Hans Been Architecten BNA

What Hans Been Architecten BNA does

Hans Been Architecten BNA is a privately held Dutch architecture and urban planning firm (Bureau voor Architectuur en Stedenbouw) headquartered in IJsselstein, Netherlands, founded by Hans Been in 2003 and now led by director Johan van der Woude. The firm operates with a small team of roughly 10-15 architects, designers, and support staff, and has delivered close to 400 commissions over twenty years, concentrating on residential developments (social housing, owner-occupied, and luxury villas), healthcare/care facilities, and civic buildings across Dutch municipalities including Amsterdam, Utrecht, Nijmegen, Groningen, Houten, Veenendaal, and Gouderak.

Its practice rests on three integrated service pillars: (1) architectural and urban planning services spanning area development to construction detailing, (2) BIM-based design and coordination using Autodesk Revit and Solibri for closed/open BIM processes, clash detection, cost control, and pointcloud modelling of existing environments, and (3) in-house architectural visualization combining hand sketches with digital 2D/3D techniques for client presentations and sales perspectives. The firm differentiates on its "warm-strak" (warm-stylish) design language, advanced masonry detailing expertise, and an integrated design philosophy that treats buildings as complete living environments rather than standalone objects.

Commercially, the firm operates a project-based professional-services model with fees negotiated per commission, sourced through direct relationships, architectural competitions, and tender processes with a concentrated set of repeat Dutch clients. Key enterprise clients include developers BPD, Trebbe, NCB Projectrealisatie, AM Wonen, Vazet, and Wilma Wonen; housing corporations Portaal, Talis, and Provides; healthcare providers Sherpa and Philadelphia Zorg; and municipalities such as Gemeente Arnhem. Delivery is executed in collaboration with a stable ecosystem of contractor partners (BAM Woningbouw, Van Wijnen, Trebbe, Ufkes VolkerWessels, Reuvers Ontwikkeling & Bouw) and specialist co-design partners (MAAKSpace, West8, BOOM Landscape, ARUP). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the firm remains founder-controlled without external investment.

Name

Hans Been Architecten BNA

Legal name

Hans Been Architecten BNA B.V.

Website

https://hansbeen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hans Been Architecten BNA is a Dutch architecture and urban planning firm in IJsselstein with ~10-15 staff, delivering ~20 residential, healthcare, and civic projects per year for Dutch housing corporations, developers, and municipalities using BIM-based workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning services
• Residential architecture
• Building information modeling
• Architectural visualization

Headquarters

HQ city

Ijsselstein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Fees charged for architectural design services across residential (social housing, owner-occupied, luxury villas), mixed-use, healthcare/care, and civic/commercial projects. Revenue is project-based, one-time per commission. Services span from urban planning and landscape integration to architectural design and construction management. Approximately 400 commissions completed in 20 years.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hans Been Architecten BNA is a Dutch architecture and urban planning firm providing full-service design for residential, mixed-use, healthcare/care, and civic/commercial projects. Services span urban planning, landscape integration, architectural design, and construction management, supported by in-house BIM (Autodesk Revit and Solibri) coordination and visualization capabilities. The firm has completed approximately 400 commissions over 20 years for housing corporations, developers, contractors, municipalities, healthcare providers, and private individuals across the Netherlands.

Product overview

Hans Been Architecten BNA is an architecture and urban planning firm offering three integrated service pillars: core architectural and urban planning services (Architectuur en Stedenbouw), BIM services using Autodesk Revit and Solibri for integral 3D collaboration, and architectural visualization combining hand sketches with digital techniques. The firm specializes in residential housing, apartments, care facilities, and commercial buildings across the Netherlands, with a portfolio spanning over 400 completed assignments over 20 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectuur en Stedenbouw (Architecture and Urban Planning) Full-service architectural and urban planning offering spanning residential (social housing, owner-occupied, luxury villas), mixed-use, healthcare/care, and civic/commercial projects, from area development and landscape integration to architectural design and construction detailing.
• BIM Services (Building Information Modeling) BIM services using Autodesk Revit and Solibri for 3D design, clash detection, construction cost efficiency, and building management, including BIM coordination, model management, and pointcloud modelling from existing built environments.
• Visualisatie (Architectural Visualization) Architectural visualization combining hand sketches and computer-based 2D and 3D techniques to produce compelling project presentations and sales perspectives for clients and developer marketing.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~400 assignments completed over 20 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAM WoningbouwcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor Dutch construction group that has collaborated with Hans Been Architecten on projects including Wageningen Kortenoord (220 homes), as general contractor and builder executing the firm's architectural designs.
• Van WijnencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDutch construction company partnered on projects including Blaricum Sherpa (30 care apartments) and Uithoorn Thamenhof (148 apartments). Van Wijnen acts as contractor executing the firm's architectural designs.
• TrebbecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDutch developer-contractor that has partnered on multiple projects including Nijmegen Appartementen Laauwik (48 apartments), Aalsmeer Polderzoom (59 apartments + 36 homes), and Huissen Loovelden. Acts as both developer and contractor.
• Reuvers Ontwikkeling & BouwcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment and construction firm partnered on multiple projects including Oss Residence Luijk, Houten Rietplas, Ameide Tuinhof, Oudewater Westerwal, and Otterlo De Houtzagerij. Acts as developer and/or contractor.
• Ufkes VolkerWesselscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company (VolkerWessels group) partnered on the Utrecht Veilingterrein project (150 social rental homes) in joint venture with Portaal housing corporation.
• MAAKSpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm that collaborates on projects with Hans Been Architecten, providing landscape design for projects such as Krimpen Driekamp Waaranders and Nijmegen Hof van Holland.
• Atelier LOOS van VLIETminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm that partnered on the Mehrkerk Droomweide project (150 homes) to provide landscape design integrated with the firm's architectural concept.
• West8coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Dutch urban design and landscape architecture firm that collaborated with Hans Been Architecten on the Oudewater Westerwal project (56 homes + 13 apartments), alongside Monadnock.
• MonadnockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that partnered with Hans Been Architecten and West8 on the Oudewater Westerwal project.
• NCB ProjectrealisatiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty developer that has commissioned multiple projects from Hans Been Architecten over many years, including Utrecht De Beleving, Leerdam De Reiger, and collaborated on Houten projects. Described as a long-term client partner.
• De Zwarte HondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban planning firm that collaborated as master developer on the Utrecht Rijnvliet project (70 homes) alongside Hans Been Architecten, Van Wanrooij, and other architects Zecc and Bedaux de Brouwer.
• BOOM LandscapeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm partnered on the Amsterdam De Centrale project (BREEAM Outstanding hotel) providing landscape design for the roof landscape and ecological enhancement.
• Marseille BuitenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm that collaborated on the Apeldoorn Groot Zonnehoeve/Boshuizen project (41 row houses + 10 care apartments) as part of the landgoed concept.
• Bunnik BouwminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company that executed the IJsselstein Landgoed De Mare project (luxury villa on historic estate) as general contractor.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Office Winhov: Amsterdam-based Dutch architecture firm with residential, care, and urban projects. Comparable to Hans Been Architecten in Dutch residential and care facility expertise, with similar boutique scale and project-based fee model.
• de Architekten Cie. Dutch architecture firm with strong residential, urban planning, and mixed-use portfolio. Highly comparable to Hans Been Architecten in project typology and Dutch developer-client base, with similar size and project-based professional services delivery.
• LIAG Architecten: Dutch architecture firm with substantial residential, care, and social housing portfolio. Directly comparable to Hans Been Architecten in housing-corporation and care-facility client base, with similar mid-sized practice scale.
• Klunder Architectuur: Amsterdam-based Dutch architecture firm specializing in residential and urban projects for developers and housing corporations. Directly comparable to Hans Been Architecten in residential focus, Dutch developer client base, and boutique scale.
• KOW Architectuur: Dutch architecture firm with strong residential and social housing portfolio for developers and housing corporations. Highly comparable to Hans Been Architecten in client base, project typology, and mid-sized Dutch professional services delivery model.
• Tangram Architekten: Dutch architecture firm focused on residential and urban projects for developers and housing corporations. Comparable to Hans Been Architecten in Dutch residential expertise, housing-corporation client base, and mid-sized professional services delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• MVRDV: Internationally recognized Dutch architecture firm known for residential, mixed-use, and urban developments. Comparable to Hans Been Architecten in Dutch residential and urban design expertise, but operates at a much larger scale with global project delivery.
• Mecanoo: Established Dutch architecture firm with a broad portfolio spanning residential, civic, and urban planning projects. Comparable to Hans Been Architecten in its Dutch residential and urban planning focus, though significantly larger in scale and operating across multiple international markets.
• Benthem Crouwel Architects: Long-established Dutch architecture firm with broad portfolio including residential, public, and urban projects. Comparable to Hans Been Architecten in Dutch architectural heritage and developer/government client base, but operates at a larger scale with broader typology coverage.
• UNStudio: Internationally operating Dutch architecture firm with residential, mixed-use, and urban projects. Overlaps with Hans Been Architecten in Dutch residential expertise but is significantly larger and globally distributed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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