KCAP Architects&Planners is a Dutch office for architecture, urban design and urban planning, founded by Kees Christiaanse in 1989. During the last 20 years KCAP has established itself as one of the leading international practices in the fields of architecture and urbanism. Working on an international level from the start, KCAP has designed and realized projects in major countries and cities all over the world such as Hamburg, Zurich, Perm, London, Beijing and Amsterdam. The office gained international recognition with projects such as Kavel 25 housing block in The Hague (NL), Wijnhaveneiland and the Red Apple in Rotterdam (NL), GWL district in Amsterdam (NL), Hafencity in Hamburg (DE) and the Perm 2020 Strategic Masterplan in Russia. With a multi-disciplinary approach to complex design issues, KCAP has gained extensive experience in large-scale urban design and master planning, waterfront redevelopments, campus design and public transportation hubs. Architectural designs range from housing, education and care to public and utility buildings and mixed-use programs. KCAP develops concepts and visions that address sustainability, urbanization and infrastructure. KCAP is connected to various urban research programs.