Space Encounters

Space Encounters is an internationally operating and award-winning office for architecture led by the brothers Gijs and Joost Baks. With great joy and sensitivity we create innovative and remarkable architecture for living, working and playing on all scales. We approach each project as an invitation to find an answer to the question: what is the very best this project can be? To us each collaboration is a shared exploration to come to well-made architecture. Finding the best responses to complex architectural challenges requires an open, optimistic attitude, original vision and a hands-on approach.

Our work is celebrated for its clarity, refined rigour, and imaginative approach to solving challenges of the built environment. The designs of Space Encounters take on a resounding position and have a lasting positive impact on their surroundings and users. Our broad expertise encompasses building transformations, sustainable living solutions and building in complex urban contexts.