities and the environment, we develop neighbourhoods that thrive within planetary boundaries

Resilient neighbourhoods

Driven by the needs of communities and the environment, we develop neighbourhoods that thrive within planetary boundaries

Schoonschip is built on a circular community model that rethinks how we organise our cities, both socially and spatially

Schoonschip overview

Schoonschip is built on a circular community model that rethinks how we organise our cities, both socially and spatially

Schoonschip overview

Schoonschip is built on a circular community model that rethinks how we organise our cities, both socially and spatially

Schoonschip overview

Schoonschip is built on a circular community model that rethinks how we organise our cities, both socially and spatially

Schoonschip overview

Schoonschip is built on a circular community model that rethinks how we organise our cities, both socially and spatially

Schoonschip overview

Schoonschip is built on a circular community model that rethinks how we organise our cities, both socially and spatially

Our first neighbourhood on water

Water voor Wonen

Our first neighbourhood on water

Water voor Wonen

Our first neighbourhood on water

Water voor Wonen

Our first neighbourhood on water

Water voor Wonen

Our first neighbourhood on water

Water voor Wonen

Our first neighbourhood on water

Schoonschip in The Ideal City

publicatie Space10

Schoonschip in The Ideal City

publicatie Space10

Schoonschip in The Ideal City

publicatie Space10

Schoonschip in The Ideal City

publicatie Space10

Schoonschip in The Ideal City

publicatie Space10

Schoonschip in The Ideal City

What does a neighbourhood composed entirely of interest-based building blocks look like?

Glimpses

What does a neighbourhood composed entirely of interest-based building blocks look like?

Glimpses

What does a neighbourhood composed entirely of interest-based building blocks look like?

Glimpses

What does a neighbourhood composed entirely of interest-based building blocks look like?

Glimpses

What does a neighbourhood composed entirely of interest-based building blocks look like?

Glimpses

What does a neighbourhood composed entirely of interest-based building blocks look like?

To make transformational change possible, we have scaled up some of our most successful projects into new businesses and platforms

Ventures
Ventures

To make transformational change possible, we have scaled up some of our most successful projects into new businesses and platforms

Ventures

To make transformational change possible, we have scaled up some of our most successful projects into new businesses and platforms

Ventures

To make transformational change possible, we have scaled up some of our most successful projects into new businesses and platforms

Ventures

To make transformational change possible, we have scaled up some of our most successful projects into new businesses and platforms

Ventures

To make transformational change possible, we have scaled up some of our most successful projects into new businesses and platforms

Sumowala always turns the acquired land into at least 95% nature

Sumowala axo

Sumowala always turns the acquired land into at least 95% nature

Sumowala axo

Sumowala always turns the acquired land into at least 95% nature

Sumowala axo

Sumowala always turns the acquired land into at least 95% nature

Sumowala axo

Sumowala always turns the acquired land into at least 95% nature

Sumowala axo

Sumowala always turns the acquired land into at least 95% nature

CrowdBuilding transforms the housing market from top-down to bottom-up

CrowdBuilding

CrowdBuilding transforms the housing market from top-down to bottom-up

CrowdBuilding

CrowdBuilding transforms the housing market from top-down to bottom-up

CrowdBuilding

CrowdBuilding transforms the housing market from top-down to bottom-up

CrowdBuilding

CrowdBuilding transforms the housing market from top-down to bottom-up

CrowdBuilding

CrowdBuilding transforms the housing market from top-down to bottom-up

An intimate landscape where the industrial past is tangible

Oostenburg Eiland

An intimate landscape where the industrial past is tangible

Oostenburg Eiland

An intimate landscape where the industrial past is tangible

Oostenburg Eiland

An intimate landscape where the industrial past is tangible

Oostenburg Eiland

An intimate landscape where the industrial past is tangible

Oostenburg Eiland

An intimate landscape where the industrial past is tangible

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