nov
2024

 

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Ondergrond Inzicht

OBSCURA will be present at the stadsmakerscongres 2024. Using an interactive model, we will lead a session with with El Kantoor to promote integrated urban planning, that includes the design of the underground.

Stadsmakerscongres

sep
2024

 

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Rotterdam Cultuurstad

Our proposal 'Vensters' for the transformation of the Maritiem Museum in Rotterdam will be at display at the Rotterdam Cultuurstad Post-65 exhibition in OMI untill november 30th. Go!

OMI Rotterdam

jun
2024

 

Rotterdam Architectuur Maand

OBSCURA will participate in the official launch of the 'Ontwerperspool' at the Rotterdam Architectuur Maand. During this event we will discuss our ongoing collaboration with Maritiem Museum and Gemeente Rotterdam.

Tickets

jan
2024

 

Studio Watercraft

Start of design studio 'Watercraft' at the Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunst; 13 students will design a watersensitive (public) space. In collaboration with Eduardo Marin and Florian de Visser.

RAVB

dec
2023

 

Zakkende stad on tour

Operatie Zakkende stad was invited to be part of the nationale bodemdalingscongres in pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam.

Zakkende Stad
Nationaal bodemdalingscongres

nov
2023

 

Working on Water - Panorama Ukraine

We gave a lecture on our project 'Hidden Waters' at the Panorama Ukraine workshop. An initiative that aims to rebuild Ukraine in a resilient manner by leveraging Dutch expertise in water management.

Panorama Panorama Ukraine - IABR

okt
2023

 

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Month of Urban Design

On november 21st OBSCURA will lecture at the urban design festival; a series of events organized by TU Delft, discussing the relevance, impact and limits of urban design.

Month of Urban Design
Agenda

sep
2023

 

Delta Rhine Corridor

for the past few months we have been working on an integral design study for the Delta Rhine Corridor, a planned underground network of pipelines in between rotterdam and the german border

Publication page
Delta Rhine Corridor

may
2023

 

Sublime Akerk

we are very pleased to be able to continue with our proposal for de Akerk in Groningen. a strategy that merges climate ambitions and cultural programme with a futureproof public space and interior.

Akerk Groningen
Project Page

mar
2023

 

merwehaven

OBSCURA collaborated with gemeente Rotterdam and UFO urbanism on the masterplan of Merwehaven. This harbour district will transform into a vibrant urban district with 2500 houses and a wide range of facilities.

Project page
Merwehaven Rotterdam 

feb
2023

 

vertical puzzle

we invented a game that encourages collaboration in complex urban situations in a playful manner. a puzzle that connects themes such as climate adaptation, densification, healthy public space and soil conditions.

jan
2023

 

mix, duo, plint, offset

we presented our research for the transformation of  police station De Eenhoorn in Amsterdam at Young Innovators 2022. the project 'mix, duo, plint, offset' will be shared online in the near future.

Young Innovators 2022

dec
2022

 

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operatie zakkende stad

with our project 'operatie zakkende stad' we will investigate the impact of subsidence on the city of gouda. A collaboration with VOIDS urbanism, Paul en Quinten Swagerman and gemeente Gouda. 

Bouwen vanuit de bodem

nov
2022

 

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sublime animation

sublieme schoonheid, sublieme duurzaamheid will be at display at the Architecture Bienal in Lisbon. An animation was made for this occasion by Paul Swagerman. 

Sublime Animation

nov
2022

 

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regionaal riool

results of our project 'regionaal riool' are now available. the project was part of a broader program 'ruimte voor klimaat en energie'  supported by the stimuleringsfonds creatieve industry 

Booklet Klimaat en Energie (PDF)
Animation 

okt
2022

 

ondergrond als bouwsteen

our proposal for Stad x Ruimte  is featured in a new publication called 'Ontwerpen vanuit de doorsnede'. In our project we explore the relationship between underground networks and urban renewal.

Ontwerpen vanuit de doorsnede


sep
2022

 

underground lecture

on september 8th obscura will be giving a lecture on the architecture of the underground at  'platformbijeenkomst waardevol ondergronds ruimtegebruik' in de nieuwe Kerk in Scheveningen.

Centrum Ondergronds Bouwen

july
2022

 

de eenhoorn amsterdam

obscura is selected by College van Rijksadviseurs to participate in the young innovators program. we will investigate the future of police station 'de eenhoorn' in amsterdam.

College van Rijksadviseurs

june
2022

 

lecture rotterdamse architectuurmaand

we will be giving a lecture in the context of the open call ‘Building from the bottom up'  (Creative Industries Fund). During this event we will explore and discuss the theme of the open call. 

Bouwen vanuit de bodem

april
2022

 

cultuurcampus rotterdam
 
we collaborated with Studio Słodka and Dividual  on a study for the cultuurcampus Rotterdam. our project can now be viewed online

Mozaïek aan de Maas

Cultuurcampus Rotterdam

nov
2021

 

maritiem museum rotterdam
 
we were asked to explore the future of the maritiem museum in rotterdam. should it stay in its current location? we think so!

Maritiem Museum

okt
2021

 

dutch design week
 
final presentation for the competion 'sublieme schoonheid, sublieme duurzaamheid' at the dutch design week in eindhoven

Project page

sep
2021

 

vrije

studio vrije ruimte
 
this semeser we will be teaching at the Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunst, a design studio exploring the role and importance of open spaces in the context of the densification of Rotterdam.

RAVB

may
2021

 

stad X ruimte
 
selected for a design research into the role and potential of the underground, with the goal of future proofing Nazareth (Maastricht)

Vereniging Deltametropool


april
2021

 

sublimenews

Sublieme Schoonheid
 
selected to submit a vision for sublime and innovative  sustainability solutions for 3 iconinc churches in the Netherlands (Groningen, Naarden, Amsterdam)
 
Architectuur lokaal
College van Rijksadviseurs


feb
2021

 

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Poort van Noord
 
we submitted an idea for a lightweight, floating and multifunctional object in the Rotte river. we even put it online for your viewing pleasure.
 
Project page
Poort van Noord


sep
2020

 

Water co-op
 
our submission for the panorama lokaal competition can be viewed online. 
 
Project page

Interview

sep
2020

 

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New Talent
 
short movie on 'Art in the City' on Talent Platform. The Talent Platform is showcasing what artistic and professional growth entails and serves as a fount of information for other creatives and for commissioners.

Platform Talent

apr
2020

 

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Portraits
 
Spotlight on the ideas and goals of the Members of Het Nieuwe Instituut. A film by Tanja Busking, who is portraying a number of designers and thinkers in a series of videos. 

Members of Het Nieuwe Instituut

feb
2020

 

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panorama lokaal 

selected to participate in panorama lokaal competition. An iniative by college of rijksadviseurs to investigate neighborhoods in need of climate-proof restructuring.

Panorama Lokaal

jan
2020

 

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podcast interview

Interview with Kasia on Architektura & Biznes, a Polish podcast on architecture. Dealing with topics  such as education, working as an architect, the beginnings of obscura and more.

Architektura & Biznes

dec
2019

 

baan 163

obscura has moved. 
our new adress:

Baan 163 
3011 CA
Rotterdam

nov
2019

 

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stadsmakerscongres

studio ondergrond was part of the stadsmakers-congres in Rotterdam with an interactive workshop for  students and professionals

stadsmakerscongres 2019

sep
2019

 

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art in the city

stimuleringsfund for creative industries selected  'art in the city' as one of the projects to support in the context of the talent development programme.

talentontwikkeling

sep
2019

 

Atlas van de ondergrond

studio ondergrond

start of a design studio at the academy of architecture and urbanism in Rotterdam. a spatial exploration of the underground through research by design.

read more

aug
2019

 

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hidden waters 

start up of an interdisciplinary case study aiming to address the need for design in relation to water and inhabitable land.

read more

aug
2019

 

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design semester

start of a design semester at the royal academy of arts in the hague. a group of 20 students is made familiar with the basic understaning of architectural tools.

royal academy of arts

oct 
2018 

 

prix de rome

from october 2018 - march 2019 'vrijhaven' will be at display in the Nieuwe Instituut as part of the prix de rome 2018 exhibition 

 prix de rome 2019

apr
2018

 

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obscura founded

named after the optical device  'camera obscura', the office will explore spatial phenomena from an urban, architectural and artistic point of view.

camera obscura

mar
2018

 

shortlist prix de rome

'four chambers' was shortlisted for the prix de rome 2018. four projects are selected to come up with proposals for the sixhaven area in amsterdam.

read more

may
2016

 

archiprix 2016

archiprix 2016

'art in context' received the 1st prize at the archiprix, a prize for the best student projects of the year. the project will be at display in the timmerhuis in rotterdam.

archiprix 2016

may
2014

 

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archiprix 2014

'met water stad maken' was selected for the archiprix 2012. the project highlights the importance of watersensitive urban design.

archiprix 2014