As an architect and interior designer Bob is constantly looking for the perfect picture. Materials, colors, atmosphere… everything is considered carefully until a design emerges that he fully supports.
Before Bob started his office in 2010, he gained experience at various agencies in the field of architecture and interior. He not only learned the art of designing and selecting materials, he also became adept at making so-called artist impressions. These drawings now form the basis of almost all Bobs designs and are an essential part of the design process.
Thijs lives with inspiration. He is an architect, lighting designer, yoga teacher, DJ and in his spare time he prefers to lie on a surfboard in the sea. Since graduating from Eindhoven University of Technology, he has worked at various agencies on both exclusive architecture and interior assignments. Nature is a great source of inspiration for him. Life for me is all about energy. That is reflected in my work. When I start a project I ask myself: Who is going to live there and what does that person want to feel when they walk into their home?’ In addition to being an architect, Thijs is also a lighting designer. “Light is elusive. The best thing about light is that you always have to design it in relation to something else.”
Since its foundation ten years ago, Wiebke has worked at our office. As office manager, she supports Bob and the design team in their work. She also manages and coordinates all communication channels. From the website and magazines to social media and various external blogs. She keeps a close eye on developments in her field, but is also a great lover of modern architecture and interior. It is even more beautiful that she is immersed in all the beauty in this area every day.
‘Architects and interior architects have a beautiful job! We translate our clients’ dreams into a beautiful and good design. In fact, there is nothing better. To see a client walk out the door with a big smile with the feeling: YES, this will be our dream house! is a great feeling!’
Jip has a broad education. In addition to studying Architecture (HBO), he also followed the Masters in Interior Architecture at ArtEZ. This gives him a broad knowledge in the field of both architecture and interior. In recent years, Jip has worked at a renowned agency for architecture and interior design. Until mid-2019 he switched to Bob Romijnders Architectuur + Interieur. “I like Bob’s style very much. Sleek designs, with a nice mix of modern elements, but with an eye for detail and history.’
During his primary school days Martijn was already busy drawing and building with (technical) Lego. A transfer to the LTS, and later the MTS, was therefore a matter of course. In recent years Martijn worked as a technical designer at a leading architectural firm in the field of villa construction. Due to his many years of experience as a technical designer, Martijn has a broad knowledge of products, materials and installations. As a result, he is able to provide both clients and executing parties with all architectural puzzle pieces to put them together into a complete puzzle. “I find the challenge in my work in detailing within the design concept, seeking refinement and creative solutions. My dedication is in devising practical details. The moment the detail radiates tranquility, the effect of this in practice is also good. I see the same dedication in Bob’s designs, in my opinion a perfect combination to get the desired end result.”
Joep’s double specialization in architecture and structural design makes him a versatile force within our architectural office. This combination enables him to think a few steps ahead in the design process. Care, sharpness and simplicity. From answering the questions of clients to the elaboration in the smallest details. That makes strong and outspoken architecture. Besides architecture, his great passion is photography, because of this his visual ability is strongly developed. With this background, his affinity with making 3D renders is almost self-evident. Since 2014 Joep has been working at Bob Romijnders Architectuur + Interieur. After a trip to other agencies, Joep returns remotely from his new home in Porto.
Donna is a creative centipede and an organizer through and through. As an office manager, she is involved in the day-to-day running of the office and ensures that everything runs smoothly. She is the first point of contact for (potential) clients. Donna has had her own bridal shop and studio for years and knows what it is like to translate personal dreams and wishes into concrete results. ‘I love the dynamics of the people around me, and what I really enjoy is working on beautiful projects with an enthusiastic team. I love being surrounded by passionate professionals. Making beautiful things together and making clients happy and positively surprising, that’s cool!’
From an early age, Floortje dreams of becoming an architect. She has a lot of passion and pleasure for this. After completing her Bachelor of Architecture at the Dutch Technical University in Eindhoven, Floortje started to specialize in both architecture and building physics. In this combination she unites her passion for architecture with the ambition to specialize in the field of sustainability, use of materials and technology in buildings. In addition to her studies and work at our agency, Floortje is active on the hockey field, where she plays at the second level in the Netherlands. ‘The versatility of projects at Bob Romijnders Architectuur + Interieur gives me a great opportunity to gain a lot of practical experience. The modern architecture and interior designs that pass by are an enormous source of inspiration.’
Floor is a curious interior designer who loves art, design, architecture, textures and materials. After a career in healthcare and an adventure abroad, Floor came to the conclusion that her love for the field of architecture and interior went further than just admiring it. When she returned to the Netherlands, she therefore decided to completely change course, follow her heart and start the Interior Design and Styling course at the Jan des Bouvrie Academy. She graduated in 2020 and then worked as an independent interior designer on various projects.
‘The way in which users experience and experience a space is the starting point for the designs I make. The ultimate goal is that the client can identify with the design. Listening to the wishes of clients, I look for unexpected combinations and strive to exceed all expectations. Working together as a team creates the most surprising and optimal designs. That is why I really enjoy working with creative colleagues, each with their own expertise and vision in the field of spatial design. Bob’s extensive materials and samples library is a source of inspiration and I see it as a true candy store!’
After completing her internship, architecture student Lotte now works as an assistant structural draftsman at our architectural office. During the first two years of her studies, the design side of the profession aroused her interest. Every design is unique and distinctive. This means that for every technical elaboration you can be faced with surprises for which solutions have to be devised. Solution-oriented thinking and a perfectionist approach is something that really suits me. I like to design and think about how designs can actually be realised.’
At our architectural firm, all facets come together. ‘Beautiful projects, integration of architecture and interior and various specialisms that work closely together to arrive at a beautiful design. But also a design vision that is appropriate for this time. The internship has brought me a lot and I think it’s great that I can further develop into a structural engineer within this company.’
For many years Joost worked as a draftsman and work planner at a well-known Nijmegen contractor. But his great ambition of ‘designing and developing extraordinary houses at an architectural firm’ always haunted his head. At the beginning of 2022, he therefore made the switch to our office, where he now works on various projects with colleagues. His many years of practical experience and vision, supplemented by the construction-technical knowledge that he acquired during his HBO Architecture course, makes him a versatile force within our office.
‘I cycle twenty minutes a day to and from work. This is the ideal time to reflect on the projects we are working on and to gain new energy. My creativity then gets free rein.’