Mecanoo is a renowned Dutch architecture firm founded in 1984 and based in Delft, Netherlands, with additional offices in New York, London, and Kaohsiung. Led by Creative Director Francine Houben, the firm is known for its human-centered design philosophy, which balances People, Place, and Purpose. Mecanoo’s diverse portfolio spans libraries, cultural centers, housing, transportation hubs, and civic buildings—each shaped by context, sustainability, and social impact. Signature projects include the Library of Birmingham, Delft Railway Station, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C., and the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts in Taiwan. With a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to inclusive, futureoriented design, Mecanoo continues to shape meaningful spaces around the world.
