We are a Brussels based office for architecture and urbanism established in 2013 by Jan Vermeulen. Our studio thrives on the extensive expertise of a talented team of collaborators from Belgium and abroad. Led by Jan Vermeulen, who brings over 20 years of experience across the Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, and Belgium, we undertake a diverse array of projects including master planning, public buildings, office buildings, collective residential projects, and private dwellings and interiors.
The work of our studio is recognised for its sustainable and inclusive approach. Our projects have been internationally published and recently been awarded the New European Bauhaus Award 2022 and the Belgian Building Award 2022.
We have developed an approach based on precision, craftsmanship and eye for detail. Our projects are layered and kaleidoscopic. We look for meanings hidden in the spatial form, but also in the making of this form. We are looking for an architecture that serves and loves people. We commit to a diplomatic approach that generates architecture that feels familiar but nevertheless unlocks new spatial conditions, sometimes modest, sometimes bold.
We see the challenges of our time as a breeding ground for an inclusive, feasible, economic, and sustainable architecture. Our architecture does not grow in a far utopic future but is conceived in today’s society so we can live better in the society of tomorrow.
Our practice offers comprehensive and responsive design services including master planning, feasibility studies, concept designs, planning applications, tender documentation, and site supervision during execution until completion.
We have a track record in developing successful designs for public sector projects. We strive to produce a sustainable architecture that positively transforms the experiences of its users and the wider community, prioritising long-term benefits over short-term rewards.
We love to work with developers, cooperations and social housing companies on ambitious collective housing projects. We advocate for densification strategies to provide affordable, high-quality housing within a robust socio-spatial framework that fosters enduring communities.
We enjoy designing tailor made projects for private clients. We are committed to creating bespoke architecture that generates timeless places with a strong identity on reasonable budgets.
Teamwork lays at the basis of our approach. We seek to build lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants, contractors, governments, users, and residents. Our studio is open to various forms of collaboration with clients and contractors, and we are often a driving force in alliances with fellow architects, both in Belgium and abroad. One notable collaboration was Studio Thys Vermeulen, with whom we successfully completed several projects.
Over the years, our studio has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, each contributing to the evolution of our architectural and urbanistic vision. From ambitious public sector projects to diverse residential projects and bespoke private commissions, we have consistently aimed to create places that resonate with the needs of our clients, their users and communities. Below is a selected list of our clients who have trusted us to bring their visions to life.
CAW Oost-Vlaanderen
Aedifica
Global Estate Group
DCA Woonprojecten
DDS Streekregisseurs
HOOME
Lindberg LE
Live Smart
PSR Brownfield development
Besix Red
Thuisrand
VZW De Korenbloem
Provincie Antwerpen
Geelse Huisvesting
Woonhaven Antwerpen
Dijledal
GO! Gemeenschapsonderwijs
Jan Vermeulen studied at the Henry Van de Velde-Institute in Antwerp and the Technical University of Delft where he graduated in 2002. Before setting up practice in Belgium, he has gained international experience in The Netherlands, United Kingdom and France. During his studies he has worked for OMA in Rotterdam and MUST Urbanism in Amsterdam. From 2002 until 2012 he has worked in London where he was an associate at Sergison Bates Architects, and later held a similar position at David Chipperfield Architects.
Jan Vermeulen has taught at the Department of Architecture, Urbanism and Planning of the KU-Leuven (Belgium) and the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture (The Netherlands) where he has lead design studios on architecture and urbanism.
Studio collaborators:
Silke Claeys
Kamil Kowalski
Lénaïck Kunze
Ricardo Ploemen
Office Manager for a part-time position of +-20h/week
Project Architect with 5 years of experience (dutch speaking)
Architect with 2 years of experience
Please send a concise CV and a limited digital portfolio (max. 10 MB) to office@studiojanvermeulen.eu
Studio Jan Vermeulen is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes open applications from all members of the community. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications and inquiries we receive, we regret that we may not be able to respond to each one individually. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
Our studio’s dedication to good architecture has been acknowledged through various awards and nominations. Below is a selection of the recognitions that underscore the impact and quality of our work.
BigMat Architecture Awards 2023 shortlisted
Internazionale Fassa Bortolo 2023 nominated
New European Bauhaus Award 2022 winner
Belgian Building Award 2022 winner
Prijs Wivina De Meester 2021 nominated
Febe Elements awards 2021 nominated
Dezeen Awards 2021 longlist
ARC Awards 2021 longlist
Our work has been recognised locally and internationally. It has been shared widely across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to creating meaningful architecture. Below is a selection of key moments where our projects and ideas have been showcased, discussed, and celebrated.
2023
Studio Jan Vermeulen
Pachecolaan 34
1000 Brussels
Belgium
+32 (0)2 503 30 42
office@studiojanvermeulen.eu
instagram: @studiojanvermeulen
Unless otherwise indicated, all materials on these pages are copyrighted. No part of these pages, either text or images may be used for any purpose other than personal use, unless explicit authorisation is given. Therefore reproduction, modification, storage in a retrieval system or retransmission, in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical or otherwise, for reasons other than personal use, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. This website is set in Times New Roman, a typeface designed by Stanley Morison and Victor Lardent, it is provided by Wordpress. The website is powered by Wordpress and hosted by Dreamhost. The website is using Lay Theme. This website is designed by Studio Jan Vermeulen and developped by Lénaïck Kunze.
Photography and visualisations:
Studio Jan Vermeulen bv
Stijn Bollaert
Piet-Albert Goethals
Jeroen Verrecht
Pieter Rabijns
Studio Jan Vermeulen bv is registered at the Belgian Board of Architects
Registration number: B400286
Jan Vermeulen is registered at the Belgian Board of Architects
Registration number: A402732
BTW: BE 0552 906 037
© 2024 Studio Jan Vermeulen bv.
All rights reserved.
We are a Brussels based office for architecture and urbanism established in 2013 by Jan Vermeulen. Our studio thrives on the extensive expertise of a talented team of collaborators from Belgium and abroad. Led by Jan Vermeulen, who brings over 20 years of experience across the Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, and Belgium, we undertake a diverse array of projects including master planning, public buildings, office buildings, collective residential projects, and private dwellings and interiors.
The work of our studio is recognised for its sustainable and inclusive approach. Our projects have been internationally published and recently been awarded the New European Bauhaus Award 2022 and the Belgian Building Award 2022.
We have developed an approach based on precision, craftsmanship and eye for detail. Our projects are layered and kaleidoscopic. We look for meanings hidden in the spatial form, but also in the making of this form. We are looking for an architecture that serves and loves people. We commit to a diplomatic approach that generates architecture that feels familiar but nevertheless unlocks new spatial conditions, sometimes modest, sometimes bold.
We see the challenges of our time as a breeding ground for an inclusive, feasible, economic, and sustainable architecture. Our architecture does not grow in a far utopic future but is conceived in today’s society so we can live better in the society of tomorrow.
Our practice offers comprehensive and responsive design services including master planning, feasibility studies, concept designs, planning applications, tender documentation, and site supervision during execution until completion.
We have a track record in developing successful designs for public sector projects. We strive to produce a sustainable architecture that positively transforms the experiences of its users and the wider community, prioritising long-term benefits over short-term rewards.
We love to work with developers, cooperations and social housing companies on ambitious collective housing projects. We advocate for densification strategies to provide affordable, high-quality housing within a robust socio-spatial framework that fosters enduring communities.
We enjoy designing tailor made projects for private clients. We are committed to creating bespoke architecture that generates timeless places with a strong identity on reasonable budgets.
Teamwork lays at the basis of our approach. We seek to build lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants, contractors, governments, users, and residents. Our studio is open to various forms of collaboration with clients and contractors, and we are often a driving force in alliances with fellow architects, both in Belgium and abroad. One notable collaboration was Studio Thys Vermeulen, with whom we successfully completed several projects.
Over the years, our studio has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, each contributing to the evolution of our architectural and urbanistic vision. From ambitious public sector projects to diverse residential projects and bespoke private commissions, we have consistently aimed to create places that resonate with the needs of our clients, their users and communities. Below is a selected list of our clients who have trusted us to bring their visions to life.
CAW Oost-Vlaanderen
Aedifica
Global Estate Group
DCA Woonprojecten
DDS Streekregisseurs
HOOME
Lindberg LE
Live Smart
PSR Brownfield development
Besix Red
Thuisrand
VZW De Korenbloem
Provincie Antwerpen
Geelse Huisvesting
Woonhaven Antwerpen
Dijledal
GO! Gemeenschapsonderwijs
Jan Vermeulen studied at the Henry Van de Velde-Institute in Antwerp and the Technical University of Delft where he graduated in 2002. Before setting up practice in Belgium, he has gained international experience in The Netherlands, United Kingdom and France. During his studies he has worked for OMA in Rotterdam and MUST Urbanism in Amsterdam. From 2002 until 2012 he has worked in London where he was an associate at Sergison Bates Architects, and later held a similar position at David Chipperfield Architects.
Jan Vermeulen has taught at the Department of Architecture, Urbanism and Planning of the KU-Leuven (Belgium) and the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture (The Netherlands) where he has lead design studios on architecture and urbanism.
Studio collaborators:
Silke Claeys
Kamil Kowalski
Lénaïck Kunze
Ricardo Ploemen
Office Manager for a part-time position of +-20h/week
Project Architect with 5 years of experience (dutch speaking)
Architect with 2 years of experience
Please send a concise CV and a limited digital portfolio (max. 10 MB) to office@studiojanvermeulen.eu
Studio Jan Vermeulen is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes open applications from all members of the community. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications and inquiries we receive, we regret that we may not be able to respond to each one individually. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
Our studio’s dedication to good architecture has been acknowledged through various awards and nominations. Below is a selection of the recognitions that underscore the impact and quality of our work.
BigMat Architecture Awards 2023 shortlisted
Internazionale Fassa Bortolo 2023 nominated
New European Bauhaus Award 2022 winner
Belgian Building Award 2022 winner
Prijs Wivina De Meester 2021 nominated
Febe Elements awards 2021 nominated
Dezeen Awards 2021 longlist
ARC Awards 2021 longlist
Our work has been recognised locally and internationally. It has been shared widely across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to creating meaningful architecture. Below is a selection of key moments where our projects and ideas have been showcased, discussed, and celebrated.
2023
Studio Jan Vermeulen
Pachecolaan 34
1000 Brussels
Belgium
+32 (0)2 503 30 42
office@studiojanvermeulen.eu
instagram: @studiojanvermeulen
Unless otherwise indicated, all materials on these pages are copyrighted. No part of these pages, either text or images may be used for any purpose other than personal use, unless explicit authorisation is given. Therefore reproduction, modification, storage in a retrieval system or retransmission, in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical or otherwise, for reasons other than personal use, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. This website is set in Times New Roman, a typeface designed by Stanley Morison and Victor Lardent, it is provided by Wordpress. The website is powered by Wordpress and hosted by Dreamhost. The website is using Lay Theme. This website is designed by Studio Jan Vermeulen and developped by Lénaïck Kunze.
Photography and visualisations:
Studio Jan Vermeulen bv
Stijn Bollaert
Piet-Albert Goethals
Jeroen Verrecht
Pieter Rabijns
Studio Jan Vermeulen bv is registered at the Belgian Board of Architects
Registration number: B400286
Jan Vermeulen is registered at the Belgian Board of Architects
Registration number: A402732
BTW: BE 0552 906 037
© 2024 Studio Jan Vermeulen bv.
All rights reserved.
