Anna Mathiesen

Anna Mathiesen (born 5 May 1968) is a Brunanter architect and industrial designer. Famous for her modern architecture and minimalist design, she is one of the best-known Brunanter architects from the 21th century. Since 2019, she has been president of the Royal Architectural Society.

Biography
Born in Grijzestad in 1968, Mathiesen studied Design and Architecture and Planning at the El-Reis Academy of the Arts in Nieuw Helmond. After her studies, she worked independently on several projects, including designing kitchenware for Coza and cigarette boxes for TobacCorp. She quickly became famous for her minimalist design and logos.

In 1996, Mathiesen completed her first architectural project, which was a one-floor house in Drenthe. In 1997, she submitted her modern round design for a new 15-story office tower in Koningstad's Business District. Surprisingly to Mathiesen, her design was chosen. The Dial Tower opened in 2003 and won the Royal Architectural Society's renowned Design of the Year award that year.

Other well-known works by Mathiesen include the renovation of the Koningsbunker hotel (2006) and the Roodstad Stadium (2016). This rugby league stadium also won the REAS Design of the Year award.

Mathiesen has been a member of the board of directors of the Royal Architectural Society since 2017. She was chosen president of the organisation in 2019. She is also a board member of the ERAA and a member of the board of education of ERAA's Department of Fine Arts.