Beyond Space firmly believes architectural thinking applies well beyond matters of space. Drawing from a range of interests, disciplines, and experiences, we seek to forge new connections to allow for the unexpected. We combine creative entrepreneurship with a solid grounding in our discipline of origin, and couple our unconventional ideas with intuitive design. We sit comfortably where art, architecture and product development meet, and mix buildings and spaces and objects.
REMI VERSTEEG
Remi Versteeg is equal parts architect and entrepreneur. He founded his first company back in 2002 (many were to follow) and obtained his degree in architecture from Delft University. In 2016, he co-founded office for architecture Space Encounters. In 2021, he co-founded Beyond Space together with Stijn de Weerd. Remi is driven to innovate and always seeks to combine diverse perspectives to forge new connections and lead him down roads less traveled.
STIJN DE WEERD
Stijn de Weerd obtained his degree from the Amsterdam Academy for Architecture, after which he joined Anne Holtrop for two years. In 2016, he co-founded office for architecture Space Encounters. In 2021, he co-founded Beyond Space together with Remi Versteeg. Stijn is an intuitive designer that combines his knack for the unfamiliar and the unexpected with a desire to share his knowledge and discoveries alike, which he often does in lectures and teaching engagements both nationally and internationally.
ESTHER BENTVELSEN
Esther Bentvelsen graduated at the Sandberg Institute where she received a Master of Interior Architecture in 2015. She earned her professional chops working with Petra Blaisse before she joined Amsterdam architects Space Encounters. In January 2022 she joined Beyond Space’s founders as the studio’s third partner. Esther enjoys seeking the boundaries of what is possible, regardless the scale of the project, be it in small scale material experiments, or developing new typologies for housing.
ROLF VAN DER LEEUW
Rolf van der Leeuw obtained his masters degree in both Architecture and Urbanism from the TU Delft in 2013. He worked with ORG/Alexander D’Hooghe and Space Encounters before joining Beyond Space in 2021. He remained connected with the academic world and has been teaching at Delft University of Technology since 2014. In 2024 he became a partner at Beyond Space. Combining his analytical strength and meticulous nature, he focuses on the office’s complex assignments and larger scale projects.
Tsz Ho Char Chau
Stefan Wolf
Lola Kleindouwel
Nora Varela
David van der Blonk
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