Dutch Design Week’13 vol.1

This first day of a Design Week, what do we do? We go to openings! But before all that begins, let’s step up into the Lichttoren and have a good look at the city from above.

As we move down to the first floor of the Lichttoren, we catch the marvellous exhibition by Vlisco, a famous Dutch textile company which produces Batek on 100% cotton since 1846. This is the first time ever Vlisco shares the rich history of the company, tales of their fabrics and previews of their new range of products in an exhibition hence the title – Vlisco Unfolded.

And then… there was the opening of the Modebelofte at the Kazerene, where Current Obsession is currently exhibiting!

The Kazerne is an old fire department building. During the Dutch Design Week, the Kazerne hosts the Modebelofte, showcasing fashion and technology, a fine dining restaurant and a design exhibtion by Moon en Co.

From an old building, we move to one of the most modern architecture in the city, the Van Abbe Museum. This year, the Van Abbe Museum open it’s doors to the public by showcasing part of the Design Academy graduates, a selection of works from recent graduates of European design schools and exploration of materials.

After looking at some amazing works and having some drinks with the different mascots of Jan Pieter Kaptein’s the Second Self Laboratory, we move on to our final opening of the day, Objects to Play. This takes place in a new industrial part of the city which is shifting into a creative hub, Strijp-T. Every year, Objects display works of a group of designers evolving a theme, last year was money and this year, play!

Finally, we bid you goodbye from the Ketelhuisplein’s gigantic rain boots!!! Something which comes in very handy in this city!