Rothuizen

What Rothuizen does

Rothuizen Architecten Stedenbouwkundigen is a privately held Dutch architecture and urban planning firm founded in 1930, headquartered in Middelburg with a second office in Breda. The firm operates across four service lines — Architectuur, Stedenbouw en Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling (urban planning), Erfgoed (heritage restoration), and the proprietary BouwMeesterPro construction methodology — serving government bodies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, housing corporations, and private developers primarily in Zeeland and Noord-Brabant, with selective national heritage projects including the Eusebiuskerk Arnhem, Domtoren Utrecht, and Stadhuis Middelburg.

Core technical capability centers on BIM-based design coordination, heritage restoration meeting GEAR / Erkend Restauratie Architect BRL1000 / URL2001 / URL2002 certification standards, and FSC-certified sustainable and circular construction practices delivered through the architect-led BouwMeesterPro process. The firm maintains formal credentials across restoration, monument advisory, and mill advisory work, supported by a bouwhistoricus and a team of certified restoration architects.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees on multi-year contracts, acquired via competitive tenders, direct commissions, and professional network referrals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined by project scope and complexity. Marketing relies on BNA membership, industry awards (Willem Diehlprijs, ARC Awards, BLAStprijs), and co-leadership of regional circular construction networks (K&I Netwerk Circulair Bouwen Zeeland, ZLND2050). The fourth generation of partners assumed leadership in 2019–2020 in an internal succession; there is no external institutional investment, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Rothuizen

Legal name

Rothuizen architecten en stedenbouwkundigen

Website

https://rothuizen-architecten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rothuizen is a Dutch architecture and urban planning firm founded in 1930, operating from Middelburg and Breda, delivering architecture, urban planning, heritage restoration, and the proprietary BouwMeesterPro construction methodology to government, healthcare, education, and private sector clients in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Architecture services
• Urban planning services
• Heritage restoration
• Circular construction
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Middelburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural design, urban planning, heritage restoration, and construction supervision services. Revenue is generated through professional service engagements with government, healthcare, education, and private sector clients across the Netherlands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rothuizen is a Dutch architecture and urban planning firm delivering four integrated service lines: Architectuur (architecture for residential, commercial, and healthcare buildings), Stedenbouw en Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling (urban planning and spatial development), Erfgoed (heritage restoration led by GEAR-certified restoration architects for national monuments, churches, mills, and industrial heritage), and BouwMeesterPro Methode (a proprietary transparent construction process with the architect in a central coordinating role). The firm applies BIM-based coordination and FSC-certified sustainable sourcing, with deep specialization in circular construction and heritage adaptation.

Product overview

Rothuizen offers integrated architecture and advisory services through four core offerings: Architectuur (architecture), Stedenbouw en Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling (urban planning), Erfgoed (heritage restoration), and the BouwMeesterPro Methode (a proprietary construction management methodology). The firm specializes in sustainable, circular building practices and heritage restoration projects across the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BouwMeesterPro: A transparent construction method where the architect plays a central role, focusing on transparency, convenience, and quality delivery.

Products and services

• Architectuur Architecture services covering residential, commercial, and healthcare building design, connecting design and execution with sustainability at the center. The service targets clients seeking integrated architectural design across the firm's regional Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, and broader Netherlands footprint.
• Stedenbouw en Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling Urban planning and spatial development services achieving an optimal balance between economy, social development, and spatial quality. Used by municipalities, provincial governments, housing corporations, and developers undertaking spatial procedures and urban development mandates.
• Erfgoed Heritage preservation and restoration services led and innovated by GEAR-certified restoration architects (BRL1000, URL2001, URL2002), covering national monuments, churches, mills, and industrial heritage buildings. Includes monument advice and mill advisory work delivered to government entities, foundations, and private monument owners.
• BouwMeesterPro Methode A transparent construction management methodology where the architect plays a central coordinating role, providing transparency, hassle-free delivery, and quality assurance. BouwMeesterPro has maintained FSC certification for the fifth consecutive year, recognizing sustainable wood sourcing. Used across healthcare, education, and commercial projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Willem Diehlprijs 2023 public prize for restoration and repurposing of Eusebiuskerk Arnhem
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bouwbedrijf Meliskerke B.V.minorOthersConstruction partner for Amarijn woonzorgcentrum transformation project, one of many chain partners in the BouwMeesterPro methodology.
• Aannemingsbedrijf Fraanje B.V.minorOthersConstruction partner engaged for Amarijn project and won joint tender for new apartment building in Middelburg.
• Van de Velde InstallatiegroepminorOthersInstallation contractor partner in chain for Amarijn woonzorgcentrum project.
• GREEN dot DESIGNminorOthersDesign partner in the construction chain for Amarijn woonzorgcentrum transformation project.
• Provincie ZeelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government partner providing restoration subsidies for rijksmonumenten. Awarded nearly €1.9 million in subsidies across seven heritage projects prepared by Rothuizen Erfgoed including molens and churches.
• K&I Netwerk Circulair Bouwen ZeelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge and Innovation network for circular construction in Zeeland, co-founded by Rothuizen. Supported by Provincie Zeeland and Campus Zeeland. Focuses on bundling knowledge and sharing experience with Zeeland businesses, educational institutions, and governments.
• ZLND2050coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZeeland sustainability festival co-organized by Rothuizen and other partners. Goals include assessing progress toward sustainability objectives and sharing ideas for contributing to decarbonization by 2050.
• HZ University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner for Joint Research Center Zeeland (JRCZ) - a collaborative research facility for HZ, Scalda, and University College Roosevelt focusing on water, energy, food, and biobased research.
• Stichting ERMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for architectural heritage that featured an article about Rothuizen's bouwhistoricus (building historian), recognizing expertise in heritage documentation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• cepezed: Dutch architecture firm known for sustainability-driven, technically innovative building design. Comparable in mid-size professional services positioning and emphasis on material-efficient, future-proof construction.
• Powerhouse Company: Dutch firm with a strong sustainability and circular-construction identity. Comparable in brand positioning around circular building and integrated design across Netherlands-based projects.
• KAAN Architecten: Dutch architecture practice with portfolio spanning public, cultural, and healthcare buildings. Overlaps with Rothuizen in serving government, institutional, and adaptive-reuse clients.
• de Architekten Cie. Mid-size Dutch architecture firm delivering mixed-use, residential, and public-sector projects. Comparable in scale and breadth of services across architecture and urban planning.
• ZUS (Zones Urbaines Sensibles): Dutch practice combining urban planning, architecture, and area development. Closely comparable to Rothuizen's Stedenbouw en Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling offering and integrated design approach.
• VMX Architects: Dutch architecture firm with portfolio in housing, healthcare, and public-sector buildings. Comparable in serving housing corporations, healthcare organizations, and developers.
• Mecanoo: Established Dutch architecture firm with a comparable mix of architecture, heritage-sensitive design, and sustainability focus. Direct overlap in scale, public-sector clients, and integrated design services across the Netherlands and internationally.
• Office Winhov: Dutch architecture office focused on contextual, material-driven design including heritage and adaptive-reuse work. Comparable practice profile and emphasis on quality-led, architect-centric delivery.

Broad incumbents

• MVRDV: Large internationally recognized Dutch architecture firm. Overlaps with Rothuizen in Dutch public-sector and sustainability-forward projects, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Tangram Architekten: Dutch architecture practice with comparable focus on regional public, healthcare, and residential clients. Comparable in mid-size professional services positioning and project scope, with overlapping public-sector footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rothuizen-architecten-adviseurs
• Instagraminstagram.com/rothuizen_
• Xx.com/RothuizenAS

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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