UNStudio

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UNStudio (formerly van Berkel & Bos) is a Dutch architectural practice specializing in architecture, urban development and infrastructural projects. The practice was founded in 1998 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos. The name UNStudio stands for United Network, referring to the collaborative nature of the practice. The office comprises individuals from all over the world with backgrounds and technical training in numerous fields. UNStudio has an average work-force of 60 employees and a management team made up of two directors, one partner and two associates.

[edit] Work

Based in Amsterdam, UNStudio has worked internationally since its inception and has produced a wide range of work ranging from public buildings, infrastructure, offices, living, products, to urban masterplans.

Pivotal UNStudio projects within these fields include: the new Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart (2001-2006), the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam (1990-1996), the office complex La Defense in Almere (1999-2004), the Möbius House in the Gooi area (1993-1998) and Theatre Agora in Lelystad (2002-2007).

[edit] Projects gallery

Theatre Agora, Lelystad, The Netherlands	Main hall, Theatre Agora, Lelystad, The Netherlands	Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart, Germany	Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart, Germany
VilLA NM, Upstate New York	VilLA NM, Upstate New York	Galleria Department Store, Seoul, Korea	Interior Galleria Department Store, Seoul, Korea
Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam, The Netherlands	NMR Facility, Utrecht, The Netherlands	La Defense Offices, Almere, The Netherlands	Moebius House, Het Gooi, The Netherlands

[edit] External links

• UNStudio Homepage
• Forbes Tastemakers 2007
• Interview with Ben van Berkel in The Leaf Review, January 2008
• Red Dot Award
• Designpreis Silber Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie
• Designboom interview
• ARCspace
• UNStudio | architectour.net