Application process:

• You may apply between October 31^st until December 20^th 2024.
• We will be in touch in December to give you feedback on your application, so the sooner you apply, the better!
• Interviews will take place between January 6^th and January 10^th 2025.

Important: you must remain enrolled in a university between the 1^st of March 2025 until at least the 31^st of August 2025 to be considered for this internship. Evidence will be requested.

This is us

We are a global team of over 250 passionate people who are dedicated to creating innovative architecture and urban design. We were founded in 1993 and are headquartered in Rotterdam, with offices in Shanghai, Berlin, Paris, and New York.

Architecture Department
The Architecture Studios at MVRDV are responsible for designing innovative and sustainable buildings and structures. The studios work on a wide range of projects, from small-scale residential buildings to large-scale commercial and cultural complexes. Some notable projects include:

• The Markthal in Rotterdam, a mixed-use building with a market hall, housing, and offices
• The Tianjin Binhai Public Library in China, one of the largest libraries in the world
• The Crystal Houses in Amsterdam, a sustainable housing development with green roofs and facades
• The Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, an art storage and presentation facility

We’re looking for full-time (40 hours/week) architect interns to join us from March 1st to August 31st, 2025, for an exciting 6-month internship. More specifically we are looking for interns with:

• Strong design and CAD skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and solid 2D and 3D rendering abilities.
• Interest or affinity with working in international teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Authorisation to work in the Netherlands (either EU nationality or already possessing a VISA that allows an internship in the Netherlands)
• Enrolment as a student for the entire duration of the internship (evidence will be requested). Unfortunately, we cannot hire graduates for this role.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Be part of a global, creative, and ambitious team shaping the future of cities alongside some of the brightest minds in architecture and urbanism.
• Competitive internship allowance of €700 per month, plus travel reimbursement for your home-office commutes.
• Enjoy a vibrant, international working environment with regular excursions, parties, and corporate activities like sports.
• Healthy and affordable office lunches (€4.15 per day).
• Generous contribution towards your OneFit sports subscription.
• Access to OpenUp, our mental health platform, supporting your well-being.
• A fantastic office location in the center of Rotterdam, just a short walk from the train station.

Ready to learn, grow, and have fun? Join us for an inspiring internship!

We’d love for you to join us!

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you recognize yourself in this statement? MVRDV encourages you to reconsider and apply. You do not need to tick all the boxes to join our team. We care more about your motivation and potential! We look forward to your application.

How to apply

Please fill in the online form and upload your motivation letter, CV, recommendation preferably as PDF not larger than 5mb. You can also check how we hire.