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Johan Hanegraaf

Arkio Team

Rotterdam

Johan is Co-founder & Head of Product at Arkio. He was trained as an architect and engineer and strongly believes that immersive technologies will make our design tools more intuitive, collaborative and fun! Prior to Arkio Johan was developing his own tools and new design technologies at Mecanoo architects. Recognition of his work made him a frequent speaker at industry conferences around the world.

Background:

Product

Award-winning Virtual Exchange (COIL) with Arkio

EducationJun 25

The Design Futures Exchange has been a more-than three-year partnership in the architectural education of students at Arizona State University (ASU) in the U.S., and An-Najah National University (NNU) in the West Bank. The project has been supported by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Ini…

How Saddle River Day School, NJ,USA is Using Arkio

EducationJun 3

Heading link Building a Better World, One Virtual Block at a Time I’ve been teaching long enough to recognize the moments that change a student’s relationship with learning. This year, inside our IDEAS Lab, I watched those moments happen again and again and Arkio was at the center of them. Our Immersive Design…

Virtual City- Project from Kulturskolan Mjölby mk

EducationMay 20

Project Summary: Virtual City – A Collaborative 3D Modeling and Game Design Project At Kulturskolan in Mjölby, a group of students took part in a creative project that combined 3D modeling, digital design, and collaborative play. Using Blender, the students designed and modeled a variety of 3D objec…

How Saddle River Day School, NJ,USA is Using Arkio

EducationMay 8

[IMG_4187] [IMG_4184] Building Our Ideal City — A Student Design Project Update Our class has been designing a city from the ground up using Arkio, starting with a 2D map poster and working our way toward a full 3D printed physical model. As a group, we made decisions about zoning, transportation…

Using ARKIO in university urban planning education

EducationMar 31

Dear Arkio Community, I’m writing this post to share my experiences using Arkio in the context of university education. I’m very happy to do this as a way of thanking the Arkio team (especially Johan!) who has supported me in various ways over the years as I’ve been experimenting with Arkio and VR …

Midterm Explorations

EducationMar 27

Starting from the same three reference points; A, B, and C, each student developed a completely unique spatial journey in Arkio. What began as a shared framework quickly transformed into a diverse set of interpretations of path, perception, and presence in VR. [Arkio_2026-03-03--22-44-05-4] [Ark…

Designing Movement: Virtual Paths in Arkio

EducationFeb 10

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Last year in the Reality Check course at the Boston Architectural College, students explored architecture in mixed reality using Arkio through a midterm assignment focused on designing a continuous virtual path. The goal was to connect three distinct points A, B, and…

[Say Hello!

GeneralFeb 3

Hello everyone! My name is Claudia!
I’m an architect with a strong interest in emerging design tools and spatial technologies. I currently teach Virtual Reality in architecture at the BAC, where I explore how immersive environments can support design thinking, collaboration, and new ways of workin…

How Saddle River Day School, NJ,USA is Using Arkio

EducationJan 26

Hello Everyone!
Hope you all are well.
This week in our VR class we figured out how we would transcribe the amazing buildings we make in Arkio into something tangible that we can show in real life. This is the first step in bringing our ideas into reality. Firstly, we assigned one of the 17 Sustai…

How Saddle River Day School, NJ,USA is Using Arkio

EducationJan 5

Greeting Arkio Community,
We, The SRDS Rebels are excited to share on how we use Arkio at our School. I am Giri, an upper school computer science teacher. I Co-teach a class, “The VR City Building“ with the Tech Director of our school, Laura Hollis, using Arkio.
We are particularly excited to writ…

[Say Hello!

GeneralDec 11, 2025

Hi Arkio Community!
I’m the Director of Technology at Saddle River Day School in Northern NJ, where I get to blend my love of innovation, media, and hands-on learning for students in PreK3–12. I design our integrated STEAM curriculum, run our makerspace and video production studio, and work closely…

The Botanical Gardens

ChallengesNov 18, 2025

Great design
Looks very peaceful and relaxing.

Room Addition - Cat Loft

ChallengesNov 18, 2025

For this challenge, I decided to create an addition to my room, which is a cat loft, for my Calico Cat Mimi. It has been a while since I used Arkio, so I wanted to have fun with the challenge, by creating an addition for my most precious pet. My family home is small, and Mimi’s space is usually in t…

Kohler assets!

StudioNov 17, 2025

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Excellent free assets for the spa bath and then some.

I've fallen in LOVE with Arkio!

IdeasAug 8, 2025

First, I need to come out and just say that I feel like a mouse addressing a room full of lions. I know I am absolutely not the target demographic for this program despite having a REALLY nice time playing around in it, but I’m hoping my thoughts for improvement might be shared by others that are mo…

Layers, please! Projects cannot scale without them

IdeasJul 7, 2025

Hi Johan. Thank you for the response. I have tried the latest beta.

I don’t import a lot of objects, so the layer as it is right now is not useful for me, but I’m glad you have on your roadmap the addition of native Arkio objects to the layers.
The rounded shapes looks great, thank you!
I hated th…

Emerald Jewel

StudioMar 26, 2025

Welcome to the Emerald Jewel Resort
Nestled in a breathtaking landscape, the Emerald Jewel Resort is set to redefine luxury and innovation in hospitality. With its striking 3D design, characterized by sleek lines and expansive glass facades, this architectural marvel promises unparalleled views and…

Emerald Jewel

StudioMar 26, 2025

In this current project, I’ve been exploring some exciting new beta features, particularly the generative AI camera and the recently introduced primitive shapes. While I’ll dive deeper into the other features later, I’m already finding that the AI-generated images provide a fresh perspective on my p…

[Say Hello!

GeneralMar 24, 2025

Hi Everyone,
I am in Australia where I’ve been teaching with SketchUP Pro for some time. I have a small VR business looknbook.com.au, and intend to use ARKIO for engagement with my future students. If all goes well, from mid year onwards.
For now, I am getting my head all around here, and with thi…

AI camera test Rhino 3d complex geometry

Beta programMar 13, 2025

Beta demo and feedback calls

Beta programMar 4, 2025

Small thing I have noticed [beta on mobile Q3 version] is when ‘start capturing’ is activated, it stays active after the magic camera window is dismissed. This leaves the camera running with no way of turning it off without opening back up the magic camera options. Suggest if this can be changed s…

[Say Hello!

GeneralMar 4, 2025

Hi everybody, I am Nathalie, a new VR user. I used to draw and sketch for my leisure and projects with Home Design 3D as it is quick and easy to manipulate on a smartphone.
I recently go the VR, initially to just watch movies on a big screen without having to buy a huge TV. As a nomad person, I am …

Provide feedback

Beta programMar 3, 2025

Thank you for the opportunity to test the beta version of Arkio 2.0. I’m excited about the potential of this platform and appreciate the hard work you’ve put into this upgrade. Here are my initial thoughts after a brief testing period. These are just initial impressions, and I apologize if some of t…

[Say Hello!

GeneralFeb 27, 2025

Thanks Johan! I’ve posted about how we are currently using Arkio for mixed-reality presenations here: Using Arkio to Support Job Recruitment

Using Arkio to Support Job Recruitment

StudioFeb 26, 2025

We’ve been using Arkio to show industrial prospects what their facilities might look like if they chose to locate on one of our communities’ industrial-zoned properties while standing on the site. Here are a couple of examples:
MR Presentation 1 MR Presentation Example 2
Some of the challenges we…

[Say Hello!

GeneralFeb 24, 2025

Hi folks!
I’m Jay, a landscape architect and urban planner in Nashville, TN. I’m a married father of two kiddos, and I work for a US Federal entity, the Tennessee Valley Authority, in Economic Development. I use my skills as a designer to help our communities attract jobs. One of the ways I help su…

Porportional scaling of imports to correct size

GuidesJan 2, 2025

As a total noob, it’s exactly the kind of information that makes a big difference. Many thanks!

Provide feedback

Beta programDec 2, 2024

These are some early stage images generated from the model illustrated above. The model was built on a sketch and you can see how the AI interprets the sketch lines as various landscaping elements. I plan to test along the same lines in sketchup and see if control of AI results can be improved wit…

Provide feedback

Beta programDec 2, 2024

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Beginner gardening plans

StudioNov 20, 2024

I have more trees to add and a lot of labeling once i can figure out how i want to group and zone everything. Things ive been having difficulty with is changing the date of the sun position. if its accurate then ill be able to position full sun loving trees to cover the plants that need shadi…

Beginner gardening plans

StudioNov 20, 2024

I used arkio to help me and my family members see the vision. when i was explaining to them they it as my desert yard is lifeless its hard to pucture . You’ll see some produce that I planted, I wanted to see if it was possible. They are doing great , I’ll be moving forward with this starting …

[Say Hello!

GeneralNov 11, 2024

Hi everyone and greetings from Ireland! I am an architect with a practice in Dublin and have been using Arkio as part of our design development workflow. Most of our projects are residential in nature and vary in scale from single buildings to larger urban developments. I’m looking forward to see…

Cyber City 2.0

ChallengesOct 18, 2024

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Cyber City 2.0

ChallengesOct 17, 2024

A small project I’ve been working on created entirely in arkio
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Move and Rotate like a Pro!

GuidesOct 17, 2024

Protip incoming! This time we went back to the basics of how to move and rotate an object

[Say Hello!

GeneralSep 26, 2024

Hi all,
my name is Joerg Fischer/vr_vagabond/vr_vagabond_pro.
I got in contact with 3D drawing and modelling many years ago in my education and spare time with Autocad and 3Dmax. Also analog on paper.
I got into AR and VR about 3 years ago in my workplace at Bayer. We got some Quest2 and Focus3 …

[Say Hello!

GeneralSep 26, 2024

Hello everyone! I’m not new to the world of Arkio, but I’m introducing myself now (better late than never).
My name is Gael, and I’ve been passionate about nature and landscapes since I was a child. I grew up in Lozère, a mountainous region in central France. I’m also a technology enthusiast, and t…

Preliminary Models in MR

StudioAug 14, 2024

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I’m excited to share my latest passion project: designing architectural features in VR using Arkio, all set in the great outdoors!

At first, I didn’t know what VR was, and I was always very skeptical when it came to advanced technology, often finding myself against …

Masking your view with Mixed Reality

GuidesAug 12, 2024

Happy Furday ya’ll! To wrap up the work week, we put together a quick post on how to use the passthrough material to mask your view. I’ve been getting a lot of questions on how we setup our mixed reality scenes, hopefully this starts to pull back the curtain on some of the techniques

[Build Beyond Highlights

NewsJul 9, 2024

Closing off this week with a highlight from some of the incredible entries from the Build Beyond Design Challenge! Check out the some of the ways our community is modeling with mixed reality
Thanks to everyone who submitted! Now it’s time to start planning the next one [Build Beyond Hi…

Announcing Arkio 1.8🎉

NewsJul 1, 2024

Incoming @ArkioNews, Version 1.8 is out n the wild!! [Arkio version 1.8 is live!]

The Arkio crew has been hard at work cooking up new features and improvements, and we’re excited to hear what you think! I’m eager to see how people start to utilize our new creation commands
Read the…

Oh, The Places You'll Go!

ChallengesJun 27, 2024

My competition entry leverages Arkio’s 3D modeling tools and pass-through mixed reality technology to create an immersive virtual world based on Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” This interactive experience allows users to explore the whimsical landscapes and vibrant settings of one of my favou…

Little garden in domed patio with tree chandelier

ChallengesJun 24, 2024

Decided to make domed patio a greenery dress up.
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The landscape sample through architecture

ChallengesJun 24, 2024

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In line with my research on hypercontextualization methods, this architectural excerpt demonstrates how framing can influence the perception of a place. The inability to see the hor…

Palo Alto Pollinator Path

ChallengesJun 23, 2024

Pollinators need help crossing busy four lane streets here in sunny Palo Alto, California. Here I imagined a thickly planted structure to provide a bridge from one side of the Embarcadero Road Pollinator Corridor Project to the other.
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Mini Wall Gallery

ChallengesJun 23, 2024

Hello
There is an empty space in a hallway that I’ve wanted to use as a mini gallery So I gave Arkio a try and made a built in with spaces for art.
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Retrofit an indoor pool into Lofts

ChallengesJun 23, 2024

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This week had the chance to visit an interesting indoor pool which was no longer in use. With beautiful roof exposed framing, and outstanding views to the garden all around, I thought on reclaming some of this space for an apartment for myself. A mezzanine level was added…

Locking not working

HelpJun 5, 2024

Hi @kaylacarter I can help with this! There seems to be one main issue, but I wanted to note a secondary issue quickly:

This shouldn’t be the case. There are certain scales that the lock feature works in, when you’re not in that scale the lock button should be grayed out. I believe there should b…

Vote for Arkio for the AWE 2024 Auggie Awards!

NewsMay 31, 2024

Great news! We just received the news that we were nominated as finalists for this award
Thank you everyone who casted a vote for us. Now we just have to cross our fingers and hope the judges vote for us as well!
This times perfectly with our new design challenge (coming very soon!! )
[We're…

[Retreat to Iceland!

NewsMay 28, 2024

Hey Arkitechs
Our team is meeting up IRL this week at the ArkioHQ in Reykjavik! It’s going to be an awesome chance for us to hang out, brainstorm, and just enjoy some incredible scenery together. It’s all about strengthening our team and sparking new ideas in an amazing place.
We’ll continue to …

[Retreat to Iceland!

NewsMay 28, 2024

What a week! We’ve all made it home safe n’ sound and ready to get back in to action! [Arkio Retreat 2024 - Iceland!]

Work in progress

StudioMay 6, 2024

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Implementations that could be useful for Arkio

IdeasMay 1, 2024

A few questions, I’ve tried 1.7. The new UI for displaying certain settings on the wrist is very practical! And thank you very much for adding the large models, which will be very useful in my hypercontextualization system where I insert my point cloud mesh on m’y case.
Apart from 1.7, I made a few…

[Introducing Arkio’s Pin Tool

NewsApr 29, 2024

Arkio’s new Pin Tool enables you to pin and unpin objects and sections in your model, saving you from making changes that you didn’t intend to make. Pinning an object in your model prevents it from being moved, deleted, or modified—by you or any other editors in your meeting.
[The Pin Tool is the …

[Say Hello!

GeneralApr 26, 2024

I’ll kick us off!
Hai there, I’m david I grew up in rural parts of New Hampshire and have mainly resided in Boston since 2010. I got my b.arch from the Boston Architectural College in 2017 where I spent most of my time doing digital fabrication projects and community workshops. I wrapped up my s…

[Say Hello!

GeneralApr 26, 2024

Hello! My name is Roshon, but my friends often call me Ro or Roro. I’m from Boston, Massachusetts, where I was born and raised. As a proud father of three young adults, I consider myself a hardworking and all-around cool guy. I enjoy surrounding myself with positive individuals, exploring new experi…

[Wristband UI updates

NewsApr 25, 2024

One of the objectives for Arkio’s 1.7 release was to enhance the capabilities of the wristband UI⌚. Sitting on the user’s wrists, the wristband UI serves as an easily accessible interface for the user to perform actions such as entering or exiting mixed reality mode, locking the model in place, open…

[Say Hello!

GeneralApr 25, 2024

Hello Arkio Designers!!
My name is Jinsuke (or just Jin for short). Although I was born and raised in Kawasaki, Japan, I’ve also spent several years living in Chicago, USA. My journey in architecture has led me through professional experiences in Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Chicago.
In my current practic…

[Arkio 1.7 Released!

NewsApr 24, 2024

Hai @Community,
Arkio 1.7 is finally out and ready to go! We’re excited to see what you create with these new features and we look forward to hearing your feedback!
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Visit our blog post to get the full scoop on what’s included in 1.7, and let us know what you think in the comments …

Celebrate the release of Arkio 1.7! (LIVE)

NewsApr 23, 2024

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Hi @Community!
Join us live on May 2nd to learn all about the next big update to Arkio! We can’t wait to show off all of the new features and improvements comes with this new release, along with some other secret nuggets that we’ll be sharing during the event
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