House Of Narrative is a research, culture and content agency dedicated to the tradition of storytelling in modern times. We don’t see stories on paper: we see them in real life. They are in the places we dine, holidays we take, religions we practice, movies we love, images we post, brands we wear, sports we enjoy, products we choose, events we attend. The way these stories are told varies, encompassing both digital and physical realms. House Of Narrative is dedicated to assisting those who bring the stories of our time to life, from individuals to big brands, the local shops around the corner. From content creation, research, branding strategy, social media management to community events: our range of services are broad, as we meet our clients where they are in sharing their story. We are committed to the operational, strategic, artistic, and conceptual facets of storytelling, ensuring every narrative is compelling and impactful.

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We are founded through an age-old principle: the noblest of human acts is to inspire and to be inspired. Stories have the power to ignite inspiration and with inspiration comes the capacity for change—this has driven human progress throughout history. Our ancestors shaped the world we live in today by something they felt inspired to. The House's mission is to do the same for the generation to come after us. That is why our own story is straightforward: it is made up of all the stories we’ve come to love. We've built it as a home for stories that connect generations, geographies, and cultures, taking pleasure in sharing them with you.

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Our expertise lies in connecting brands, individuals, organizations, and places to their culture and heritage. The essence of stories lies in their ability to traverse time: they exist today as products of the past and visions for the future. By linking the past to modern storytelling, we provide a sense of authenticity and depth often missing in today's narratives that are crafted and consumed in real life and on social media. No one likes the predictable noise of policy, tourist, or marketing-driven narratives repeating the same truths, trends, and ideas. Unconditional acceptance and contextual depth are the magnetic essence within the story of a place, person, or brand—especially online. That is why we are not interested in stories created out of the blue; we work with what is already there. There is much to celebrate when discovering the richness of one's own ground, which is inherently authentic and distinctive. Upon that, we build upon legacies in modern shapes and forms.

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Inspiration never operates in isolation, so most important rule of the house: we like storytellers to cross paths. We operate as both an agency as a curatorial platform that connect people across times, spaces and cultures. Behind House Of Narrative is an international network of storytellers, including researchers, marketeers, writers, filmmakers and photographers that all have their own expression of storytelling in this age. On this website you'll find the fruits of our work, collaborations and observations - take your delight in the exploration of diverse voices, disciplines and worlds that meet here.

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content, copy & editorials

From complete content productions to visual image sourcing and photoshoots to copywriting, newsletters, articles, interviews, publications, social media feeds, videos, and other multimedia content - House Of Narrative oversees all stages of content production. Our storytelling connects contemporary subjects to historical contexts, making our editorials both timely and timeless. By doing so, we help our clients build deeper connections with their audiences, enhance their brand identity, and achieve their communication goals. Curious about our work? Click here to see where we've been involved in so far.

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Culture & heritage consultancy

House Of Narrative specializes in culture and heritage consultancy and guide clients in enriching and deepening their stories through cultural heritage and translating it to their people, audience or community. This involves researching the past and understanding current needs to use the story within your company, community, or project. Whether for individuals, organizations, or communities, we bridge the gap between historical insight and contemporary relevance. Curious to our work? Take a look at the projects we worked upon so far. Curious about our work? Click here to see where we've been involved in so far.

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Branding strategies

Branding is deep yet practical storytelling connected to what lives in our time. It is a story and belief system communicated through visual appearance, core values, and unique market positioning for brands, individuals, organizations, collectives, places, cities, and governments—any entity seeking connection to people who want to engage with your brand, as they will carry your philosophy. We build brands rooted in truth, tapping into lived culture and heritage. Because what’s true about who you are is powerful enough to market, what brought you here from the past up until now adds to your authenticity. Curious about our work? Click here to see where we've been involved in so far.

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Marketing & communication management

Everything that needs promotion may seem like a false premise, but when done right, it becomes an art. At its best, marketing communication turns the act of promoting something into telling a story in a multidimensional way, where every message, visual, and campaign element builds upon a compelling narrative. At House Of Narrative, we specialize in this approach, helping you strategize how to effectively convey your brand's essence through marketing and communication efforts. Curious about our work? Click here to see where we've been involved in so far.

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Research Enquiries

Every narrative should be developed upon truth. From architectural to cultural to market analysis to urban research or policy review, we delve into extensive research to uncover hidden stories, providing a rich foundation for our projects. Our expertise lies in archive research and historical inquiries, utilizing a deep understanding of various research methodologies to ensure our findings are accurate and comprehensive. Whether you need historical context or detailed market analysis, our research services are tailored to meet specific institutional, individual or organizational needs. Curious about our work? Click here to see where we've been involved in so far.

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Book publications

In collaboration with our book publisher partner organization, House Of Narrative facilitates book publication and guides writers and other creatives through the intricate process of bringing their work to life. From conceptualization to final publication, comprehensive support is provided to ensure each project is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Personalized guidance aids in navigating the complexities of the publishing world, refining manuscripts, and developing compelling narratives.

Curation of stories

Our collaborations with various clients have allowed us to offer stories, perspectives and insights about the dynamic cultural landscape we inhabit. From popular culture to environmentalism, design, art, history, music, anthropology, and philosophy, you'll find everything we've curated, crafted, and observed here. Read our stories here.

FORMER COLLABORATIONS

AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL
ARCAM CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE AMSTERDAM
BADHUIS THEATER AMSTERDAM
CLUE+ INTERFACULTY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EEFJE VOOGD REAL ESTATE
DE FIRMA STEKGEMEENTE AMSTERDAM JORIS LAARMAN STUDIO
NATIONAL DUTCH INSTITUTE FOR SOUND &VISION
KIZI
NETHERLANDS INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION COLLECTION
CULTURESUITE
‍NINTH WAVE GLOBAL
UNMIGRATION
SITES OF MEMORY
SURFANA COLLECTIVE
SURFMAROC
INDEED.COM INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE BIENNAL ROTTERDAMSOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTYREDRES HERITAGE EXPERTSRIGHTABOUTNOW.INC1METER98 ARCHITECTS

House of Narrative is a research, culture and content agency dedicated to the ancient tradition of storytelling in modern times.

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