Atelier Kempe Thill, the Rotterdam-based Dutch architectural firm founded in 2000 by German architects André Kempe and Oliver Thill, died on March 1, 2026.
Both founders were born in East Germany and graduated in architecture from the Technical University of Dresden. The practice was known for its minimalist design approach, careful material detailing, and work exploring affordable high-quality architecture within constrained budgets.
Atelier Kempe Thill is an international architectural firm based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, founded in 2000 by German architects André Kempe and Oliver Thill. Both Kempe and Thill were born in East Germany and graduated in architecture from the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden). The practice is known for its minimalist design approach, careful material detailing, and explorations of affordable high-quality architecture within constrained budgets.