Included in new book ‘Reactivate!’

Reactivate! Innovators of Dutch Architecture

Although we’re non-architects, Non-fiction is included in the new book ‘Reactivate! Innovators of Dutch Architecture’, written by Indira van ‘t Klooster and published by Trancity*Valiz, together with a.o. DUS ArchitectsFABRICPowerhouse Company, Space&matter, Superuse Studios and ZUS Architects.

Find more information here.

We’re featured in the chapter that deals with ‘performative urbanism’ and our FloriadeRadar-app, showing local interaction on social media on a map, has been highlighted.

Bureau Europa in the city of Maastricht is devoting an exhibition to the book. In addition to the offices mentioned in the book, the exhibition will include several other offices, including Rietveld Landscape and XML Architecture Research UrbanismThe opening of this exhibition/manifestation will take place on June 8 between 17 – 19 hours at  Bureau Europa, Timmerfabriek, Boschstraat 9, Maastricht.  

Reactivate! portrait

By Michiel — Posted May 30, 2013 — 6,607 Comments

16 november: The Future Studio-symposium

On the role of the studio : past, present and future

Friday 16 November, 10:00 – 17:00, De Hallen Haarlem

De Hallen Haarlem and the Kees Verwey Foundation proudly present the symposium ‘The Future Studio’, in which the artist’s studio will be discussed from various angles and from both an historical perspective and with an eye on the future. With contributions by theorists, artists and other art professionals who will present their views on contemporary studio practices, the symposium aims to generate new perspectives on the future of the studio in all its diversity.

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By Michiel — Posted November 5, 2012 — 2,055 Comments

14/9 – Preview exhibition Studio Verwey at De Hallen Haarlem

On behalf of the Kees Verwey Foundation we invite you to the preview of Studio Verwey at museum for contemporary art De Hallen Haarlem. This group exhibition includes (new) works by Ištvan Išt Huzjan, Tomoko Kawachi, Tala Madani, Derk Thijs and Sarah Verbeek. The unconventional exhibition design is by Office Jarrik Ouburg.

The preview takes place on Friday 14 September from 17:00 hrs. Please find an invitation attached. As curators of the show we hope to welcome you this Friday. You can read more about the (making of the) exhibition on our blog or visit the website of De Hallen.

 

By Michiel — Posted September 9, 2012 — 293 Comments

A short time with Silvia Ulloa. Three performances, coordinated by Wilfredo Prieto

Wilfredo Prieto, Uncertain Future, 2011 (photo: courtesy Annet Gelink)

SAVE THE DATE: today, from 6 – 8 pm, at gm8

We would like to invite you to the show ‘A short time with Silvia Ulloa. Three performances’, coordinated by Cuban artist Wilfredo Prieto.

It will be a unique presentation of two hours that will take place throughout our building at the Grabriel Metsustraat 8, Amsterdam.

BONUS: irregular regular drinks in our office with new music from Viral Radio and a view of our neighbours Stedelijk Museum.

In collaboration with Wilfredo Prieto and Silvia Ulloa.

 

By Juha — Posted July 13, 2012 — 4,307 Comments

30 June: exhibition opening

SHIFTS

The Economic Crisis and its Consequences for Architecture

Rotterdam/Copenhagen-based Powerhouse Company and critic and architectural historian Hans Ibelings (the Architecture Observer) present an evocative, polemical exhibition illustrating the far-reaching impacts of new economic circumstances on architecture’s present and future, through film, models, and text.

June 30, 5 PM: exhibition opening, book launch, talks and drinks
Location: gm8, Gabriël Metsustraat 8 (Non-fiction office), Amsterdam
With: Nanne de Ru, Hans Ibelings, Michiel van Iersel and Bastiaan Gribling.
Join us for drinks at 5:00pm, with the discussion starting at 6pm.

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By Michiel — Posted June 25, 2012 — 3,260 Comments