ADS74 is an international architectural practice based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
We operate in diverse scales, from displays, scenography, small buildings to larger projects including urban and territorial master plans; Foster public life in all our designs; Research, understand and relate to the location of our projects; Dialogue openly with our clients defining with them how best the projects may suit their needs; Seek collaborations and work closely with engineers and interdisciplinary specialist teams on special projects.
ALESSANDRO DE SANTIS
Founded ADS74 in 2022 after co-founding 7478 architects in 2015 and working at OMA/ Rem Koolhaas since 2008 as architect and project leader, with 20 years of experience in built and complex projects around the world.
These spanning from master plans such as Endurance Village in Qatar, to museums such as National Art Museum of China, mix-use buildings such as BLOX in Copenhagen or JBR1 in Dubai, as well as theaters, residential towers, office towers, hotels, retail, sport venues, educational buildings and infrastructure.
Alessandro De Santis studied architecture at the University of Florence, Italy.
Client: PX Lettings Limited
Collaboration / Partnership: Christian Spiteri Architects
Developed during 7478
Location: Paceville, Malta
Year: 2019
Total GFA: 20.000 sqm - 215,300 sqft
Program: Residential, Hotel, Offices
Construction budget: Confidential
Status: Design development
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Client: Confidential
Collaboration / Partnership: OMA/Rem Koolhaas, Iyad Alsaka
Year: 2018
Total GFA: 350.000 sqm - 3,767,368 sqft / Land Area: 500.000 sqm - 5,382,000 sqft
Program: Residential Villas, Apartments, Retail, Office, Hospitality, Education, Community Facilities
Construction Budget: Confidential
Status: Concept Design
Client: BDP Marignan / Groupe Duval / BNP Paribas Real Estate
Collaboration / Partnership: OMA / Rem Koolhaas, Ellen van Loon
Location: Villiers-sur-Marne, France
Year: 2017
Total GFA: 36.000 sqm - 387,500 sqft
Program: Hotels, Cinemas, Congr. Center, Retail, Restaurants
Construction budget: EUR 125.000.000
Status: Competition Entry
Developed during 7478
In collaboration with: X-Architects
Location: Al Uqair, KSA
Client: Saudi Minestry of Culture
Year: 2021
Total GFA: 61,000 sqm — 656,598 sqft
Program: Community Center, Cultural Center, Maritime Museum, Visitor Center
Construction Budget: Confidential
Status: Concept Design
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Client: Ministry of Transport, Communications and Public Works Department
Year: 2017
Total GFA: 30.000 sqm - 322,917 sqft
Program: Archeological Museum, Permanent and Temporary Exhibition
Construction Budget: EUR 75.000.000
Status: Competition Entry