Jacob van Rijs is a Dutch architect, lecturer and urbanist.
Education
He completed his studies at the. He regularly lectures and teaches at schools and institutions all over the world Delft University of Technology, Architecture Academy Amsterdam, Architecture Academy Rotterdam and, Architectural Association School of Architecture London, Cooper Union New York, Rice University in Texas, Tennessee Probe in Tokyo and Universities of Madrid and Barcelona.
Career
In 1993 together with Winy Maas and Nathalie de Vries he set up Early work such as the television centre Villa VPRO and the housing estate for elderly WoZoCo, both in the Netherlands, have brought him international acclaim and established ’s leading role in international architecture. In 1991, together with Winy Maas and Nathalie de Vries, he founded the studio (an acronym of the initials of the names of the three founders), which produces designs and studies in the fields of architecture, urban studies and landscape design. Today, the studio is actively involved in numerous projects in various parts of the world. designed the Dutch pavilion for Expo 2000 in Hanover, the Logrono Eco-City in Spain, the Gyre building in Tokyo and many others