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Our projects weave innovation into the fabric of cities, industries, and ecosystems. From the visionary Salesforce Park to the community-driven UCo, and the pioneering Orchid City, we transform bold ideas into sustainable realities.

Dive into our journey of transformative projects since 1999, below.

Project Archive

Projects · 1999 to 2026

Twenty-seven years of work across thirty countries.

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Netherlands

    Timeline · 1999 to 2026

    149 projects across 30 countries · 91 published case studies Browse the full project archive →

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    IKEA Catalogue Supply Chain Dashboards

    With more than 200 million copies printed each year, the IKEA Catalogue Supply Chain Dashboards helps to address the sustainability of the world's most extensive annual print…

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    IKEA Catalogue Story of Print

    IKEA Media Production engaged Except to showcase the sustainability achievements and ambitions of its 200-million-copy catalog. Together we created a storytelling infographic…

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    Waddenworld Experience Center (WEC)

    The Wadden Sea World Heritage Experience Center gives visitors a unique chance to see, learn from, and experience the UNESCO world heritage ecosystem of the Wadden Sea. Locat…

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    The Self-driving City

    Self-driving vehicles will change the urban environment drastically. The Self-driving City Research uncovers insights into the significant changes and how to adapt to them. W…

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    Urban regen sustainable cities

    The Urban ReGen program delivers redevelopment plans for sustainable cities and neighborhoods, integrating all major sustainability aspects in one program. Its approach works…

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    Natural Capital means Business

    Natural Capital, whether recognized or not, plays a crucial role in our economy. To help clarify the relationship between economic activities and natural capital, Except and …

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    Schiphol-Oost Pioneer Park

    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport was born at Schiphol-Oost, over 100 years ago. Today, it incorporates a business park that could use more atmosphere and vision to distinguish itse…

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    Oostvaardersplassen National Park: A Vision

    On behalf of Staatsbosbeheer (Dutch nature management agency), Flevoland Province, and the municipalities of Almere and Lelystad, Except developed a vision document for the f…

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    Schiphol Catalyst Office Concept

    This catalytic and multi-tenant office design has a core ambition - to create a fully integrated and self-sufficient business precinct, helping create a healthy, inspirationa…

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