Simon van Woerden
1902–1993 (age 91)
Biography
Simon van Woerden designed buildings that blended timelessness with the needs of those who inhabit them, creating spaces that honored tradition while embracing the future. His architectural vision balanced form and function, producing environments that felt both grounded and uplifting.
Beyond his designs, he mentored younger architects, emphasizing the importance of listening to communities and respecting the history embedded in every site. His structures, still standing, testify to an architect who built not just with materials but with care for people and place.