Mestemaker Architecten (MArchitecten) is a Dutch architecture and engineering practice based in Wolvega, Friesland, and a member of the BNA (Royal Institute of Dutch Architects). The office was founded in 2012 by Theo Mestemaker, architect and building engineer (ir., TU Delft, Architectural Engineering), which means design and technique come from one hand.
We develop complete plans for housing and commercial buildings, and we also work on urban design and building technology. Our clients are private individuals, property developers, contractors and housing associations. We listen first and translate their wishes into a design that stands out, but is above all liveable and practical, and rooted in the character of the place. From the first sketch through to completion we stay involved and keep an eye on budget and regulations.
Besides architectural design, we handle the planning side of a project: spatial planning justifications (ruimtelijke onderbouwing), permits to deviate from the zoning plan (BOPA) and zoning plan amendments, for example for an additional house on a rural plot or the conversion of a barn or commercial building into a dwelling. We carry out nitrogen deposition calculations (AERIUS) in-house and work with regular partners for noise studies.
