What VanOmmeren Associates(VOA) does

Van Ommeren Associates (VOA) is an Amsterdam-based architecture and urban design practice founded in 2014 by Joeri van Ommeren and operating under the legal entity Van Ommeren Architecten BV. The firm specializes in residential architecture, master planning, transformation of existing buildings, public commissions, and floating housing, with a current disclosed pipeline of approximately 3,000 homes across the Netherlands. VOA serves Dutch property developers (BPD, 1828 Groep, Vastbouw, Wibaut, Equilis, Minerva Development), housing corporations (Talis, Portaal), municipalities (Haarlem, Gouda, Nijmegen, Almere, Venlo), and selective corporate clients such as Intercel Energie. Its portfolio spans single-digit starter projects, multi-hundred-unit urban developments, heritage transformations, and bespoke villas.

VOA's core product surface is professional architectural services — design fees for new construction, transformation, master planning, and project supervision — delivered by a team of approximately 8–10 architects and engineers. The firm differentiates through proprietary methodologies rather than products: a parametric structural model for floating homes that produces a 'digital casco' from input parameters (berth dimensions, construction height, underwater profile, orientation); the Dierenwindroos (Animal Wind Rose) and 5V framework for nature-inclusive architecture, co-developed with Vogelbescherming Nederland; the 1828 community living matrix for participatory housing programmes; and the 'Design for Affinity' approach that embeds personalization into the architectural fabric. Sub-brands such as 1828 and Woonvloot package these methodologies into repeatable service lines.

Revenue mechanics are project-based, negotiated per commission, and not publicly disclosed. Pricing is bespoke and tender-driven rather than list-priced; the firm wins work through direct relationships, repeat clients, and tender competitions. Marketing and pipeline development rely on earned visibility — architecture press coverage (De Architect, Bouwwereld), the Lieven de Key Penning 2023 award, conference appearances, and an active bilingual 'Tools & Knowledge' whitepaper hub — supplemented by referrals and repeat commissions from developers and housing corporations that have engaged VOA across multiple projects. No external funding, acquisition activity, or ownership changes have been disclosed.

Name

VanOmmeren Associates(VOA)

Legal name

Van Ommeren Architecten BV

Website

https://vo-a.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Van Ommeren Associates (VOA) is an Amsterdam-based architecture and urban design firm specializing in residential, transformation, and floating-housing projects for Dutch developers, housing corporations, and municipalities, with proprietary parametric and nature-inclusive design methodologies and a current pipeline of approximately 3,000 homes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam, North Holland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Urban Design Services: VOA provides architectural design and urban planning services for residential buildings, public spaces, and mixed-use developments. Revenue is generated through design fees for new construction, transformation, master planning, and project supervision. The firm works with a broad range of clients including private developers, housing corporations, municipalities, and private individuals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VanOmmeren Associates (VOA) is an Amsterdam-based architecture and urban design practice delivering new-construction, transformation, master-planning, public-space, and project-supervision services. Its portfolio centers on residential and mixed-use developments, with specialized services in community living, floating homes, nature-inclusive design, and noise mitigation.

Product overview

VanOmmeren Associates (VOA) is an Amsterdam-based architecture and urban design firm offering specialized design services rather than a software product. Their portfolio centers on residential architecture with distinct service offerings: the 1828 Community Living Concept for young adults combining compact dwellings with shared amenities; Floating Homes Design Services using parametric modeling for custom energy-generating arks; Nature-Inclusive Architecture with a quickscan methodology for building-dwelling species; Living in Noise expertise for acoustic design; and Woonvloot for mass-producible floating housing. Key projects include De Scheepmaker (award-winning 55-unit complex), 1828 Gouda (247-unit community living), Het Nieuwe Noord (600-home urban development), and various villa transformations. The firm employs parametric design modeling and 'Design for Affinity' methodologies to create tailored residential environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1828: Community living concept for young adults (18-28 years), featuring compact dwellings supplemented with collective spaces and shared facilities to address affordability and loneliness.
• Woonvloot
• Design for Affinity

Products and services

• Architectural and Urban Design Services VOA provides architectural design and urban planning for residential buildings, public spaces, and mixed-use developments. Services include design for new construction, transformation, master planning, and project supervision for private developers, housing corporations, municipalities, and private individuals.
• 1828 Community Living Concept A housing concept for young adults aged 18–28 that combines compact dwellings of 25–75m2 with shared amenities including co-working areas, laundry rooms, communal kitchens, and event spaces. The programme addresses affordability, housing shortages, and loneliness through participatory design processes involving housing panels.
• Floating Homes Design Services Custom design services for floating villas and residential arks. VOA uses parametric structural modeling to create digital casco designs from client wishes, berth dimensions, and sustainability requirements while working with professional ark builders in the Netherlands.
• Nature-Inclusive Architecture A design service developed with Vogelbescherming Nederland that integrates habitat opportunities for birds, insects, and bats into buildings. It includes a quickscan process, the Dierenwindroos (Animal Wind Rose) tool, the 5V assessment framework, and analysis of species-habitat spatial requirements.
• Living in Noise Expertise Acoustic design services for residential environments affected by noise from wind turbines, industry, cars, trains, and aircraft. VOA applies interventions at urban-planning, building-organization, and architectural-detail levels to protect living and sleeping comfort.
• Woonvloot (Housing Fleet) A floating housing solution designed to address the Dutch housing shortage and climate crisis through prefabricated, nitrogen-free indoor production. The source describes 80m2 homes for under 200K, shorter permit periods, and construction times comparable to traditional row houses.

Quantifiable outcome

• De Scheepmaker won the Lieven de Key Penning 2023 award from a list of 70 projects, with the jury citing the project's exceptional handling of multiple spatial challenges.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Thijs Asselbergs architectuurcentralecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVOA collaborates closely with Thijs Asselbergs architectuurcentrale on multiple projects including Het Nieuwe Noord (Hoofddorp, 600 homes), Havenkade Nijmegen (urban development plan and 164 social homes), Gouda Van Loon, and the Missiehuis Driehuis transformation. The partnership combines VOA's residential architecture expertise with Thijs Asselbergs' urban design capabilities.
• VLUGP (Landscape Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVLUGP serves as landscape architect on key projects including Het Nieuwe Noord, where they collaborated on the urban framework alongside VOA and Thijs Asselbergs. VLUGP brings landscape architecture expertise to create green corridors, water retention zones, and public space design integrated with the architectural ensemble.
• CULD (Juurlink [+] Geluk and JVST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor the Stationsomgeving Goffert project in Nijmegen, VOA collaborates within a design consortium led by CULD (Juurlink [+] Geluk and JVST). VOA is responsible for half of the buildings and the mobility hub, while CULD leads the overall urban design. ARUP and Klunder Architecten provide consulting support.
• ARUPmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm providing consulting support for the Goffert Station Area project, particularly on ecological connections, water management, biodiversity, and structural engineering aspects. VOA collaborates with ARUP within the CULD-led consortium.
• Vogelbescherming NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVogelbescherming Nederland supported VOA in developing its nature-inclusive design methodology, including the Animal Wind Rose (Dierenwindroos) and the step-by-step roadmap for nature-inclusive architecture in the built environment. This partnership positions VOA as a thought leader in nature-inclusive design.
• Vastbouw ProjectontwikkelingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVastbouw acts as both contractor and project developer on multiple VOA projects including Het Nieuwe Noord, ROTO Deventer (jointly with Vierhouten Onroerendgoed), Villa Driebergen transformation, and 1970s villa transformation. The relationship combines development and construction delivery.
• ZUS (Zones Urbaines Sensibles)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor Slachthuisdistrict Haarlem, VOA collaborated with ZUS and Hans van Heeswijk to develop an integrated plan in which heritage buildings, public space, and housing form a single cohesive whole. ZUS contributed urban design expertise for the mixed-use neighbourhood transformation.
• Mulderblauw ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulderblauw Architects leads the ROTO Deventer masterplan (90,000+ m2 residential and workspaces). VOA collaborates as one of several architects designing individual buildings within the masterplan, alongside Studio Klinker and Studio Groen Schild. Loos & Van Vliet is landscape architect.
• ABC ArkenbouwmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerABC Arkenbouw is the ark builder (contractor) for Floating Villa II, working with VOA's parametric design model to deliver the custom floating villa. The collaboration enables VOA's digital and integrated approach to be translated into the physical floating home.
• De Blauwe Wimpel (Ark Builder)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDe Blauwe Wimpel is the ark builder for Floating Villa I (Haarlem Shuffle). VOA's digital approach and parametric model are implemented through this builder to deliver the custom floating villa on the Spaarne.
• Pieters BouwtechniekmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering consultancy appearing across multiple VOA projects including De Scheepmaker (Haarlem), ROTO Deventer, and Missiehuis Driehuis transformation.
• Mark van der Heide Urban DesignmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrban design consultant for 1828 Gouda and 1828 Leidschendam projects, contributing to urban integration and landscape design alongside VOA's architectural design.
• 1828 GroepcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1828 Groep is the developer client commissioning multiple community living projects from VOA: 1828 Gouda (247 homes), 1828 Haarlem (~140 homes), and 1828 Leidschendam (~140 homes). The relationship is ongoing across multiple projects, with VOA serving as the exclusive architect for the 1828 community living concept.
• Intercel Energie B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntercel commissioned VOA to design the Haarlem Energy Hub — their new headquarters in Waarderpolder Haarlem. This project showcases VOA's ability to design adaptive, sustainable commercial buildings and represents a flagship project for the firm in the corporate/commercial segment.
• Felixx Landscape Architects and PlannersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFelixx Landscape Architects (Rotterdam) is the landscape architect for Havenkade Nijmegen, collaborating with VOA, Thijs Asselbergs, Jury!, and others on the Waalfront revitalization project. Felixx designs the public waterfront and landscape integration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MVRDV: Rotterdam-based international architecture firm with deep Dutch roots and a portfolio overlapping significantly with VOA's residential, masterplan, and public space work. Operates at substantially larger scale and competes with VOA for high-profile Dutch commissions.
• Mecanoo: Established Dutch architecture firm with a broad portfolio spanning residential, cultural, educational, and urban planning. Comparable in client base (Dutch developers, municipalities, housing corporations) and design quality orientation, though operating at significantly larger scale than VOA.
• UNStudio: Amsterdam-headquartered global architecture firm known for innovative residential, mixed-use, and urban projects. Competes with VOA for Dutch developer commissions while also serving international clients at materially larger scale.

Others

• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Internationally recognised design-driven architecture firm with comparable emphasis on innovative residential typologies and sustainability. While larger and more international than VOA, both firms compete for design-conscious developer clients seeking differentiated residential products.

Direct peers

• de Architekten Cie. Amsterdam-based architecture firm with deep experience in Dutch residential, urban, and transformation projects. Comparable in market positioning, developer client base, and emphasis on context-driven, high-quality Dutch architecture.
• Powerhouse Company: Dutch architecture firm with a strong residential and urban design portfolio, comparable in mission and methodological rigour to VOA. Both firms emphasise sustainability, energy-positive design, and high-quality residential architecture for the Dutch and European markets.
• KAAN Architecten: Rotterdam-based architecture practice with a comparable portfolio of high-quality residential, public, and cultural projects in the Netherlands. Similar positioning on refined detailing and context-driven architecture serving developer and institutional clients.
• Mei architects: Rotterdam-based Dutch architecture practice specialising in residential, transformation, and urban projects. Comparable in firm size, portfolio mix, and design philosophy focused on contextual, sustainable Dutch architecture.
• Studio MAKS: Dutch architecture practice with comparable residential, urban, and transformation portfolios. Similar in firm size and design philosophy, making it a direct peer competing for the same Dutch developer and municipality commissions.
• Inbo: Dutch architecture and urban planning firm with strong residential, transformation, and public sector portfolios. Comparable in client base (Dutch housing corporations, municipalities, developers) and orientation toward high-quality context-driven design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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