{"id":4611,"date":"2022-05-24T08:07:30","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T08:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vector-i.nl\/?page_id=4611"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:29:45","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vector-i.nl\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Mission<\/p>\n

With the power of our creativity and dedication to sustainability, we aim to realize a beautiful and meaningful physical living environment for now and future generations.<\/p>\n

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Vision<\/p>\n

The built environment determines our quality of life and that of future generations. For us, this is always a healthy environment in which people and nature come together. We use our creativity to maximize the quality of life and minimize the ecological footprint. We see renewal and innovation as an essential part and we give it plenty of space. A circular and natural environment is within reach. With love and dedication we work together on a sustainable future.<\/p>\n

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Allart Vogelzang (he\/him)<\/p>\n

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Allart Vogelzang (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Partner \/ Architect MArch<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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He has also been a member of the provincial architectural committee of Groningen (Libau) for many years<\/p>\n

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Ben van der Meer (he\/him)<\/p>\n

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Ben van der Meer (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Partner \/ Architect MArch<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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Ben is a guest lecturer at the Academy of Architecture, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Praedinius College, and the IMC Weekend School.<\/p>\n

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Bernd de Groot (he\/him)<\/p>\n

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Bernd de Groot (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Architect in training MSc<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n

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Eva Dijkman (she\/her)<\/p>\n

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Eva Dijkman (she\/her)<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n

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Henri van Hoeve (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Partner \/ Architect MSc<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Henri van Hoeve (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Partner \/ Architect MSc<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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Henri is also a lecturer at the Academy of Architecture in Groningen, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, and the IMC Weekend School.<\/p>\n

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Wanda de Vries (she\/her)<\/p>\n

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Wanda de Vries (she\/her)<\/p>\n

Interior Architect<\/p>\n

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Sanne Dijkstra (he\/him)<\/p>\n

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Sanne Dijkstra (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Architect MSc<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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Niels de Bruin (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Construction Engineer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Thijmen Feunekes (he\/him)<\/p>\n

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Jesse Kerstens (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Construction Engineer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Imke Aikema (she\/her)<\/p>\n

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Imke Aikema (she\/her)<\/p>\n

Intern<\/p>\n

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Imke is a third-year Interior Architecture student at ArtEZ Zwolle and is joining our team for an internship. In her studies, she focuses on how creative design solutions can contribute to human well-being. A key theme in her work is the way a space can help people feel seen and understood. Imke is also keen to explore circular materials and sustainable building. At vector-i she will further develop these interests and sharpen her design vision as she prepares for her future career.<\/p>\n\n

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Djurre Bor (he\/him)<\/p>\n

Intern<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Djurre Bor (he\/him)<\/p>\n

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Djurre is a second-year Built Environment student at Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen and is joining our team during his internship. During his studies, he focuses on technical drawing and developing practical design solutions. He has also delved into circular development. He will bring this knowledge to his internship, where he will have the opportunity to further develop and strengthen his skills for his future career.<\/p>\n\n

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