Marc Koehler Architects (MKA), founded in 2005 and based in Amsterdam, is an international architectural and design agency known for its innovative approach to residential and mixed-use projects. The firm, led by its founder and namesake Marc Koehler, specializes in creating flexible, socially-conscious designs that prioritize community, sustainability, and adaptability. With a team of around 20 architects and engineers, MKA provides end-to-end design services, from concept to execution, spanning architecture, interior, and urban design.
One of the firm's landmark contributions to architecture is the "Superlofts" concept, which promotes customizable living spaces within modular frameworks. Over six Superlofts buildings have already been built in the Netherlands, including in Amsterdam and Utrecht, with expansions underway internationally, including countries like Germany and the United Kingdom. These projects allow residents to design and evolve their interiors, embracing sustainability through features like passive design and modular construction.
MKA has also undertaken notable projects like "MARK," a mixed-use development in Amsterdam's Buiksloterham, blending residential, commercial, and leisure spaces to rejuvenate an industrial area. Other key works include the Jakoba Mulderhuis in collaboration with Powerhouse Company, designed to foster creative interaction, and international developments like "Thamesmead" in London.
The firm’s designs have garnered accolades such as the World Architecture Festival Housing Award in 2017, highlighting its commitment to forward-thinking, adaptable architecture that aligns with shifting societal needs.