NEXT architects is an international architecture firm that has worked on research and design projects in the field of urban planning, architecture and infrastructure since its foundation in 1999. NEXT architects is located in Amsterdam. In 2004, NEXT opened a second office in Beijing, China.
Full of hope and ambition, we looked forward to the new millennium in 2000. Architecture was the starting point for a journey of discovery to explore the largest metropolitan areas of the world. To capture The Image of Metropolis, we set out on a tour around the globe and examined the modern-day metropolis in the age of globalization. This exploration not only gave us a view on the future challenges for our urban society, it also laid the foundation for our agenda for an architecture that connects.
We cherish that inquisitive attitude to this day, it is the starting point of every NEXT project. We develop visions that go beyond the buildings we make, visions of the bicycle city, our water management and the future of the Netherlands. We organize workshops, involve outsiders and translate concepts into designs. Inspiration comes from unexpected sources, seeping through from outside the boundaries of architecture, therefore answering assignments with surprising but self-evident solutions. By exploring the unknown, we escape the most obvious designs and develop ideas that are richer and more meaningful.
