Ytse has an academic background in engineering at the Utrecht University of the Arts and in architecture at the Delft University of Technology. His combination of creativity and technical expertise allows him to design and refine buildings with an eye for the bigger picture and the smallest details. He focuses himself on an integrated design approach, striving for architecture that adds value to human well-being, the environment and the economy. Ytse has previous experience at leading architectural firms, including OZ, Powerhouse Company, Equipe U+A and Rietveld Architecten.