Success stories

Period of exchange: 03/2010 until 05/2010
Duration of exchange: two months

When reading about the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme on the internet, both entrepreneurs, who were keen to exchange knowledge and discover fresh dynamics for their architectural businesses, wasted no time in signing up online. Host entrepreneur Marc, who was running Studio Seven Architecten, invited Jose to join his company for two months. The new entrepreneur was very enthusiastic to travel to Marc´s country and find inspiration in the new environment, which would eventually help him develop his own business back home, JIR Arquitectura.

Jose was glad to offer his own architectural viewpoints on several projects during his stay with Marc. He participated in the making of the plans for Omniversum, a 3D cinema that needed 150 more seats in one of its theatres, as well as designing a new double garage in Berkel and Rodenrijs and working on the Rijksmonument in Den Haag. Marc equally introduced José to new software programmes, essential to his company when drafting and sketching new plans.

Both entrepreneurs were extremely pleased with the exchange. Jose learnt new ways to design and manage projects, as well as discovering new methods of construction. Thanks to Marc, Jose equally met up with new clients. Marc was very pleased to notice that Jose´s help improved most of his company’s projects.