About us

Passion. I think I didn't choose the architecture profession. The profession chose me. In my youth I was always creating: making drawings, building furniture, improvising music with my friends. When I had to choose I remember visiting the model making room at a Dutch university (Technische Universiteit Eindhoven). "This is it!" I thought and before I knew it, I was studying architecture, travelling the world to visit buildings.

Commitment. My parents taught me to treat other people the way I want to be treated. That means collaboration out of respect, going for the best idea instead of taking the idea of "the boss" for granted, having fun while working hard and getting results. That is how I am in private life with my family and how we organize our office.

Surprise. During a two year trip around the world for the work of my father, at age nine I travelled with my family through the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. I discovered that there is not one ultimate answer to how you should live. With this attitude I also approach life and projects. Asking why and trying to look beyond the obvious. That is what makes it all worth for me.

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Opgegroeid en gestudeerd heb ik in Duitsland in een gezellige streek die gekenmerkt is door wijnbouw. Mijn keuze voor de architectuur is mij zonder dat ik dat in eerste instantie door had met de paplepel meegegeven, want mijn ouders hebben een beeld- en steenhouwerij en er werd altijd gebouwd en verbouwd in het huis Rörig.
De eerste 13 jaar van mijn carrière als architect heb ik in een bureau gewerkt waar ik geleerd heb te waarderen dat architectuur een stad vormt en dat de kwaliteit in de uitvoering/detaillering een belangrijke factor voor de beleving van openbare ruimte uitmaakt. Sinds 2014 ben ik nu werkzaam voor en met Liong Lie en maak een droom uit mijn studietijd waar: woonhuizen ontwerpen.
In mijn vrije tijd ben ik moeder van twee kleine kinderen met een groot hart voor koken en bakken.

Mijn motto is: Bouwen, dat doe je samen.
Welke droom mag ik samen met u realiseren?

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Being an architect is the right choice for me. A choice that led me to leave my country and pursue a new life in one of the most modern cities in Europe from an architectural point of view: Rotterdam.  
Thinking back, I realize that I became an architect by accident. Unlike many, I didn't feel a particular passion, but during my study at university it started to grow quickly. Over the years, I realized that I had always been interested in architecture in the past: I have built models, drew building perspectives and saw my own house being built step by step, even if I only vaguely remember it today.  

I chose to be part of the 123DV team because it is the studio that most represents architecture for me: modern and luxurious projects, born from a minimalist form, big gestures and strong concepts. Architecture that satisfies our customers every day, by improving their quality of life and the quality of their surroundings. For us, every new project is a new challenge that allows us to grow professionally. On a more personal level, discovering the smile of our clients for having built the villa of their dreams, is the greatest satisfaction of all.  

For me the steps to follow in a new project are these three: design a modern villa with passion, exceed the clients expectations and first of all have fun!

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Studying at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture, I discovered the power of a strong concept as the foundation of architectural design. During my undergraduate project at the University of Bath (UK), I learned to appreciate a place's story, its history, and its people, using storytelling as a means to create meaningful experiences in architecture. Back in Delft, I realized the significant impact our architecture has on our environment. I developed a passion for sustainable design and created my own graduation project: Circular housing in Indonesia, resulting in biobased bamboo residences with a strong connection to nature.

After working in a large organization where efficiency in design and process was essential, I am now able to focus on high-quality design at 123DV. My approach centers on a strong concept, storytelling, sustainability, and efficiency, forming the basis for meaningful architecture with attention to detail and aesthetics.

The beauty of our profession lies in creating architecture for people and with people. Collaboration hinges on trust, which, for me, means open and direct communication infused with a good dose of energy and enthusiasm.

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Design critic - Ideas generator - Talent spotter - Free thinker - Researcher - Highly sensitive perceptor

Apart from architecture and design, I'm also passionate about people.
I'm a natural watch dog for authenticity: safeguarding it in our designs, but also recognizing it in people. I have a background in art, graphic design and webdesign but I am married to architecture. 

Unrestrained by having to deal with the laws of gravity as an architect, I judge architecture by its sole ability to embrace the dreams and diversity of human beings and therefore improving people's quality of life. I'm a good listener and it feels natural for me to take on the role of the clients' ambassador within the design team.
I am the quiet force behind 123DV / Liong Lie Architects. I have a strong visual design instinct and a hawk eye for detail that pushes our work further.

Life is too short - surprise us!

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