vector-i has signed the Circular Architecture Manifesto of the Association of Dutch Architects (BNA). By doing so, vector-i endorses the five design principles of the manifesto and the ambition for the built environment in the Netherlands to be fully circular by 2050.
vector-i aims to contribute to the shift in thinking regarding resource scarcity and climate change. When designing a building for disassembly, we consider the different lifespans of each component and ensure that certain parts can be replaced independently. As the orchestrator of the construction process, we strive to involve clients and other stakeholders in this circular approach and provide circular alternatives whenever possible.
In terms of energy efficiency, we strive for short cycles with low consumption. While steel can always be recycled, the reuse of original components is preferred. For products such as concrete, insulated glass, and bonded materials, there are currently no circular alternatives, but we are committed to accelerating their development from our role as architects.
Niek de Boer
Intern
Niek de Boer
Intern
Sanne Dijkstra
Architect MSc
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.
Bernd de Groot
Architect io.
Bernd de Groot
Architect io.
Bernd started at vector-i in 2019 during his internship as part of his studies at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. Since then, he has remained involved with the firm. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he began his master’s degree at the Delft University of Technology and continues to work with us on various projects, either from The Hague or Groningen.
Henri van Hoeve
Partner / Architect MSc
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.
Ishita Jethva
Architect io.
Ishita Jethva
Architect io.
Mira Kroijenga
Intern
Mira Kroijenga
Intern
Efi Mastrokalou
Architect
Efi Mastrokalou
Architect
Efi joined the vector-i team in 2022. She has an international background, originally from Greece and having lived in Egypt and England. She earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Crete and her master’s degree in architecture from the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London. Prior to vector-i, she worked at Gkotsis & Serafimidou Architects and Hiboux Architecture in Greece. She works as an architect on various projects, often with an international character. Since living in Groningen, she has been learning Dutch to increasingly contribute to local projects.
Ben van der Meer
Partner / Architect MArch
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 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.
Allart Vogelzang
Partner / Architect MArch
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