TRANS REGIO EXPRESS

Nicole Maurer and Holger Hoffschroër successfully presented the Trans Regio Express project at Stimuleringsfonds. The project was developed over the past year by Maurer United Architects, Reicher Haase Assoziierte and RuimteRealisten. The funding was granted, enabling the team to complete it during 2026.

Building the Raadhuisplein

On 21 December 2025, the works around Raadhuisplein in Heerlen are nearing completion. The construction site already shows the outlines of the new public space designed by Maurer United Architects. The project strengthens the representative buildings around the civic space in the heart of the city.

THREE LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE

Maurer United Architects designed the renovation of the main hall of Muziekgieterij in Maastricht. The upper balconies – previously only accessible via the backstage – are being integrated into the public area. This creates around 100 spots with improved sightlines, without increasing the total capacity of 1,100 visitors.

GAY JONGEN

Maurer United Architects, in collaboration with interior architect Gay Jongen, designed Jongen’s new showroom in the Scharn district of Maastricht. Under the slogan Studio, Store and Social, Jongen combines his design studio, retail space, and meeting place. Two design apartments have been created on the upper floor.

ILL WINTERSCHOOL

The International Learning Lab of Maurer United Architects, in collaboration with RWTH Aachen (New Regional Bauhaus), TU Berlin, and the North China University of Technology, organized a Winter School. Nine Chinese architecture students developed visions for Heerlen Center and North.

MODULAR MOEBIUS BENCH

Last week, the artwork Moebius Bench by Maurer United Architects was officially opened and put into use in Utrecht. The modular furniture installation build in concrete, connects the public square with the surrounding neighborhood and schools, and raises awareness about sustainability and the natural cycle.

DESIGN RAADHUISPLEIN

Today, Maurer United Architects presented the design for the new Raadhuisplein in Heerlen. The contemporary design, created in collaboration with landscape designers Mulder De Vries and Van Gorkom, brings water and greenery to the city center and strongly references the Roman past.

ARTEZ Excursion

Last weekend, 40 architecture students from the Artez Academy Arnhem visited the Farmhouse of Maurer United in Ransdaal. Marc and Nicole Maurer gave a presentation about the region and the youngest estate in the Netherlands: the small-scale beef farm ‘Hemels Vlees’ of farmer Zef Soogelee.

Tiny House Update

Maurer United experiments with various biobased construction techniques. Based on the Tiny House Park design, four buildings are currently being further developed and realized. The Tiny Holz House is based on a glue-free ‘CLT’ construction method. The Tiny Pipi House is based on energy+ timber frame construction.