Experience value, use value and future value
Zecc designs clear buildings with a stimulating appearance; rational architecture with subtle nuances or sturdy buildings with refined details. The pursuit of clarity and excitement is not only an end goal for our architecture, but is also used as a design method.

Besides stimulating the senses, our designs are above all functional. A good organization of different functions must be in balance with a high experience value. We always work based on the specific conditions of the building or the historical layering of a place. Within the wishes and frameworks of the client, boundaries are explored and depth is sought. As a result, a pragmatic basic idea becomes increasingly sharp and exciting in its elaboration.

Zecc wants to make a positive contribution to the transition to a more sustainable built environment. We consider the concept of sustainability in the broadest sense of the word. That is why we look for design solutions with flexibility, aesthetic sustainability and technological innovation. We design in a nature-inclusive way where possible and look for the possibility of repurposing existing real estate.

Marnix van der Meer – general director

Marnix van der Meer (1972), studied technical engineering at the Hogeschool of Utrecht and graduated as an architect in 2002 from the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam. He founded Zecc Architects almost immediately afterwards.

In the first period he worked together with Rolf Bruggink and from 2012 he forms the management of Zecc Architects together with Bart Kellerhuis. He is general director and as an architect strongly involved in a large number of Zecc projects.

In addition to his work at Zecc, Marnix is active as a member of committee 3 in the Commission for Spatial Quality (welstand) in Amsterdam and as a jury member (Architectenweb Awards, ARC Awards, Dutch Design Awards, BNA Best Building of the Year, Archiprix, Architectuurprijs Rotterdam). He gives lectures and has experience as a guest lecturer / examiner / graduation supervisor at the Academy of Architecture / Technical University. Marnix was a member of the building aesthetics committee in 's-Hertogenbosch between 2010 and 2016.

SURPRISE

DARE TO SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. USE THE POWER OF CREATIVITY.

Through the powerful process of creativity, the best ideas arise.

PROUD
BE AWARE OF THE BEAUTY YOU CREATE TOGETHER AND EXPERIENCE IT WITH PRIDE.
Sharing together enthusiasm about results achieved and taking time to empower inspiring collaboration as a team. Expressing your appreciation to all who contribute to the final result. Working together with pride on extraordinary projects. That is our drive.

Zecc is a mature firm with two core activities: project-based housing construction and transformation of existing buildings and areas. In complex residential building projects, we regularly take on a coordinating role. Managing complexity and realizing sustainable and affordable buildings is something we are proud of.

We have extensive experience with Design & Build projects and construction team projects in a LEAN process with integrated BIM design methodologies, which we use both in the initial phase and in the elaboration of buildings.

We are aware of the ongoing changes around us. Innovation and adjustments in the built environment are necessary with a view to a more sustainable future. At the start and during the project we analyze where possible opportunities may lie with respect to sustainability. In this we are not dogmatic, but seek the right balance between functionality, aesthetics, cost and sustainability.

Architect of the Year 2020
In 2020 Zecc was awarded Architect of the Year, a wonderful recognition of the wide range of projects, quality and relevance of our work to the profession. Read more