Katrien Van Dijk
About Katrien Van Dijk
Katrien Van Dijk is the Lead Architect at Arup Netherlands, with extensive experience in architecture, having worked at several prominent firms and holding a master's degree from Technische Universiteit Delft.
Lead Architect Arup Netherlands
Katrien Van Dijk holds the position of Lead Architect at Arup Netherlands. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing to projects in the Rotterdam Area. In this role, she leads architectural initiatives, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and ensures the delivery of innovative design solutions for a wide range of clients.
Senior Associate Architect at MVRDV
Prior to her current role, Katrien Van Dijk worked as a Senior Associate Architect at MVRDV from 2019 to 2021. At MVRDV, she engaged in high-profile architectural projects, showcasing her experience in handling complex designs and her ability to manage large-scale architectural endeavors. Her tenure there spanned two years and allowed her to further refine her architectural vision and leadership skills.
Architectural Tenure at OMA
Katrien Van Dijk spent a significant part of her career at OMA. She started as an Architect from 2008 to 2009, then moved up to Senior Architect, a position she held from 2009 to 2015. Finally, she served as an Associate Architect from 2015 to 2018. During her cumulative nine years at OMA, she contributed to various prestigious projects and gained extensive experience in both design and architectural leadership.
Educational Background in Architecture
Katrien Van Dijk studied architecture at Technische Universiteit Delft, earning her master's degree after seven years, from 1996 to 2003. This extensive education provided her with a solid foundation in architectural principles and design techniques, shaping her professional career. Additionally, she attended Proteus Eretes for one year and completed her secondary education at Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem from 1990 to 1996.
Early Career and Various Architectural Roles
Katrien Van Dijk began her career as a werkstudent at Rapp + Rapp from 2002 to 2003. She then worked as a junior architect at Jeroen Schipper Architecten from 2004 to 2005. Her early career also included roles at Claus en Kaan architecten, where she worked as an architect from 2005 to 2008. These roles allowed her to build a diverse portfolio and gain a broad range of architectural expertise.