Ector Hoogstad Architecten is an architectural office in Rotterdam with over 60 professionals; an inspiring mix of experience and young talent. The firm is led by Joost Ector (design principal) and Max Pape (managing director). We believe that well-designed buildings are extremely valuable to the quality of our everyday lives. They make us feel and perform better, individually as well as collectively. To us architecture is happiness. We excel at the design of working environments, research facilities and public buildings for government, education and culture. Transformation is important in our portfolio. Our design solutions are simple, sustainable and user friendly. Our open source working method, based on user participation and integral design, is unique.