Ard Hoksbergen (Rotterdam, 1981) studied architecture at the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam, and worked at several leading offices (including Erick van Egeraat and Claus en Kaan) during his studies. In June 2012 he won the Dutch Archiprix with his design for a Carthusian monastery. After that he established his own office in the center of Amsterdam. There he is working on various (interior) projects and studies.