BASED ARCHITECTURE

architects & engineers

Our company consist of architects striving to build according to the needs and wishes of our clients

We aim to reconcile the contradictory components, that most projects encounter, to produce a clear straightforward concept that serves as a guideline throughout the process. By studying the problem at a fundamental level we try to discover new possibilities. Our team is equipped with advanced knowledge of BIM technology and has proven capacities among the areas of project management and budget control. The three-dimensional interpretation of the client’s terms of reference, should contribute besides serving functional, with a positive impact of meaning to the surroundings and its users.

Slide One

Manuela House

Bilbao, Spain

Slide Two

PMG II

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Slide Three

germania campus

Münster, Germany

Slide One

Manuela House

Bilbao, Spain

Slide Two

PMG II

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Slide Three

Germania campus

Münster, Germany

fields of work

Our services

Architecture

We have realised and gained experiences in utility buildings (industrial accommodation, offices, government buildings, libraries, shopping centers, hotels, social/cultural accommodations, concert halls)and housing (detached, semi-detached and multi-storey dwellings).

Design

The final part of the project, interior design and detailing, must show the essence and the connection with the project. We offer our ‘interior’ design services to; shops, restaurants, offices, housing and realise our own furniture and object design.

Urbanism

When the phase of the project is still on a scale of urban planning / design, we can provide and consult our clients with; preliminary research, urban and architectural studies, masterplans, concept development and feasibility studies.

Building Permit

We can provide our clients with the necessary documents to apply for a building permit, whether it concerns a newly built building or construction work on an existing building. Even if it consists a situation, where the building contains any kind of rank of monumental status.

Construction

Our team can provide full management on planning, budget control and realisation of the construction part of the project. No matter if the project character will be a restoration, renovation, modification, intervention, transformation or a newly constructed building.

certification

We offer consultancy, editorial and technical administrative energy certificates, technical building inspection reports, certificates of occupancy, property valuations and any other types of certificates related to architectural services.

What People say

Customers reviews

“Going through all the phases of the process together with Based, we were able to make a thought-out choice. Multiple ideas and options were discussed and that’s when you find out what you basically want, need and like. The 2D and 3D drawings provided a clear insight into the development of the design and gave you a good impression of how things are going to be. They really listened to what we wanted and combined all our input with their knowledge and professionalism. Resulting in making you realise that your own ideas even got better.”

EVA HEUKENSFELDT JANSEN

EVENT COÖRDINATOR,

PICNIC TECHNOLOGIES

“Based indicated in advance that drawings could be used as a construction contract with our contractor, this is what we experienced indeed. Everything can be checked and there is no discussion about how something should or should not be done. With the knowledge and expertise of Based all our goals were achieved. The spaces of the house are very efficiently arranged and although it has now all the luxury of the modern standards, the traditional character of the house has been preserved.”

JEFFRY BROEK

FOUNDER AND CEO,

ENERGIEBESPAARDERS

“Based Architecture made sure they were mindful about potential additional costs by providing multiple options in different price ranges we could choose from. Additionally, the scheduled check-ups during the building phase were very appreciated as well. Personally lacking the professional experience to spot when contractors deviated from the construction schemes and drawings, Based Architecture proved to be invaluable in that respect. We have already received many compliments, from constructors and friends alike and we have not even moved yet.”

MAARTEN LANKHOF

DATA PROTECTION OFFICER & SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL,

MESSAGEBIRD

“Based Architecture came highly recommended by friends of ours and we have had the fortune to experience first-hand why. Throughout the project suggestions were made to improve our initial ideas, tweaking them a bit or suggesting alternative solutions which boosted the environment and atmosphere of the apartment as a whole”

EILEEN VAN DER WIEL

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL REAL ESTATE,

RITUALS

“The guidance offered by Based throughout the whole project and the work delivered, with even some mediation with the construction party in the end shows Based focus on results. Very professional and highly recommended. With the pleasant experience and Based professional approach in mind and in hindsight the experience endured on the construction phase with another party next time we would choose for Based. Their construction pricing was comparable in the end, however the other construction company’s approach was not.”

JAN WILLEM METZ

FIELD ENGINEER PIONEERING SPIRIT,

ALLSEAS

“Spending a lot of time ourselves on the process for detailing our renovation plans for a 1930’s style Amsterdam maisonnette we got Based on board for helping out in the final phases of this decision process and providing the drawings for the construction contractor. This worked out well and we are very pleased with their contribution; Their systematic approach on getting the quirks out of our own ideas and the resulting 2D and 3D drawings which were used as a basis for construction offers and negotiations. Their guidance in the design process, drawing package provided and their knowledgeable advise on the difficult local construction market proved Based to be a very competent party. A company with skilled and experienced people, a pragmatic approach and eye for detail.”

FLOOR HARMSEN

SENIOR COMMUNICATONS ADVISOR,

USG MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS NL

Completed Works

Take a peek inside our wonderworld

Meeting the Team

Get to know everybody

Graduated from Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM) in Spain in 2011. He was awarded a scholarship from the EU-exchange program at the Falkutät für Architektur from Universität Innsbruck in 2006 till 2007. During his studies he was awarded with several prizes like for example a merit prize in the ‘International Competition Krakow’, a scholarship to take part at the International Workshop at Foundation Vastu Shilpa, and in 2010, for a scholarship from the EU-internship program at BOLLES+WILSON in Münster, Germany. After a six months internship, he became junior architect, and later on project manager in competitions entry and assistant in working projects. After four years, he moved to Berlin, working at AUKETT+HEESE on the new Mercedes Platz Entertainment District, for a year. In September 2015 he decided to move to Bilbao and start his own Studio MADG Architect. In 2019 he applied and got a scholarship for a masters degree in Architectural Theory and Design (MTDA) at the University of Navarra, Pamplona, in Spain.

Graduated from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands in 2012. The main subjects during his masters were Restoration & Renovation on the scales of Modification, Intervention and Transformation. For his elective courses in his second semester he integrated the majority of the masters program of Real Estate and Housing, with specialised subjects as ‘High rise buildings’ and ‘Valuation theory’. He has worked five years in Berlin at AUKETT+HEESE for several projects in design- and construction phase, like for example a housing district for the BUWOG group in Berlin, the Westin Hotel in the Elbphilharmonie of Hamburg and the new Mercedes Platz Entertainment District in Berlin. In this last mentioned one, after participating from the start of the design phase, he got promoted to a leading position in the construction phase, for a part of the district. In March 2017 he decided to start his own business. Later that same year in November his company Siebelink Architecture merged with Studio MADG Architect.

Graduated from Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in Spain in 2012. During her studies, she was awarded with scholarships given by the Valencian Community for being a top athlete, where her sport passion taught her values like discipline and responsibility and from the UPV that allowed her to study at the Jade University of Applied Sciences in Oldenburg, Germany. Later on, she continued developing design skills working in the preliminary and schematic phases of design for several projects at Iwa Leyk Wollenberg Architekten in Berlin. Between 2014 and 2017 she worked at AUKETT+HEESE, being involved in the construction phase from the following projects: ZOOM Berlin shopping mall + office and the Allianz headquarters office in Berlin. After 5 years gaining experience abroad, she moved to Bilbao and started working at BAT Bilbao Architecture Team. BAT gave her the opportunity to work in the phases design development and construction documents for housing and school building projects. In 2019 she joined as partner at BASED Architecture.

Graduated from the School of Architecture, Planning and Design of the National University of Rosario (FAPyD), Argentina, in 2012. From 2012 to 2019 he worked on several projects of his own, and furthermore also in partnership with local studios in Argentina, where he won several awards and recognitions through the years. In 2019/2020 he studied the master’s degree in Architectural Theory and Design at the University of Navarra, Pamplona, and upon completion he began his professional career in Spain. Together with BASED Architecture, they participate in numerous competitions in which they obtain several awards and developed works together. Since 2021 he joined and enforces the established team with his mastered design skills. In Bilbao he currently develops his professional career, where he in addition to other architectural works, is fulfilling a leading role to participate in competitions. He is organising the necessary teams to do so, with his professional international network, which he obtained over the years.

Graduated from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in Spain, in 2019. During his studies, he was awarded with scholarships given by the Valencian Community for being a top student. With this opportunity he could develop his language skills living abroad with a local family in Plymouth (England). Furthermore he also worked at Manises City Council (Spain), to experience how the Urban Planning Department functions. In the mean time during his studies to become an Architect, he was also able to work with several university teachers contributing in research for historical building refurbishments. After this, he developed a strong interest in technology applied to architecture, and for that reason he decided to specialise in BIM (Building Information Modelling). During the last 3 years, he has been able to participate in different kinds of projects, managing the entire life cycle of a building. That included the planning and design of a project until going through the construction phase and its operations. Finally, after his last experience working one year in Munich (Germany), he decided to join BASED Architecture in Bilbao.

Office News

November 2017 – Fusion of two offices

December 2017 – Starting construction site for new office space

January 2018 – First clients sign contracts with Based

February 2018 – New logo for the company, designed by KrisKras

March 2018 – Launch of the new logo and the teaser website

April 2018 – Based finishes the construction site at Mazzaredo 41

May 2018 – Based celebrates office opening

June 2018 – Attending first competition at Cantabria

July 2018 – New construction site in Spain

August 2018 – Based enjoys the summer

September 2018 – New construction site in Netherlands

October 2018 – Launch of new website

November 2018 – Collaboration Rotor Architektur | Projektmanagement Berlin

December 2018 – Preparing building permits Berlin

January 2019 – Collaboration Engel & Völkers Bilbao

February 2019 – Visiting first projects Berlin

March 2019 – Expanding dutch market with projects Utrecht

April 2019 – New partner joins at Based

May 2019 – Applying building permits monuments Netherlands

June 2019 – Collaboration new subcontractors

July 2019 – Implementing new sustainable building solutions

August 2019 – Assignment contemporary Architecture Airport Bilbao

September 2019 – Partner accepted post graduate program becoming professor

October 2019 – Collaboration construction consulting office Booms

November 2019 – Collaboration Aukett+Heese Berlin

December 2019 – Implementing new soft- and hardware

Competitions

Recent awards, prizes and honorable mentioning

2020

Second prize

Competition. Housing and complementary spaces for the urban habitat in Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina.

Author + Daniel Gomez Magide Arquitecto

2021

First prize

Competition. Reburbishment and expansion of Cultural Centre in Grañén, Huesca.

Author *Ongoing execution of the project

Second prize

Competition. Gogora exhibition space in Bilbao.

Author + Daniel Gomez Magide Arquitecto + Andres Perea Arquitecto

Selected project

Competition. Social housing in Santa Anna, Es Castell, Menorca.

Author + Daniel Gomez Magide Arquitecto

Second prize

Competition. Developing of the construction projects for social housing in Mugartea and Tafalla, Navarra.

Author + Rue Arquitectos

2022

Third prize

Competition. Rural Innovation Centre “Alfonso Martin Escudero” in Brihuega, Guadalajara.

Author + Daniel Gomez Magide arquitecto + Atelier Atlantico

Pleasure to work with

Other clients & projectpartners

_ THE WESTIN HAMBURG _ HAMPTON INN _ HOTEL INDIGO _ ZALANDO _ UCI CINEMAS _ BUWOG GROUP _ SIEMENS AG _ ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP _ PRIMARK _ ALLIANZ _ AENA AEROPUERTO DE BILBAO _ STONE BREWING _ BOWLING WORLD BERLIN _

Contact Us

VISIT Alameda Mazarredo 41, 48009, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain

CALL +34 94 465 25 85

EMAIL info@based-architecture.com

BASED ARCHITECTURE

Our company consist of architects striving to build according to the needs and wishes of our clients

Manuela House

Bilbao, Spain

PMG II

Amsterdam, Netherlands

germania campus

Münster, Germany

Manuela House

Bilbao, Spain

PMG II

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Germania campus

Münster, Germany

fields of work

Our services

Architecture

Design

Urbanism

Building Permit

Construction

certification

What People say

Customers reviews

EVA HEUKENSFELDT JANSEN

EVENT COÖRDINATOR,

JEFFRY BROEK

FOUNDER AND CEO,

MAARTEN LANKHOF

DATA PROTECTION OFFICER & SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL,

EILEEN VAN DER WIEL

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL REAL ESTATE,

JAN WILLEM METZ

FIELD ENGINEER PIONEERING SPIRIT,

FLOOR HARMSEN

SENIOR COMMUNICATONS ADVISOR,

Completed Works

Take a peek inside our wonderworld

Meeting the Team

Get to know everybody

Miguel Angel

Floris remo

Laura

Eduardo

RUBÉN

Office News

Competitions

Recent awards, prizes and honorable mentioning

2020

Second prize

2021

First prize

Second prize

Selected project

Second prize

2022

Third prize

Pleasure to work with

Other clients & projectpartners

_ THE WESTIN HAMBURG _ HAMPTON INN _ HOTEL INDIGO _ ZALANDO _ UCI CINEMAS _ BUWOG GROUP _ SIEMENS AG _ ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP _ PRIMARK _ ALLIANZ _ AENA AEROPUERTO DE BILBAO _ STONE BREWING _ BOWLING WORLD BERLIN _

Contact Us