Creating one-of-a-kind spaces
that teams actually love

We build custom work environments for forward-thinking Belgian companies, designing the spaces to foster team connections, well-being, productivity and performance.

Positive mindset

Challenges are solutions in disguise, and we love to uncover them. We go the extra mile with a smile.

Personal touch

We believe the connection between humans and co-creation are catalyst for a happier world, and have built our work around that.

Creative solutions

Design is our playground, where we push boundaries and create workspaces that can adapt to new ways of working.

More than partners,
close collaborators

Space Refinery team members at the escape room activity
Space Refinery team members
Space Refinery team
We are
Attentive listeners

We listen to your goals and needs to develop a unique vision and propose tailored solutions.

Experienced advisors

We will guide you and answer all your questions throughout the project.

Thoughtful innovators

We build spaces that are sustainable, future-proof and flexible.

Bold creators

We break walls (both literally and metaphorically) to build unique and inspiring offices.

Meet our all-star team

On average, more than 34 talented international professionals work together on a project.
Here are the core team members, connecting all the dots.

Katya
Founder & CEO
Katya

Don’t make Katya chase you, she will always outrun you. She was a Czech junior national champion in 1500m. Today she’s running Space Refinery and eyeing the next sports challenge: kite surfing.

Roel
Co-Founder & Business Director
Roel

If you have questions about molecular genetics or Belgian cycling, Roel is your man. He's determined to visit at least 500 world heritage sites, preferably with a bag of kettle-cooked chips in his backpack.

Gorka
Design Lead
Gorka

Gorka speaks four languages, but don't expect him to talk much before his morning coffee. However, don't mistake his silence for indifference: he's a great listener — with or without coffee.

Mário
Build Lead
Mário

Hailing from Portugal, Mario used to be a long-haired bass player. Today he's a family man with a more groomed hairstyle and 15 years of management experience on international construction projects.

Florian
Site Manager
Florian

A smiley problem-solving extraordinaire and a proud dad of two beautiful kids, he has never been afraid to (literally) get his hands dirty in crafting carpentry.

Alina
Senior BIM Designer
Alina

Cinema fanatic with a Master's Degree in Architectural Ecology, Alina is inspired by 20th-century modernist architecture, and especially the works of the Finnish mastermind Alvar Alto.

Esha
Junior Creative Designer
Esha

Hailing from Pakistan, Esha’s adventurous soul brought her to live in the Middle East, South Asia and Europe. She’s a sweet tooth and will say yes to any dessert in sight.

Ana
Marketing Executive
Ana

Get ready for the coziest hugs from Ana. When she's not dazzling audiences with her improv theater skills, she'll engage you in open conversations on immigration, color theory or learning languages.

Tamara
BIM Consultant
Tamara

After getting her architectural degrees in Belgrade, Serbian-Slovak Tamara interned in China and USA. This noodle-and-beer-loving freelancer balances work with bouldering, nature, and crime documentaries.

Catalina
Junior Project Manager
Catalina

This Colombian ball of energy makes handmade cards, plays music and enrolls in citizen engagement initiatives. Catalina even used to be a competitive swimmer and wanted to study marine biology.

 Géraldine
Admin Wizard
Géraldine

An accountant and a mom to two teenagers who knows exactly how to bring structure and order wherever she goes. Including the administration of the international Space Refinery crew.

Chelsea
Business Developer
Chelsea

South African Chelsea is a passionate STEM advocate with a love for marine life. She'll invite you to a heart-to-heart chat about personal growth and unique life paths over a cup of her own tea blend.

Thomas
Advisor
Thomas

As a business coach, Thomas helps entrepreneurs build high-performing teams and fine-tune their growth strategies. His favorite way to unwind is watching cycling while sipping a cold Belgian beer.

Aliz
Construction Project Manager
Aliz

Hungarian-born, Aliz traveled across Europe while working on different construction projects. One day, she's love to kayak to her dream place, Africa, with her precious dog.

Join the Space crew
You have superpowers too?
Join the Space crew

Eager to share your creative ideas and love for design? Passionate about building workspaces made for real people? Send your spontaneous application to jobs@spacerefinery.com.