themes

De Zwarte Hond is acutely aware of its social responsibility. The designer is at the heart of a changing society and actively shapes it. We list eight themes that are dear to our hearts and that guide our work.

olympic ambition

Balancing systems, and closing and connecting cycles

inclusivity

'a good city works like an emancipation machine'

mixed use

'a mix seems to work better when the functions have something to offer each other'

mobility

'the future is near'

sustainability

'sustainability is essentially about resilience'

timber construction

'we like to work based on the qualities of a material. That suits us very well as an agency'

to make

'making is the new learning'

transformation

'we always build on the character of the place'

urban density

'it’s not about the highest tower, but the best street life'