We are Fokkema & Partners

As an office for architecture, we believe in giving our people ample space to develop in line with their passion. As a result, our office consists of an enthusiastic and versatile group of people with different personalities and expertises. It gives us the flexibility to make a perfect match between project requirements and our team. We think that the quality of what we do comes down to the people.

A perfect merge of technology and style works best when it fits you like a glove. Not much different from architecture actually.

ir. Diederik Fokkema

Partner

When it comes to the places you work, live, learn and play, Laura taps into the environmental psychology of things.

ir. Laura Atsma

Partner

Every commission and every building poses a new question and forces you to see the world from a different perspective.

ir. Marieke van Schaaijk

Partner

With a passion for retail and hospitality Rick has his focus on the user experience, from surprising concepts to unique detailing.

ir. Rick Rijkse

Partner

Patrick is not easily puzzled, he loves to weigh all interests and takes you on a journey to discover a surprising solution and solve apparent opposites.

ir. Patrick Levie

Partner

Twan is committed to design from the inside out, thinking about materials and energy sources, and using these conscientiously on all scale levels.

ir. Twan Steeghs

Associate Partner

No wonder she knows much, she was raised in a bookstore. Merle brings her fun and explorative nature to work, sharing fascinations, knowledge and know-how on the go.

ir. Merle van Marissing

Associate Partner

Almaz is an innovative architect with a broad knowledge of technical programmes and great creative talents. She loves cooking spicy Asian cuisine.

ir. Almaz Paalvast

Architect

Creating the atmosphere to support healthy rituals will help us find a perfect balance in life. A clear mind is a creative mind.

ir. Anne de Bruijn

Architect

By understanding personal wishes and turning them into designs, Anne Marie thrives on compact projects where client involvement becomes the focal point.

ir. Anne Marie Boon

Architect

Bart gently introduces us to new concepts, materials and amazing artists.

ir. Bart Semplonius

Architect

Carlijn presents with flair and sails her ideas into reality as smoothly as she does on water.

ir. Carlijn Reumer

Architect

Cato Jansen

Intern

Charlotte is a real “jack-of-all-trades” designer who is full of enthusiasm, with extensive knowledge of materials and a skill for Design Management.

ir. Charlotte de Boon

Architect

Daniëlle brightens the space with her cheerfulness and tranquil attitude. Her positive approach to problem-solving instils great confidence in her management abilities, which extend even into the German language.

ir. Daniëlle van der Zwan

Architect, Design Manager (ZZP)

Dirk has a knack for knowing what people need to thrive, whether designing a 100% circular renovation or a homely law firm office, he will make it a perfect fit.

ir. Dirk Zwaan

Architect

Doris Kleijweg

Intern

Estelle matches careful observations with intuition and a sustainable approach. It just comes naturally.

ir. Estelle Batist

Architect

Evie is a real thrill seeker, as a designer she loves to challenge the status quo when it comes to colour and materiality.

Evie Nagelkerke BDes BSc

Architect (ZZP)

Frieke thrives on cracking complex puzzles, infusing structure and technical finesse into every design.

ir. Frieke Oosterheert

Architectural Designer

With heaps of digital knowledge and a passion for architecture and technology, Inez gets to the bottom of everything.

ir. Inez Goessens

Architect

Kim brings warmth to every room she walks into. She’s our go-to for materials and good vibes.

ir. Kim van den Bosch

Architectural Designer

Kristina blends her love for art into everything she creates—on paper, on canvas, and in design.

ir. Kristina Barbalat

Architectural Designer

How many talents can one person have? Lennart’s designs are like songs: rhythmic, witty, sensitive and with great sophistication.

ir. Lennart Aertsen

Architect

With style, a smile, and the best coffee chats, Marc lights up the office.

ir. Marc Kellerman

Architectural Designer

Marjan enjoys unravelling brain teasers like no other. She sees the design and construction process as solving a very complicated arithmetic puzzle whilst creating a gorgeous result.

ir. Marjan van Diepen

Senior Lead Architect

Modest in person, but in her work, Marjolijn always has plenty of everything: from inspiration to beautiful materials. A funny fact: even as achild, she created color compositions for relaxation.

ir. Marjolijn Damen

Architect

Marlies Wallenburg

Intern

With a hearty dose of humour, tech expertise, and boundless creativity, Maron crafts the most atmospheric spaces in record time.

ir. Maron Branderhorst

Architect

Besides the tasty treats on the lunch table, Nihal sprinkles a sense of connectivity with her caring approach and attention to everyone.

Nihal Tuzer

Chef and Office Management Support

Friendly and full of curiosity, Paul is always ready to help, or dive into a transformation with his signature eye for quality.

ir. Paul-Cristian Fucarev

Architectural Designer

Designing a 100.000 m2 office space can feel like sailing in a storm. With Robert on the design team you’re safely guided through.

ir. Robert Roohé

Architect

As an architect and painter, with Ruud at the table you find an incredible source of experience, which reaches from Kazakhstan to South Africa.

ir. Ruud Hoppenbrouwers

Senior Lead Architect

Sanne effortessly switches between tasks, from organizing events to writing with razor-sharp precision. Her love for design and strong graphic skills contribute to creating compelling content.

Sanne van der Plaats

PR and Office Management Officer

A creative hero with a heartfelt passion for clients and design, Saskia merges sustainable choices with timeless aesthetics to realise architecture that conveys heritage as well as new stories

ir. Saskia Roelofs- de Tombe

Senior Lead Architect

Sem Snippert

Intern

Pushing the bar in terms of visualisation and challenging our design methodologies, Sjoerd quickly settled at the heart of our digital innovations team.

ir. Sjoerd Poelman

Architect

Steven uses his hands-on craftmanship and DIY knowledge, to create cutting-edge designs.

ir. Steven Bouma

Architect

Questioning, inquisitive, and always critical! Teun likes to be informed and is a sponge for knowledge about almost everything. Besides architecture, he also knows how to illustrate beautifully on the brink of fiction and reality.

ir. Teun Theijse

Architectural Designer

With her ability to connect people, Vera was able to manage the execution of not one, but two complex state building projects simultaneously. She’s proving to be a fantastic designer too.

ir. Vera Vorderegger

Architect

With a permanent smile, Wendy ensures everything in the office runs smoothly. This super-friendly HR multitasker enjoys working with a diverse team full of talents and skills. And luckily we have plenty of those!

Wendy van den Boogaard – Fransen

Bureau and Human Resources Manager