COFO architects

14/12/2023

‘Somewhere over the Ringbo…’ wins First prize in Europan17 Sweden in Rimbo.

The Jury highlighted “the strong analysis of existing values, with the foundation of a robust overall concept that allows a ring road to connect the local community both socially and ecologically”.

Implemented in phases, this project will transform Rimbo into a vibrant town, offering diverse mixed-use spaces that cater to a wide range of activities, functions, and people. Embracing various building typologies, dimensions, tenures, and affordability levels, the town will be a social space that encourages citizen interaction, stimulates sociability, and strengthens collective identity.

For more info, check link in bio.

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11/03/2022

Currently working on the transformation of Bospolderplein, a neighbourhood square in Rotterdam West. The participatory process, which includes the neighbours and a team of city-making experts, aims to make the square both socially and climatically sustainable.

17/02/2022

Villa Rubik in full construction mode! The design for this house in the outskirts of Dordrecht (NL) focuses on maximising the qualities of the plot by opening up its compact volume to the green surroundings.

It is a pleasure to work on this project with the excellent ex*****on by Bouwbedrijf Rietveld. The design was done with help from Iconic Ironic.

11/02/2022

In the transformation of the Multihalle in Mannheim (DE), we are recovering the original openings of the shell. This restoration will enhance the Multihalle's former monumentality and openness, blurring the distinction between interior and exterior and reconnecting humans and nature.

Read more about the project on our website:
https://cofoarchitects.com/work/multihalle-transformation

11/01/2022

M&I Apartment listed in Archello.com's Best Projects of 2021!
A big thank you to the editorial team for this recognition 🙏
https://archello.com/project/mi-apartment

COFO architects, a Rotterdam-based firm, has transformed a relatively small and dark apartment into a generous home filled with light and colour. The clients are an empty-nester couple that wanted to convert their fam...

29/12/2021

This 2021 we delivered M&I Apartment and it was published all around the globe! Special mention to this lovely article in South Korean magazine 월간 INTERNI&Decor
http://internidecor.com/57/?idx=8657125&bmode=view

21/12/2021

Very happy to see Villa Rubik taking shape!

13/07/2021

New office space! From now on, you can find COFO architects in De Fabriek van Delfshaven (Rotterdam). The office, located within walking distance from many of our projects, is well-rooted in the heart of Delfshaven.

The new address is Mathenesserdijk 416c, 3026 GV Rotterdam.
See you there!

22/06/2021

For the Rotterdammers: Have you already visited the Rotterdam Architecture Month? COFO architects contributed to the exhibition by showing our design for Visserijplein, ‘Rambla + Kapsalon’.

The exhibition, located in the Kruisplein parking garage, presents how designers, academia, market parties and municipality are working together on a resilient city.

More info:
https://rotterdamarchitectuurmaand.nl/en/programme/item/festivalheart-rotterdam-architecture-month-2021/

16/06/2021

Little C has won both the Jury and the Public Award of the Rotterdam Architectuurprijs 2021!

The jury and the citizens of Rotterdam have voted for this ambitious housing development that brings cohesion and continuity to the city.

Guillem Colomer Fontanet, from COFO architects, contributed to Little C as project architect in the CULD | INBO design tandem, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Congratulations to all those involved!

Read more:
https://www.rotterdamarchitectuurprijs.nl/prijs-2021

(photo: Ossip van Duivenbode)

21/05/2021

Works have started on the renovation of the Multihalle in Mannheim! The first steps are testing the current shell structure and carefully demolishing outdated elements.

The Multihalle, designed by Frei Otto and Carlfried Mutschler in 1975 for the BUGA garden show, was a unique and colourful experience. The shell will be restored to enhance its former monumentality and openness, while the halls will be carefully reprogrammed with human-scale interventions. The Multihalle will become a versatile framework, open to society and to its multiple developments.

View the project on our website:
https://cofoarchitects.com/work/multihalle-transformation

14/05/2021

Wonderful article about our project, M&I Apartment, in Diariodesign (text in Spanish).

Casa en Sabadell, por COFO architects. Espacios más diáfanos, combinación de pavimentos y un curioso baño central de baldosas azules han sido la solución.