We are Powerhouse Company, an international architecture office based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with offices in Oslo, Munich, and Nairobi. Since our establishment in 2025, we’ve grown into a multidisciplinary, forward-thinking team of over 100 talented professionals.
Founder Nanne de Ru is joined by an esteemed leadership team, including Paul Stavert, Stefan Prins, Sander Apperlo, Johanne Borthne, Albert Takashi Richters, Emma Scholten, Maarten Diederix, and Robyne Somé. Together, we are forging ahead into the future of architecture, driven by a shared passion for innovation and design excellence.
We firmly believe that excellence is the result of a collaborative effort. This approach is equally true both within our team and beyond. By actively engaging with our clients and understanding their social, economic, and sustainability goals, we coalesce their vision with our expertise. We foster a vibrant ecosystem of creativity by embracing opportunities for co-creation with other design practices across different disciplines.
We take a holistic approach to sustainability, considering environmental impact at every stage of the design process. From mass timber buildings to revitalizations and material upcycling, sustainable practices are woven into the fabric of our work. Our goal is to create well-designed buildings that minimize environmental impact while enhancing the well-being of both users and the broader ecosystem.
We are Powerhouse Company. We give meaning to space.
