ir. Ivo J.M. Keulards

Partner – Architect
Heerlen, 1971

Graduated in Delft in 1998. Worked for Wytze Patijn Architecten and Kuiper Compagnons in Rotterdam. Also designed various freelance projects for Architectenwerk Twan Jütte and organized musical events for C-Sound Organisatie Bureau. Partner at XS Architecten since 2007. Lives with his partner and 2 daughters. Passionate about music, technology, architecture and every possible combination thereof.

ir. Katrin Brüggen

Partner – Architect
Hamburg, 1975

Studied architecture at the HCU in Hamburg. Moved to Barcelona in 2002. Worked for various architects, including Arriola&Fiol, EMTB and ADD arquitectura. Resident in Amersfoort since 2009 with her husband and 3 daughters. Worked for BogermanDill architects in Amsterdam and Naked Architecture in Utrecht before joining XS Architecten in 2015.

Passionate about making things (lamps, tables, etc.) and enjoys running, travelling and languages.

ing. Jillisa Spook

Project Manager
Hoofddorp, 1988

Graduated as architectural technician from the HTS Rotterdam in 2010. Studied widely, including placements in various disciplines and has worked at XS Architecten since 2011. Grew up in Hoofddorp, now lives in Amersfoort. Enjoys evenings in the pub and visiting other towns and villages. Also likes playing piano and hockey.

Tom J.M. van Heijnsbergen

Designer – Project Manager
Eindhoven, 1976

Studied architectural technology and graduated in 2004 as an interior designer from the Utrecht School of the Arts. Moved to Vienna in 2006. Worked for various firms, including Vasko&Partner ingenieure, Zieser Architekt and BEHF Corporate Architects. Moved back to the Netherlands and began working for XS Architecten in 2015. His aim is “to look for creative solutions in architecture based on a positive view of life”. His greatest driving force is his leaning towards innovation, expressed in acquiring knowledge and researching materials and forms. Other passions include astronomy, technology, sports, good food and wine, mountains and mushrooms.

ir. Martijn Foppen

Project Manager – Architect
Hattem, 1974

Graduated in 2002 from TU Delft, having previously studied architecture at school and college at Harderwijk MTS and Utrecht HTS. Has worked at XS Architecten since 2009. As project coordinator, his goal is to achieve open understanding among all those involved. Lives in Harderwijk, married with 1 daughter (born in 2007) and 1 son (born in 2012). Listens to a lot of (alternative) music and enjoys a beer at the pub.

ir. Bas Kikkers

Project Manager – Architect
Lelystad, 1989

Studied technical architecture at the HBO in Amsterdam, then architecture at TU Eindhoven. Graduated as an architect at the end of 2014 and started working at XS Architecten. Enjoys the smooth blend of all aspects during the design/building process.

Lives in Lelystad, married with a son (born in 2018). In his free time, he (actively) enjoys running, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Theo G.H. Wenting (March)

Project Manager – Architect
Wageningen, 1982

With a solid foundation as architectural technician from the Technical College in Ede and the college of Arnhem and Nijmegen, graduated in 2013 from the Academie van Bouwkunst in Arnhem. This period gave rise to his passion for architecture: Venustas, firmitas & utilitas (Vitruvius), the combination of beauty, strength and utility for the built and non-built environment. To Theo, these are the three pillars of a sound architectural foundation. Aims for smooth, transparent cooperation among all parties, where the interests of the client take priority. In addition to architecture, he is passionate about music and plays drums in two bands of very different styles; lives in Wageningen with his girlfriend Sandra and their Weimaraner dog, Jacob.

ing. Matthias van den Hoek

Draughtsman – BIM modeller
Amersfoort, 1992

Graduated in 2015 from HBO Windesheim in Zwolle, and has worked for XS Architecten since that time. Enjoys the combination of technology and creativity. “Bringing back the aesthetic goal as much as possible through technical design is a great challenge every time. Together with achieving maximum ease of use, this and many other factors make every working day interesting.” In his free time, he plays percussion in various orchestras and bands, is a scout leader and enjoys outdoor sports such as climbing and sailing.

Inge Buerman

Administrative Financial Staff Member
Doorn, 1974

Has worked at XS Architecten since 2014 as an administrative financial staff member.
Lives in Wijk bij Duurstede with her husband and son (born in 2010). Hobbies include painting, reading, photography and enjoying the outdoors.

Evert Veldhuizen

Draughtsman – BIM modeller
Leusden, 1986

Has worked at XS Architecten since 2017, first as draughtsman and now as project manager. His hobby is beekeeping. “It is so fascinating to see how a beehive works together in close harmony to achieve a shared goal. In my post as project manager, I try to bring projects to a successful conclusion through collaboration and good communication. In addition to my work as project manager and apiarist, I like to relax by enjoying good food and drink, and travelling.”

ir. Tim de Rijk

Project Manager–Architect
Lelystad, 1987

After studying technical architecture in Amsterdam (HBO), graduated in 2012 from TU Delft, specializing in architecture. Then worked as a freelancer for various clients and as an entrepreneur in 3D printing technology. Still very interested in design and technology and has worked at XS Architecten since 2015. Lives in Lelystad, married with 2 sons. Active in sports, enjoys running, including marathons. Likes spending time with family and friends.

Jorrit van der Weide

Architect – BIM modeller

Henk Luijk

Assistant Designer–Draughtsman
Soest, 1992

Graduated at the end of 2018 from TU Eindhoven and has worked at XS Architecten since. Following a project in the built environment – from the drawing board to after-sales assistance – is what fires his imagination. “I prefer to work on projects right from the very start! The first thing I ask myself is: what line does the environment draw?’’ As well as work, plans are underway for lots of different things, including some sport, taking short trips and enjoying the sun.

Dave Buinauskas

Assistant Designer – Draughtsman

Klaipėda, Lithuania, 1990

Graduated in 2014 from Hogeschool of Amsterdam as a civil engineer, specializing in structural engineering. He then started his Master of Architecture at TU Delft. As a designer, his interests lie in functionality, efficiency and sustainability. As well as being passionate about architecture, he is also a big fan of photography, keeping fit, being a DJ and travelling to distant places.
His motto is, “A day without laughter is a day without life!”

ir. Saskia van Haren

Project Manager – Architect
Utrecht, 1965

Graduated in 1991 in Delft and spent the subsequent years working as a freelancer for various firms of architects. Then recruited by FBW architects, where she worked on cool projects in the Netherlands and Tanzania and met some interesting people. Employed by XS Architecten since November 2015. Thinks that the implementation phase is the best part of the entire building process because that’s where everything finally comes together.

Lives in Bilthoven with 2 sons (born 1999 and 2002). Takes walks in the surrounding woods and enjoys the proximity of the city.

Darja Zimmermann

Assistant Designer – Draughtsman
Rostovka, Russia, 1989

Graduated in 2015 with a Master of Arts in Interior Architecture from the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf. As part of her studies, Darja spent a semester at Virginia Tech University in the USA, where she discovered her passion for travelling, living and building in other cultures. Following her studies, she worked for a year as a junior interior designer in Düsseldorf, before moving to Amersfoort in 2017 to work for XS Architecten.

Darja enjoys music, dancing and choreographing dance. “I believe that spaces can also be choreographed. I call it Routing.”

Stephanie Haaksman

Assistant Designer – Draughtsman

Gouda, 1991

Graduated from the Hogeschool of Amsterdam in 2014, specializing in architecture. After taking a gap year, went on to obtain her Master of Architecture at TU Delft and has been working at XS Architecten since 2018.
Outside XS, Stephanie works as a volunteer for World Services within the content team and is co-organizer of the annual running event, Running De Bilt.

Likes running, dancing, reading and photography.

Receb Turgut

Assistant Designer – Draughtsman

Hengelo, 1983

After completing his Master of Architecture at TU Eindhoven, began working as an architect at Epig Architects in Izmir, Turkey. Returned to the Netherlands and worked for Teha elementen B.V. and, since 2018, XS Architecten. Over the years, became seriously fascinated with the obvious role of spatial and auditory perception in architecture. So his goal is to search for creative solutions in which the idea of the design and the phenomenal spatial and auditory experiences flow together seamlessly. Married, father, lives in Zwolle. Other passions include travel, calligraphy and photography.

Tiana Tucker

André Hoekema

Draughtsman – BIM Modeller
Koudum, 1979

Graduated in 2005 from the ArtEZ Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Zwolle, specializing in interior architecture. Then worked for various design consultancies and as a freelancer, transitioning from London to Heerenveen and from landscape architecture to interior design.
A sober Frisian who is nontheless passionate about perception architecture, particularly in a museum context. Big fan of tennis, cycling, yoga and sushi.
Has lived in Soest with his wife, daughter, dog and cat since 2018.