Collaborators: Bart Verschoor, Manual Schmaranzer, David Remeijers

In 2018, I had the opportunity to take part in a small team of unexperienced (in construction) individuals with whom we would build a CLT row house under the guidance of my father. What ensued were seven months of intense learning, working on everything from the reinforced concrete foundations to the assembly of the CLT construction, the placement of the windows and the laminated curtain facade, the installation of services, and more. This experience began to show me the great value of practical construction knowledge and a well integrated design process in the architectural profession and it has continued to be of considerable relevance throughout my architectural education and beyond. Furthermore, it inspires me to deepen and expand this knowledge by seeking out similar opportunities.