“We are MATH Architects, based in The Hague, and we design spaces.”
Founded in 1983, MATH architects has handled a wide variety of projects throughout the Netherlands, as well as select international assignments. Over the years, we have gained invaluable expertise by working on new constructions for private clients and institutions, alongside complex transformation, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects. What truly makes us stand out is our deep expertise in heritage related buildings and monuments.
Design challenges can quickly become complex. By listening carefully, applying analytical insight and anticipating future needs, we can simplify the project. This saves time and money. Thanks to our knowledge of permitting procedures and building code requirements, we can prevent unnecessary delays in the lengthy process of obtaining a permit. We seek out challenging projects, whether due to their historic status, specific location, unique functionality or complex structural condition. We strive for the highest quality.
The core philosophy of MATH is to create timeless spaces that elevate the experience of their users. To achieve this, we pay meticulous attention to everything from the smallest detail to the broader vision. Minimalist lines, maximal space optimization, climate-conscious orientation, and thoughtful materiality tailored to user needs lead to spaces that retain their value for decades.
For all projects, a value analysis of the existing building serves as the starting point for the design. Assessing the current condition forms the basis of our work. To this end, we research data in archives and/or conduct an on-site survey of the building. The goal is a harmonious final result in which the building’s existing qualities and historical values are optimally showcased in a structure that is fully future-oriented in both use and experience.
A space is meant to be lived in. By paying attention to aesthetic and technical details, we create a structure that is sustainable. It protects against the elements, takes the future into account, and, above all, leaves room for the user. We are MATH, and we design spaces.
Our Areas of Expertise
Buildings with monumetal status
MATH architects are specialists in the field of monumental architectural buildings. This type of building presents a number of challenges when it comes to modernisation. The regulations pertaining to their status, transformation techniques and the correct use of materials for each case are all key considerations. In order to alter these gems successfully, it is essential to possess the necessary expertise and sensitivity to accurately assess their value and enhance their true character.
Reuse
Adaptive reuse and transformation are complex architectural processes in which craftsmanship, expertise, and technical innovation play a central role. In a city like The Hague, with many homes, heritage buildings, and structures containing layers of history, every intervention requires a thoughtful design approach. MATH Architects specialises in the adaptive reuse and transformation of existing buildings, where character, functionality, and sustainability come together. A successful adaptive reuse project not only gives a building a new function but also extends its lifespan. We strengthen valuable elements, improve what has become outdated, and create solutions that respond to the needs of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
New Constructions
New-build projects require not only creativity, but also technical expertise, an understanding of regulations, cost awareness, and a thorough understanding of the entire construction process. That is why MATH Architects takes an integrated approach, where design quality and specialist expertise go hand in hand. We create homes and buildings distinguished by spaciousness, simplicity, refined detailing, and functional clarity. A new-build project offers the freedom to develop a design that is fully tailored to the client's requirements, the opportunities of the site, and the quality of its surroundings. The result is a future-proof building where aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability are in perfect balance.
Residential Projects
MATH Architects designs private homes, renovations, and extensions that align with how people live and the future they envision. We create comfortable, high-quality living spaces where light, space, and materials come together naturally. A home should feel personal and fitting. That is why we translate your wishes into a clear, custom design that is functional, inviting, and sustainable—a design that retains its value for years to come.