netherlands based architect
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Holiday House – 2024
The transformation of this holiday home, designed by xlxs architects, is done with respect to the existing architecture. Characteristic elements such as the authentic chimney…
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Texturize – 2023
Doors connect spaces. Texturize doors give this connection a new character with contemporary shapes and patterns. With an interactive design process, every door becomes unique.…
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InfiKnit – 2023
Commissioned and in close collaboration with Nown, we designed a remarkable collection of 3D knitted ceiling designs. This groundbreaking product brings 3D-knit into the world…
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8×8 Mass Timber – 2023
As urban populations grow, the need for affordable housing becomes increasingly urgent. To address this issue, cities explore the concept of 3D neighbourhoods, which feature…
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Timberframe House – 2022
I designed this house with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, and I’m proud to say it’s energy neutral. The large overhangs on the…
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The Float – 2021
With a rising housing shortage, a floating house offers a sustainable alternative to traditional housing. The house is constructed in CLT (cross laminated timber) and…
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3D printed concrete – 2020
For the municipality of Amsterdam, I worked on a series of unique 3D printed sculptures. These sculptures help to regulate the local waterflow in the…
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New Delft Blue – 2020
New Delft Blue is a pioneering project in the historic Dutch city of Delft that reinterprets the world-famous decorative qualities and design vocabulary of Delft…
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Footbridge – 2020
With Studio RAP we designed an innovative bridge for a competition in a small municipality in the Netherlands. The bridge consists almost completely out of…

Architecture and Design
Olav van der Doorn is an architect based in Wageningen, Netherlands, and the founder of xlxs architects. He specializes in parametric design, with his work featured in leading design magazines and websites.
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