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NICE Developers: The wood developer for healthy neighborhoods and cities

Welcome to NICE, where we provide the answer to the demand for a better world – healthy, sustainable, socially inclusive, and resilient. How? For example, through the development of Paris Proof residential buildings. Read more about the life mission of founders and developers Robert and Mark.

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Mark & Robert

Nice to meet you

You – whether a housing corporation, municipality, investor, or resident – know that things need to change. As an individual and as an organization, you want to take the first step towards improvement. Of the environment, of the climate, of the overall quality of life. But how?!
Many questions you ask yourself, we also asked ourselves. How do you build a sound and Paris Proof residential building? Can timber construction replace concrete construction? Is a wooden building fire-safe? Is it more or less expensive in terms of realization and maintenance? And is a wooden residential building comfortable to live in? We are happy to provide you with the answers, explain how we are already achieving this, and how we can tackle this together. NICE to meet you!

Nice Highlights

Queen Maxima in SAWA
SAWA

Royal opening of SAWA – the aftermovie

On November 18, 2025, SAWA was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Máxima. During the opening, the residents were central. Through personal stories, images, and encounters, it became clear what SAWA truly represents: living together, sharing together, and collectively caring for the place where you live.
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News

VACANCY: timber construction project developer

NICE is immediately seeking a medior/senior project developer who wants to build affordable, biobased, and nature-inclusive residential neighborhoods.
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Publications

New: The Timber Truth

The Timber Truth has been launched: the facts, the nuances, and… SAWA on the cover
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News

NICE at WOCODA 2026

On January 29, 2026, NICE Developers will be NICE Developers at WOCODA, the public housing fair that brings together professionals from government, corporations, and the market. A day that revolves entirely around knowledge sharing, acceleration, and collaboration on solutions for the enormous housing challenge facing the Netherlands.
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SAWA winner of the National Timber Construction Award
SAWA

SAWA is the overall winner of the National Timber Construction Award

SAWA has been declared the overall winner by the professional jury of the National Timber Construction Award 2025. According to the jury report, SAWA is “the absolute standout of this year: elegant, beautifully designed, towering in ambition, and sustainable to its core.”
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Queen Máxima opens SAWA
SAWA

Her Majesty Queen Máxima opens SAWA

Yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially opened SAWA, the new circular wooden residential building on the Lloydpier in Rotterdam. This is a special milestone for developers NICE Developers ERA Contour and for all the partners and builders who contributed to the project. But above all, it is a milestone for the residents who have been moving in since this summer.
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SAWA in RTL Breakfast News
News

SAWA in RTL Breakfast News

RTL Ontbijtnieuws visited SAWA, Rotterdam's first entirely wooden residential building. In the broadcast, Robert Winkel (NICE Developers Mei architects and planners) and Alderman Chantal Zeegers explain why SAWA is so special.
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SAWA

Queen Máxima opens SAWA!

A royal moment for SAWA! The Government Information Service announced today that Her Majesty Queen Máxima will officially open SAWA on Tuesday, November 18.
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SAWA

SAWA in the running for the public award of the National Timber Construction Award 2025

SAWA has been pre-selected for the National Timber Construction Award 2025 in the serial housing category. The public can now vote for the audience award!
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Projects

Circular and affordable living in Wormerveer

Parteon and NICE Developers jointly NICE Developers approximately 100 lifetime-proof timber homes in Wormerveer. This is a significant step forward in realizing our shared ambition: sustainable, future-proof construction with a focus on people and the environment.
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Let's connect?

Are you curious about our solution to your challenge? Don't hesitate to contact us. At our own cafe, NICE Place, we'll gladly serve you a cup of coffee, a fresh beer, and discuss our progressive approach. Email info@nicedevelopers.nl to schedule an appointment.

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NICE Concept

Read and learn more about our unique NICE concept. It is more sustainable, circular, flexible, and... certified! Prepare for greater impact.

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