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The Netherlands Embassy in Berlin

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Studio Inside Outside

Berlijn 2004 architectural textile
Materials polyester fr

In 2004 ontwierp Studio Inside Outside gordijnen voor de nieuwe Nederlandse Ambassade in Berlijn. The organic shape of the large scale dessin and the vivid colours form a strong counterpart to the square shaped, aluminium building, designed by architectural firm OMA.

Specifications

  • The Netherlands Embassy in Berlin
  • Studio Inside Outside
  • architectural textile
  • interior textiles
  • OMA - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague
  • Stef Miero
  • 2004
  • Berlijn
  • Op CD
  • SI000042
  • flame retardant
  • flexible
  • flame retardant

Yarns

  • polyester fr | PES FR | flame retardant
  • polyester fr | PES FR | flame retardant

Project

Inside Outside collaborated with the architects of OMA from the conceptual phase onwards. Voor zowel het ontwerp van het gebouw als de gordijnen is goed gekeken naar de omgeving. Het gordijn heeft ingeweven blad- en bloemmotieven, geïnspireerd op de acaciabomen in het nabijgelegen adjacent park. The design of the curtains was woven in a classic jacquard technique, creating a double-sided, damask linen. Het frisse groen waarin het dessin aan de buitenzijde is geweven staat voor de kleur van prille bladeren van de acaciabomen in het voorjaar. De binnenzijde van de gordijnen hebben hetzelfde dessin in zwart-wit. Het gordijn moest verduisterende, licht filterende, zon-reflecterende en akoestische eigenschappen hebben. It was the first time that Inside Outside sought to have their own fabric produced, in collaboration with the TextielLab.

Creator

Studio Inside Outside

Established in 1991, Inside Outside is internationally recognised for its striking interior and landscape designs. Characteristic of the agency’s interiors is an inventive use of textiles as a dynamic, spatial element. Curtains transform spaces, changing the light and atmosphere; carpets help to bring the garden inside; and walls improve acoustics or introduce spatial effects.

Founder Petra Blaisse’s mission is to find new answers to complex questions. These questions often come from architects and involve technical details such as acoustics, lighting, climate control, sight lines, privacy and movement. Blaisse and her team frequently work with the TextielLab to develop custom curtains.

photography: Inga Powileit | petra blaisse_Inga Powileit_0196 mr.jpg
photography: Inga Powileit