 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
UNStudio, founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, is a Dutch architectural design studio specializing in architecture, urban development and infrastructural projects. The name, UNStudio, stands for United Studio referring to the collaborative nature of the practice. At the basis of the practice are a number of long-term goals, which are intended to define and guide the quality of our performance in the architectural field. We strive to make a significant contribution to the discipline of architecture; continue to develop our qualities with respect to design, technology, knowledge and management and to be a specialist in public network projects. We see as mutually sustaining the environment, market demands and client wishes that enable our work, and we aim for results in which our goals and our client’s goals overlap.
The office is composed of individuals from all over the world with backgrounds and technical training in numerous fields. As a network practice, a highly flexible methodological approach has been developed which incorporates parametric designing and collaborations with leading specialists in other disciplines. Drawing on the knowledge found in related fields facilitates the exploration of comprehensive strategies which combine programmatic requirements, construction and movement studies into an integrated design.
Based in Amsterdam, the office has worked internationally since its inception and has produced a wide range of work ranging from public buildings, infrastructure, offices, residential, products, to urban masterplans. Pivotal UNStudio projects within these fields include; Arnhem Central Station (1996-2015), Raffles City Hangzhou (2008-2017) the New Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart (2001- 2006), the Galleria Department Store in Seoul (2005), the private family house VilLA NM in Upstate New York (2002-2007), the Agora Theater in Lelystad (2004-2007) and the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam (1990-1996).
Writings by the Architect
UNStudio, Knowledge Matters, Frame Publishers, 2016 |
|
|
|
|
AWARDS |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A&W Architekten des Jahres
A&W Architektur und Wohnen |
|
|
|
|
BUILDINGS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Netherlands [Nederland]
» Purmerend |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WRITINGS
BY THE ARCHITECT |
|
|
|
|
| UNStudio, Reflections. Small Stuff, Idea Books, Amsterdam 2010 |
|
|
| UNStudio, "MUMUTH music centre in Graz, Austria", Arquitectura Viva 124, I-II 2009 [Banda Ancha. Obras digitales: de la estructura a la piel], pp. 54-59 |
|
|
| UNStudio, "Artificio plegado. Teatro en Lelystad, Holanda", Arquitectura Viva 117, XI-XII 2007 [Zaragoza 2008], "Técnica/Diseño" pp. 90-85 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WRITINGS
ABOUT THE ARCHITECT |
|
|
|
|
 Andrea Sollazzo, Van Berkel digitale. Diagrammi, processi, modelli di UNStudio, EdilStampa, "IT Revolution in Architettura", 2010 |
|
|
Werner Jacob, "Organische Gebilde einer digitalen Avantgarde", Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 26 november 2007
tr.it./en.: "L'avanguardia digitale di UN Studio. Un premio per gli architetti olandesi/The UN Studio digital cutting-edge. An awards to the Dutch Architects", in The Reader 5, febbraio/february 2008, pp. 14-15, allegato a/supplement to Abitare 479, febbraio/february 2008 |
|
|
| Beatrice Galilee, "UNStudio", Icon 48, june 2007, pp. 98-106 |
|
|
Ben van Berkel, Caroline Bos,  UNStudio. After Images, Thames & Hudson, London 2007 |
|
|
| Philip Jodidio, Architecture Now! vol.2, Taschen, Köln 2002, p. 322 (322-329) |
|
|
| Philip Jodidio, Architecture Now!, Taschen, Köln 2001, pp. 342 (343-347) |
|
|
|
|
|
EXHIBITIONS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The Future of Work. Human Refocus, Berlin, USM Showroom, 5 july / 29 august 2017 |
|
|
| Nature/04. Materia in movimento / Motion Matters, Roma, MAXXI, Galleria 2a, 4 december 2013 / 13 april 2014 |
|
|
Motion Matters
Cambridge (MA), Gund Hall Gallery, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, 21 january/6 march 2011
Berlin, Aedes am Pfefferberg, 17 may / 4 july 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
