Jacob van Rijs, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jacob van Rijs

Dutch architect

Date of Birth: 22-Mar-1965

Place of Birth: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Profession: architect, urban planner

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Professor Jacob van Rijs Ir.
FRIBA (Amsterdam, 1964) is architect, urban planner and one of MVRDV’s three founding partners.
Besides giving lectures worldwide van Rijs is also professor Entwerfen und Baukonstruktion at the Technical University of Berlin.
Moreover, he regularly lectures and takes part in student juriesat universities and institutes worldwide.
His teaching experience comprehends TU Munich, TU Delft, University of Wismar, ETSAM University Madrid, Royal Academy of Arts Copenhagen, Tokyo Institute of Technology and Rice University, Houston, amongst others.
Within the Royal Institute of Dutch Architects (BNA) he is chairman of the International Programme, creating a better support and stimulation for Dutch architects in their activities across the border worldwide.
He also holds a position in the Dutch Trade and Investment Board (DTIB) from where he represents architects an international trade and investment level.