jan
2024
Studio Watercraft
Start of design studio 'Watercraft', in which 13 students will design a watersensitive (public) space. In collaboration with Eduardo Marin and Florian de Visser.
dec
2023
Zakkende stad on tour
Operatie Zakkende stad was invited to be part of the nationale bodemdalingscongres in pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam.
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.
okt
2023
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.
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.
dec
2022
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.
nov
2022
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.
nov
2022
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
stadsmakerscongres
studio ondergrond was part of the stadsmakers-congres in Rotterdam with an interactive workshop for students and professionals
sep
2019
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.
sep
2019
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.
aug
2019
hidden waters
start up of an interdisciplinary case study aiming to address the need for design in relation to water and inhabitable land.
aug
2019
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.
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
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.
may
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.
may
2014
archiprix 2014
'met water stad maken' was selected for the archiprix 2012. the project highlights the importance of watersensitive urban design.