About us

Liong Lie's cosmopolitan vision has been cultivated from his earliest years. Born in the Netherlands to a family with Indonesian roots, he was a global traveler in his youth, absorbing the varied cultural influences that the world has to offer. This instilled in him a talent for adaptability and innovative thought. Now, that expansive, international outlook is the cornerstone of the Liong Lie brand ethos.

Our collective is a mosaic of cultures, each member bringing a wealth of nuanced insights to our international projects. Our diverse backgrounds empower us to pose unconventional questions, leading to richer, more insightful answers. As a result, our approach to every brief is bespoke and unrestrained by traditional norms, ensuring that our solutions are as unique as the challenges they address.

Liong Lie

Liong Lie

Passion. I think I didn't choose the architecture profession. The profession chose me. In my youth I was always creating: making drawings, building furniture, improvising music with my friends. When I had to choose I remember visiting the model making room at a Dutch university (Technische Universiteit Eindhoven). "This is it!" I thought and before I knew it, I was studying architecture, travelling the world to visit buildings.

Commitment. My parents taught me to treat other people the way I want to be treated. That means collaboration out of respect, going for the best idea instead of taking the idea of "the boss" for granted, having fun while working hard and getting results. That is how I am in private, with my family and how we organize our office.

Surprise. During a two year trip around the world for the work of my father, at age nine I travelled with my family through the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. I discovered that there is not one ultimate answer to how you should live. With this attitude I also approach life and projects. Asking why and trying to look beyond the obvious. That is what makes it all worth for me.

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Silke Rörig

Silke Rörig

I grew up in Germany and studied there, in a pleasant region characterized by viticulture. My choice for architecture was made before I even knew it, because my parents had a sculpture and stonemasonry and there was always something being built or refurbished at the Rörig residence.

The first 13 years of my career as an architect I have worked in an office where I have learned to appreciate that architecture forms/models/ a city and that the quality of the execution/detailing is a key factor in the experience of public space. Since 2014 I am now working for and with Liong Lie and realize a dream of mine Which I had when I was a student: designing houses. In my spare time I’m a mother of two small children with a big passion for cooking and baking.

My slogan is: Building is what you do together. Which dream can I realize together with you?

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Elisabetta Hoxhaj

Being an architect is the right choice for me. A choice that led me to leave my country and pursue a new life in one of the most modern cities in Europe from an architectural point of view: Rotterdam.  
Thinking back, I realize that I became an architect by accident. Unlike many, I didn't feel a particular passion, but during my study at university it started to grow quickly. Over the years, I realized that I had always been interested in architecture in the past: I have built models, drew building perspectives and saw my own house being built step by step, even if I only vaguely remember it today.  

I chose to be part of the Liong Lie architects team because it is the studio that most represents architecture for me: modern and luxurious projects, born from a minimalist form, big gestures and strong concepts. Architecture that satisfies our customers every day, by improving their quality of life and the quality of their surroundings. For us, every new project is a new challenge that allows us to grow professionally. On a more personal level, discovering the smile of our clients for having built the villa of their dreams, is the greatest satisfaction of all.  

For me the steps to follow in a new project are these three: design a modern villa with passion, exceed the clients expectations and first of all have fun!

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Steffan Hegeman

Studying at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture, I discovered the power of a strong concept as the foundation of architectural design. During my undergraduate project at the University of Bath (UK), I learned to appreciate a place's story, its history, and its people, using storytelling as a means to create meaningful experiences in architecture. Back in Delft, I realized the significant impact our architecture has on our environment. I developed a passion for sustainable design and created my own graduation project: Circular housing in Indonesia, resulting in biobased bamboo residences with a strong connection to nature.

After working in a large organization where efficiency in design and process was essential, I am now able to focus on high-quality design at 123DV. My approach centers on a strong concept, storytelling, sustainability, and efficiency, forming the basis for meaningful architecture with attention to detail and aesthetics.

The beauty of our profession lies in creating architecture for people and with people. Collaboration hinges on trust, which, for me, means open and direct communication infused with a good dose of energy and enthusiasm.

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Cindy van Ling

Cindy van Ling

Design critic - Ideas generator - Talent spotter - Free thinker - Researcher - Highly sensitive perceptor 

Apart from architecture and design, I'm also passionate about people.
I'm a natural watch dog for authenticity: safeguarding it in our designs, but also recognizing it in people. I have a background in art, graphic design and webdesign but I am married to architecture.

Unrestrained by having to deal with the laws of gravity as an architect, I judge architecture by its sole ability to embrace the dreams and diversity of human beings and therefore improving people's quality of life.
I am the quiet force behind 123DV / Liong Lie Architects. I have a strong visual design instinct and a hawk eye for detail that pushes our work further. 

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123DV Modern Villas

Our affiliate, 123DV Modern Villas, stands at the forefront of the architectural sphere, excelling in residential design. With a flair for unveiling innovative solutions that reflect the unique essence of its clients, 123DV infuses modern architecture with a personalized, human-centric approach. Liong Lie Architects extends this inventive spirit into the commercial realm, imbuing each project with the same imaginative energy.

Leveraging 123DV's extensive knowledge and refined craft, Liong Lie Architects reimagines commercial and public arenas into emblematic spaces that not only resonate on an emotional level but also enhance business value in tangible ways.

Our collaborative ventures with 123DV have enriched our understanding of the intricate ways individuals engage with their environments on a daily basis, influencing our approach to architecture profoundly.

For those captivated by the artistry of villa design, we invite you to explore further on the 123DV website.