text: How we relate to nature is fundamental to our sense of well-being. Reinforcing our relation to nature into our daily lives is crucial to create healthy living conditions. We believe in oasic-cities, where urban structure is strongly interwoven with nature. It is the symbiosis between nature and the built environment that enhances the natural environment for the benefit of all.
  We are a design intensive practice with a deep commitment to producing innovative buildings that engage with culture and landscape. We draw inspiration from our landscape, its forms, textures and quality of light. We respond to the parameters of site condition, brief and budget to develop quality design with an elaborate understanding of natural, ecological processes and technological expertise. Our goal is to develop innovative solutions that achieve the maximum design value for our client.
  At the heart of our philosophy as architects is the design of homes and buildings that fit naturally into their environments, that are sympathetic to the wider environment and are sustainable constructed. This philosophy enables our clients to enjoy a high quality of architecture as well as non-toxic and safe living and working environment. It also ensures that present and future preservation and restoration of our natural environment for the benefit of all, taking into account the broader picture and longer view.
  Positive energy and the passion to bounce off ideas are brought to the practice through Elana's commitment to create spaces to thrive. Elana Bos (1983, Howick, New Zealand) obtained her degree in Master of Science in Architecture in 2008 at Delft University of Technology. One year of her Masters, she has studied at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Porto (FAUP) Portugal. She has experience as an architect in various architectural offices in the Netherlands and in Switzerland.
  Inspiration, a critical- and analytical mind and inquiring attitude are brought to the practice through Renzo's commitment to creating an innovative contemporary architecture. Renzo in 't Veld (1981, Deventer) obtained his Bachelor in 2006 at the Higher Professional School of Architecture in Enschede and his degree in Master of Science in Architecture in 2010 at Delft University of Technology. During and after his studies Renzo has worked at various Dutch architectural offices.