The BOUWERY attitude

At Bouwery, we believe in the power of fine design; A hands-on approach with a positive attitude towards problem-solving. We embrace innovation and challenge the obvious to craft the unique and tailored solution that each project deserves.

Our core values are:

Holistic design
We are passionate about design, from concept to construction; Every detail matters, every aspect counts. We adopt the multi-faceted complexities of the built environment and place the user experience at center stage. That is why we see our designs as customized, tailor-fit products that meet the client’s needs and aim to exceed their expectations.

Place as Sanctuary
Context is very important to us and each project’s site-specific conditions deserves a unique design approach and identity. Whether it’s a private home or a public space, we want to make not just spaces, but places of meaning. We hold the conviction that architecture must enrich the built environment with an uplifting, evocative spirit.  

Collaborate
We are devoted to design as a collaborative process as we listen carefully to the needs and vision of our clients and value the input from all stakeholders involved. Working across disciplinary boundaries means embracing synergetic creativity, which is key for creating the perfect story for each unique project with an imaginative, yet provocative outcome.

Well-being
Responsible design means more than meeting sustainability goals. It requires an understanding of the inherent qualities of place, space, materials and conduct that improves the quality of life (socially, culturally, economically, and environmentally).
Through our fine design ethos, we evoke a sense of well-being that transforms a house into a home, a place into a destination and an object into an experience.

It’s a matter of design!

Bouwery was founded by Johan van Lierop, an award-winning designer with over 20 years of international experience in the field of architecture and design. Born in The Netherlands and professionally raised in New York City, Van Lierop nurtures a varied body of work, ranging from private villas to hi-rise residential, from museums to shopping malls, from objects to master planning.
Fueled with wit and grit, Van Lierop and his team have developed an investigative attitude towards every unique design challenge, with a critical eye for both concept and detail.