We are a architectural firm with passion for realizing sustainable ideas for a better world. We work on high-quality, sustainable projects aiming for beauty.

Allart Vogelzang

Partner / Architect MArch

Allart became a partner architect at vector-i in mid-2018. Prior to that, he worked for more than twenty years (1996-2018) at Onix, where he was involved in projects of all imaginable scales. He has worked on various projects in the city of Groningen, as well as school buildings, residential and utility projects, and infrastructural works throughout the country. He also has extensive experience in agricultural cultural heritage and rural areas.

Allart made significant contributions to the circular renovation of the Gasunie headquarters, the construction of Engelberts Primary school, and serves as our contact person for the biobased, circular, and modular building system mHome. In addition to his architectural work, he is a teacher at the Academy of Architecture Groningen and mentors the Professional Experience Program (BEP) at the Architects’ Register.

He has also been a member of the provincial architectural committee of Groningen (Libau) for many years

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Ben van der Meer

Partner / Architect MArch

Ben van der Meer resides and works in the city center of Groningen. In 2015, he established vector-i there, after which architects Henri van Hoeve and Allart Vogelzang became partners. Ben graduated from the Academy of Architecture in Groningen and previously worked at Bonnema Architects and De Zwarte Hond. Recent works by vector-i include Vapiano Nieuwe Markt Zuidzijde and OBS Driebond Engelbert. Currently, Ben is actively involved in projects such as HOLT, P2 Europapark, and the Museum aan de A, all located in Groningen.

Ben is a guest lecturer at the Academy of Architecture, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Praedinius College, and the IMC Weekend School.

Max Tala Nossin

Architect MSc

Max has been involved with vector-i since its inception. He contributed to our first project, Vapiano. Since 2020, he has worked as an architect at vector-i, participating in a variety of projects ranging from residential construction to renovation and research.

Max studied architecture at the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences and later at the Academy of Architecture in Rotterdam. Before joining vector-i, he worked at Suppose Design Office in Japan on the design of unique residences, completed an internship at DeZwarteHond, and worked as an architect/student at Powerhouse Company on projects such as Station Assen and Merckt in Groningen.

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Mira Kroijenga

Structural engineer

Mira graduated as a structural engineer from the Built Environment program at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. In 2024, Mira completed her graduation research on calculating material-related CO2 emissions at Vector-i. She has been working with us since February to further develop herself as a structural engineer and gain more practical experience. In the future, she plans to continue her studies at TU Delft to pursue her ambition of becoming an architect.

Bernd de Groot

Architect in training MSc

Bernd started working at vector-i in 2019 with his graduation internship from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. He has remained involved with the firm ever since. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he also completed the master’s program at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). He has now graduated and works on various projects at our office.

Eva Dijkman

Office Manager

Eva, born and raised in Groningen, lives in a former shop in the city center with her partner, which they completely renovated together. She has a great fondness for used materials and is an avid collector of vintage items. Eva has worked in various industries, but feels most at home in a creative environment like vector-i’s.

Henri van Hoeve

Partner / Architect MSc

Henri has been a partner architect at vector-i since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Ai Wei Wei’s studio, ZAO standard Architecture, and co-founded the Beijing-based firm PD+HVH (now NAO) between 2006 and 2013. From 2013 to 2017, he worked in the Netherlands at De Zwarte Hond and Onix. He has been involved in the renovation of the Assen City Hall, the interior renovation of Theater de Machinefabriek for the Noord Nederlands Toneel, Tang Contemporary Art Gallery in Beijing, Ordos 100 in Inner Mongolia, and HangZhou Business Club.

Henri is also a lecturer at the Academy of Architecture in Groningen, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, and the IMC Weekend School.

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Sanne Dijkstra

Architect MSc

Sanne joined our team in 2019 and has been involved in various projects of different scales. He studied architecture at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences and the Academy of Architecture in Groningen. In his graduation project, he conducted research on the relationship between humans, nature, and architecture in the rural area of Groningen. He gained extensive experience as a construction engineer and designer at various firms in Groningen and Drenthe.

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Niels de Bruin

Intern

Niels is a fourth-year Architectural Engineering student from NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences who is joining our team for his six-month graduation internship. In this final year of his studies, Niels is taking the last steps to become a fully-qualified architectural engineer. He aims to position himself as an engineer who creates sustainable and ecologically responsible designs. During his internship with us, he will have the opportunity to further develop this specialization and prepare for his professional career.

Thijmen Feunekes

Intern

Thijmen, a third-year Built Environment student at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, is joining our team for his internship. He previously fast-tracked his degree in Architectural Technology at Alfa-college and has already gained experience with various contractors in both pre-construction and execution stages. With a keen interest in architecture, technical design, and digital tools like coding (including Grasshopper), Thijmen is taking the next step in his professional growth at vector-i. His internship will provide him the opportunity to apply his knowledge in a practical setting and continue his professional.