Jacob van Rijs

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Jacob van Rijs
Jacob van Rijs in 2016
Born	Jacob van Rijs (1965-08-24) 24 August 1965 (age 59) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Alma mater	Technical University Delft with honours
Occupation(s)	Architect Urbanist
Awards	RIBA International Fellowship (2011)
Practice	MVRDV
Buildings	Hannover Expo 2000 Villa VPRO WoZoCo Parkrand Mirador Ragnarock Flower Building Crystal Houses Market Hall
Projects	KM3 Farmax

Jacob van Rijs Ir. FRIBA (Amsterdam, 1964^[1]) is a Dutch architect, urban planner and one of MVRDV’s three founding partners. Besides giving lectures worldwide van Rijs is also professor Entwerfen und Baukonstruktion at Technische Universität 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.^[2] 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.