projects

In this exhibition and interactive sessions,  the focus is on circular materials innovations for the building and interior sector.  Material Sense created an in house exhibition at the location of Talen Vastgoed, introduced circular building principles in a short lecture, followed by a guided interactive session with the emloyees of Talen at location Apeldoorn. Sensorial experiences,  stories of manufacturing, (local) sourcing, reuse of materials and application possibilities were explored and axchanged.
The mixed teams in a group of 35 people shared their expertises and experience and came up with new ideas for application and needs for future applications within their scope of building and renovation for housing corporation...

We have just finished the new building fence for a renovation of building 'De Willem'.

This particular flex-lving and working space by housing corporation Woonbedrijf required a fence as striking element for the building situated at the corner of a lively neighbourhood. The question was to find a new way of communicating the message of the flex building while connecting the neighbourhood. We introduced wooden panel facades that provides the 'peep through' possibility for curious passengers and combined it with screens of pictures of all different individuals and cultures living and working in the neighbourhoud and by combining them as a new family. the construction supervisor said; "i have never seen such a sweet fence, and I have seen...

The wonderful open air school by architect Van der Tak in Amersfoort has been turned into an office for a mediation practice. Material Sense looked after the entire materialisation. The enormous windows are used to bring outside inside. The current use of the building asked for high level acoustics. We created various atmospheres in the separate spaces, with emphasis on the overall sensorial experience. All materials, such as textiles and the different flooring materials are produced in a sustainble way. Where possible, materials have been reused (like the chairs) and the environment is designed in a way it contributes to a healthy work space.

material expertise

design & development

material sourcing
 

The project PROUD was a European collaboration project funded by EU Interreg, The project brought European partners together to co-create a social and sustainable future.Material Sense initiated within this European project ‘Moving Materials'. Moving Materials existed of the exhibition that showed inspiring collected materials- and product example cases of Europe to ‘move' the idea of the use of current materials and new technologies. The collection evolved over the three years of the projects; we designed the possibility of adding local cases by the different locations. Also the discussion on new maker culture and entrepreneurship in Europe (like 3D printing / laser cutting) was...

design research

material sourcing

material expertise

In architecture materials play a major role, not only for their constructive qualities, but also for their characteristics to create the required ambiance. Materials are able to strengthen the experience of the space, and in our vision, to connect to the user experience as well. For the new Hikers Cabin, the assignors Trekkershutten Nederland & Natuurkampeerterreinen has set the target to create a complete sustainable Cabin. Material Sense investigated in the first materialization trajectory of the new cabin. We collected materials, based on a set of sustainable criteria and in accordance with the designed concept of the architects. To create also the best experience for the target gr...

material visibility

material experience

design & development

A permanent display of 38 materials showing materials properties, processing and application possibilities of resources for textiles. Made to be touched!

Simone de Waart extensively investigated in the inherited TNO collection, and curated, completed and updated the whole collection with current and future resources for textile production. It paints a vivid picture of the history and future from raw ingredients, to yarns, up to final applications that all together presents the specific material characteristics. From wool to synthetic fibres made out of corn starch, from woven paper carpet to light conductive textiles. The cabinet is on permanent display at the library of Textile...

design research

material sourcing

The aim of the 'Green Fashion' project was to revolutionise the Sustainability of fashion value chains and life cycles. Fashion shall be attractive, resource efficient, produced in a fair way, and deliver good value for the producers and consumer alike. The project focussed not only on fashion and textiles, but all raw materials like zippers, buttons and accessories, thus everything that one needs to complete a fashion outfit, the way we transport and distribute fashion, and the end of its life, re-use and recycling. Material Sense was one of the partners in the design research project, where we made a difference in new directions for sustainable fashion. With Partners Econcept, Delft University of Tech...

material sourcing and design

Twenty well-known Dutch designers joined up with a professional team of bamboo experts to explore new possibilities for innovative designs using bamboo. The project was initiated by Pablo van de Lugt (TU Delft) and Marco Groenen (architect) and Design Platform Eindhoven. Material Sense supported the team in the selection of material designers, guided the materials process and our Designstudio designed the entire exhibition for the final presentation of all results, and realised the presentation at Art Centre the Krabbedans.