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I29 INTERIOR ARCHITECTS DESIGN AMSTERDAM ARTIST’S HAVEN

Rooftop tower with perilous stairs to host new Artist in Residence program

Dutch department store de Bijenkorf has recently launched an Artist in Residence program that is aptly named ‘Room on the Roof’. Indeed, the studio is perched in the rooftop tower of the store, which is itself located on Amsterdam’s iconic Dam Square. Musicians, artists, designers and other creative professionals will be invited to take up residence and create an artistic project to share with the public. The program was established in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum to welcome both national and international talents. Designer Maarten Baas will be the first guest to inhabit the space.

Dutch interior architecture firm i29 designed the interior for the project. Playing with proportion and perspective, the space resembles a colossal cabinet with various living spaces stacked over several half-levels. Wooden ladders lead from the lower level living space to a work space and to an elevated sleeping space. Across from the wooden structure is a small seating area bathed in white. Here a telescope provides a source of inspiration with panoramic views of Amsterdam. A striking (or treacherous?) spiral staircase winds through the center of the studio.

The anticipated projects are expected to include live broadcasts, exhibitions and installations, and they will be tailored to citywide events. The program for 2015 is currently available.

I29 INTERIOR ARCHITECTS DESIGN AMSTERDAM ARTIST’S HAVEN

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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • i29