About JOA

  • Just Open Architecture (JOA), based in Rotterdam, was founded in 2014 by Chinese and Canadian architects Kai Wang and Jordan Yerbury. At its core is the belief that design should be an “open” process. Our approach not only fulfills clients’ needs but also benefits municipalities, the environment, and end-users. We believe that a thoughtful and perceptive design attitude fosters open dialogue and ultimately leads to better architecture.
  • Communication and collaboration are central to our practice. We integrate research and rigorous experimentation into every project, viewing these steps as essential to clarifying complex layers of meaning. Our diverse team remains sensitive to the contexts and cultures that inspire our work, striving to uncover meaningful significance in each project. We avoid assumptions and clichés, and we are continually inspired by how people work, live, and play in different parts of the world.
  • Through our “OPEN” design process, we translate our clients’ vision and expertise into reality—giving form even to the most abstract ideas. Our built projects are further informed by research conducted at the Delft University of Technology and the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture.
  • JOA’s design methodology is step-by-step, transparent, and traceable. We actively involve clients throughout the process to ensure our work tangibly enhances communities and the user experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The team

Kai

Kai Wang / 王 开

Architect, M.Arch
Co-founder of JOA

The team

Jordan Yerbury

Architect, M.Arch
Co-founder of JOA

Join us

We welcome open applicantions, whether you are a student for an Internship or a specialist for a Full Time Job or a Part Time Job.
Just drop us a line with your application intent: kai@justopenarch.com

Required application materials

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Portfolio or website that shows samples of your work or represents your design capability (Please note that the file size should no exceed 5 Mb, and Max. 15 A4 pages)

Please note that application mailed to a wrong email address will not be taken into consideration.