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polylester develops light-hearted interior for UNESCO site in amsterdam

amsterdam-based polylester studio, led by gabriel lester and martine vledder, introduces light-hearted design into the engineering hanger of fort vijfhu

the UNESCO world heritage site is one of forty-two defensive positions of the obsolete defense line of amsterdam. to accommodate the location’s re-purposing to an arts and culture center polylester developed ‘the movables’.suggestive of playful construction games, ‘the moveables’ invites event hosts and visitors to creatively assemble the space. a range of architectural elements, all placed upon simple wheels, are easily arrangeable to serve any need or function. bright yellow paint accentuates each ‘moveable’, and references a ray of light being cast onto the volume.

polylester develops light-hearted interior for UNESCO site in amsterdam

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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Polylester