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Over Kolenik

Robert Kolenik richtte zijn studio voor interieurarchitectuur in 2005 op in Amsterdam. We ontwerpen particuliere woningen in Nederland en daarbuiten. Ons eerste gesprek gaat over de mensen die er gaan wonen: hun ochtendrituelen, de gasten die over de vloer komen en de plekken waar ze graag alleen zijn.

Een interieur rond de bewoners

Wat voor de ene bewoner een prettige open keuken is, voelt voor de ander te onrustig. We onderzoeken de indeling voordat we materialen kiezen. Pas als de verhoudingen kloppen, werken we de lichtval, de tactiliteit van een wand of de ronding van een meubel uit.

Ontwerp en realisatie

Kolenik Design verzorgt het ruimtelijk ontwerp, de materiaalkeuze en de maatwerkdetails. Wie ook de uitvoering bij ons wil onderbrengen, werkt met Kolenik Projects. Dat team stemt de inkoop en planning af met de makers en bewaakt op de bouwplaats hoe het ontwerp wordt uitgevoerd.

Villa K, ons Living Lab in Vinkeveen

Thuis merk je pas echt wat een ontwerp doet. In Villa K, de gezinswoning en studio van Robert, ervaren we zelf hoe akoestiek, verlichting, klimaat en waterkwaliteit uitpakken in dagelijks gebruik. Die ervaring helpt ons per opdrachtgever te bepalen welke techniek iets toevoegt.

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A CLOSE-KNIT STUDIO

Kolenik remains intentionally boutique. Our team brings together interior architecture, design, project management and visualisation, keeping personal involvement and senior attention close to every project. Around that core sits a trusted international network of craftspeople, makers and technical specialists who allow us to realise highly individual homes at the highest level. Meet the team:

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    Robert Kolenik

    Founder & Creative Director

    Robert Kolenik’s work is driven by a fascination with how a home can shape everyday life. What began with an early interest in responsible design has developed over more than two decades into a broader perspective on comfort, wellbeing, technology and resilience. That curiosity sits underneath the work, while beauty remains the starting point: balanced proportions, tactile materials, bespoke details and the calm, recognisable atmosphere that has come to define Kolenik interiors.

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    Giulia Michelli

    Interior Architect

    Giulia studied in Udine, home to many Italian furniture design companies. A stint in residential architecture inspired the Italian architect to depart from her small mountain hometown to the Dutch flatland. Luckily, she did pack her knack for spatial composition and material explorations.

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    Leanna van Es

    Project manager

    Our design-loving office and project manager,Leanna is praised for her profound understanding of the design process. Her interior design background, years of experience working at Dutch design company Pastoe, and strong social skills make her a valued member of our team. 

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    Lucho Dobrev

    3D Artist

    3D artist Lucho inhabits an essential spot in the design process. ‘I help clients visualise their dream house.’ His photorealistic renders make the ambience and layout of the future residence palpable, ensuring the final design is there to last. 

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    Meggy van Rees

    Interior designer

    During her interior design studies, darker colours and stronger contrasts appealed most to fashionista Maggy. ‘My understanding of luxury has evolved since then. Luxury is much more subtle; less is often more. And, working with a neutral colour palette makes details matter even more.’ 

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    Sanne Ubbink

    Interior designer

    With a background in environmental psychology and sustainable interior design, Sanne creates spaces that reflect personality and values. Her style embodies quiet luxury, blending natural materials with modern influences to deliver timeless designs that inspire and endure.

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    Lou van der Lende

    Project manager

    With a design background and a mind for structure, I bridge concept and execution. I stay close to the creative core while managing the bigger picture. Intuitive, committed, connected. My signature: get it done.

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