Architect and urban designer with a strong research-by-design orientation, combining spatial research, geographical analysis and OSINT methodologies. I have professional experience in regional planning, graphic design and data analysis, and I am keen to apply my geographic knowledge and research skills toward developing and improving digital applications. I am particularly drawn to co-creation, participatory processes, and the urban-rural connection, with an interest in agroecological systems and resilient settlements.

Joost Herrebout

Architect and urban designer with a strong research-by-design orientation, combining spatial research, geographical analysis and OSINT methodologies. I have professional experience in regional planning, graphic design and data analysis, and I am keen to apply my geographic knowledge and research skills toward developing and improving digital applications. I am particularly drawn to co-creation, participatory processes, and the urban-rural connection, with an interest in agroecological systems and resilient settlements.

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Architect and urban designer with a strong research-by-design orientation, combining spatial research, geographical analysis and OSINT methodologies. I have professional experience in regional planning, graphic design and data analysis, and I am keen to apply my geographic knowledge and research skills toward developing and improving digital applications.

I am particularly drawn to co-creation, participatory processes, and the urban-rural connection, with an interest in agroecological systems and resilient settlements.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Collaborator at Civil Action Network
September 1, 2025 - Present
Facilitator for workshops on democracy and community-building; Writing of grant applications at European and local level
Spatial researcher and planner at Atelier Romain
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Research-by-design on spatial policy, landscape systems and adaptive reuse; Development of analytical frameworks translated into design proposals; Organization and moderation of participatory and co-creation processes
Waiter - Commis de Rang at Restaurant Kochsalon / Wrenkh / Konstantin Filippou
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Waiter positions across several fine dining establishments
Architectural guide at We Love Architecture
October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Guided architectural tours with strong design focus; Public dissemination of architectural knowledge
Designer at Must Stedebouw
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Production of research material; Research-by-design of urban neighbourhoods and landscape development; Organisation and moderation of participation processes
Architectural Assistant at Trans Architectuur
January 2, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Production of construction drawings; Production of design models; Support in the design process

Education

Deutsch course at Deutschothek, Vienna, Austria
November 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture (Urban Design) at University of Ghent
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Architecture at University of Ghent
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017
Diploma of secondary school at Virgo Sapientiae Instituut Maldegem, Belgium
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014

Qualifications

Deutschkurse: Wirtschaftsdeutsch, Grammatik B-level, Intensiv C1.2
November 1, 2024 - January 20, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Other