Business Details
33 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture in New York
Since our founding in 1993, Rietveld Architects has redefined modern living through innovative architectural solutions. Our New York-based firm, with associates in Amsterdam and Budapest, operates as a design laboratory dedicated to advancing construction techniques and spatial concepts. Through partnerships with leading engineering experts, we pioneered the world's thinnest four-story curtain wall faade for InHolland College and developed patented residential conversion systems. Our work spans public and private sectors, including award-winning projects like the Cruquius Harborfront redevelopment and the Meester Visserhuis assisted living complex.Recognized with AIA and SARA awards, we combine high-tech innovation with meticulous craftsmanship, delivering bespoke designs for international developers, municipalities, and private clients. Our principals bring decades of global experience from collaborations with Richard Meier, I.M. Pei, and Herman Hertzberger, ensuring every project reflects both technical excellence and artistic vision.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Landscape Architecture
Product Design
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of international architectural innovation
- Our patented residential conversion systems revolutionize urban development
- We combine high-tech engineering with handcrafted luxury design
- Our principals have collaborated with architectural icons like I.M. Pei
- We maintain a global perspective with local design sensitivity
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- SARA
- Top Ten Faade Innovation Award
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural solutions for residential, commercial, and public spaces. Our designs combine technical excellence with artistic vision, prioritizing functionality and sustainability. Clients benefit from our global experience and award-winning approach to modern architecture.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. We specialize in custom solutions for residential and commercial spaces, integrating bespoke elements with practical layouts to enhance user experience and property value.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans for urban redevelopment projects. Our approach balances density with livability, transforming industrial sites into vibrant communities with integrated green spaces and sustainable infrastructure.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture services create cohesive outdoor environments that complement building designs. We specialize in urban plazas, residential gardens, and public parks that enhance ecological value while improving user experience.
Product Design
We design bespoke architectural elements and furniture pieces tailored to specific projects. Our product designs maintain functional integrity while serving as artistic statements that enhance overall spatial composition.
People
Rijk Rietveld
Principal Architect
Dutch architect Rijk Rietveld studied at Amsterdam's Academy of Building Arts and worked with Herman Hertzberger before joining Richard Meier's team. He brings expertise in large-scale projects like The Hague's Central Library and Spyker's headquarters.
Margaret Rietveld
Principal Architect
Margaret Rietveld holds architecture degrees from Virginia Tech and Columbia University. She worked on the Louvre expansion before co-founding Rietveld Architects, specializing in integrating engineering precision with artistic design solutions.
Questions
What architectural styles does Rietveld Architects specialize in?
We blend modernist principles with contextual sensitivity, creating innovative designs that respect historical contexts while incorporating cutting-edge technology.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in diverse sectors including residential architecture, commercial buildings, public spaces, and institutional facilities.
How does sustainability factor into your designs?
Sustainability is core to our approach, evident in projects like the energy-efficient Price Waterhouse headquarters and green-roofed affordable housing developments.
Can you work on international projects?
We have extensive global experience with completed projects in Europe, North America, and Asia, maintaining local regulatory compliance while delivering innovative design.
What makes your firm's approach unique?
Our combination of Dutch design tradition, New York innovation, and global perspective creates distinctive solutions that balance technical excellence with artistic vision.
