UNStudio facts for kids

UNStudio is a Dutch company that designs buildings and city spaces. It used to be called Van Berkel en Bos Architectenbureau. This company specializes in architecture (designing buildings), urban development (planning cities), and projects related to "infrastructure." Infrastructure means things like bridges, roads, and public transport.

Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos started UNStudio in 1988. The "UN" in UNStudio stands for "United Network." This name shows that many people from different countries work together there. They have various skills and training. In 2009, UNStudio Asia opened offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong. These offices work closely with the main UNStudio office in Amsterdam. They also have offices in Frankfurt, Dubai, and Melbourne. UNStudio has over 250 employees. The company is led by its two founders and three partners: Astrid Piber, Gerard Loozekoot, and Hannes Pfau.

What Does UNStudio Do?

UNStudio is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They have worked on projects all over the world since they started. Their work includes many different types of designs. They design public buildings, large infrastructure projects, and offices. They also create living spaces, products, and even plans for entire cities.

Famous UNStudio Projects

Here are some of the cool projects UNStudio has worked on:

• The Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands (1990–1996). This is a very famous bridge.
• The new Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany (2001–2006). This museum has a unique design.
• Theatre Agora in Lelystad, Netherlands (2002–2007). This is a modern theater building.
• The Möbius House in the Gooi region, Netherlands (1993–1998). This house has a special twisting shape.
• Arnhem Centraal station in Arnhem, Netherlands (1996-2015). This is a large, modern train station.
• David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport in Kutaisi, Georgia. This is an airport designed for travelers.
• Doha Metro Network Stations in Qatar. These are modern subway stations.
• The office complex for the Education Executive Agency and Tax Office in Groningen, Netherlands (started in 2011).
• Electricity substations in Amersfoort, Netherlands (1994) and Innsbruck, Austria (2002). These are buildings for power distribution.
• The office complex La Defense in Almere, Netherlands (1999–2004).
• VilLA NM in Sullivan County, New York, USA. This house was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 2008.
• Five Franklin Place in New York City, USA.
• MYchair for Walter Knoll. This is a furniture design.
• Star Place luxury shopping plaza in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
• Music Theatre (MUMUTH) in Graz, Austria.
• Burnham Pavilion in Chicago, USA.
• 18 Septemberplein Renovation in The Netherlands.

Awards and Recognition

UNStudio has won several awards for its designs.

• They were World Winners of the Prix Versailles 2018. This award celebrates the best commercial architecture in the world.

Projects gallery

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  Arnhem Centraal station, Netherlands

See also

In Spanish: UNStudio para niños