ROBERT VAN EMBRICQS

 

Robert van Embricqs is fascinated by the aesthetically pleasing, yet intricate complexity of the natural form. Finding inspiration for his designs in bone structure, plant life and movement, one question remained ever present:‘to what degree is the object you're creating capable of dictating its own design?’

 

This question in mind led him to develop a minimalistic design approach that can best be described as a balanced collaboration between designer and his material. This gives the material the opportunity to blossom in the designated way shape or form with the help of the creator as a conductor.

 

An important aspect of his design process is Van Embricqs’ conscious focus on marrying functionality with an aesthetically pleasing look. A conscious choice for functionality in design doesn’t necessarily mean one has to be burdened by conformity, let alone predictability.

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The possibility to bring an object to life results in furniture designs that transforms from a flat surface into a stylish piece of art by the use of smart connecting techniques.

 

Aside continuing his furniture line, Robert van Embricqs establishes flexible concepts on bigger scale in which movement creates interaction between the users and the architecture. He focused his attention on finding new ways to adapt the techniques he developed for outdoor and interior solutions.

 

 

EDUCATION & COMPETITION

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2019 Given Lecture about the work + mentoring at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts

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2019 BUILD Construction & Engineering Award 2019

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2018 TEDx Luxembourg City named 'A Balance Between Acts'

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2016/2017/2018 Team supervisor at Hout & Meubileringscollege, Amsterdam

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2016 PECHAKUCHA Lecture: Combining functionality & art at  Radion, Amsterdam

 

2014 Given Lecture Rising Furniture in Medellin, Colombia

 

2013 Nominated for Fubiz award. winning third price with Rising Table

 

2013 Designer Robert van Embricqs starting business.

 

2013 employee at OTH (Design group Trude Hooykaas)

 

2012 Publication Rising Table & Side Table

 

2012 employee at OTH (design group Trude Hooykaas)

 

2011 Winner WoodChallenge 2011 jury & audience price Rising Chair

 

2011 Winner Red dot design award: design concept Rising Chair

 

2010-2011 Academy of Building Arts: Preparatory course, Building Physics, Mathematics and Tools.

 

2007-2010 Bachelor in Architecture design At Gerrit Rietveld Academy Amsterdam

 

2009 Internship architecture- Designgroup Trude Hooykaas

 

2009 Artist in Residence competition. Working and living space for the Artist. Winner competition

 

2009 Winner Competition DECORATING FENCE. The use of round colourful beads for children to play with.

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EXHIBITIONS:

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2019 Midsummer Inspiration Exhibition Amsterdam (22 & 23 June 2019) 

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2016 Rising Collection presented at furniture show 'Northmodern, Denmark, Copenhagen.

 

2015 Salone Del Mobile 2015 ,Salone Satellite with Rising Light Fixture & Rising Shell

 

2014  Art Fair Amsterdam Rising Chair

 

2014  Artemis Hotel with the Rising Furniture

 

2014 Dutch Design Supermodels at Freedom Square, Georgia, Tiblisi with 3d model Rising Chair

 

2014 Stedelijk Museum SUPERMODELS with Rising Chair 3d

 

2014 Geffrye Museum USEFUL & BEAUTIFUL with Rising Chair

 

2013 Dutch Design Week with Rising Furniture

 

2013 Salone Del Mobile exhibition

 

2012 Interior Biennale Belgium Kortrijk

 

2011 Red Dot Design Award: design concept Singapore exhibition concept Rising chair.

 

2010 Dutch design week 2010 ‘design jungle’ Rising chair

 

2010 Gerrit Rietveld Academy graduation Exhibition