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OMA Architects, an architecture office in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

This Dutch architecture practice is led by architect and architectural theorist Rem Koolhaas.

e-architect select what we consider to be the most interesting architectural projects by Office for Metropolitan Architecture globally and post frequently.

In addition, we feature a selection of the best new building designs around the world by this studio. The practice was founded in 1975 by Rem Koolhaas and Elia Zenghelis, along with Madelon Vriesendorp and Zoe Zenghelis.

In conclusion, we post information and images of significant contemporary architecture projects by this Dutch design practice on this international website.

Finally, our tag archives about OMA are informative and together provide a useful global architectural resource.

Dutch Embassy Berlin, OMA for Netherlands

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Dutch Embassy Berlin building design by OMA

The Netherlands, having sold their former embassy site after the War, was free to choose anew and preferred Roland Ufer in Mitte, the oldest Berlin settlement, next to the (new) government district of their main trade partner.

Casa da Musica, Oporto Building: OMA

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Casa da Musica, Oporto building by OMA

Casa da Música, Porto concert hall building by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) – RIBA European Award 2007 & Stirling Prize 2007 shortlisted: “his century has seen an architecturally frantic attempt to escape from the tyranny of the notorious ‘’shoe-box’’ shaped concert hall.”