De Zwarte Hond is a design agency for architecture, urban planning and strategy with offices in Groningen, Rotterdam and Cologne. We combine social commitment and craftmanship and create high-end projects that fit the context, and match the wishes of the users and visions of our clients.
De Zwarte Hond understands the dynamics of a location and we include the value and livability of residents, streets, neighbourhoods and cities in our designs. Our designers are firmly rooted in the environment, but are able to surprise with subtle authenticity and smart use of space.
We create places, buildings and environments that intrigue, with a distinctive and timeless appearance. Our goal is to design places that truly touch people, combining architecture and urban planning seamlessly into the core of our work.
Our projects enrich the society economically and culturally, contributing to social development and diversity, stimulating social cohesion and encounters, and restoring and strengthening the urban structure.
We believe that planning or designing is just a starting point; real impact requires implementation. We are therefore not only committed to design, but also take responsibility for the total implementation process.
