Nunc Architecten

What Nunc Architecten does

Nunc Architecten is a privately held Dutch architecture firm headquartered in Zaandam, North Holland, operating with a small team of approximately five employees led by Steven Brunsmann and Johan Krol. The firm delivers full-service architectural design for residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and public-sector clients, with a stated specialization in sustainable wood construction, Zaanse building traditions, adaptive reuse of heritage structures, and urban renewal. Its core product is professional architectural design, delivered project-by-project through competitive tenders and direct commissions. Notable named projects include the IKC Het Zaanplein integrated child center (Babel Architectuurprijs 2020 winner), the Zuiver 4,800 m² headquarters, the Zaandijkerkerk church-to-apartments conversion, and the Fietsenpakhuis and Fietsenstalling de Droogschuur bicycle parking facilities.

The firm's underlying technical approach combines traditional Zaanse wooden architecture with contemporary prefabricated construction systems, supporting both new builds and heritage-sensitive renovations. Underlying technology is conventional architectural design and BIM practice rather than software or product IP; the closest thing to proprietary method is an "innovative prefabricated building system" cited in the firm's value proposition. The practice works in established partnership with construction managers and co-architects (notably BALD Architecture on the IKC) and key institutional stakeholders including Gemeente Zaanstad, NS Stations, and ProRail.

Nunc Architecten generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, quoted per engagement and won through a mix of competitive tenders (for public and housing association clients) and direct commissions (for private and smaller clients). Over 100 projects have been completed since founding. The firm operates primarily in the Zaanstreek region of the Netherlands, with selected projects in Haarlem, Hilversum, and other Dutch cities, and one historical international engagement (Jakarta Bersih!, with the World Bank, 2009). No revenue, pricing tiers, or financial KPIs are publicly disclosed.

Name

Nunc Architecten

Legal name

Nunc Architecten

Website

https://nunc.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nunc Architecten is a Zaandam, Netherlands-based architecture firm of about five employees specializing in sustainable wood construction, Zaanse heritage design, and adaptive reuse, serving housing associations, municipalities, healthcare providers, and private developers across the Zaanstreek region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Sustainable construction
• Heritage renovation
• Urban renewal
• Residential architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaandam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Nunc Architecten generates revenue through providing architectural design services for residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and public buildings. Revenue is project-based, typically through competitive tenders or direct commissions from clients.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nunc Architecten provides full-service architectural design for residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and public buildings, primarily in the Zaanstreek region of the Netherlands. The firm specializes in sustainable wood construction, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, and urban renewal projects, integrating Zaanse building traditions with contemporary design. Services are delivered as project-based commissions, awarded through competitive tenders or direct engagement.

Product overview

Nunc Architecten is an architectural firm offering comprehensive design services for residential, commercial, educational, and public buildings in the Zaanstreek region of the Netherlands. Their portfolio includes complete architectural design, heritage renovation, urban development, and sports facilities. The firm specializes in projects that honor local building traditions while incorporating contemporary design. Notable named projects include the IKC Het Zaanplein (integrated educational facility), Fietsenpakhuis and Fietsenstalling de Droogschuur (bicycle parking facilities), the Zuiver office building, the Zaandijkerkerk (church conversion), and Spooroverbouwing Zaandam (railway overbuild project). The firm works on both new construction and transformation of existing buildings, with expertise in timber frame construction and sustainable building practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design for residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and public buildings, with expertise in renovation, transformation, and sustainable construction in the Zaanstreek region.
• Residential Architecture Design of houses, apartments, and housing complexes including starter homes, family homes, and care residences, for housing associations and developers.
• Educational Buildings Design Design of schools, integrated child centers (IKC / Integraal Kind Centrum) combining childcare and primary education facilities.
• Commercial Buildings Design Design of office, retail, and hospitality buildings including bicycle parking facilities for commercial clients.
• Urban Development Design Urban planning, station-area redevelopment, and large-scale urban renewal projects for municipal and public-sector clients.
• Heritage Renovation and Adaptive Reuse Restoration and conversion of historic buildings, including churches into modern apartments, while preserving architectural heritage for healthcare and residential clients.
• Sports Facilities Design Design of sports pavilions, clubhouses, and sports park facilities, exemplified by Clubgebouwen Hoornse Veld project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning projects including Babel Architectuurprijs 2020 for IKC Het Zaanplein
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• World BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Collaborated with World Bank on Jakarta Bersih! project - a resettlement program for communities along riverbeds in Jakarta, Indonesia, addressing flood risks.
• Ministry of Housing (Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Government ministry partner on Jakarta Bersih! resettlement project, working on rehabilitation along riverbeds in Jakarta.
• DKI JakartaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Local government of Jakarta collaborating on Jakarta Bersih! urban renewal and resettlement initiative.
• IABR (International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Jakarta Bersih! was developed as part of IABR competition 'Open City: Designing Coexistence'
• BALD ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with BALD Architecture on IKC Het Zaanplein project, an integrated child center combining two primary schools and childcare. BALD contributed to the successful design that won the Babel Architectuurprijs 2020.
• NS StationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Spooroverbouwing Zaandam project - a major station development connecting the center and west side of Zaandam. NS Stations is the client and key stakeholder for this infrastructure project.
• ProRailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Spooroverbouwing Zaandam railway overbuild project. ProRail manages railway infrastructure and is a key collaborator on this complex station-area development.
• Gemeente ZaanstadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner on multiple projects including Spooroverbouwing Zaandam, Zaanse kiosken, and Fietsenstalling de Droogschuur. Nunc has developed extensive relationship with the municipality.
• Bureau SpoorbouwmeesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating party on the Spooroverbouwing Zaandam project, providing oversight on railway station design quality.
• Peter Kieft (Bouwbegeleiding)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction manager on IKC Het Zaanplein project, ensuring project continuity and execution.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cepezed: Dutch architecture firm with a strong sustainability, prefabrication, and systems-design identity — directly comparable to Nunc on sustainable construction methods and Dutch public-sector clients, though somewhat larger in scale.
• AWG Architecten: Independent Dutch architecture firm working across residential, public, and adaptive-reuse commissions at a comparable boutique scale — overlaps with Nunc on heritage-sensitive and housing-association projects.
• Nexit Architecten: Dutch architecture office with comparable size, focused on residential and transformation projects — competes with Nunc for similar Dutch housing and urban-renewal briefs.
• Bedaux de Brouwer Architecten: Dutch architecture office of similar scale focused on high-quality residential, transformation, and heritage projects, including award-recognized work — directly comparable to Nunc's residential and adaptive-reuse portfolio.
• Korth Tielens Architecten: Small-to-mid Dutch architecture firm with comparable size and a portfolio spanning residential, heritage-sensitive, and adaptive-reuse projects — closely aligned with Nunc's boutique, design-led practice.
• Tangram Architekten: Dutch boutique architecture practice with strong emphasis on sustainable, context-driven design and residential/commercial commissions — directly comparable to Nunc on sustainability-led and regional-project positioning.
• Mei architects: Dutch architecture practice with comparable residential, urban, and public-sector portfolio — overlaps with Nunc on housing, education, and urban renewal commissions in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• Inbo: Larger established Dutch architecture and engineering firm with a broad portfolio across residential, mobility, and urban projects — competes with Nunc for larger public tenders where scale matters.
• MVRDV: Internationally renowned Dutch architecture firm working across residential, public, and urban projects — operates in the same Dutch market and often competes for high-profile public-sector commissions, though at materially larger scale than Nunc.
• KuiperCompagnons: Established Dutch architecture, urban planning, and engineering consultancy covering housing, infrastructure, and urban renewal — competes with Nunc on housing-association and municipal commissions at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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