UNStudio is an international architectural practice, situated in Amsterdam since 1988, with extensive experience in the fields of urbanism, infrastructure, public, private and utility buildings on different scale levels. At the basis of UNStudio are a number of long-term goals, which are intended to define and guide the quality of our performance in the architectural field. We strive to make a significant contribution to the discipline of architecture, to continue to develop our qualities with respect to design, technology, knowledge and management and to be a specialist in public network projects. We see as mutually sustaining the environment, market demands and client wishes that enable our work, and we aim for results in which our goals and our client’s goals overlap.

In 2009 UNStudio Asia was established, with its first office located in Shanghai, China. UNStudio Asia is a full daughter of UNStudio and is intricately connected to UNStudio Amsterdam. Initially serving to facilitate the design process for the Raffles City project in Hangzhou, it is envisioned that UNStudio Asia will expand to a stable multinational team of all-round and specialist architects.
 
AWARDS 
2009 Red Dot Award, Best of The Best, MYchair 2008 Fellow RIBA, Hugo Haring Preis Guter Bauten, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Germany.

2008 Architekturpreis Beton 2008, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Germany. 2008 Second prize Wallpaper*Design Award 2008, VilLa NM, Great Brittan. 2008 German Design Prize 2008, Exhibition Mercedes-Benz Museum, Germany. 2007 Bienal Miami + Beach 2007, Theatre Agora, Gran Bienal Prize, USA. 2007 Silver Award Single Family Home, VilLA NM, Bienal Miami + Beach 2007, USA. 2007 Gyproc Trophy 2007, Theatre Agora, the Netherlands. 2007 Charles Jencks Award 2007 – Vision Built, London. 2007 Architect of the year 2006 / 2007, the Netherlands.

2007 Architekturpreis 2007, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Germany. 2007 Silber Designpreis 2007, Circle Sofa, Berlin, Germany.2007 Nominee Mies van der Rohe Award 2007, Mercedes-Benz Museum. 2006 Reddot design Award, Circle Sofa, Essen, Germany. 2006 Ingenieurbau Preis 2006, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Berlin. 2005 Te Papa Museum, Wellington Waterfront, Waitangi, New Zealand. 2005 Nominee Architecture Award Almere 2005, La Defense, Almere, the Netherlands. 2005 Nominee Mies van der Rohe Award, La Defense, Almere, the Netherlands. 2005 Schreuders Award 2005, Parking garage Arnhem, the Netherlands. 2005 ANWB Award, best designed parking garage, Arnhem Parking garage, Arnhem, the Netherlands. 2005 Lighting Award, Galleria Department Store, Seoul, South Korea.

2005 Nominee Rietveld Award, Prince Claus bridge, Utrecht, the Netherlands. 2005 AIT Best of Europe, Color Award, La Defense, Almere, the Netherlands. 2004 Belgian Steel Award, Prince Claus bridge, Utrecht, the Netherlands. 2004 British Steel Award, Prince Claus bridge, Utrecht, the Netherlands. 2003 1822-Kunstpreis 2003, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart, Germany. 2001 Nominee Mies van der Rohe Award, Museum ‘Het Valkhof’, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. 2000 Rietveld Prize Lecture, Utrecht. 1999 Dutch Concrete Award, Möbius House, ‘t Gooi, the Netherlands. 1997 Member of Honor of the BDA (Bond Deutsche Architekten). 1991 Charlotte Köhler Award, Amsterdam. 1986 British Council Fellowship. 1983 Eileen Gray Award 
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Archisearch - UN STUDIO | This Amsterdam firm is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure.UN STUDIO | THIS AMSTERDAM FIRM IS A NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS IN ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

Interview with Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, featuring UNStudio projects, practice and publications since 1996. Part 2

Interview with Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, featuring UNStudio projects, practice and publications since 1996. Part 1

A short video compilation showing moments of daily life at UNStudio`s Amsterdam office. With thanks to Michelle and Marjolein.


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