With his upbringing in rural Holland, his education in London, and his current base in Beijing, Dutch designer Henny van Nistelrooy mixes the flavors of his multiple worlds into a colorful cocktail.
With his upbringing in rural Holland, his education in London, and his current base in Beijing, Dutch designer Henny van Nistelrooy mixes the flavors of his multiple worlds into a colorful cocktail.
Extract daybed.
Extract daybed.
van Nistelrooy's wool-woven Extract screen.
van Nistelrooy's wool-woven Extract screen.
Yifu chair for ACF.
Yifu chair for ACF.
Another Extract screen with an ash frame.
Another Extract screen with an ash frame.
van Nistelrooy's Fabricate pendant lamps arrive to customers flat-packed.
van Nistelrooy's Fabricate pendant lamps arrive to customers flat-packed.
Architect Georg van Gass adds a delicately poised cantilevered exterior wall that appears to slice the deck in half. Photo by: Elsa Young
Architect Georg van Gass adds a delicately poised cantilevered exterior wall that appears to slice the deck in half. Photo by: Elsa Young
A bookshelf by Muller Van Severen.
A bookshelf by Muller Van Severen.
Jonathan checks the surf from the van’s roof.
Jonathan checks the surf from the van’s roof.
“I read a story about a student in a small one-bedroom apartment who because she could only fit her big bed and her desk in the apartment, was too ashamed to invite her friends or her parents over,” remembers Van Bo about his inspiration for this crafty ensemble of furniture. “There was nowhere to cook, nowhere to sit, not even space for standard chairs to fit. It made me think ‘Where do we find the instruction manual for how to use a small space?’ We buy a new computer or a new vacuum cleaner and we are given instructions. But nobody teaches us how to use space”. So he designed plans for a small one-bedroom apartment that included a room-dividing piece (the Siwo Couch) that functions as an all-in-one couch, pull-out king size bed and bench that seats six to nine people, a miraculously problem-solving invention, along with custom-sized smaller chairs that double as tables. “Design is a social issue,” says Van Bo, “it facilitates or negates social interaction depending on its cleverness, use and beauty. Wohnung makes socializing possible and enjoyable in a small space, on a small budget”.
“I read a story about a student in a small one-bedroom apartment who because she could only fit her big bed and her desk in the apartment, was too ashamed to invite her friends or her parents over,” remembers Van Bo about his inspiration for this crafty ensemble of furniture. “There was nowhere to cook, nowhere to sit, not even space for standard chairs to fit. It made me think ‘Where do we find the instruction manual for how to use a small space?’ We buy a new computer or a new vacuum cleaner and we are given instructions. But nobody teaches us how to use space”. So he designed plans for a small one-bedroom apartment that included a room-dividing piece (the Siwo Couch) that functions as an all-in-one couch, pull-out king size bed and bench that seats six to nine people, a miraculously problem-solving invention, along with custom-sized smaller chairs that double as tables. “Design is a social issue,” says Van Bo, “it facilitates or negates social interaction depending on its cleverness, use and beauty. Wohnung makes socializing possible and enjoyable in a small space, on a small budget”.
Seen here from the south, Villa van Vijven’s orange facade is meant to mimic the tiled rooftops of Holland’s country buildings, while the building’s horizontal pull echoes the flat landscape.
Seen here from the south, Villa van Vijven’s orange facade is meant to mimic the tiled rooftops of Holland’s country buildings, while the building’s horizontal pull echoes the flat landscape.
In the late 19th century Flemish architect Henry van de Velde was the frontrunner for Art Nouveau architecture. He was one of the first modern architects to exclusively favor the "form follows function" theory in architecture. Images are courtesy of www.vandevelde2013.de
In the late 19th century Flemish architect Henry van de Velde was the frontrunner for Art Nouveau architecture. He was one of the first modern architects to exclusively favor the "form follows function" theory in architecture. Images are courtesy of www.vandevelde2013.de
According to his website, Jaun van Wyk "aims not to alter architecture as such, but to reinstate his role as the creative individual by undermining and exploding tedious positions and notions in the creative field of architecture."

For van Wyk, architecture is a rigorous process filled with old school methodology. "Architecture today," he notes, "merely mimics the formulas of textbook design." He believes this archaic attitude toward the construction of buildings and spaces that fill our daily movements inhibits progress.
According to his website, Jaun van Wyk "aims not to alter architecture as such, but to reinstate his role as the creative individual by undermining and exploding tedious positions and notions in the creative field of architecture." For van Wyk, architecture is a rigorous process filled with old school methodology. "Architecture today," he notes, "merely mimics the formulas of textbook design." He believes this archaic attitude toward the construction of buildings and spaces that fill our daily movements inhibits progress.
What's that? You love copper so much you want to ride it? You're in luck. Van Heesch's copper bike is now for sale via Anthropologie. It even includes a copper chain lock and copper bell (plus handling gloves, naturally).
What's that? You love copper so much you want to ride it? You're in luck. Van Heesch's copper bike is now for sale via Anthropologie. It even includes a copper chain lock and copper bell (plus handling gloves, naturally).
Van Everbroeck’s home office occupies the end of one arm of the building.
Van Everbroeck’s home office occupies the end of one arm of the building.
In another portion of the show floor, a more humble operation dedicated to the splendor of coffee takes place out of the back of a van.
In another portion of the show floor, a more humble operation dedicated to the splendor of coffee takes place out of the back of a van.
Van Wyk has held numerous exhibitions to showcase his art and design, encompassing his architectural work, photography, industrial design, and even light installations. These include a unique spatial experience installation at the Southern California Institute of Architecture and a conceptual photographic exhibition called “The Aesthetics of Violence," which expressed the violent realities faced in South Africa.
Van Wyk has held numerous exhibitions to showcase his art and design, encompassing his architectural work, photography, industrial design, and even light installations. These include a unique spatial experience installation at the Southern California Institute of Architecture and a conceptual photographic exhibition called “The Aesthetics of Violence," which expressed the violent realities faced in South Africa.
Award-winning designer Jolan Van der Wiel founded his Amsterdam studio in 2011 on the strength of a single idea: that he could create unusual shapes by manipulating gravity. Supported by a wood crucible, he wields large magnets like a puppeteer to manipulate and extrude a mixture of resins and metal shavings contained in a shallow bowl to form unfamiliar shapes. Stools, tables, and even shoes and dresses wear his anti-gravity look.
Award-winning designer Jolan Van der Wiel founded his Amsterdam studio in 2011 on the strength of a single idea: that he could create unusual shapes by manipulating gravity. Supported by a wood crucible, he wields large magnets like a puppeteer to manipulate and extrude a mixture of resins and metal shavings contained in a shallow bowl to form unfamiliar shapes. Stools, tables, and even shoes and dresses wear his anti-gravity look.
"Violence: A Retrospective," Installation and exhibition, Gallery on Leviseur, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2015

Establishing oneself as an authoritative voice on creativity, especially at such a young age, comes through dedication. Van Wyk has produced valued work in photography, visual art, and design.

He has collaborated with practices across the world, including Studio Odile Decq and Gallery Polaris in France, and the Southern California Institute of Architecture, which helped shape his global view. Van Wyk was also instrumental in the development and transformation of the very popular Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg.
"Violence: A Retrospective," Installation and exhibition, Gallery on Leviseur, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2015 Establishing oneself as an authoritative voice on creativity, especially at such a young age, comes through dedication. Van Wyk has produced valued work in photography, visual art, and design. He has collaborated with practices across the world, including Studio Odile Decq and Gallery Polaris in France, and the Southern California Institute of Architecture, which helped shape his global view. Van Wyk was also instrumental in the development and transformation of the very popular Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg.
Regent Road Parklet, Cape Town, South Africa, 2015

Van Wyk's view of architecture as an art form relies heavily on the perspective that it "must acknowledge notions of history and theory, criticism of architecture, and urbanism."

He wants to restore the architect as an artist, and prevent the field from crystalizing into the "monotonous standardized industry it is transforming into.”
Regent Road Parklet, Cape Town, South Africa, 2015 Van Wyk's view of architecture as an art form relies heavily on the perspective that it "must acknowledge notions of history and theory, criticism of architecture, and urbanism." He wants to restore the architect as an artist, and prevent the field from crystalizing into the "monotonous standardized industry it is transforming into.”
After pursuing a career in photojournalism, Tim Van de Velde was inspired to go into architectural photography by the work of Alexander Rodchenko and László Moholy-Nagy. He photographed “In the Mix,” a house in Antwerp. “The whole combination of colors, divided spaces, and the interior garden in the midst of Antwerp is like an oasis,” he says. 

What does your dream interior look like?

“The reason I got into architecture and interior photography was my fascination for early 20th-century, modernist architecture. So I would like to incorporate some elements inspired by that period into my home.”
After pursuing a career in photojournalism, Tim Van de Velde was inspired to go into architectural photography by the work of Alexander Rodchenko and László Moholy-Nagy. He photographed “In the Mix,” a house in Antwerp. “The whole combination of colors, divided spaces, and the interior garden in the midst of Antwerp is like an oasis,” he says. What does your dream interior look like? “The reason I got into architecture and interior photography was my fascination for early 20th-century, modernist architecture. So I would like to incorporate some elements inspired by that period into my home.”
His research goes beyond a visual aesthetic. Van Wyk has established himself as a creative writer within the field of architecture. He has published various pieces, including a collaborative piece with Russian architect Inara Nevskaya, titled, "Reconfiguring and Reconstructing Lost Urban Spaces by Means of Extrapolation," published in the architectural magazine Volume.
His research goes beyond a visual aesthetic. Van Wyk has established himself as a creative writer within the field of architecture. He has published various pieces, including a collaborative piece with Russian architect Inara Nevskaya, titled, "Reconfiguring and Reconstructing Lost Urban Spaces by Means of Extrapolation," published in the architectural magazine Volume.
"Untitled," 2010, Mick van Woert
"Untitled," 2010, Mick van Woert
Anyone can make any of the affordable, classical, Bauhaus-inspired furniture designed by Van Bo Le-Mentzel by downloading the plans for free, investing in a couple of screwdrivers, a Japanese saw and a bit of lumber. There are no rules. You can add or subtract to the designs, paint and decorate however you like, to suit yourself and express yourself.
Anyone can make any of the affordable, classical, Bauhaus-inspired furniture designed by Van Bo Le-Mentzel by downloading the plans for free, investing in a couple of screwdrivers, a Japanese saw and a bit of lumber. There are no rules. You can add or subtract to the designs, paint and decorate however you like, to suit yourself and express yourself.
Jolan Van der Wiel has devised magnetized cords that allow embedded LED lights that turn on-and-off in aberrant sequences that appear to flow. At the Hands Off exhibition in Eindhoven, Van der Wiel’s Cordulights were used to backlight the signage.
Jolan Van der Wiel has devised magnetized cords that allow embedded LED lights that turn on-and-off in aberrant sequences that appear to flow. At the Hands Off exhibition in Eindhoven, Van der Wiel’s Cordulights were used to backlight the signage.
Amsterdam’s Dirk van der Kooij developed the Endless chair, Chubby chair, RvR chair, Melting Pot table, Flow table, and Fresnel lamp between 2010-2014 in Eindhoven. His furniture, which is printed in an unbroken stream of plastic, was shown as part of Hands Off at the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco.
Amsterdam’s Dirk van der Kooij developed the Endless chair, Chubby chair, RvR chair, Melting Pot table, Flow table, and Fresnel lamp between 2010-2014 in Eindhoven. His furniture, which is printed in an unbroken stream of plastic, was shown as part of Hands Off at the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco.
Launched at the BMW Guggenheim Lab in Berlin this July, and full of the photos and personal stories sent in by the Van Bo-following DIY furniture makers from around the world, this book celebrates the love of furniture, the social and creative benefits of building your own chairs, and further illustrates Van Bo’s social outreach. In its pages, he adds instructions on how he has built a community in seven steps, and how he envisions the capitalism of the future—which is all about Thank yous and win-wins.

“There are some things that companies need, which don’t involve money,” he explains, “For example, one of the members of my Crowd is a leading figure in Deutsche Bahn, the German Rail company. She says that on hot days when the air conditioning breaks down in one of the rail cars and that car has to be removed and replaced, it causes chaos at the next station. She needs people to come to that station to re-direct traffic, explain the delay, help with the circulation and the clean-up, and give passengers a reassuring smile. If she has Karma Volunteers, they get a badge, they get to help, and they get praise and some free train tickets in return. This is more valuable to both parties than money. It brings people together in a spirit of community, and it makes that community more cohesive. This is the basic principle of Karma Economy. Everyone needs to be needed and needs to be praised. If we can do that for each other while fostering each other’s businesses, it creates a harmonious, helpful, prosperous society”.
Launched at the BMW Guggenheim Lab in Berlin this July, and full of the photos and personal stories sent in by the Van Bo-following DIY furniture makers from around the world, this book celebrates the love of furniture, the social and creative benefits of building your own chairs, and further illustrates Van Bo’s social outreach. In its pages, he adds instructions on how he has built a community in seven steps, and how he envisions the capitalism of the future—which is all about Thank yous and win-wins. “There are some things that companies need, which don’t involve money,” he explains, “For example, one of the members of my Crowd is a leading figure in Deutsche Bahn, the German Rail company. She says that on hot days when the air conditioning breaks down in one of the rail cars and that car has to be removed and replaced, it causes chaos at the next station. She needs people to come to that station to re-direct traffic, explain the delay, help with the circulation and the clean-up, and give passengers a reassuring smile. If she has Karma Volunteers, they get a badge, they get to help, and they get praise and some free train tickets in return. This is more valuable to both parties than money. It brings people together in a spirit of community, and it makes that community more cohesive. This is the basic principle of Karma Economy. Everyone needs to be needed and needs to be praised. If we can do that for each other while fostering each other’s businesses, it creates a harmonious, helpful, prosperous society”.
Mevis & van Deursen, "Temporary Stedelijk," Courtesy Mevis & van Deursen.
Mevis & van Deursen, "Temporary Stedelijk," Courtesy Mevis & van Deursen.
A colorful table by Muller van Severen stretches across the living space. In the background hangs a Picasso exhibition poster.
A colorful table by Muller van Severen stretches across the living space. In the background hangs a Picasso exhibition poster.
In the living area, existing built-in seating is complemented by Mies van der Rohe lounge chairs and custom coffee tables by Michael James Moran.
In the living area, existing built-in seating is complemented by Mies van der Rohe lounge chairs and custom coffee tables by Michael James Moran.
The kitchen is a vibrant deep blue. "It's the same color Le Corbusier used in the corridor of his Villa Savoye in Poissy," Van Everbroeck reports.
The kitchen is a vibrant deep blue. "It's the same color Le Corbusier used in the corridor of his Villa Savoye in Poissy," Van Everbroeck reports.
Van Dijk's framed pictures stacked on the floor form an impromptu point of visual interest.
Van Dijk's framed pictures stacked on the floor form an impromptu point of visual interest.
Library; brass starburst ceiling light fixture brings a sense of ‘20s era glamour.  Vintage sofa by Gerard van den Berg.
Library; brass starburst ceiling light fixture brings a sense of ‘20s era glamour. Vintage sofa by Gerard van den Berg.
The design for MATCH uses unorthodox elements like Muller Van Severen’s signature material, a durable and wax-like polyethylene traditionally used in cutting boards.
The design for MATCH uses unorthodox elements like Muller Van Severen’s signature material, a durable and wax-like polyethylene traditionally used in cutting boards.
SunShade, prototype. Lianne van Genugten (Dutch, b. 1984), Lianne van Genugten Product Design. The Netherlands, 2007. Rendering: Lianne van Genugten
SunShade, prototype. Lianne van Genugten (Dutch, b. 1984), Lianne van Genugten Product Design. The Netherlands, 2007. Rendering: Lianne van Genugten
MVS chaise by Maarten Van Severen for Vitra, $3,515

The cantilevered frame easily shifts weight to accommodate its occupant, and we dig the subtle nod to the therapeutic nature of the great outdoors.
MVS chaise by Maarten Van Severen for Vitra, $3,515 The cantilevered frame easily shifts weight to accommodate its occupant, and we dig the subtle nod to the therapeutic nature of the great outdoors.

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