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about cepezed 

cepezed has been developing, designing and realizing buildings that are both modern and timeless since 1973. The office has a broad portfolio, ranging from buildings for living and working to projects for healthcare and relaxation. We also design infrastructure and building products.

cepezed was founded in 1974 by Michiel Cohen, Jan Pesman and Rob Zee. But cepezed is not so much defined by individuals as by its philosophy on design and construction.

Our buildings are nice to be in; they breathe air and space. People feel both free and at ease in them. A high degree of flexibility and circularity allows them to be used in different ways again and again. The design and layout is often just that bit different from that of traditional buildings.

But not only the layout is different, they are also created differently. The layout of the buildings is logical and super-efficient, minimising the use of materials. Prefabrication and dry assembly are the norm, as are resourcefulness - from man-hours and materials to space and finances.

Environmentally conscious construction goes further than just being efficient with raw materials. For example, we increasingly use bio-based and nature-inclusive elements, well-considered energy and installation concepts and our designs are circular wherever possible. In addition, our buildings connect seamlessly to their surroundings.

team  

Creating our buildings requires a combination of in-depth knowledge, craftsmanship and strong communication skills. Our extensive team of architects, technologists, engineers, interior designers and supporting staff does not only master the technical expertise, but also the soft skills needed to collaborate effectively, both with collegues and with clients and partners. We find challenge inspiring. With our own ‘academy’, we invest in the development of our team, giving everyone the opportunity to grow.

→ meet the team

articles  

In articles, cepezed deals with its experience, knowledge and expertise. With these arcticles, cepezed explains, investigates and brings thoughts further by sharing them. cepezed partner Ronald Schleurholts discusses all kinds of themes in the stimulating columns he writes in construction newspaper Cobouw.

→ read the articles

publications  

Informative, richly illustrated and with an award-winning design, cepezed regularly produces publications about its own work. Often in close collaboration with architecture, design and art publishers nai010, but entirely under our own control.

→ go to our publications

awards & nominations  

cepezed buildings are internationally acclaimed and honoured. For their circularity and sustainability, for example. Or for their functional quality and incentive to linger. Various projects have also been praised for their innovative solutions or the application of daylight.

→ all awards and nominations

kit of parts  

cepezed has been developing, designing and realizing buildings that are both modern and timeless since 1973. The office has a broad portfolio, ranging from buildings for living and working to projects for healthcare and relaxation. We also design infrastructure and building products.

→ go to kit of parts