EVE Architecten B.V.

What EVE Architecten B.V. does

EVE Architecten B.V. is a full-service Dutch architecture firm headquartered in Nijverdal, Twente, founded in 2001 by Edwin van Elk. The firm specializes in custom residential villa design, with a particular reputation for thatched-roof villas (rietgedekte villa's), and also serves commercial clients (zakelijk) on office, recreation park, and corporate facility projects. Its service portfolio spans the entire project lifecycle, including plot purchase advice (Kavel Kopen Advies), new construction (Nieuwbouw), renovation (Verbouw), interior design (Interieur), sketch and preliminary design (Schetsontwerp, Voorlopig Ontwerp), building permit applications under the OmgevingsPlanActiviteit framework, 3D visualization, construction cost estimation (Bouwkosten), and full construction supervision (Bouwbegeleiding) including quality assurance under WetKwaliteitsBorging.

The firm operates on a project-based professional services model, charging design and supervision fees quoted per project based on scope and complexity, with multi-year contract cadences typical of full-trajectory engagements. Its technology stack centers on 3D design modeling that allows clients to digitally walk through proposed spaces before construction, alongside standard architectural tooling; no proprietary AI/ML or platform technology is disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise-style field sales, with initial consultations held at the Twente office or on-site at client locations, supported by a website with portfolio, blog content, lookbook requests, and an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

Customer segments are vertical, split between private individuals (particulier) seeking bespoke residential architecture and business clients (zakelijk) requiring functional commercial buildings. The firm has grown to 35-40 professionals and expanded internationally to Bonaire in 2023, marking its first market outside the Netherlands. Revenue is generated exclusively through architecture and design professional service fees, with no subscription, licensing, or product revenue streams. The company is privately held, founder-owned, and operates without external funding or public listing.

Name

EVE Architecten B.V.

Legal name

EVE Architecten B.V.

Website

https://eve-bv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EVE Architecten B.V. is a Dutch full-service architecture firm in Nijverdal, Twente, founded in 2001, specializing in custom residential villas (notably thatched-roof designs) and commercial buildings for private individuals and business clients across the Netherlands and Bonaire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Residential architecture
• Villa design
• Construction supervision
• Building permit services
• Interior architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijverdal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: EVE Architecten generates revenue through architectural design fees for residential and commercial projects. Services include new construction (nieuwbouw), renovation (verbouw), interior design (interieur), and full project management from concept through construction completion. The firm charges professional fees for the complete design trajectory including sketch design, preliminary design, technical development, permit applications, and construction supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EVE Architecten provides full-service architectural design and project management for residential and commercial building projects in the Netherlands. Services span new construction (nieuwbouw), renovation (verbouw), and interior design (interieur) for private clients, alongside commercial building design (zakelijk) for developers and organizations. The firm guides each project through sketch design, preliminary design, building permit application, construction cost estimation, and on-site construction supervision under a single point of contact.

Product overview

EVE Architecten B.V. is a full-service architecture firm offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial architectural services. The core offerings include New Construction (Nieuwbouw), Renovation (Verbouw), and Interior Design (Interieur), complemented by specialized services such as Plot Purchase Advice (Kavel Kopen Advies), Building Permits (Bouwvergunning), Construction Costs management (Bouwkosten), and Construction Guidance (Bouwbegeleiding). Their design process follows a structured methodology progressing through Sketch Design (Schetsontwerp), Preliminary Design (Voorlopig Ontwerp), and final technical development including 3D visualization. The firm specializes in various architectural styles including Schuurwoning (barn house), Herenhuis (manor house), Moderne villa (modern villa), Klassieke villa (classic villa), Rietgedekte villa (thatched villa), Notariswoning (notary house), and Tudorstijl (Tudor style). Services extend to commercial projects, spatial planning applications (OmgevingsPlanActiviteit), and quality assurance under the WetKwaliteitsBorging framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nieuwbouw (New Construction) Full-service architectural design and construction management for new residential buildings, from initial concept sketch through final handover. Targeted at private individuals seeking custom-built homes in the Netherlands.
• Verbouw (Renovation)
• Interieur (Interior Design)
• Kavel Kopen Advies (Plot Purchase Advice)
• Zakelijk (Commercial Architecture)
• Bouwbegeleiding (Construction Guidance)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 24 years of successful project delivery since founding in 2001

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Troost HoveniersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden and landscape design partner who executed the exterior design for the Moderne villa te Almelo project, working in coordination with EVE's architectural design to create a cohesive outdoor environment matching the villa's architecture.
• Steggink BouwminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor/builder who executed construction of the Moderne villa te Almelo project under EVE's design and construction supervision.
• Odin LandschapsontwerpersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape designers engaged to create landscape plans for projects requiring environmental integration and outdoor space design, supporting EVE's architectural projects with specialized landscape expertise.
• Tim Exclusive GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm that designed the garden for the Belgische stijl villa project, creating an exterior that perfectly matches the natural, atmospheric character of the villa.
• HEUTBOUWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeveloper partner for the Schapenallee project in Ommen - EVE Architecten is designing exclusive villas on generous plots developed by HEUTBOUW as part of a exclusive residential development.
• Plaggemars MakelaarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agent partner for the Schapenallee project, accepting interest registrations for the exclusive villas being developed by HEUTBOUW.
• Jeanette Visscher MakelaarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agent partner for the Schapenallee project, accepting interest registrations for the exclusive villas developed by HEUTBOUW.
• DRW FitnessminorOthersFitness facility located on the same industrial estate as EVE's office, offering employees convenient access to sports facilities including fitness, spinning, bodypump, and yoga workouts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• cepezed: Established Dutch architecture firm based in Delft with residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Comparable to EVE on integrated design-and-build supervision approach, but operates at larger scale and broader typology.
• Powerhouse Company: Rotterdam/Delft-based Dutch architecture firm working across residential, commercial, and cultural typologies. Comparable to EVE on Dutch design pedigree and quality, but at substantially larger scale and broader project scope.
• KAAN Architecten: Larger Rotterdam-based Dutch architecture firm with residential, cultural, and public-sector portfolio. Comparable to EVE on Dutch architectural craftsmanship and family-led origins but operates at significantly larger scale and broader typology mix.
• UNStudio: Major international Dutch architecture firm headquartered in Amsterdam with residential towers, mixed-use, and large-scale projects globally. Comparable to EVE on Dutch design heritage and premium positioning, but operates at much larger scale internationally.
• Mecanoo: Large Dutch architecture firm based in Delft with extensive residential, cultural, and educational portfolio worldwide. Comparable to EVE on Dutch architectural identity and quality, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader typology.
• De Zwarte Hond: Larger Dutch architecture firm with significant residential and urban planning work across the Netherlands. Overlaps with EVE in custom residential design but operates at greater scale and broader portfolio including public and urban projects.

Direct peers

• AWG Architecten: Established Dutch architecture firm delivering custom residential villas, renovations, and select commercial projects across the Netherlands. Comparable to EVE in mid-sized team size, premium residential positioning, and integrated architecture services.
• Paul de Ruiter Architects: Dutch architecture firm specializing in sustainable, high-end residential and villa projects. Comparable to EVE on premium Dutch residential design, integrated sustainability/quality positioning, and family-scale practice size.
• Bedaux de Brouwer Architecten: Mid-sized Dutch architecture firm based in Tilburg with a strong portfolio in high-end private residential villas and country estates. Closely comparable to EVE in scale, residential premium-segment focus, and full-service design-to-construction-supervision model.
• HofmanDujardin Architecten: Amsterdam-based Dutch architecture practice focused on high-quality private homes and interior architecture. Comparable to EVE on premium residential villa design, attention to craftsmanship, and bespoke client engagement.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestnl.pinterest.com/evearchitecten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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