Bao Podcast

#12 Sven Grooten (B-architecten)

Episode Summary

In episode 12 of the Bao Podcast, we welcome Sven Grooten. Sven is one of the founders of B-architecten. Throughout the years, he started two spin-offs named B-bis and B-city. Today, B-architecten, B-bis, and B-city have grown into a combined office of more than 75 people. Each B-team has its particular focus and way of functioning, yet they all share a distinct innovative view on the variety of projects the B-platforms stand for.

Episode Notes

In episode 12 of the Bao Podcast, we welcome Sven Grooten. Sven is one of the founders of B-architecten. Throughout the years, he started two spin-offs named B-bis and B-city. Today, B-architecten, B-bis, and B-city have grown into a combined office of more than 75 people. Each B-team has its particular focus and way of functioning, yet they all share a distinct innovative view on the variety of projects the B-platforms stand for.

For more information, please visit https://b-architecten.be/.

 

Show notes: 

B-architecten

B-bis

B-city

The Berlage Institute

How Singapore solved housing

 

Time stamps: 

0:00 Start of B-Architecten

10:10 Why everybody should have an architecture course at school

20:25 Mission and vision of B (-Architecten, -Bis, -City)

34:00 Architects that inspire Sven

38:00 Personal and professional goals

42:10 What Sven would change about the construction industry

46:00 Influence of the pandemic

52:30 Outro