Career
His best-known building is the VROM Building (Ministry of Housing) in The Hague. Other projects include the The Netherlands Organization-NiTG Building at the Utrecht Uithof complex and the Enschede Muziekkwartier. In addition to his architectural work, January Hoogstad gives frequent (guest) lectures at various national and international organizations.
January Hoogstad ranks among the International Academy of Architecture"s Academicians and is President of the International Centre in Rotterdam.
Hoogstad was born in Rotterdam. He has been awarded the Dutch Royal knight order Officer in the order of Orange Nassau and received the Laurenspenning of the city of Rotterdam.