Powerhouse Company

We are Powerhouse Company, an international architectural firm rooted in the heart of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with offices in Oslo, Munich and Nairobi. Since our establishment in 2005, we’ve grown into a multidisciplinary, forward-thinking team of over 100 talented professionals.

Founder Nanne de Ru is joined by an esteemed leadership team, including Paul Stavert, Stefan Prins, Sander Apperlo, Johanne Borthne, Albert Takashi Richters, Emma Scholten, Maarten Diederix and Robyne Somé.
Together, we are forging ahead into the future of architecture, driven by a shared passion for innovation and design excellence.

Our portfolio consists of a diverse range of projects that reflect our dedication to timelessness, beauty, and the quality of life for the users of these projects. Our work includes transformation projects, villas, future-proof workspaces, residential complexes, custom interior designs, and impactful public projects. From awe-inspiring residences that seamlessly blend with nature to sustainable mixed-use developments that redefine cityscapes. We carefully craft our projects into well-balanced designs through in-depth research of the historical and future context.