Niek Stam
Assistant Designer
'What appeals to me about Paul de Ruiter Architects is that sustainability is not something you add afterward, but forms the foundation of every design. It gives me great satisfaction to work on projects that I know truly make a difference for people and their environment.'
I am a junior designer at Paul de Ruiter Architects and currently pursuing my Master’s in Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences at TU Delft. Since January 2024, I have been working at the firm, initially spending a year full-time as a building designer. During that time, I strengthened my technical foundation and became increasingly involved in the design process as a whole. During my Bachelor’s in Built Environment at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, I gained experience at VDNDP, where I primarily worked on the technical detailing of projects. With a strong interest in sustainability and conceptual design, I now focus mainly on bridging the gap between ideas and their technical realization. I enjoy working on how a design concept can be translated into a feasible and technically sound plan. What attracts me to the way of working at Paul de Ruiter Architects is the strong focus on sustainability and social relevance.