Studio MAB operates as a creative think tank for concept development on behalf of all the organisational units of MAB Development. The Studio combines expertise in urban design and architecture with knowledge of the market. It ensures an optimal synthesis between functional, architectural and financial parameters. This leads to innovative and creative (development) concepts and to functional and architectural added value.
The expertise of the Studio varies widely, ranging from retail concepts to urban planning and from architectural detailing to master planning.
The Studio’s contribution focuses on the following five areas:

Acquisition
The Studio has in-house experts to give shape to new ideas.

Projects
The Studio advises the project team on the choice of architect or urban planner and bridges the professional gap between the development manager and external architects.

Market development
The Studio explores the designs of the future markets. What are the trends? What opportunities are coming up? Where is it going to happen?

The discussion on architecture and urban planning
Thanks to the Studio, the discussion on architecture and urban planning are on the agenda throughout the company. ‘Appropriateness’ is the key word here. What type of architecture best suits a particular area or is needed to give shape to urban development principles and to realise a particular concept?

Knowledge bank and knowledge development
The Studio makes the creativity and innovative strength of the various offices accessible to all other offices.