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UNS Expands to the US, Opening Austin Office

April 6, 2026

Architects: UNS

Location: Austin, TX, USA

Amsterdam-Based UNS Expands to the US, Opening Austin Office.

Booking.Com HQ Amsterdam – Photography © Hufton+Crow

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UNS Expands to TX, USA

The global architecture and design studio brings its city-shaping expertise to North America, establishing a foothold in the innovation-driven market.

Amsterdam-based global architecture and design studio UNS, formerly known as UNStudio, has officially opened its first US office in Austin, Texas. The launch marks a significant step in the firm’s international expansion and positions the Texas capital as a strategic hub for its North American operations.

“As designers of large, ambitious projects, we feel a strong alignment with the optimism and entrepreneurial spirit we see across the United States,” says Ben van Berkel, Founder and Principal Architect of UNS. “The US is a market where we’ve realized some of our most impactful work, and we’re excited to continue this trajectory from Austin — a city that has experienced remarkable growth and design in recent years.”

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Founded in 1988, UNS has built a decades-long legacy of combining bold design with technology and data-driven insights to address complex urban challenges. With projects spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm works at every scale, from product design and interiors to major infrastructure and urban districts, shaping how cities function and how communities connect. UNS integrates advisory capabilities across health, economics, sustainability, and technology to inform resilient, future-ready development. The Austin office enables UNS to contribute more directly to US urban initiatives while strengthening collaboration with local partners and stakeholders.

“Austin’s strong culture of innovation makes it an ideal base for our US operations,” says Frans van Vuure, Senior Architect and Managing Director of UNS Austin. “Establishing a presence on the ground allows us to better support local projects, build meaningful partnerships and apply our international experience to the complex challenges and opportunities shaping the built environment across the United States.”

The firm’s current projects include the Austin Light Rail, Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus masterplan in DC, Madrid’s multimodal Chamartín Station, WestK Performing Arts Center in Hong Kong, and FOUR Frankfurt mixed-use development. Exemplary completed projects include The Jewish Museum in New York City, Wasl Tower in Dubai, the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, and the Booking.com City Campus in Amsterdam.