Niek Stam

Niek is an assistant designer at Paul de Ruiter Architects and currently pursuing a master’s degree in Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences at TU Delft. Since January 2024, he has been part of the team, starting with a year of full-time work as a technical designer. During that time, he strengthened his technical foundation and gradually became more involved in the overall design process.

During his bachelor’s in Built Environment at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Niek gained experience at VDNDP, where he primarily focused on the technical development of projects. With a strong interest in sustainability and conceptual design, he now focuses on bridging the gap between the initial idea and its technical realization. He enjoys exploring how a design concept can be translated into a feasible and well thought out architectural solution.

What appeals to him in the way Paul de Ruiter Architects works is the emphasis on sustainability and social relevance:
"What I find so compelling about PdR is that sustainability isn't something you add on at the end, it's the foundation of every design. It’s incredibly rewarding to work on projects that genuinely make a difference for people and their environment."