polylester develops light-hearted interior for UNESCO site in amsterdam
to accommodate the site's re-purposing to an arts and culture center, polylester developed the movables, a series of wheel-based architectural elements.
amsterdam-based polylester studio, led by gabriel lester and martine vledder, introduces light-hearted design into the engineering hanger of fort vijfhuizen in the netherlands. 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’.
the hanger’s six industrial lamps adjust in height using a simple motorized system
images courtesy of polylester, ossip van duivenbode
suggestive of playful construction games, polylester’s ‘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.
geometrical, clear shapes and volumes contrast with the historical location
‘the movables’
yellow was selected for its suggestion of sunlight
bright yellow defines and highlights movables
each movable unit combines an array of functions
dividing element
more than a welcoming desk, reception also provides an impromptu workplace for two people
all objects can be rolled outside to attract potential visitors passing by
possible configurations
more potential arrangements
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