Sascha studied architecture at RWTH Aachen, graduated cum laude in 2007 and co-founded Space&Matter in Amsterdam in 2009 at the height of the economic crisis, creating projects when opportunities were scarce. Equally passionate about strategic design, innovative concepts and democratic development processes, Sascha focuses on implementing the principles of the Doughnut economy in the built environment. He initiated De Ceuvel and SWEETS Hotel, and played a leading role in shaping the plan for Schoonschip. He is currently exploring how Community Land Trusts in particular can accelerate this transition and focused on creating a comprehensive ecosystem that can increase the scale and impact of these past projects and achieve circular area development.

Tjeerd Haccou studied architecture at Delft University of Technology and at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles, and cofounded Space&Matter in 2009. He has an experimental ethos, using online and offline tools to bring together and empower communities so that they can assume leadership over the design of their own living environments. In this context, he pursues new financial and business models, as well as ventures that prioritise social good and inclusivity in the built environment. Tjeerd is interested in applying this participatory process at all scales of the urban domain, from individual household design to the plans for entire neighbourhoods.

Marthijn is Dutch architect and co-founder of Space&Matter. Driven by the desire to have a positive social and environmental impact, Marthijn pairs a theoretical and conceptual mindset with a hands-on approach to reimagine the role of the built environment beyond the spatial domain. He is especially excited about research-based projects that explore new urban concepts and wants above all else to create and share new knowledge.

Floor combines a passion for creativity with a business mindset. With over 15 years of experience in managing design teams, she is driven to create the ideal circumstances at Space&Matter to execute projects with a positive impact on people and planet. Consistently striving to find solutions that deliver the best outcome for clients, partners, and the team.

Lidia studied architecture at Moscow Architectural University where she was enrolled in a programme that focused on innovation and sustainability. Lidia has worked in various places across Russia and Turkey, tackling everything from transformations to new constructions, from the scale of interior design to the planning of large industrial zones. At Space&Matter, Lidia’s focus has shifted from project execution to urban programming, her work rooted in research and driven by innovative concepts. She is passionate about ecology and the integration of nature within the built environment.

Bart received his architecture degree at the Delft University of Technology with an honourable mention. He gained over a decade of experience, working as project leader at OMA on various projects including Rijnstraat 8, Performing Arts School in Stockholm and BMW HQ Masterplan in Munich. Bart is attracted to designing in complex urban settings and is responsible for accelerating the pioneering circular projects of Space&Matter.

Nathaly has a degree in fashion and diverse managerial experience, working for organisations like the Venice Film Festival and overseeing tours across Europe. These life experiences lend themselves particularly well to the quick pace of the Space&Matter office. With over seven years of experience in the architectural field, Nathaly is the glue that holds the company together, assuming responsibility for everything from events to administration, finance to human resources.

Gabriela studied architecture in Venezuela, Madrid and Delft before moving to Poland to start her career as an architect. Her graduation project explored the reuse of ruins from the Bosnian war and was presented at an exhibition for the European capital of culture in Matera, Italy. This context-sensitive approach continues to define Gabriela’s work at Space&Matter. She works on projects of various scales and helps to ensure that the environmental, social and cultural program responds to the distinct needs of the area.

Bas has a degree in graphic design from the ArtEZ University of Arts and vast experience as a graphic designer, having developed brands for forward-thinking companies at Vandejong Creative Agency for several years. Upon realising that he was most interested in and passionate about meaningful design within the spatial domain, Bas decided to come work at Space&Matter. Interested in the overlap between architecture and graphic design, Bas creates visual designs for every outlet, develops concepts and helps maintain Space&Matter’s identity.

Ignacio studied Architecture in Valencia and co-founded a studio for the architectural visualisation of unbuilt architecture when he graduated. Ignacio has always been interested in the transitions between inside and outside spaces and is excited by the prospect of working on wooden constructions and innovative projects that push the envelope of traditional architecture. At Space&Matter, he carries the responsibility for the implementation of software that allows architects to create coordinated, consistent, and complete model-based designs and collaborate across teams, disciplines and timezones.

Inara studied architecture at the Moscow Architectural Institute and at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Tokyo. She gained more international experience through her involvement with EASA - a young architects network that organises multi-disciplinary workshops throughout Europe and Central Asia. She is interested in architecture as an instrument in the creation of stories and atmospheres and sees the profession as an ongoing learning process. At Space&Matter, Inara assumes a broad role, working on projects from the concept phase to the point of execution.

Michał studied architecture and landscape architecture at Cracow University of Technology and has gained diverse work experience at design studios in Rotterdam, London and Beijing. At Space&Matter, he is propelled by the desire to learn about and apply new technologies, techniques and approaches in architecture. Michał excels in a dynamic environment that stimulates critical thinking, teamwork and consideration of the socio-ecological impact of design.

Aga is a Polish architect and sustainability expert who has studied at Gdańsk University of Technology and the University of the Arts in Poznań. Inspired and driven by establishing a connection with nature, she is passionate about biobased material solutions, renewables and circular strategies for regenerative design. As a sustainability advisor with a background in architecture and urban design, Aga aims to improve social and environmental sustainability for all projects she is involved in. At Space&Matter, she acts as a bridge between research and practice in the fields of architecture and urban design. A holistic approach to design that includes both the perspective of people and the planet allows her to design better-performing buildings for clients and future communities.

Marta is a Polish architect who is primarily concerned with wellbeing and social good. She has abundant experience designing educational and healthcare facilities, residential projects and with the transformation of heritage buildings. Marta joined Space&Matter in 2019 and works on medium-scale housing projects as well as large-scale urban transformations. Recently, she has led two research and design studies on the future transformation of northern city districts for the City of Amsterdam.

Alex studied Architecture in Pamplona and gained experience in renowned practices in New York, Panama, Bilbao and Amsterdam. He easily moves in between different roles and phases, making him a versatile team member of Space&Matter. Alex is a strong visual communicator and likes to operate in the worlds of conceptual architecture, construction processes and plastic arts.

Tom studied architecture at Delft University of Technology, before keeping his finger on the pulse of the architectural media landscape as editor-in-chief of architecture website Archello. Tom is fascinated by uncovering the underlying social, economic, political and environmental processes behind urbanisation and tell stories about how Space&Matter reenvisions them to create circular neighbourhoods. Tom loves to introduce people to the work and purpose of Space&Matter and strategically linking the office’s ambition to its communications.

Stein is studying Technical Architecture at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and looking forward to completing his studies in the coming years. He is passionate about building in wood and developed this into an expertise in designing and detailing timber architecture. Stein joined Space&Matter because of his shared interest in the social and circular aspects of architecture and supports the team with his knowledge in the technical facets of the design process in combination with BIM.

Falk is an urbanist and architect driven by a socially critical mindset. He studied architecture at the University of Vienna and University of Wuppertal, before gaining experience in Rotterdam and Vienna. Falk likes to operate at the intersection of architecture and applied urbanism and joined Space&Matter to apply his conceptual methodology to craft people-centred designs for circular communities.

Sneha received her architectural degree from Delft University of Technology and gained experience as an architect in several offices in Rotterdam. She enjoys thinking by doing, resulting in tactile architecture that embraces biobased and recycled materials. As a generalist, Sneha works on projects of all scales at Space&Matter, ranging from complex urban developments and visionary creations to interior design.