One year after opening its doors, Au Charbon is opening its windows onto the Canal with the ‘Amarrées’ exhibition. 17 personalities have dropped anchor in the same port, along Brussels' artery. Their practices have been rubbing shoulders for a year, seeking to collaborate, sharing knowledge and tools. Sensitive variations collide and let themselves be carried by the waves, Au Charbon sails and moors according to the experiments and dialogues of its occupants. “Amarrées” is an invitation, a discovery of the emergence of savoir-faire that work together. Earth, wood, ceramics, textiles, hemp, leather, plaster, upcycling, on the pontoon, a subtle composition of materials emerging from the surface, to the rhythm of the flow.

"Where the Wild Things Are" is our latest solo exhibition by the acclaimed artist and rising star Lukas Cober. Inspired by the beloved children's book that enchanted him during his youth, Cober invites us into a dreamy world where each artwork is an individual wild being, exuding a playful and whimsical spirit.
Cober's latest collection embodies the essence of childlike wonder and uninhibited creativity. With a naive approach, he breathes life into his pieces through the sheer joy of exploring materials. Free from commercial constraints or rigid plans, his works are born from pure curiosity and unfiltered expression, as he endeavors to reconnect with his inner child.

Renowned for his innovative use of resin and fiberglass, Lukas Cober has made a significant impact on the contemporary art and design scene. Through casting, carving, and folding, he reveals the inherent strengths and beauty of his materials, making them relevant again in today's artistic landscape. "Where the Wild Things Are" not only showcases Cober's mastery but also celebrates the unrestrained creativity and imaginative spirit that define his work.

Also open on Sunday 15/09 and Sunday 22/09: 11am - 7pm

There is a lot of responsibility in design and a part of that responsibility is considering the social implications of what you are creating! Fortunately, there is nowadays social-responsible design, which often goes unnoticed, because it’s just happened unnoticed! «Unconscious design” or “intuitional design” is a design concept or methodology that we would like to explore and present to our participants during our 24th of September 2024 workshop at 18:00! We will create of our workshop an informal laboratory, where we will discuss innovative models and methods how to enable unexpected collaborations between designers and other professionals to exist! This collaboration will be spiced up by our dynamic approach to move from pre-defined outcomes and roles and create rooms for for professionals of all kind to connect on a personal level to take a position and act towards our common goal and the biggest challenge: how to build the future together! Dutch Design at Holland House Brussels, Foundation We Are, Caravan Cultura and CAECA work together for this workshop with a diverse group of Dutch and International creatives!

17 ( VITAL ) BOUNDARIES
Self-imposed, non-existing, porous, dual, (un)necessary, vital, imminent, reassuring, tempting, hollow, self-righteous, (in)sincere, enforced, involuntary, temporary, simple, permanent, staggering, provoking, overwhelming, unstable, persuasive, exciting, clear, common, unseen, delicate, insightful boundaries.

17 (vital) boundaries is the best off Luca School of Arts interior design.
Luca is an artistic school which focusses on the individuality and conceptual thinking of their students.
This leads to a confrontational and hands-on design process, where boundaries are explored and self- made. Even though you could question their viability, they are crucial in ones development of their project and character.
This scenography allows space to encounter, sense and transgress these thresholds yourself. You’re greeted by a light installation imitating walls, enabling you to interact and manoeuvre in to the following intimate zones. These are created by light and a variety of pillars. The pillars take their inspiration from the rich flax history of the Texture museum.

Senne Steenbeke, Margo Steel, Imre Zwanckaert, Sam Claessen Pollaris, Lola Mondy, Eva Vanassche, Mauro Creytens, Raven Tanghe, Aline Kesteman, Reina Beun, Bente Lenaerts, Thomas Joostens, Inez Lemmens, Leen Goosens, Owain Van Remmen, Jeff Vanderveeken, Andreea Balea

TOGETHER WE CREATE YOUR INTERIOR Let’s Play, Look & feel towards your future interior. Let’s play with materials, feel the fabrics, and bring our design concepts to life. We ll guide you through the changing world of interior design. Join us at our Brussels-based showroom to experience VR-based interior projects. You’ll discover a mix of materials, timeless design pieces, and cutting-edge creations from renowned designers.

20th Century Design& Decorative Arts . Ceramic

Concept store based on the creativity of a multidisciplinary artist...

Trained in design and graphic arts in Paris, Anna Tou quickly oriented her work towards sculpture and objects. The daily practice of modeling gradually brought out her initial research and creative approach. Anna explores various aspects of clay, whether technical or aesthetic. She merges these aspects into both utilitarian and collectible items while maintaining a connection with the artisanal craftsmanship of ceramics. At the intersection of art and design, Anna's work blends different techniques such as pinching, slab building, and coil construction, complemented by textures inspired by marine life. Her higher education in typography revives her line work to showcase the seams of her piece-making. Anna even says she "tattoos the leather of her clay," questioning the artisanal form as a human body. As a seeker and gatherer of unusual tools, she draws inspiration from archaic objects to create contemporary collections with organic and lively shapes, handcrafted in a gentle and slow manner. Anna explores material and the unexpected, creating unique and precious objects. Each piece has different aspects, reliefs, and dimensions, making no two pieces alike. Stories of textures and life, stories of movements and falls, stories with mysterious interiors and undefined organs. A creative process centered on experimentation and accident. Letting forms emerge through modeling, the constraints of clay, and firing. Her practice generates its own forms, which in turn produce multiple imaginaries. In the same spirit, Anna explores more utilitarian pieces in 2023 that respond to her graphic past, particularly with texture and line work: large decorative pieces with bumps, hollows, and hammered surfaces, as well as cups and everyday objects made using slab and pinching techniques.

Visits by appointment only

Book an appointment in advance by phone or email:
+32 493 85 91 06
annatouceramic@gmail.com

Opening event: 13/09 from 6pm

Open doors weekend: 14/09 and 15/09 from 2pm to 6pm

The project explores the notion of texture and material related to the architectural domain, at different scales of interpretation. Architectural identity is always linked to the notion of the materials used, forming the envelope, the skin of void and solid, the genome of the building, thus defining the visual and physical spatial environment. Nowadays, companies face the issue of waste materials, particularly with ultimate waste. This poses a challenge to effectively reconsider them and give them a second life. Therefore, in collaboration with DACRYL, specialised in acrylic resin, artist Marc Brousse will present a series of artworks, design objects, and facade prototypes that reuse/recycle certain ultimate waste materials. The goal is to bring existing materials frozen in time into dialogue with an innovative material that allows them to have a new long-term function. For instance, it will demonstrate that copper shavings, textile residues, and even architectural tracing paper can, depending on their scale, become a design object, a lamp, or a facade element like a brick. The process of embedding materials in Dacryl resin allows the creation of elements with an RRR approach (reuse, reduce, recycle), where the acrylic resin is used as a base, making it 100% infinitely recyclable. Moreover, these elements offer work that highlights the tension between light and matter, with Dacryl having a light transmission of 92%, making it as transparent as crystal.

To accompany this project, an installation and a series of works by the artist will be exhibited. Through his very distinctive drawings, Marc explores the notion of urban fabric and architectural layers. Cities weave and drape themselves with seams and architectural alterations through the addition of old or new textures. Unlike a homogeneous system, each city is a "unique species." A collection of fragments of architectures from different eras juxtaposing and clashing to form the epigenetic program of the place. Our memory associated with this art of building, our spatial experience, is defined by a montage of architectural fragments, as we define them as places of historical, scientific, or emotional interest. Thus, the artist will highlight this notion through his works.

Three Nocturnes are planned to explore the exhibition and the articulated matter.

Ariane van Dievoet's recent work focuses on repurposing reclaimed materials to create unique, functional objects and furniture. Her "Collected Matter" series (2021-2024) uses materials like oak, brass, and marble, reshaped with digital tools to highlight their natural flaws and qualities. The "Reflected Matter" series (2019) similarly revives overlooked materials, blending imperfections with geometric designs. Her "Steptool" (2024) is a lightweight, adaptable kitchen ladder made from reclaimed materials, and the "Circle Bench" (2024) combines wood with salvaged stone for a series of bespoke benches.

Bio: Ariane van Dievoet is a Brussels-based designer and sculptor who specializes in repurposing construction materials into objects and furniture. After founding AVANDI Studio in Brooklyn, she returned to Brussels in 2018, focusing on sustainable design. Her work reflects a commitment to material reuse and sustainability.

A.Eubelen studio open door

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Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 3 PM – 7 PM

A graduate of the Brussels Academy of Arts and the Antwerp Gemmological Institute (HRD), Artemi Vasilakis decided to launch her own jewelry business and turn her dreams into reality. She created the Art'emi brand in 2002 and entered a hitherto unknown world. Based in Brussels, in the center of Belgium, Artemi has since devoted herself entirely to the creation of handcrafted jewelry. Initially fascinated and inspired by silver, she went on to offer jewelry in gold, leather, vermeil... Indeed, silver is an easy metal to work with, but also and above all a material for all tastes and budgets, which perfectly echoes the brand's values. Nature and timeless, contemporary shapes are also sources of inspiration for the designer. What's more, she can switch seamlessly between women's jewelry, men's jewelry and children's jewelry. It's fair to say that she's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, but always takes care to create timeless jewelry that's just like you.

Materialise your ideas

In September 2023, a new space for artistic and craft creation opened on avenue de la Couronne, in a former post office sorting office. Initiated by the designer Maxime Halot, this 1,600 sq. m. studio provides a working space for a variety of artists and craftspeople. The studio is organised into individual private studios to allow creators to work in complete tranquillity, as well as a number of communal areas designed to encourage exchange and collaboration. The studio currently houses 34 entities, bringing together around fifty artists and craftspeople. The disciplines represented include design, textile, painting, sculpture, performance and many others. In addition to their personal practice, each member is involved in the community in his or her own way, giving Atelier Bardaf a strong presence in Brussels' cultural landscape.

Opening: 12 September - 5pm to 10pm.

Open from Friday to Sunday, 2pm - 6pm

Kuro Monorisu / Black Monolith

This furniture collection is the result of an investigation into adding textures and surface treatments to wood species considered inferior. The furniture is made of a residual stream of wooden beams, once used in drying ovens.

By "carving" and "burning" the surface of the furniture, the cubes, typical of the gluing process, are visually pushed into the background. An asymmetrical composition and a play between rough and smooth surfaces were chosen.

With a pared-down design we extend the life of the furniture, by working with residual materials we minimise the impact on the environment. Our further research will consist of looking for new waste streams that could be the starting point for the further development of this furniture collection.

Atelier Contour designs and creates interiors, furniture and objects. In the design process, we always look for new starting points, approaches or perspectives in order to achieve a diversity of design solutions. Craftsmanship and the honest use of materials always come first.

Atelier Falaise X Théodora

G-architecture, an architecture studio located in Saint-Gilles, is delighted to submit its application to participate in Brussels Design September 2024. Our office specializes in the renovation of buildings, adopting a sensitive approach to the pre-existing materiality of a place while using innovative, natural, and reclaimed materials. We open our studio for events and temporary exhibitions that align with this approach. Atelier Falaise (Camille Tan) develops a hybrid work that blends design and sculpture. Her creative process begins during walks or urban wanderings, by collecting materials and artifacts. Her works fuse craftsmanship and innovation in the use of materials. For this exhibition, Atelier Falaise will present her mobiles as well as interior furniture. The mobiles are mainly composed of stones, wood, and metal found during her explorations. A system of supports, balance, and tensions is imposed, intertwining the roughness and unique shapes of the levitating elements. Her creations, often inspired by nature and raw materials, integrate perfectly into our architectural vision thanks to their refined aesthetic and the reuse of materials. Théodora (Yunchang CHIOU), on the other hand, stands out with her unique creations that incorporate multicultural influences and avant-garde techniques. Her artistic focus is always directed towards an aesthetic linked to industrial development. Through her objects, Théodora seeks to capture a unique poetry, a "poetry of solitude," which often accompanies abandoned and obsolete mechanical objects. These associations create untouchable, even unknown spaces between the images, traces, and functionality of the forms that populate our daily lives. For this exhibition, she will present her ceramics from the Gegenwart series, pieces that reflect a harmony between traditional and contemporary forms, highlighting unique textures and colors. These ceramic pieces will serve as the terrestrial counterpart to Atelier Falaise's more aerial suspended mobiles. We aim to transform our space in Saint-Gilles into a place of exchange and discovery where architecture meets design. This exhibition will be an opportunity to highlight the talent of these designers and demonstrate how their works harmoniously integrate into an architectural setting, resonating with our commitment to eco-design and sustainable materials.

The non-profit organization "Au Charbon" promotes the arts and highlights the work of female artists, artisans, and designers, with a commitment to sisterhood. Our association hosts the dynamic and innovative eponymous collective, which is predominantly female. "Au Charbon" brings together nearly 12 workshops, encompassing various disciplines such as ceramics, illustration, bookbinding, leatherworking, furniture design, textiles, and art research. Collaboration and solidarity are the pillars of our creative community, fostering an environment where each artisan and designer has the opportunity to grow and thrive in their discipline. Rooted in interdisciplinarity and innovation, our collective combines artisanal skills with design creativity; it explores new technologies while preserving traditional know-how and is concerned with eco-responsibility issues by engaging in recycling, upcycling, or creating new ecological materials. As part of the Arts&Crafts trail of Design September, our exhibition showcases the works of our members: unique pieces or collaborative creations at the intersection of various disciplines. Our participation in Design September aims to illustrate that design and craftsmanship are drivers of synergies and the creation of innovative works combining aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.

To celebrate its first anniversary, Augusta gallery presents a selection of emblematic pieces by the various designers with whom it collaborated in 2023-2024. An opportunity to (re)discover the work of designers Louise Richard, Roxane Lahidji, La Gadoue Atelier, Didier Henry, Ariane van Dievoet, Frédérique Hoet-Segers, Sonian, BC Materials, Studio PART, Lionel Jadot and Laure Kasiers. Located in the Sablon, Augusta specialises in sustainable design. The gallery exhibits one-off pieces and small series signed by designers based in Belgium.

One-year anniversary week-end : Saturday 21 September from 17-19h and Sunday 22 September from 11 to 17h

The Dominican hotel is hosting Source Material, an exhibition curated by Augusta gallery, which specialises in sustainable design. Innovative pieces by designers Roxane Lahidji, Atelier La Gadoue, Louise Richard, Mathilde Wittock, Didier Henry and Ariane van Dievoet guide visitors through the hotel's lobby, restaurant and patio. It's a journey that celebrates Belgian design and the sustainable transformation of materials.

Purchase and sell 20th century furniture.

OPENING HOURS:
Thurs. - Frid.: 10am > 4pm
Sat. - Sun.: 10am > 6pm

B-collective Binding

Platform for local and global creatives. Bringing their fascinating work to be seen. This edition pays special attention to the circularity of materials through a fascination with fibers. The focus is on unique items and limited series. Experiments with materials and techniques that lead to objects that are fair trade. We are happy sharing these upcoming talents with you Designers edition 2024: Rosana Escobar - Secundary Raw - Que onda vos

Barkboy Coffeehouse in Brussel biedt een unieke koffie-ervaring geïnspireerd door kaneelschors, street style en Amerikaanse tradities. Onze naam eert kaneelschors, een essentieel ingrediënt in onze heerlijke broodjes, en ons hondenicoon staat voor innovatie.

Het middelpunt van onze koffiebar is een indrukwekkende vijf-meter lange balie van diepgroen Grieks marmer, die van binnen naar buiten doorloopt. Bekijk hoe onze getalenteerde barista’s je koffie bereiden met onze open ontworpen Aremde-machine.

We selecteren en zetten zorgvuldig specialty koffie van oorsprong zoals Oeganda, Ethiopië en Brazilië. Voor niet-koffiedrinkers hebben we biologische matcha uit Tokio, diverse theeën, limonades en Marokkaanse ijsthee. Plantaardige melkalternatieven zijn gratis beschikbaar.

Geïnspireerd door Amerikaanse diners gebruiken we een Poursteady-machine voor precieze filterkoffie. Onze eigen bakkerij biedt ambachtelijke lekkernijen, waaronder kaneel-, chocolade- en kardemombroodjes, signature chunky cookies en opweekend een heerlijke bananenpudding.

Beleef een buitengewone koffiebeleving bij Barkboy.

Erased Studio recently designed the interior for BATCH, a café, restaurant, and bar on Chaussée de Waterloo in Ixelles. In a former bakery, they created a versatile layout that transitions from a bright café by day to an intimate restaurant by night. The space includes a bar, terrace, ground floor, mezzanine, and private garden, allowing for various privacy levels and interactions. Drawing inspiration from traditional Belgian brasseries, Erased Studio used simple, high-quality materials like lacquered wood and stainless steel. They also crafted custom furniture and collaborated with graphic designer Lisbeth Antoine to create a cohesive visual identity, blending the charm of the past with contemporary flair.

Bel Albatros, panels made from recycled plastics

Bel Albatros - Guilain Sevriere
House Of Roro - Anne-Sophie Rosseel
Atelier Zaventem - Lionel Jadot
Atelier J&J - Jean Angelat

BIG THING

The present times are accompanied with a feeling of overwhelm caused by extreme developments in politics, climatic change, and social areas. Every day brings new fateful events, and we are often losing our ability to respond. The Big Thing exhibition aims to show that it only takes small steps to break out from the paralysis. We believe that if you make a specifically targeted change, it can create a domino effect which will then lead to a more long-lasting solution than any general remedies. The exhibition presents a selection of works from Prague's prestigious Academy of Art, Architecture and Design which were created by its students in the previous two years. Projects vary from fine art to applied art to design and architecture, however they all show an active interest in the world. They seek to find tangible and feasible solutions to specific tiny parts thereof which can - in the long run - improve our lives in one way or another.

all day coffee & eatery

Indian Soul Food

Independent specialty café offering a selection of the best coffees in the world.

L'Atelier des Tropiques, located in the heart of the City of Brussels, is a place of exchange dedicated to ceramic creation through training courses, Open Space workshops, residencies and small showcase exhibitions. With its nomadic workshop, it travels to meet audiences unable to take part in its in-situ activities, such as schoolchildren, senior citizens, people with disabilities or the underprivileged, in collaboration with numerous structures such as Créahm, Globe Aroma and SAFA asbl. The association is also keen to promote environmentally-friendly citizen projects, such as land reclamation and the manufacture of Ollas with Skyfarms. As part of Design September, the asbl will be celebrating 7 years of activity and inviting curator Maëlle Delaplanche to design an exhibition on the bucolic theme with artist-in-residence Isabelle Bonté-Hessed2, who will be showing the first pieces of her current project in connection with the book “La Faute de l'abbé Mauret”. This work fuses art and literature, inviting viewers to plunge into a garden of blossoming knowledge. The second showcase will be taken over by the ArtBol ceramics cooperative, with an ensemble of exceptional pieces related to the art of the table. At the far end, the garden terrace will be occupied by Fatemeh and Frederic Deverchere, with abstract pieces evoking ecosystem-related landscapes.

Shop of high-end bulthaup kitchens

The gallery is runned by Cédric t'Kint.Located in the venicity of place Brugmann nearby the sablon.It presents a variety of styles with an interest towards the twenty century decorative arts.

GISEMENTS

New Materials
The concentration of a natural resource whose exploitation is economically viable. One of the challenges of reuse: where can you find these resources? Where and how can you access a concentration of material to be reused?

MARILYS TU MAI TRAN
Designer and researcher, project manager at BC Materials

JEANNE GRANGER
Facilitator in collective intelligence, founder of La Réserve des arts in Paris

CÉCILE GUICHARD
Designer, member of the management committee at Rotor DC

RESET: (Renewal exhibition) Rue de Ligne 8, 1000 Brussels

Accessible for people with reduced mobility
Tram Bus
Parking Royal, Rue de la Ligne 25, 1000 Brussels
A promotional code* has been generated for: Students / Unemployed persons / CPAS / Persons with reduced mobility
*A proof will be required at the entrance with your ticket. Promotional code: cqfld_gisement

Conference from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, with the possibility to stay until 10 PM to have a drink at the RESET bar.

With the support of the Federation Wallonia-Brussels - Plastic Arts Commission, as well as the French Embassy and the Institut Français "France Belgique Culture."

€5 / €3 reduced rate (unemployed persons, CPAS, persons with reduced mobility)

"An Archaeology of the Studio" is een project van Chryssa Kotoula dat traditie en materiaalinnovatie combineert door de klassieke techniek van terrazzo maken opnieuw te definiëren. Ze gebruikt hergebruikt keramisch afval uit studio's om een nieuw materiaal te creëren dat de principes van circulariteit omarmt. Door glazuur direct in de klei te integreren en traditionele ambachtstechnieken toe te passen, ontstaan zorgvuldig vervaardigde objecten die de geschiedenis van materialen belichamen en een alternatieve toekomst verbeelden.

Bio: Chryssa Kotoula is een kunstenares en oprichtster van Matters Of Concern, een studio die focust op materiaalonderzoek en circulaire keramiek. Ze heroverweegt ambachtelijke tradities en is genomineerd voor de Officine Saffi Biennial Prize 2024 en de European Ceramic Context 2024 Triennale.

This year, cityfabs is offering the Design September public three open days, each of which will include discovery workshops as well as a tour of the premises and a chance to see the production capabilities of our range of machines. Visits to the fablabs are open to all, and participation in the workshops requires registration. The number of participants is limited to ensure an enjoyable experience.

We are offering three dates, three locations, three experiences:

CITYFAB 3
Date: Friday 13 September / 1pm - 5pm
Venue: 42 Rue des Vétérinaires (Anderlecht)
Activities: Discover an exhibition of objects and creations made by the designers and artisans who use the fablab + half-day workshop to discover how the waterjet cutter works.

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab3.brussels - 02 435 16 57

CITYFAB 2
Date: Friday 20 September / 1pm - 5pm
Location: 13 Avenue Jules Bordet (Evere)
Activities: Discover an exhibition of objects and creations made by the designers and artisans who use the fablab.

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab2.brussels - 02 435 16 55

CITYFAB 1
Date: Friday 27 September / 1pm - 5pm
Venue: 37 Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre (Laeken)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + 3D scan workshop and 3D printing of your portrait

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab1.brussels - 02 435 16 53

This year, cityfabs is offering the Design September public three open days, each of which will include discovery workshops as well as a tour of the premises and a chance to see the production capabilities of our range of machines. Visits to the fablabs are open to all, and participation in the workshops requires registration. The number of participants is limited to ensure an enjoyable experience.

We are offering three dates, three locations, three experiences:

CITYFAB 3
Date: Friday 13 September / 1pm - 5pm
Venue: 42 Rue des Vétérinaires (Anderlecht)
Activities: Discover an exhibition of objects and creations made by the designers and artisans who use the fablab + half-day workshop to discover how the waterjet cutter works.

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab3.brussels - 02 435 16 57

CITYFAB 2
Date: Friday 20 September / 1pm - 5pm
Location: 13 Avenue Jules Bordet (Evere)
Activities: Discover an exhibition of objects and creations made by the designers and artisans who use the fablab.

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab2.brussels - 02 435 16 55

CITYFAB 1
Date: Friday 27 September / 1pm - 5pm
Venue: 37 Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre (Laeken)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + 3D scan workshop and 3D printing of your portrait

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab1.brussels - 02 435 16 53

This year, cityfabs is offering the Design September public three open days, each of which will include discovery workshops as well as a tour of the premises and a chance to see the production capabilities of our range of machines. Visits to the fablabs are open to all, and participation in the workshops requires registration. The number of participants is limited to ensure an enjoyable experience.

We are offering three dates, three locations, three experiences:

CITYFAB 3
Date: Friday 13 September / 1pm - 5pm
Venue: 42 Rue des Vétérinaires (Anderlecht)
Activities: Discover an exhibition of objects and creations made by the designers and artisans who use the fablab + half-day workshop to discover how the waterjet cutter works.

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab3.brussels - 02 435 16 57

CITYFAB 2
Date: Friday 20 September / 1pm - 5pm
Location: 13 Avenue Jules Bordet (Evere)
Activities: Discover an exhibition of objects and creations made by the designers and artisans who use the fablab.

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab2.brussels - 02 435 16 55

CITYFAB 1
Date: Friday 27 September / 1pm - 5pm
Venue: 37 Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre (Laeken)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + 3D scan workshop and 3D printing of your portrait

Please book in advance via: contact@cityfab1.brussels - 02 435 16 53

Explore the Opening Agenda

Dive into the vibrant world of Brussels Design September with our vernissage agenda. Each day, discover a selection of events showcasing the best of Belgian and international design. Whether you're an art lover, a design enthusiast, or simply curious, these vernissages offer the perfect opportunity to meet the creators, view their work up close, and participate in unique moments in the city's iconic locations. Check out the full list of events and plan your visits to ensure you don't miss any of this exceptional edition.

CODE/CONNECT is an outdoor seating system to build benches and walking paths following a huge range of curling shapes. The system starts from planks positioned next to each other, separated by rings, a narrow and a wider one. Each code is a repeated combination of parallel and slanted planks. The use of rings with the same width creates straight modules. When a narrow and a wide ring is combined between two planks, it creates curved modules. Combinations offer the possibility to vary endlessly with the radius. The flexibility in the design and its specific form makes CODE/CONNECT a bench system that encourages social contact. It is, for the full 100%, made out of recycled plastic, which makes it extremely durable and weather proof. In addition Code/Connect scores very high on circularity implementing a substantiated vision based on the different R-strategies: R0 Refuse, R1 Rethink, R2 Reduce, R3 Reuse, R4 Repair, R5 Refurbish, R6 Remanufacture, R7 Repurpose, R8 Recycle and R9 Recover. Code/Connect brings a solution when it comes to implement benches into parks, to follow lines in urban planning or to build walking paths into nature. Materials: 100% recycled and recyclable plastic

Cohabs Revitalizes Passage du Nord
Cohabs is revitalizing Passage du Nord, a historic gem in the heart of Brussels, preserving its Art Nouveau architecture while transforming it into a modern coliving space. This ambitious project blends heritage with innovation, offering comfortable and functional spaces that respect the building's legacy. The renovation includes furnished rooms, a rooftop terrace, a cinema room, a gym, a coworking space, and more. Cohabs is committed to honoring history while shaping the future.

By appointment only

Five artists are inviting themselves to Horta House: carte blanche for Louisa Carmona, Flore and Pauline Fockedey, Elise Peroi and Marc Van Hoe. They will be in dialogue with artisans specialising in velvet: the Van Neder company (Courtrai, BE) and Florence and Martine Moulis, velvet swordswomen (Arles, FR).
On the strength of the close links forged between the Musée Horta and a host of top-quality craftsmen, the museum is repeating this triple encounter between designers, know-how and a place.

FLAGEY - STUDIO 1 - 17/09 - 20:15
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Conversation around the exhibition ‘Comme sur du Velours’ at Musée Horta

Moderator: Benjamin Zurstrassen, Curator of the Musée Horta and Curator of the exhibition
Louisa Carmona, textile artist working in the kitchen and laundry room
Flore and Pauline Fockedey, textile artist and architect working in the breakfast room
Marc Van Hoe, textile artist in the family room
Martine De Buuscher and Mickael Van Neder, velvet producers at Weverij Van Neder

The COMME SUR DU VELOURS exhibition 13 September 2024 → 30 June 2025
Five artists are inviting themselves to Horta House: carte blanche for Louisa Carmona, Flore and Pauline Fockedey, Elise Peroi and Marc Van Hoe. They will be in dialogue with artisans specialising in velvet: the Van Neder company (Courtrai, BE) and Florence and Martine Moulis, velvet swordswomen (Arles, FR).
On the strength of the close links forged between the Musée Horta and a host of top-quality craftsmen, the museum is repeating this triple encounter between designers, know-how and a place.

At Les Tables de Joséphine, we transform the art of the table into a unique, immersive experience. Our showroom, located in Brussels, offers an exclusive selection of vintage and contemporary tableware, as well as styling and rental services for high-end events. Come and discover how we create unique and elegant settings for all your receptions and events.

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This collection by Cru atelier showcases the beauty of raw, natural materials through eco-responsible design.

Marbled Table #2: A table that highlights the beauty of raw, natural materials, with legs made from layers of bio-materials like raw earth, hemp-crete, and coffee grounds. The polished top reveals an earthy terrazzo, symbolizing geological layers and the environmental impact of construction.

Marbled Stool: Part of the Marbled Table collection, this stool reflects geological strata using earth, hemp, and coffee grounds, emphasizing ecological challenges in modern construction.

Ground Encounter #1: A versatile piece functioning as a stool or side table, featuring dynamic cut-outs inspired by ancient columns. The polished top showcases an earth-terrazzo effect, revealing the stones within.

Ground Encounter #2: A side table in rammed earth concrete, evoking ancient Greek columns. The alternating solid and void forms create a rhythmic play of light and shadow, with a polished surface that reveals embedded fragments.

Earthlight: A lamp crafted from rammed earth, using soil from Brussels construction sites. It reflects light on its layered surface, revealing geological strata and celebrating the earth’s history. Each lamp is unique, representing the diverse geological compositions of different locations.

Cru atelier is a creative laboratory for eco-responsible design that highlights bio-based and geo-sourced materials through design and craftsmanship. The creations tell the hidden stories of the earth and everything it produces, from the landscape to its entirety.

d+ Furniture, lighting and objects from the XXth century with an accent on Italian designer such as Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, Joe Colombo Gino Sarfatti, Ico Parisi, Castiglioni, as well as European and American designer.

Designblok Cosmos: The Intergalactic Beauty of Czech Design

For twenty-five years, Designblok – Prague International Design Festival has been dedicated to the advancement of the Czech design scene, collaborating with renowned designers, supporting young authors, connecting creators and industry, spreading awareness among the general public and representing Czech design abroad. All of this is reflected in the outdoor exhibition – a mobile gallery in the form of a space capsule hiding ten original glass works by ten leading Czech designers. The connecting link between the exhibited works is the material used: glass, so traditional for the Czech Republic. The original objects artfully work with luminescence and represent not only the authors’ free approach to creation and material but also very varied production technologies, traditions, the know-how of Czech factories and manufactories, craftsmanship and the latest approaches and experiments. The curatorial selection by Jana Zielinski and Jiří Macek features artists who are firmly associated with the festival – Jakub Berdych Karpelis, DECHEM Studio, Lucie Koldová, Václav Mlynář, Lukáš Novák, Jiří Pelcl, Rony Plesl, Tadeáš Podracký, Maxim Velčovský and Jan Plecháč, who is also the author of the innovative architectural design. A semi-trailer truck has been customized for the exhibition, which, after parking in the desired location, unfolds into an exhibition area of 65 m2. The interior is covered with mirrors, while the exterior is wrapped in a silver reflective shell.

The chicken and/or the egg

With a touch of humor, Limburg-based designer Peter Donders (b. 1965) and Brussels-based artist Sydney Fruy (b. 1994) were inspired by the rhetorical question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? Through the object they created together, they raise questions about cause and effect, trial and error or construction and demolition. They deconstruct inbred forms, which they then analyze and construct through their own formal language into a renewed, improved object. Thus, they attempt to transcend established creation processes. While the youngest wields the tricks of age-old metalwork for artistic expression, the oldest nurtures a penchant for innovative 3D printing. Or how craft and technology can enrich each other. With their creation, the duo points not only to the continuous evolution, and the constant reinvention, of the arts, but also to the sharing and passing of knowledge between generations, as they themselves represent. They depict the bumpy path - especially in these turbulent times - of life, and the never-ending cycle that each of us is ultimately part of.

Domestique symbiocène

A hybrid poetic attempt initiated by Dimitri Fache - USAGES - in partnership with the CIRCULAR TIMBER project of - NEY and partners WOW - co-fabricated with the LONCKE carpentry and Gilles Lechantre “je reviens dans cinq minutes”. The project works to domesticate or wild elements, gleaned, from small to large, production or destruction, local or distant, artisanal or industrial. Mass-produced or unique artifacts question and tend to generate connections with our daily uses.

Opening: 12/09 / 6pm - 9pm / 43 rue de Prague, B-1060

Drache is rooted in Brussels and broader Belgian culture, inspired by typical heavy rain. The interior design features warm grays and curved shapes, creating a cozy atmosphere. Carefully selected materials – tactile concrete, natural stone tables, and warmly designed cups – enhance the sensory experience. The acoustics are designed for a soft, comfortable ambiance. Despite the compact space, hand-cast concrete with various shades and river gravel provides a unique touch. Drache Coffee blends rainy inspiration with the warmth of coffee, offering a modern and inviting space.

"Zwart Goud"

The sculptural collection, named ""Zwart Goud,"" features a stone sourced from the coal mine of Houthalen, the birthplace of designer Dries Truyers.

The mine stone symbolizes the history of the coal mining industry and its consequences, representing a significant turning point in Belgian history. The tabletop takes on a conical shape and is crafted from remnants of dark-stained solid oak wood sourced from the construction industry.

The stone and tabletop are mechanically connected without the use of glue, allowing for easy disassembly of the furniture piece."

Bio: Dries Truyers is a designer based in Houthalen Belgium. For Dries Truyers playing, combining and experimenting creatively with ordinary and unusual materials is one of the most fascinating aspects of furniture design.

Circular furniture designed from surplus, waste and industrial by-products.

We design and produce furniture through materials upcycling. Our goal is to limit the excess waste and surplus from industrial production by giving a second life to unused or discarded materials. The standardisation of these offcuts, including the reformatting, allows us to develop various collections based on their production characteristics. We aim to redefine the production process by incorporating sustainable principles and perspectives such as : eco-design, local production, durability, functionality, and versatility.

From design to sales
The Editor works closely with the designer and manufacturers, removes the technological barriers, finances the prototypes and markets the object as a physical reality.
MARINA BAUTIER - CHARLOTTE LANCELOT
MAD Brussels Place du Nouveau marché aux grains 10, 1000 Bruxelles

"KIT cat" is a collection of unique pieces created for the Cappelle Opticien shop located in the heart of Brussels. Displays, trays and wedges are all terms that could be used to describe this collection. Made from parget, each piece is moulded in an insulating PVC sheet and offers a shape memory akin to the archaeology of the present.

The Squish Lamp is an innovative light fixture that perfectly blends human creativity with advanced technology. Each lamp is handcrafted and 3D-printed using an advanced algorithm that modulates wire trajectories and deposition. This technique creates a woven structure that allows light to pass through and the material to flex and deform, adding to its unique appeal. Made from PLA, a recyclable material derived from corn starch, the lamp can be environmentally recycled at the end of its lifecycle. The socket and cable are designed to be easily detachable, further simplifying the recycling process.

Bio: Emmanuel Hugnot is an industrial designer who combines traditional techniques with digital fabrication. He develops sustainable and innovative processes and offers workshops and Open Source tools for 3D printing.

Exhibition of Richard Nonas who uses sculpture to think about both the space itself and what shapes our physical and mental perception of it. He wants to create places (he challenges the term “installation”) that have the power to question and move us, to transform our view of all the places we live and move around in. The elements that make up his minimalist arrangements – the wooden beams, blocks of granite or steel arranged according to simple and repetitive designs – mark the territory in which they are situated, punctuating the space, inter- rupting and refreshing it.

I use fabric, clothing, jewelry, and often memories as a means to share the colors that pass through and express themselves through my fingers. I capture the moment, like an impression of time standing still, by tearing the fabric and giving it the opportunity to tell a new story. Each weaving is a reflection of a moment, an instant. Sometimes dark, often soft and warm, they are storytellers of life. For several years now, I have been creating woven works of all dimensions and shapes, using fabrics that may have sentimental and personal value. As a self-taught and instinctive artist, I combine light and fabric. I dream of immense structures, organic forms that would wander from the entrance of a house and draw paths of fabric on the ceiling. I imagine woven chandeliers so large that one would have to pass through them to enter the room. I dream... perhaps these shapes, which are still part of my imagination, will soon become real.

Feu is the jewelry shop and workshop founded by Amélie Gomet and Sophie Potié. At Feu, you can lear the art of crafting your own jewelry in the different workshops, or explore their unique ready-made and custom pieces. Amélie and Sophie crossed paths at the workstations of the Institut Jeanne Toussaint des Arts et Métiers in Brussels, holding degrees in lost wax casting and stone setting. Together, they combined their energy to establish a welcoming and cheerful space for sharing, reflecting their spirit.

Feu is the workshop-jewelry store of Amélie Gomet and Sophie Potié, where you can learn to create your own jewelry and choose from one of their designs in-store or have something custom-made!

Delicious pastéis to take away or eat at home

THE MAD GRADUATION SHOW & PRIZE
Every year, MAD Brussels awards several prizes to graduates of the Brussels creative schools. The selected students are offered a mentoring program at MAD Brussels. In addition, their graduation project is presented to the public in the group exhibition: MAD Graduation Show.

The expo not only highlights future talent, but also aims to showcase the wide range of training in Brussels. From fashion and interior design to textiles, research and industrial product design.


AN EXHIBITION WITH
Eléonore Pauwels — Stylisme Mode, Eps Saint Luc
Julien Houdremont — Mode Eco Concept, Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer
Margot Rizzo — Art Du Tissu, Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer
Mathilde Chaize — Scenographie, La Cambre
Ella Victor Reihi — Interior Design, LUCA School Of Art
Valentine Franc — Architecture D'interieur & Design, College of Art Design
Julie Thorn — Architecture Scenography, Esa Saint Luc
Luna Isola Bersanetti — Ceramique, La Cambre
Clément De Cooman — Design Industriel, La Cambre
Candice Houtart — Fashion Design, College of Art Design
Minjung Kim — Design Textile, La Cambre
Heloïse Sixou — Executive Master in Knitting Design, Arba Esa
Ines Frankulj — Design Textile, Arba Esa
Theodore Loannou — Design Produit Mode, Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer



PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Opening days and hours:

The exhibition runs from Friday September 27 to Saturday November 16, 2024.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MAD Brussels will be closed on Friday November 1.
Price: a visit to the exhibition is free.

THE MAD INCUBATOR SHOW
The MAD Incubator Show presents the design practices and projects of our 10 designers and design studios in residence. From skin-friendly textiles made from algae to upcycled collections that showcase cultural diversity, the designers offer alternatives for a future that is more conscious and innovative. Discover the fashion and design world of tomorrow with a focus on in-depth research, reuse of materials, new bio-sourced materials, innovative technologies and artisan craftsmanship.

The exhibition introduces you to our incubator and mentoring program and gives an overview of the projects realized by the designers during their two-year stay in our studios.



AN EXHIBITION WITH
Anneleen Bertels, Design For Resilience by Vanessa Colignon, Guillaume Slizewicz, Kana Arioka, Kartchev studio by Stefan Kartchev, Kasbah Kosmic by Kenza Vandeput Taleb, Margot Van den Berghe, Mipinta by Fernando Miró, Skin Series by Rosie Broadhead, Studio Minimètre by Bérénice de Salvatore & Bastien Chevrier



PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Opening days and hours:

The exhibition runs from Friday September 27 to Saturday November 16, 2024.
Open from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MAD Brussels will be closed on Friday, November 1.
Price: a visit to the exhibition is free.

Adeline and Maxime Halot, two pationate artists, present their works side by side, blurring the lines between art and design. Adeline, with her woven sculptures, and Maxime, through his sculptural furniture, both draw inspiration from the rhythms and complex interactions between light, material, and form. Adeline's work captures the ethereal qualities of light and shadow, translating transient beauty into tactile, organic forms made from linen threads and metal. Her sculptures evoke a delicate balance between stillness and movement, infusing her materials with a sense of life and fluidity. Maxime, on the other hand, explores the possibilities of metal, transforming industrial materials into elegant architectural pieces. His creations play with contrasts between lightness and heaviness, fullness and emptiness. His recent experiments with steel oxidation reveal vibrant colors and organic patterns, highlighting the intrinsic qualities of the material. Together, their works form a dialogue between the organic and the industrial, where the interaction of light and material creates a rich and nuanced expression of their shared artistic vision.

Adeline and Maxime Halot, two pationate artists, present their works side by side, blurring the lines between art and design. Adeline, with her woven sculptures, and Maxime, through his sculptural furniture, both draw inspiration from the rhythms and complex interactions between light, material, and form. Adeline's work captures the ethereal qualities of light and shadow, translating transient beauty into tactile, organic forms made from linen threads and metal. Her sculptures evoke a delicate balance between stillness and movement, infusing her materials with a sense of life and fluidity. Maxime, on the other hand, explores the possibilities of metal, transforming industrial materials into elegant architectural pieces. His creations play with contrasts between lightness and heaviness, fullness and emptiness. His recent experiments with steel oxidation reveal vibrant colors and organic patterns, highlighting the intrinsic qualities of the material. Together, their works form a dialogue between the organic and the industrial, where the interaction of light and material creates a rich and nuanced expression of their shared artistic vision.

The gallery discovers and supports emerging and established national and international artists, offering them visibility in the Belgian art scene and promoting their work to collectors, institutions, and art enthusiasts.

Curated by Michèle Schoonjans and Frans Brouwer, the gallery features artists whose work blends maturity, subtlety, lightness, and poetry, with a strong emphasis on their creative process and medium.

The gallery spans two floors: the ground floor, resembling a white cube, showcases the artist's work prominently, while the first floor encourages visitors to delve deeper into the artist's universe.

Based in Anderlecht since 2019, Gilbard is an ASBL that works with re-use materials to develop local projects around art and design. Experiment, Exchange, Promote: The collective carries out various activities around a living and exchange space. Fridays 13.00-18.00 : Open doors. Come and discover our activities, including a materials barter system, our design productions, socio-cultural activities and a photography exhibition by Pauline Vanden Neste and Tom Lyon.

Based in Anderlecht since 2019, Gilbard is an ASBL that works with re-use materials to develop local projects around art and design. Experiment, Exchange, Promote: The collective carries out various activities around a living and exchange space.

New materials
Concentration of a natural resource whose exploitation is economically profitable. One of the problems of re-use: where to find these deposits? Where and how can we gain access to a concentration of materials that can be re-used?
MARILYS TU MAI TRAN - JEANNE GRANGER - CÉCILE GUICHARD
RESET : (exhibition Renewal) de Lignestraat, 8, 1000 Brussels

Discover Gobolights' new collection LIQUID Honored to be invited by Marie Laurence Stevigny to her new MLS Pocket shop space, our Liquid collection will dialogue with MLS studio's new Duo Pockets collection in this inspiring place. The architectural lines of the Liquid collection are highlighted by the modularity and the many possibilities that are offered to you. Brass, blown glass and craftsmanship materialize this poetic wave that takes us along its curves to meditative contemplation.

Invitation for cocktail opening celebration Thursday 12/09 - 5.00 >9.00 pm

Bookstore accompanied by a hospitality area

Restaurant for drinking and dining

Bedding store, made in Belgium

The HIER studio invites you to take part in a workshop to discover one of its specialities: signage.
Go wild or don’t go at all!
Unleash your creativity by composing a unique flag that encapsulates your character, if you were a country.
This workshop encourages creative expression and provides all necessary materials to make a flag to take home with.
This workshop invites participants to collaborate and design their own personal flags, using a variety of geometric and curved stamps to compose and create with, any visual they imagine. With an array of colors to choose from, making the possibilities endless..

The Mobile Kitchenette + Stool is a versatile, reconfigurable unit made from reclaimed materials, designed to adapt to various temporary settings such as outdoor kitchens, rental apartments, or events. The modular unit currently features a cooking facility and bucket, but can easily be customized to include a refrigerator, sink, or oven. Guided by Hitch’s architectural manifesto, the design maximizes future adaptability and reuse. Production is carried out in collaboration with social economy partners and made to order.

Bio: Hitch is a modular design and research lab focused on creating reusable connections in object design and spatial organization. Using a variety of circular tools—known as "Hitch-tools"—the company facilitates the (re)connection of reclaimed sheet materials. Hitch pushes boundaries not only through its construction methodologies but also by innovating its production processes and business model, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and adaptability.

HOTHOTHOT cup by studio KRUM (www.krum.be) is an exploration of ceramic formal boundaries that enhances functionality by incorporating fins to reduce heat contact. An ode to the thousands of years old ceramic craft, using new 3D printing techniques to create a shape that allows you to comfortably hold a hot cup of coffee. Available as espresso 60ml, cappuccino 150ml, flat white 200ml and latte 280ml in different colours.

Studio KRUM found a partner in MOK speciality coffee roastery and bar, who will use the HOTHOTHOT cup during DESIGN SEPTEMBER.

The Czech Centre Brussels proudly presents "Hugo", an innovative expanding wheelchair for children, designed by the talented Jan Kaděra, Czech National Prize for Young Design 2023 winner. This groundbreaking project will be showcased at the Silversquare Central, Cantersteen 47, Brussels, a coworking space located in the heart of the city, within a beautiful art deco building on top of Central Station, as part of Brussels Design September. The event at Silversquare Central will run from 12 September until 2 October, and visitors can view the installation on working days from 8:30 until 18:00.

Hugo represents a paradigm shift in children's mobility solutions, addressing common challenges faced by families and healthcare providers. Traditional children's wheelchairs often come with prohibitive costs and limited longevity. Hugo's ingenious design overcomes these obstacles by growing with the child, accommodating users from ages 4 to 10.

The wheelchair's key features make it stand out in the field of adaptive design. Its adaptability allows it to expand and fit the child's growing body, ensuring years of comfortable use. This unique quality makes Hugo an economical choice, eliminating the need for frequent replacements and offering a cost-effective solution for families.
The wheelchair boasts customizable ergonomics, allowing for individual modifications to suit each child's specific needs. A user-friendly design incorporates an integrated toolbox, enabling easy and immediate adjustments. Built for durability, Hugo withstands the rigors of daily use over many years. All these functional elements are wrapped in an aesthetically appealing, clean, and modern design that doesn't compromise on style.
Hugo embodies four core principles: practicality, durability, variability, and clean design. It's not just a wheelchair; it's a companion that evolves with the child, supporting their journey towards independence and self-expression.

Silverquare coworking spaces are committed to fostering inclusivity by creating an environment that prioritizes accessible design for people of all abilities, backgrounds, and working styles. Silversquare spaces are imagined by creatives for creatives, providing diverse workspaces, adaptive tools, and community-driven initiatives to ensure that everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to collaborate and thrive. By embracing inclusive design principles, we cultivate a creative ecosystem where innovation is enriched by the diversity of our members.

With Hugo, we are celebrating this remarkable fusion of form and function, where innovative design meets social responsibility. Experience Hugo - the wheelchair that grows with your child, and grows on you.

Organizers: Czech Centre Brussels, Silversquare Central

Exclusive visit of the freshly renovated building of the House of Hungary – Hungarian Interior Design Show

On 19 September between 11 am and 4 pm, visitors can discover the building of the House of Hungary, renovated and refurnished by innovative Hungarian manufactures. The House of Hungary (Rue de la Loi 9., 1000 Brussels), former building of the Belgian Ministry of Finance, serves as platform for the multifaceted Hungarian-Belgian bilateral relations, and a venue for political, professional, economic and cultural events linked to the European Union. One of the most talented and creative Hungarian companies, the Triform Neon Ltd. created the decorative materials for the House of Hungary in Brussels. For this occasion, the company prepared a completely new and exclusive collection of Zsolnay wallpapers. The collection will be complemented with more Hungarian interior design companies, who will be able to present amongst others the unique furniture, window and door manufacturers, as well as crystal chandelier manufacturers. During the visit, the companies and manufactures will present their creative design products and their innovative solutions.

Visit only upon registration: https://forms.gle/KVd4dC5preWBXqp87

The event will be followed by the Hungarian creative business forum and networking reception on 19 September 2024 from 17:30 to 20:00. To participate, registration is required by 16 September 2024 at the following e-mail address: business.bxl@mfa.gov.hu.

IMAGINAIR Art/space is an artist-led initiative. Besides unique handmade designer furniture and objects from their own Atelier IMAGINAIR, they present a curated selection of Belgian creators, bridging the gap between art and design.

Opening: 12/09 / 5pm - 10pm

Design for all
A way of being part of society that considers that everyone, even those who are far removed from the norm, has a place within it. Unlike integration, inclusion implies that a person can remain with his or her difficulties while being recognised as a fully-fledged member of the community.
GINA PÉRIER - CAMILLE THIRY
Théâtre National Wallonie–Bruxelles Boulevard Emile Jacqmain 111 / 115, 1000 Bruxelles

Innovating across borders. Reflections on the oeuvre of Sándor Borz Kováts

In the frame of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Design Museum Brussels is delighted to welcome the Museum of Applied Arts Budapest. Through this collaboration, the two institutions show "Innovating across Borders. Reflections on the Oeuvre of Sándor Borz Kováts" curated by Judit Horváth PhD. This show provides the first opportunity for the pieces of Sándor Borz Kováts to be displayed in the heart of Europe alongside those of Western European designers who worked during the second half of the 1960s and the first half of the 1970s.

The Absurd Greet

An exposition by Jacopo Koning.

A multidisciplinary collection of pieces that range from short films to clothing, paintings, collages and 3D creations. Years of work with an absurd, surrealistic, bold aesthetic are going to be exposed from the opening on the 7th of September until the closing on the 28th, in Ixelles at Rue du Bailli 52, in Alto Galleria, who is not only an exhibition gallery but also a jewelry store that sells one-of-a-kind pieces. Metal castings with hand engravings, ludicrous face paintings, unique screenprinted, hand sewn clothing pieces and much more. "Everything can be something in my eyes, even the least interesting photo can become something fun. Everything can be reworked, nothing makes sense, but everything makes sense at the same time. I enjoy working with the concept of anti-normalization."

2Oth Century Design & Decorative Art

OPENING HOURS:
Thurs. to Sat.: 11am > 6:30pm

For Renewal, Jielt Gregoire will present a preview of his exclusive collection. This new series is designed to inspire architects and interior designers by highlighting the unique potential of custom ceramic pieces and showcasing opportunities for high-end collaborations.

Bio: Jielt Gregoire is an interior and product designer specializing in furniture and ceramics. Alongside his role as a design instructor at Thomas More, he dedicates himself to his ceramics studio, where he continues to refine his creative vision.

Maison Leysen: Stories and heritage With 170 years of history, Maison Leysen has returned to its historic address at 14 Place du Grand Sablon in Brussels, an emblematic location of its activity for more than 20 years. Leysen Jewellery is not limited to creating jewellery; it creates stories. Each piece is the result of close collaboration with clients, reflecting a personal story. The new store has been redesigned to highlight these stories and preserve the intimate nature of the relationship with its customers. The upper floor has its own workshop where the creations are still made by hand. The team worked with the architectural firm A3 Development to design the new spaces. The boutique was therefore designed as a setting highlighting curves and materials with warm essences such as padauk, a powder pink carpet, tinted mirrors, etc. A custom-made cocoon in line with each person’s unique life projects.

PLEASE (DON'T) TOUCH ME" refers to having an idea and developing it into a physical object. Shaping the concept, letting it grow and seeing it come to life. But ultimately also being able to embrace failure. Being able to accept an unsuccessful outcome and let an idea go. In his first solo exhibition, Lindelauf shows his latest "808" collection, his collaboration with Leen Hoogmartens and his earlier work.

Where design meets functionality

Goal was to create an organized handbag which is elegant at the same time. Most designer bags are very beautiful but are a black hole, where you can’t find anything, at the inside. The designs I made for Kaai, are based on the art deco. With pure lines and shapes, the use of warm colors, the bags reflect a timeless design, ready to be used for many years. At the inside they are very organized with pockets for all small private and professional objects. A dream for a person with an active life.

Kalo Rakoto is a French-Malagasy designer based in Brussels. She designs and crafts decorative art objects and wooden furniture, made to order in a shared workshop. Her works are shaped using various woodworking techniques, reflecting a pursuit of harmony between form, wood, tone, and light. The result is sculptural, architectural pieces with a strong aesthetic impact.

For nearly four years, Ilse Caser has been welcoming you to her vintage interior boutique in the lively Ste-Catherine/Dansaert district. It is the love of aesthetics, the beauty of (simple) objects, materials and woods, colors, and the passion for decoration that drives her. You will discover a fine selection of furniture, lighting, ceramics, decoration, table ware, design, art and curiosities. Here, it's all about atmosphere! Enter just for the pleasure of the eyes and who knows, you might get an extra coffee.

OPENING HOURS:
Sat.: 11:30 am > 6pm + every 1st Sun./month
or by appointment

The Kewlox stand is designed for interaction with our furniture and offers visitors the opportunity to personalise their own set through a digital space and the use of test furniture to create their own Kewlox.

The skill of the hand in the service of the exceptional
Using complex skills to transform materials. Production of unique objects or small series with an artistic character.
HÉLOÏSE COLRAT - ALICE GUITTARD - CHLOÉ UCEDO
Au Charbon / Quai des charbonnages 78, 1080 Molenbeek

Konchu is a Japanese-inspired restaurant with seasonal and local products, with a cosy interior including the works of local artists.

Kosto is a specialty coffee bar, offering not only a rich array of brews but also a selection of breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and delectable finger foods to enjoy throughout the day. The coffee is roasted a few blocks away and we serve food locally sourced. The venue is located in the center of Brussels, along the Canal, between the Tour &Taxi site and the future museum Kanal Pompidou. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and finely designed. Whether you're here for a quick pick-me-up or a leisurely meal, Kosto promises a memorable experience.

HOTHOTHOT cup is an exploration of ceramic formal boundaries that enhances functionality by incorporating fins to reduce heat contact. An ode to the thousands of years old ceramic craft, using new 3D printing techniques to create a shape that allows you to comfortably hold a hot cup of coffee. Available as espresso 60ml, cappuccino 150ml, flat white 200ml and latte 280ml in different colours.

La Belladone is a gallery of contemporary photography at the heart of an art-deco café bar.

LE BEAU A UNE ADRESSE is an Art House, located in the heart of Brussels. Isabelle Leclercq, the founder, created this intimate and warm house to celebrate the BEAUTIFUL in art, design, literature and gastronomy. The house welcomes and highlights contemporary artists and designers. It is thanks to vintage furniture from the 1950s to the 1990s, passionately sourced by Isabelle Leclercq, that this Maison de Maître is unique in its style. Literary meetings, artistic events and culinary presentations are offered to visitors. The house offers art walks and private visits, every day by appointment. Artworks and vintage furniture are presented for sale. The Founder's mantra: "Let us be inspired and amazed by the BEAUTIFUL."

Open by appointment (by email or telephone). contact@lebeauauneadresse.com +32.470.910.418

He is the cabinetmaker, the restorer, the craftsman of know-how, the maker of design, the curious of beauty; she is the lover of materials, the collector of fabrics, the shaper of atmospheres, the purveyor of colours, the hunter of elegance.

OPENING HOURS:
Mon. to Sat.: 10am > 6:30pm or by appointment.

Créateurs d'Ambiance autour de la Table

At Les Tables de Joséphine, we transform the art of the table into a unique, immersive experience. Our showroom, located in Brussels, offers an exclusive selection of vintage and contemporary tableware, as well as styling and rental services for high-end events. Come and discover how we create unique and elegant settings for all your receptions and events

LOST HIGHWAY SERIES

LIONEL JADOT DESIGN

ma. is a new Brussels cultural center located in Saint-Gilles. The mission of this new concept is to support contemporary creation and promote local, sustainable craftsmanship. In this timeless space, professionals and amateurs meet to explore, experiment and create. Maria Torres embarked on this ambitious project after eight years living in Japan. She came back with an art of living that blends modernity and tradition. Settling in Belgium, she had the idea of creating a place of creation and breathing space in Brussels, the essence of which would be to showcase fine crafts. Two years later, it's a reality. In a space entirely renovated with natural materials, ma. brings together all the links in the creative chain. Its artists' residences enable creators to work in a constantly buzzing atmosphere; its exhibitions promote the arts and crafts that resonate with ma.; its boutique showcases the handmade work of both local and international artist-craftsmen; its workshops, courses and internships transmit these skills to all ages (ceramics, kintsugi, vegetable dyeing, ikebana and bookbinding). ma.'s team is proud to create a space where tradition meets innovation, offering a different perspective on creative modes and the sustainability of objects and know-how.

To mark Brussels Design September, the ma. is showcasing 8 local designers from Friday 13 September to Sunday 15 September. On the program: discussions with the designers and a convivial moment in an exceptional architectural setting. To find the entire program and learn more about the artists, you can click on 'Read More' below.

Opening evening: friday 13 September from 7.00 pm

Design Weekend: saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September from 11am

Concert: Japanese music to the rhythm of creation
Sunday 15 September at 6.00 pm / with Mathieu Robert and Théo Michel

Made In Belgium celebrates the exceptional artistry of Belgium's finest contemporary masters. It stands as a tribute to the expertise that defines our nation and serves as a reminder of why we should take pride in our cultural heritage. The show presents dedicated works of our artists who conceptualize, create, and produce their masterpieces within our borders. It demonstrates the unique creative spirit of our nation, affirming our country's esteemed position in the international art and collectible design scene. Each object on display has been meticulously handcrafted, from the soft textures of wood and leather to the timeless allure of bronze, the hammered beauty of copper, the layering of various materials and the intricate weaving of textiles.

Artists: Anton Hendrik Denys, Ben Storms, Jumandie Seys, Katrien Doms, KRJST, Maison Jonckers, Marius Ritiu, Middernacht Alexander, Tim Vranken, Vladimir Slavov.

Also open on Sunday 15/09 and Sunday 22/09: 11am - 7pm

MAGUIE is a natural wine bar and a dining cellar. We offer wine on tap, served by the glass or in returnable bottles, and allow our customers to bring their own containers for on-site enjoyment or takeaway. MAGUIE features a selection of natural and biodynamic wines. These are wines vinified as close to nature as possible, without synthetic chemicals or oenological additives, made from organically grown grapes harvested by hand. MAGUIE offers a small menu in a "Terroir Snack" spirit, blending products from our Normandy terroir and merroir with organic fruits and vegetables, charcuterie, dairy products, honey, and spices from short supply chains sourced from Brussels, Belgian, and Brabant artisans.

PROJECT S.V.P

S.V.P is a collection of unique objects mixing PVC pipe and bluish altuglas®. This preformed material from network pipeline adopts a new way of reading through different coffee tables, a centre piece, a totem in a game of cutting close to an aesthetic-fiction. Each of the objects in the collection reflects a fragment of era by creating a visual break when the altuglas® discs give the objects their functionality.

PROJECT – KIT cat

"KIT cat" is a design project wich take time to take a break, a collection of unique piece
created for the Cappelle Opticien shop based in heart of Brussels. Displays, trays and
wedges are all terms that define this series in a version that looks like a famous brand's
chocolate bar. Made in plaster, each piece is moulded in an insulating sheet of PVC, then cut or broken to fit the removed pieces. The result is a series of unique objects, a kind of archaeology of a moment.

Bio: Founded in 2014 by Elisabeth Baeza, mala leche Design® offers original and unconventional objects characterized by bold forms and unexpected materials. For Baeza, design is a way of thinking that transforms ordinary materials into meaningful creations, challenging cultural norms and environmental practices.

Margaux Baert is a Belgian artist and graphic designer, specialized in paper art. Graduated from ENSAV La Cambre in Graphic and Visual Communication, she works as a freelance art director for various clients in the fashion, design and event industries before setting up her own creative studio in 2020. In her atelier in the heart of Ixelles, she creates dreamy and poetic paper installations for private interiors, events and window displays. On September 21st and 22nd, from 12.30pm to 6.30pm, Margaux Baert will open the doors of her atelier to the public and invites you to come and discover her latest paper creations, while sharing a drink and a bite for a friendly meet and greet moment.

I am pleased to share the first photos of my first MARIELAURENCESTEVIGNY Pocket accessories shop, recently opened at 19 Avenue Brugmann 1060 Brussels (Ma Campagne): a new space designed to be entirely modular, minimalist, and simple to highlight the craftsmanship of our editions of Pocket accessories, as well as occasionally the craftsmanship of leatherworking.

SOUNDBOUNCE

Tennis ball waste is a pressing environmental problem, with only one percent of the over 400 million balls manufactured annually being recycled. Most discarded balls end up in landfills, leading to overcrowding and resource depletion.

Soundbounce is a material that merges sound, design, and ecology. Crafted to soundproof interior spaces, it repurposes discarded tennis balls into sensory design elements, including wall paneling, furniture, and acoustic partitions. Each square meter of Soundbounce incorporates approximately 283 tennis balls, upcycling the equivalent of 8.5 kg of CO2. Soundbounce is efficient at absorbing mid to high frequencies, making it effective for noise control in various environments.
The tennis balls are hand-cut and dyed using ecological dyes. They are then interlocked into slats of wood without the use of glue, ensuring that the circularity of the material remains open. This approach allows the material to be fully modular and recyclable, aligning with sustainable design principles.

Bio: Mathilde Wittock is a Belgian bio/ecodesigner and material researcher with a focus on sustainable innovation. She graduated from Central Saint Martins in London, where she specialized in biodesign and industrial design. Mathilde is interested in how materials can engage our senses—sight, touch, sound, and smell—to create meaningful products. She is committed to circular design, aiming to use regenerative materials and consider the full lifecycle of each product.

The master students of product design at LUCA School of Arts Genk dare to get their hands dirty with variety of materials: from Flemish clay to a fallen tree in a private garden, or found materials on a terrain vague. But it goes further, because the materials they work with can also be intangible: migraine attacks, high sensitivity, gender feelings, a daily dose of small talk or our relationship to the sun. What is clear is that each project ‘matters’. These designs are tools that start conversations, create awareness, connection or new insights, push boundaries, learn new skills, reduce our waste and help those with a problem move forward.

Come and discover the work of Cas Reynders, Jietse Vanlandschoot, Kato Herbots, Luna Rits, Reine Pinxten, Stijn Vos & Victor Smeets at the Galerie, an exhibition space near LUCA School of Arts, Paleizenstraat 116 in Schaarbeek from Sept. 19 (vernissage from 6pm-8pm) until Sept. 29, 2024.

Opening hours
Wed-Sun 14h-17h
closed on Mon and Tues

MENDO: a new noodle bar on Rue de Bailli. Its design blends traditional and modern elements, transitioning from fast to slow dining with varied seating and lighting inspired by Tokyo's pace and Japanese simplicity.

In collaboration with Zeevaarder, the visual identity embraces minimalist Japanese aesthetics with subtle color details. The storefront showcases noodle preparation, and inside, the space transitions from a quick dining bar to cozy seating and a private communal area. Lighting shifts enhance the experience from bright to warm.

The compact space was precisely renovated, with bespoke elements and handmade details by the architect ensuring a cohesive design.

ACL ARCHITECTURE The story between Anne-Catherine Lalmand and Christophe Hardiquest began in the early 2000s with the opening of the first Bon-Bon. A shared quest for authenticity led to a close collaboration based on trust. The Menssa project is a culmination of this relationship.

ACL architecture believes in creating a just link between man and nature. Integrating the forest into the restaurant reflects this shared philosophy. ACL’s mission was to make the melody of the nearby forest visible and to enhance the chef's locavore cuisine. The main aspects of the project include:

– Opening volumes and perspectives towards the outside
– Symbolism of the tree and organic forms
– Use of local natural materials: blue stone, oak, walnut
– Collaboration with local actors

Thus, the Sonian Forest becomes architecture.

The idea is as simple as a nonchalant unconscious gesture, the accessory minimalist and elegant. Marie-Laurence Stévigny, designer of good use, creator of good sense, has conceived her unisex and modular Pockets as dissociable, timeless and interchangeable pockets. The hidden element of the garment becomes an ornament, an outfit enhancer. They are worn visibly and within easy reach or protected under the jacket, but they are not bought under the cloak: made by the most expert craftsmen of full grain leathers and beautiful materials in Spain and Italy, they are chosen as they will be loved; durably and with care. The textures adapt to the seasons, the colors coordinate with all intentions, with a natural palette as a base. Marie-Laurence Stévigny favors beautiful natural leathers and up cycled fabrics, preserved know-how, fluid uses, like a full grain leather nourished by patience. And because they are intrinsically intimate, Pockets can now be personalized with the initials of those who already wear them. Marie-Laurence Stévigny is a Belgian but international designer who values the notion of discreet luxury. Pockets are the first bags in the history of fashion, but also the first "hiding places" that brought emancipation to women who only had what society wanted to give them. Symbols of freedom, Pockets free the movement, lighten the silhouette, emphasize the moment, and to pocket the difference. A new space opened in May 2024 ideally located on Ma Campagne area, halfway between the prestigious Horta Museum and the magnificent Maison Hannon, treasures of Belgian Art Nouveau, in the shade of Ginkgo biloba trees and a climbing pink rose. A first Pocket shop designed around MLS brand values of modularity, functionality, simplicity. Where MARIELAURENCESTEVIGNY 19 Avenue Brugmann ( Ma Campagne ) 1060 Saint-Gilles Belgium

Under the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and part of the Brussels cultural programme, Urban organises an exhibition about the challenges European cities and regions are facing to achieve an inclusive, high-quality housing policy.
European cities are undergoing a major transition to respond to socio-cultural, economic and climatic challenges, in recent years accelerated by international crises. Moreover, our society is constantly evolving to meet changing values. In recent years, we are witnessing an acceleration in the diversification of ways of living and working.
The relationship between shared space and privacy has shifted, as well as between work and collectivity.
To address this transition and for a resilient, ecological and healthy habitat, good for all, place-based with an appropriate density to reduce urban sprawl, with a proper use for the available open space, it requires creative solutions both for existing and new built environment.
Whether it is for temporary or permanent housing, the traditional way of shaping our community can no longer be the only standard. In this way, cities become laboratories for sustainable solutions for an inclusive mix of new forms of living, working and leisure that go beyond market-based models.
With new ways of living today, we contribute to the city of tomorrow.
→ Curation: CityTools & Dogma
→ Graphic design: Studio Le Roy Cleeremans

Our restaurant Nyyó is a new dining establishment located in Châtelain, Ixelles, on the bustling Rue du Bailli. Our mission is to offer a modern experience of Vietnamese cuisine. The menu features a curated selection of shared plates that highlight authentic Vietnamese dishes, bringing a modern and fresh touch far from clichés. This is complemented by an eclectic selection of local beers, cocktails, and natural wines, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our references and press articles that have mentioned us: So Soir, New York Times, De Morgen, Le Fooding

ONBETAALBAAR/priceless
is both a workshop and a think tank, a place where designers, furniture makers find each other in a “materialism with emotion”

ONBETAALBAAR/priceless
starts from the customer's request, we work exclusively on a tailor-made basis and devise solutions for different objects. We are responsible for the design and implementation of large spatial projects based on reuse, circular materials and sustainable raw materials.

ONBETAALBAAR/priceless
invites people to think about what we throw away, to reflect on the story and identity of a material or an object.

ONBETAALBAAR/priceless
unites ecology, economy, innovation, philosophy, design and love for materials and creates bonds between finders, thinkers, makers, materials, designers and buyers.

ONBETAALBAAR/priceless TEAM
ATELIER: Sam Demeestere, Arne Dutry, Renate Gerets, Santiago Hernández Ramon, Bart Klinck, Arthur Vansuyt, Philippe Wolthuis
OFFICE: Wannes De Bruycker, Ellen Decoodt, Sophie De Somere, Erjen Gregoire, Klaartje Hanssen, Robbe Van Poucke

Lise Coirier & Gian Giuseppe Simeone invite you to discover the Spazio Nobile collections of contemporary fine and applied arts inside their private villa which opens onto the garden at the edge of the Forêt de Soignes. The collectible objects and works of art are displayed on the main floor of the early 20th century house, both inside and outside, and reveal the talent of the gallery’s artists and designers. Featuring the works of Jörg Bräuer, Sébastien Caporusso, Marie Corbin, Nathalie Dewez, Josef Divín, Jesper Eriksson, Vincent Fournier, Pao Hui Kao, Éva Garcia, Garnier & Linker, Kaspar Hamacher, Lisa Hellrup, Amy Hilton, Katherine Huskie, Silvano Magnone, Isaac Monté, Åsa Jungnelius, Päivi Rintaniemi, Bela Silva, Piet Stockmans, Ann Beate Tempelhaug, Cheng Tsung Feng, Jacqueline Surdell, Kiki van Eijk, Joost van Bleiswijk, Frederik Vercruysse, Vera Vermeersch, Fabian von Spreckelsen, Quentin Vuong, Philipp Weber...

During Design September OpenStructures will present modular office furniture by Belgian producers Atelier Ternier and Vivalyte. OpenStructures is an open modular design system by a community of authors, that enables circular use through adaptation and repair. The collaboration with Atelier Ternier from Gent results in a complete work environment, based on the OpenStructures grid and complemented with innovative plug and play LED tubes by Vivalyte from Kortrijk. All furniture and light components are based on 20mm tubes, one of the main standards within the OS system. Their parts can be (re-) combined with one another as well as with other designs from the OpenStructures database. Installed as a temporary co-working station, the desk, shelves, trolley and light fixtures are ready to be tested and used by visitors during the Designseptember program. After the show all items are available for purchase, both new as re-used and can be reserved beforehand on openstructures.net.

During Design September OpenStructures will present modular office furniture by Belgian producers Atelier Ternier and Vivalyte. OpenStructures is an open modular design system by a community of authors, that enables circular use through adaptation and repair. The collaboration with Atelier Ternier from Gent results in a complete work environment, based on the OpenStructures grid and complemented with innovative plug and play LED tubes by Vivalyte from Kortrijk. All furniture and light components are based on 20mm tubes, one of the main standards within the OS system. Their parts can be (re-) combined with one another as well as with other designs from the OpenStructures database. Installed as a temporary co-working station, the desk, shelves, trolley and light fixtures are ready to be tested and used by visitors during the Designseptember program. After the show all items are available for purchase, both new as re-used and can be reserved beforehand on openstructures.net.

Save the date: Thursday 12 Sept.
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Opening of OS_WorkStation by Atelier Ternier and Vivalyte

During Design September in Brussels OpenStructures presents modular office furniture by Belgian producers Atelier Ternier and Vivalyte.

OpenStructures is an open modular design system by a community of authors, that enables circular use through adaptation and repair.

The OpenStructures model is adopted by two manufacturing companies within their practice of production, sales and (reversible) distribution to test how circular design can be integrated within the manufacturing sector. The expected impact is a drastic reduction in materials usage by life cycle extension through circular & modular design.

Atelier Ternier has designed a work environment, based on the OpenStructures grid that is complemented with innovative plug and play LED tubes by Vivalyte.

The collaboration is part of a research project coordinated by SURA-Impact and funded by VLAIO, promoting innovation & entrepreneurship in Flanders.

Come by to see the outcomes and have a drink with us on Thursday Sept. 12 between 6-9pmat the OS_Project Room, Provooststraat 10, 1050 Brussels

Please let us know if you can make it by RVSP to hello@openstructures.net

Made by Insects introduces hand-blown insect cocoons that emit amber light, resulting from extensive research into natural growth patterns and fractals. The project draws inspiration from the Kerria Lacca insects' ability to create eco-systems through their unique architectural use of materials. Ori developed a technique for blowing lac polymer, forming hundreds of interconnected bubbles into a unified structure. These patterns mimic nature’s architecture and offer a novel approach to integrating organic materials into human-built environments.

Bio: Ori Orisun Merhav is a designer and material researcher exploring the intersection of design, nature, and technology. Based in Brussels, she focuses on unconventional, under-utilized materials and seeks to create a bond between the natural world and industrial environments. Her practice, Made by Insects, revolves around the study of Kerria Lacca insects, which transform tree sugars into a polymer. By using innovative techniques such as glass-blowing and 3D printing, Ori revives the material’s utility while pushing the boundaries of sustainable design. Her work is inspired by the concept of mutualism, which she first encountered while studying these insects in Thailand, and is aimed at fostering bio-inclusivity.

Panam is a contemporary döner kebob restaurant with a simple concept - we believe in doing it better. Panam intends to fill the open space for street food that is not just quick and easy, but also made with considerable attention to detail. We advocate using only fresh and locally made ingredients and creating kebabs with authenticity.

Papier is a boutique-workshop dedicated to paper, located in Etterbeek, near the Cinquantenaire Park. Opened in spring 2023, it offers quality products for writing and creativity, featuring renowned brands from Europe and Japan.

Papier also provides custom illustrations by Julie De Smedt and hosts paper craft workshops (bookbinding, engraving, origami, calligraphy, and papier-mâché).

At Papier, personalized advice is a priority to meet the needs of customers.

Organic and natural cosmetics boutique

PETIT-FOUR: A collection of charming mood lamps inspired by petit-fours. These colorful and textured lights add a playful touch to any room, making them perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere. Each lamp in the second series is made from recycled plastic, giving it a unique color combination.

TABOUR: A stool and side table inspired by the shape of an old milk funnel. Featuring steel legs and a seat made from recycled plastic, the Milk Funnel Stool combines durability with nostalgic design. It’s available in various colors depending on the recycled plastic used, making it both functional and a stylish accent in any space.

Bio: Pepijn is a designer who creates objects that evoke memories and emotions by transforming familiar shapes into something new and meaningful. His work blends nostalgia with innovation, exploring the boundary between the familiar and the unexpected. Using sustainable materials like metal and recycled plastic, Pepijn’s designs offer a fresh perspective on everyday objects, inviting people to see the ordinary in extraordinary ways.

Plant-based patisserie

"We must reinvent the concepts on which leaders rely: what does territory, borders or sovereignty mean in the age of the Anthropocene? It’s a whole Earth to be invented. I collect items, scraps, waste, found, bought, received, all used for 30 years, I catalog them in my workshop, I list them, I put them away. build my vision of a world where whatever we need cannot be bought, it is around us and then we build it, we assemble it, without rules, without diktats, without fashion, A certain idea of simplicity, honesty and above all freedom."

Also open on Sunday 15/09 and Sunday 22/09: 11am - 7pm

Perruche (parakeet): a sociable animal that loves living with its peers... Like its totem animal, the corner bistro will be a place where chatter and good food mix to offer a joyful and generous spot with a simple, honest, authentic, and sustainable design. An angular logo accompanies this quirky bird, composed of geometric typography with bold and assertive lines, as a nod to the Art Deco building where the bistro is located. Perruche nests at the corner of the street, offering the neighborhood clientele – who will soon become flocks of regulars – tasty and inventive bites and delightful sips!

Discover Pila at Smets Fashion Store Iconic. During Brussels Design September, the innovative Belgian brand Pila will be showcased at Smets Fashion Store Iconic in Brussels. Pila offers a creative solution to space-saving with its set of four 3D printed stools that stack like a totem, combining functionality and art. Pila is committed to sustainability, using durable, colorless plastic suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Each stool is uniquely crafted through 3D printing, allowing for endless customization in shapes and colors.

Since 1986, Smets has been a platform for merging culture, art, and design. Smets curates a diverse range of fashion and design products, featuring everything from emerging designers to major labels. Renowned for showcasing cutting-edge fashion, Smets presents collections from visionary designers, alongside upcoming talents pushing the boundaries of creativity.Discover Pila's unique, aesthetic designs at Smets during Brussels Design September and see how practicality meets artistic expression. Explore a curated selection that blends innovation with high fashion, offering something for every design aficionado.

Two distinct islands shape the interior, merging culinary creativity and herbal wisdom. One island features the open kitchen, while the other serves as the herb counter. At each island's end, storage columns stand, guiding the flow and framing views of the kitchen and the interaction between the herbalist and cook. The design blends gastronomic delights with herbal insights in a serene haven.

The ambiance is tranquil and inviting, reflected in the use of raw, organic materials: cold-pressed Brussels earth blocks, sanded concrete, and end-grain wooden flooring. The ceiling, adorned with flocked cellulose, adds texture. Sustainability is key, with many wooden panels being reused.

Philippe Wauters (b. 1967), an archaeologist and art historian, has been training in ceramics at the Académie d'Etterbeek for the last six years. Potiche presents a series of his plant pots, inspired here by platyceriums.

Opening en drink on 21.09 from 17.00 to 21.00

Potiche is a ceramic club located in Brussels, established in January 2023 in a former drugstore that had been unoccupied for 40 years and is filled with stories. From the moment you enter, a welcoming "salve" engraved in the terrazzo floor sets the tone and invites you to explore this unique place. At Potiche, you will find a ceramic studio and a boutique entirely dedicated to the art of ceramics. We offer a variety of classes, including pottery wheel and hand-building, suitable for both beginners and advanced students. In addition to the classes, we provide a space for open practice for those who wish to work independently. Potiche is also available for private events and is a temporary exhibition space for the Belgian art scene.

Behind this project is Joana Carrée. After a 17-year career as an architect, Joana decided to pursue her passion for ceramics. By opening this studio, she has not only created a space to share her love for the craft, but also where she produces her own creations. Potiche is more than just a ceramic studio; it's a community where creativity and learning come together, while honoring the history and unique character of its location.

To mark Brussels Design September, the studio will be opening its doors on Saturday 21.09 from 14:00 to 21:30 and on Sunday 22.09 from 14:00 to 18:30. Come and discover our creative space, explore our latest works and share a coffee with us.

We are delighted to present the new collection by Philippe Wauters, archaeologist, art historian and ceramist. His series of plant pots, inspired by platyceriums, will be unveiled at the vernissage followed by a drink on Saturday 21.09 from 17.00 to 21.00.

Preferences Of Materials - Material Research in Designer-Maker Studies from Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)

The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) is home to world-class education, research and innovation, harnessing creativity to shape a future centered around people. The MOME believes design is a complex artistic activity impacting various areas of economy and culture in multiple ways. This influence is evident in the everyday objects designer-makers create to provide responsible and sustainable responses to address social and environmental challenges and needs, irrespective of the material used.

During the Designer-Maker course, the students apply their practical knowledge of materials in a variety of contexts, from experimenting with materials to making creating autonomous works of art. Building on the strengths of the former Ceramic Design, Jewellery and Metal Design programmes, a new educational structure has been developed which allows students from different specialisations to engage in a research-focused and project-oriented curriculum. The modules of the new programme guide students in navigating the opportunities within a design career. They can choose between Functional and Autonomous design assignments, all of which are centred around exploring and experimenting with different materials.

The exhibition Preferences of Materials presents three sections:

- Functional design - Applied and functionalist design with a focus on problem-solving
- Autonomous art - Methods of self-expression and directions of autonomous art
- Material-oriented mindset - Material research, experimental studies

Opening & Craft Talk guided tour : 13.09.2024 7PM

Immerse yourself in a world where vintage elegance meets contemporary style. Welcome to Prose Studio, our style sanctuary in the heart of Brussels, located at 4 Rue de Vergnies in Ixelles.

Our boutique offers carefully selected fashion pieces from the 70s to the 2000s, originating from Belgium, France, and Italy. Each garment tells a unique story. The collection harmonizes archival treasures, designer creations, and forgotten gems, evoking freedom and individuality.

Prose Studio is a creative space designed for inspiration. In collaboration with Grège Gallery, we exhibit contemporary Belgian and international artists. From the designs of Giandomenico Belotti to the works of Chidy Wayne and Iskandar, every corner testifies to creativity and imagination.

Rafistolages is a material and historical investigation into the issue of care and its economic, social and anthropological implications. Through the figure of the caner, the project questions the political aspect of maintenance and repair, in order to rethink these practices, which come under the notion of “care”. Through the lens of know-how exploration, Studiolow proposes a series of sculpture-objects highlighting the socio-economic aspects of materials and techniques. Production supported by FRAEME / Art-o-rama and Centre Wallonie Bruxelles. Studiolow Héloïse Charital and Ismaël Rifaï, born in 1994 and 1993 respectively, graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven. In 2019, they co-founded Studiolow, a research studio based in Marseille. Their work is part of the collections of the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, and has been exhibited at the Émergences Biennial at the Centre national de la danse, Pantin, (2020) at the Design Museum London (2021), at the Friedman Benda Gallery New York (2021), at the Carlota Oyarzun Gallery (Copenhagen, 2022). They were residents of Artagon Marseille from 2021 to 2022 and winners of the Prix Région Sud Design in 2023 at Art-o-rama. They are currently developing a residency project as part of the Ateliers Médicis' Création en cours program (https://studiolow.fr/).

Regenerative Futures

Both an exhibition and an anniversary, Regenerative Futures opens up a new chapter for the Fondation Thalie. At the crossroads of visual arts and design, the foundation is committed to supporting artistic practices that raise awareness, offer solutions and disseminate new ecological narratives. In line with its podcast "Créateurs Urgence Climat", a constellation of artists, designers and scientists share their visions and experiences in order to create and produce differently—given the depletion of planetary resources—and to benefit future generations. This hybrid and prospective exhibition is laid out by the Brussels-based architectural studio Bento, which has designed a fully compostable eco-scenography for the occasion. The project connects a selection of works from the collection, all imbued with an ecological sensibility. There are design projects inspired by living things (algae, mycelium, insect leather, bacteria, etc.) as well as installations and films, composing a variety of stories within a post-carbon era. Regenerative Futures is also an ode to beauty and meditation. Fleshed out as an intimate journey through the heart of a 1920s-era building, the exhibition allows for long-term reflection. Spanning earth and textile, it highlights knowledge and savoir-faire, a poetry of gestures and materials. Curators: Nathalie Guiot and Yann Chateigné Tytelman

Based mainly on chipboard panels salvaged locally from building renovation projects, REGGLO offers eco-friendly new furniture for interior projects.
We also develop bespoke solutions, on the basis of small or medium-sized batches, to complete sustainable designs of architects.
By favouring the short circuit and the salvaging of materials, we are doing our bit towards ecological transition without compromising on quality or design.

Bio: Matthieu Michotte & Timothy Doig are both industrial designers, working some fifteen years in the retail sector before launching their circular project REGGLO in 2021.

Tomorrow is vintage ! For a better ecological impact, pleasure of memories, fantastic creativity, let's go for vintage furniture, lightning, ceramics... We provide a lot of lamps, wood furniture, vintage and local ceramics.

For this year's Design September, we are embarking on a different journey. We are turning our focus inward, celebrating everyone who has been a part of the Rempart 44 community. Our theme emphasizes the importance of a network – without it, nothing can flourish. Join us as we reconnect and stregthen the bonds within our community through a unique blend of arts and design. This edition will showcase a curated selection of works, offering a closer look at the talented designers and the stories that inspire their creations. Be part of this celebration of unity and creativity. Join the cohesive network!

20/9 : 6pm - 11pm
21/9 : 12pm - 6pm
22/9 : 12pm - 6pm

Italian Design furniture.

OPENING HOURS:
Wed. to Sat.: 10:30am > 6pm
Sun. to Tues.: by appointment only.

RORU - Sushi Rolls & Rice Bowls is a Japanese street food concept aimed at creating a modern and vibrant dining atmosphere that transport guests straight to the heart of Japan. Combining sleek, contemporary feel with authentic Japanese elements, we wanted our visitors to indulge not only in the food we create but the space as well. With a desire to build a contrasting space, we leaned into a bright red interior with cold Inox elements. We worked with local craftsmen to design interior elements that would accentuate and fit the space perfectly. Creating a balance in between comfort and brutality of the space.

Rotor DC is a cooperative company based in Brussels, specializing in the recovery, refurbishment, and sale of construction materials, finishing materials, and furniture sourced from construction sites or overstock. We offer assistance in identifying, dismantling, and valorizing these materials, restoring and repairing them to be ready for reinstallation (we remove mortar from tiles, limescale from sanitary ware, rewire lamps to meet CE standards, etc.), and support their reintegration into new projects. From unique pieces to standard finishing materials, you can view our entire range online on our website or in our showroom, open from Monday to Saturday.

Rotor DC is a cooperative company based in Brussels, specializing in the recovery, refurbishment, and sale of construction materials, finishing materials, and furniture sourced from construction sites or overstock. We offer assistance in identifying, dismantling, and valorizing these materials, restoring and repairing them to be ready for reinstallation (we remove mortar from tiles, limescale from sanitary ware, rewire lamps to meet CE standards, etc.), and support their reintegration into new projects. From unique pieces to standard finishing materials, you can view our entire range online on our website or in our showroom, open from Monday to Saturday.

ROVER is a project in which residual streams from local industries are inventoried and reused in furniture production.

Not only does this create awareness of our waste and carbon footprint, ROVER aims to take circular design beyond anecdotal one-offs. By seeking systematics in production, it becomes possible to reproduce the furniture. The project starts from what there is, which reverses the design process. The design flows from the characteristics of the residual materials.

The inventory is an important part of the project. It shows which (residual) materials are produced. The furniture gives an indication of what the possibilities are with it.

The first collection consists of five different chairs, two lamps and a magazine holder. The furniture is made from various materials sourced from industries in Aalst (and neighbouring). Each piece shows the uniqueness of the company and of the materials used. Apart from the furniture fittings, these pieces are 100% constructed from materials, labelled by the industry as residual.

Bio: I am Tom De Koninck, a recently graduated furniture designer at Thomas More Hogeschool. Before that, I was trained as a ' Architect & Civil Engineer' at Gent University. During my education, my awareness and ecological commitment grew. This played a big role in my recent work. I like to work 'hands on' and am always looking for the relevance of what I do.

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SAVVY Interior Design is a Belgian eco-responsible design firm dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of businesses and communities through sustainable renovation and furniture production. The 2024 collection features upcycled furniture made entirely from reused materials, emphasizing both environmental responsibility and unique design.

Key pieces include:

“Voyage”: A retro-inspired table crafted from vintage '70s train tabletops, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to any interior.

“Adagio”: A modern twist on the classic school chair, made from 98% recycled materials, available in various customizable colors and patterns.

“Yabby”: A salon table with a top made from @Istrenn, an innovative material composed of recycled shellfish and minerals, combining sustainability with elegant design.

In collaboration with Malakio, SAVVY Interior Design also showcases decorative objects made from @Istrenn, such as the Mirror Demi-lune LOAR and the Lamp MA01, highlighting their commitment to sustainable craftsmanship and innovative use of recycled materials.

Bio: SAVVY Interior Design is a Belgian eco-responsible firm specializing in upcycled furniture and sustainable interiors. For over 10 years, they have transformed old materials into unique, locally produced pieces. Collaborating with companies like Malakio, SAVVY blends sustainability with innovative design to create functional, stylish, and environmentally conscious furniture.

SCRAP is committed to beauty and environmental preservation. The brand utilizes leftover materials from its parent company and local partners to craft durable and unique objects. These pieces are designed with an emphasis on sustainability, from the eco-friendly packaging—using recycled tissue paper and FSC-certified cardboard—to the innovative quilting machine that recycles boxes internally for product protection.

SCRAP's dedication to the circular economy is evident in its two unique contracts. The maintenance contract offers customers free annual check-ups for two years, ensuring their purchased items remain in excellent condition. The buy-back agreement allows customers to return items they no longer want, in exchange for a pre-agreed sum. These returned items are then remanufactured, embodying SCRAP’s commitment to sustainability and eco-responsible design.

Bio: SCRAP, launched by Metalgroup Adapted Work Company and designers Sylvain Busine and Patrick Everaert, repurposes material scraps into unique, eco-friendly designs. The brand, founded in 2024, focuses on creating sustainable and aesthetic pieces using leftover wood, metal, and plexiglass.

Sébastien is a French artist living and working in Brussels. Committed to artisanal know-how, his research mainly falls within the field of embroidery, which he transforms into a contemporary expression. He likes to present himself as a needle painter. Threads overlap and intertwine like paint on canvas, weaving colors into the thickness of the material. Touch after touch, thread after thread, he uses the needle to depict the modeling of a face, the mischievousness of a look, or the liveliness of a pictorial gesture. The subjects represented oscillate between figuration and pure colour expression, leaving the viewer free in their interpretation.

His hand-made embroideries on felt are placed on a sculpted wooden piece. These often culminate in a wall piece or sometimes a three-dimensional sculpture.

In parallel with this practice, he develops larger textile formats in wool. He carefully replicates the gestural trace and chromatic variations of broad brushstrokes with a tufting gun. These unfold on the surface of the wall and into the soft thickness of the wool.

All the supports used in his practice are reclaimed materials. The wood is recovered from a sawmill, and the different threads of wool or cotton are from second hand shops. Only the felts are purchased new

Inner Design collaborates with innovative minds in the creation of furniture that encourages moments of pause and rejuvenation. Our mission is to elevate spaces through contemporary furniture, benefiting the well-being of all.

Our first product, Shanti, is a statement piece for modern spaces, infusing peace and aesthetics into any environment, while offering a myriad of experiences, from introspection and meditation to a momentary escape.

Inner Design is currently collaborating exclusively with Belgian-based companies for the creation and production of Shanti, partnering with artisans who share our commitment to quality and excellence in every aspect of their work.

Shanti embodies the essence of a personal escape; a cocoon where time slows, and the soul can breathe. It’s where every moment spent is a step towards a calmer, more centered self.

For Brussels Design September, HIER invites you to discover its design studio based in Saint-Gilles. The studio tinkers with stories and techniques to build spaces and objects within spaces. It designs responsibly and produces locally. And it juggles with signage, scenography, signage and any ‘thing’ that translates brand philosophies into tangible/spatial experiences.

On this day, HIER invites you to discover the history of signage through an exhibition "SIGNS OF LOOOVE", the presentation of our creations and a workshop.
During the workshop, you will discover the field of flag signage. This is your chance to create your own and take it home with you (free, registration required via the form).

Open studio and exhibition from 2pm to 7pm
Workshop at 2pm
Presentation at 4pm
Drinks from 5pm

Discover Pila at Smets Fashion Store Iconic. During Brussels Design September, the innovative Belgian brand Pila will be showcased at Smets Fashion Store Iconic in Brussels. Pila offers a creative solution to space-saving with its set of four 3D printed stools that stack like a totem, combining functionality and art. Pila is committed to sustainability, using durable, colorless plastic suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Each stool is uniquely crafted through 3D printing, allowing for endless customization in shapes and colors.

Since 1986, Smets has been a platform for merging culture, art, and design. Smets curates a diverse range of fashion and design products, featuring everything from emerging designers to major labels. Renowned for showcasing cutting-edge fashion, Smets presents collections from visionary designers, alongside upcoming talents pushing the boundaries of creativity.Discover Pila's unique, aesthetic designs at Smets during Brussels Design September and see how practicality meets artistic expression. Explore a curated selection that blends innovation with high fashion, offering something for every design aficionado.

SOFACOMPANY is a Danish design brand whose mission is to make high-quality Danish design accessible to everyone. This is possible thanks to a unique concept of managing the entire value chain, from design over production to sales. All designs are conceived by the brand’s team of passionate designers, and the materials are carefully selected with consideration for people and the environment. The SOFACOMPANY collection can be discovered in more than 30 stores across Europe or at sofacompany.com.

VERNACULAIRE

Sonian presents the VERNACULAIRE series: a collection of unique objects crafted from the historic wood of the Sonian Forest in Brussels, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s most treasured woodland areas.

Working with old-growth wood is akin to embarking on a journey through time. The trees used in the VERNACULAIRE series have taken centuries to mature, with some harvested from the very spot where Emperor Charles V hosted a grand feast for 12.000 horse riders in 1556. Others were meticulously planted in thousands of neat rows by forest guards in the 18th century. Each object in this collection celebrates the silvicultural and aesthetic achievements of pre-industrial times, while boldly projecting them into the future.

Our inspiration is drawn from vernacular objects of humble origin — such as a farmer's chair or the wooden peg on a timber frame—each embodying simplicity, tradition, and a unique identity. These items, handcrafted with extraordinary attention to details, speak of a time when skill and care were paramount. To further enrich the cultural and aesthetic context of these everyday objects, we have woven in references to rare tapestries from the 16th century “Les Chasses de Maximilien, (on display at the Louvre in Paris), the only known depictions of the Sonian Forest from the early renaissance period. Designer Benjamin Moncarey has reimagined these objects to meet contemporary needs, bridging the past, present and future.

The VERNACULAIRE series creates a fictional universe that blends tradition, modernity and a vision of the future.

Bio: Sonian is a highly specialised atelier working exclusively with unique hardwood from the Sonian Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional towering beech trees. We create sought-after objects in collaboration with leading designers and provide in-house production facilities for bespoke projects.

After Summer Weekend Exhibition & Book Signing Åsa Jungnelius & Märta Thisner Mussels, Duo Show in the framework of Rendez Vous Brussels Art Week, Brussels Design September Art+Design & part of NECA Mussels is a portrait of Jungnelius in her natural habitat from 2018–2024. Thisner is present as the seeds are being sown in the studio and when they’re harvested in the garden in Månsamåla or at the glassworks in Kosta. In the photographs: a not-quite-feral cat, a thinned forest, a unique sculpture with an inner universe. The living encounters the withered, the everyday is visited by the sublime and braided together with ropes of many colors. Openness prevails. The unpaginated pages might seem random or like fragments of memory. Close your eyes and they are still there. What do we remember? What lingers is reformulated over time and assembled in new sequences. In an infinity, relative to life. Märta Thisner (born in 1981) is one of Sweden’s most prominent photographers. Image-search her name and you’ll find a cross-section of recent cultural figures from the worlds of dance, music and literature. Her portraits have an immediate readability, a refined contrast between a careful gaze and the brutal contours of her flash, which seems equally suited to rock and poetry as it does to still-life with glass sculptures. This is how she first came into contact with Åsa Jungnelius — at a photo shoot for the Public Luxury exhibition at ArkDes in 2018. Åsa Jungnelius is one of the most respected designers and artists in Sweden, constantly renegotiating the relationship between the two forms. Although glass is her primary element, Jungnelius’ work is to be considered contemporary art, with its integral parts of social commentary and criticism.

Åsa Jungnelius's Solo Show: "Season XXIX : Desire Utensil Container" until September 15th, 2024.

"Desire Utensil Container" is the first solo exhibition of Swedish artist Åsa Jungnelius at Spazio Nobile, presenting new sculptures in glass, marble and metal, as well as iterations of recurring objects in her artistic practice. All the works have been created "site-specific" for the gallery. Existential questions are addressed through the materiality of glass and marble, each representing a different technical approach and state of mind. Throughout the exhibition, new entities are encountered —some familiar, bearing echoes of everyday utensils, while others evoking corporeal sensations. With her glass sculptures, Jungnelius pushes the boundaries of the material, inviting contemplation on the relationship between human agency and physicality.

"Season XXX_Salon d'Automne : 30 artists and designers in dialogue", opening on September 19th, 2024.

Echoing the famous Salon d'Automne of early 20th-century Paris, Spazio Nobile's new season is at the crossroads of fine and applied arts. This new season - "Season XXX - Salon d'Automne, 30 artists and designers in dialogue" - marks the gallery's 30th exhibition since 2016. To highlight the boldness, spirit and philosophy of Spazio Nobile, Lise Coirier & Gian Giuseppe Simeone celebrate a dialogue between 30 of the gallery's artists and designers, who experiment and create objects, furniture, lighting, works on paper and wall installations using organic and mineral materials in the field of contemporary visual arts. This exhibition, produced in collaboration with TLmag magazine, which has been cultivating Object Culture for 15 years, is centered around exceptional know-how and a quest for excellence that is both conceptual and artistic. Both sensory and cultural, this invitation to travel is a "carte blanche" offered by the gallery owners on the occasion of this thirtieth exhibition organized in the spaces of the bel étage (piano nobile) and its studiolos. Featuring works by Jörg Bräuer, Pierre Charrié, Sébastien Caporusso, Florence Coenraets, Marie Corbin, Mae Engelgeer, Vincent Fournier, Foyer Brisé, Ernst Gamperl, Éva Garcia, Garnier & Linker, Audrey Guimard, Kaspar Hamacher, Pao Hui Kao, Katherine Huskie, Åsa Jungnelius, Liu Chien Kuang, Isaac Monté, Mathieu Peyroulet, Päivi Rintaniemi, Bela Silva, Jonathan Soulié, Piet Stockmans, Jacqueline Surdell, Ann Beate Tempelhaug, Kiki van Eijk, Frederik Vercruysse, Vera Vermeersch, Fabian von Spreckelsen, Fabian von Spreckelsen, Quentin Vuong, Philipp Weber

studio PART develops various circular growth moulds combined with woven live willow vegetation. Together they form a breathing, growing bench functional from the moment it is planted and reusable after the trees have grown into self-supporting furniture.

This product shows what we have actually known for a long time: humans are not at the centre of the world, but have to live and cooperate with other organisms. This craft strengthens the bond between people and nature and shows us the way to a sustainable future.

Bio: studio PART is a conceptual studio and manufacturing atelier. As designers/makers we are very aware that every object, drawing or even concept is interlinked and has an effect on its surrounding environment. This world exists of PARTs, never one without another. Designers/makers who are very aware that every object, drawing or even concept is interlinked and has an effect on its surrounding environment.

RETURN is a reimagined sofa that focuses on sustainability and transparency. Crafted from 100% natural materials—cork, wool, and wood—this sofa is designed for full recyclability and minimal environmental impact. Its modular design, based on a 93 x 93 cm unit, allows for endless customization and adaptation, from a cozy armchair to a luxurious sectional sofa. The combination of sculpted cork and soft wool offers both tactile comfort and visual appeal, presenting an honest and eco-friendly furniture solution.

Bio: studio PLATT, founded by Joe Platt and based in Brussels, is a small design and maker studio that uses sustainable and recycled materials to create innovative furniture and design objects.

Chateau Resort is a brand specialised in bespoke, visually impactful elements such as landscape curtains, textiles, and scenography, collaboratively crafted for both professionals and individuals.

The project transforms an office space into a sanctuary dedicated to indoor cycling and well-being. Preserving the inherent sense of continuity of the space and ensuring that the garden at the back of the plot remains visible from Lesbroussart Street are the main challenges addressed by the design. From the entrance, the entire space unfolds before the visitor. The juice bar occupies the rear, while the spinning studio awaits downstairs. No existing elements are modified; the project skillfully adapts to the preexisting conditions, highlighting and bringing to light the textual and material elements that were once hidden. The shared wall "gains thickness," accommodating changing rooms and restrooms, while the rest of the space is left open. A corrugated metal sheet covers the new lateral volume, redefining the space. Its reflective nature engages in dialogue with the existing elements, absorbing their distinctive features and additional functions while gently guiding the visitor through the exploration of this place. The spinning studio is carefully designed to ensure an optimal auditory experience and unparalleled comfort, meeting the needs for immersion and impeccable sound quality.

Ceramics Studio

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 10am - 9pm

Wednesday: 10am - 3pm; 6:30pm - 9pm

Friday: 10am - 2pm

Saturday: 10am - 1pm

Behind the unique façade of one of Brussels’ landmarks, a new story has recently begun to unfold. On several floors of a Sablon building, Ben’s friends from Objects with Narratives have set up their gallery. On the top floor, Ben himself occupies a considerable space, where his work will be the focal point of his presence in the European capital.

Intended as a hybrid environment, it offers an unconventional depot and a glimpse into the work of a designer who thinks first and foremost with his hands. In a modular scenography, Ben exhibits and partly sets up the floor as a showroom where his growing oeuvre is manifest, highlighting how the different works come together in a distinct formal language.

It also provides room for conversation, a meeting place where, flanked by materiality, perspectives can be explored together, dreams of what might come next or a new collaboration yet to be initiated. At the same time, there is a stock and an archive, but not an introspective one. For Ben, an archive is not a closed drawer, but a promise: it shows what he is capable of, demonstrates what is concrete and tangible, but also what is not yet there, the future that is hidden in all things.

The Sablon depot draws Ben to a dynamic and remarkable city, with its international and intercultural uniqueness, the vibrancy of a metropolis that is likely to further excite and transform the works, his thought, through his action.

Also open on Sunday 15/09 and Sunday 22/09: 11am - 7pm

Nortstudio x Wever & Ducré

Nortstudio, founded in Antwerp in 2016 by Jef De Brabander and Kathleen Opdenacker, combines Jef's industrial engineering background and Kathleen's graphic design expertise. Their work focuses on handcrafted furniture and accessories, featuring colorful, graphic designs that blend two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements. Drawing inspiration from architecture, Italian design, and various visual arts, they emphasize meticulous craftsmanship and material experimentation.

Urban Shapes

Life in the city.

Finding harmony throughout an enormous variety is a daily challenge.
But a city on the grow is also a nonstop source of inspiration.

Rough forms and materials scattered around on various construction sites waiting to be used and to obtain a specific function.
By taking these materials and forms out of their context and combining them in a completely different way, a special tension is created.

Inspired by these urban shapes we designed an inviting bench.

In our design, we use three shapes derived from primary forms. These shapes are linked together by a grid.
By seeing the grid as a connector, different configurations can be built by combining the elements, making this a modular design.

By creating a defiant bench, we see our design as an enrichment of public spaces such as museums and parks. Naturally the bench is also suitable for private use.

Because of the importance of visual uniformity, the grid is made of identical bearing bars and crossbars in both directions.
The geometric lines and shapes obtained by the grid become graphic elements and have an aesthetic value.

The grid fits perfectly in the grooves on the top of the elements whereby a smooth surface is obtained which improves the comfort.

MULTIPLE CHOICE is a collection of upholstery fabrics and pillows in different matching patterns. This knitted collection is the result of spontaneous experiments with textures and colours, with a focus on sustainable production methods.
The upholstery fabric is crafted in a versatile manner, allowing for customization to suit bespoke sizes and lengths. Through the presentation of re-upholstered seats, Veerle intends to show different possibilities.

Similar to the 'Multiple Choice' pillows, the fabric is available in a range of soft-tone melange colours, made from Belgian recycled denim and deadstock yarns. The voluminous knit adds a playful touch and extra softness to the fabric.
All production processes, from knitting to assembly, are carried out by local companies. Additionally, the upholstery is done using ecological materials, further enhancing the fabric's eco-friendliness and sustainability.

Bio: Veerle Tytgat is a designer specializing in textiles for interiors. She blends traditional crafting techniques with modern methods and eco-friendly materials. Her work ranges from industrial knitting to experimental dyeing, resulting in designs that prioritize texture, color, sustainability, and local production.

W.A.N.D. is delighted to present its “Atlantic” model. We have worked on the essence of the deckchair item, to make it as simple, pure, functional, and sustainable as possible. The result is a stylized, comfortable, and up-cycled folding seat.

Our process is fully eco-designed with wood and fabrics from leftover stock coming from Europe, local assembly based on knowhow craftsman experience.
While prototyping we have been in contact with many industrial partners and we thank them for their collaboration. We have then precise our concept for a design rest chair, with versions for intern and extern use. We are pleased to offer everyone an innovative seat designed mainly for their well-being and comfort. We hope that as W.A.N.D. you will enjoy your stay in this generic and dynamic structure dressed with stuffed, padded, or weaved canvas and leather.
It's the W.A.N.D. luxury version of the usual relaxation seats…

Bio: W.A.N.D. is a design agency focused on creating and producing eco-design objects from recycled materials. Specializing in upcycling and high-value products, W.A.N.D. is a leader in eco-responsible slow design. Currently based at Recy-K in Brussels, the agency is launching with support from We Are Founders at BeCentral and actively participates in European initiatives like the New European Bauhaus and COP events.

Home Design / Decorative Arts XX / 50’s-60’s-70’s
Scandinavian furniture, Italian lamps, antique and contemporary ceramics, high-quality bronzes, architect-designed furniture, marble sculptures, paintings, and lithographs... a wide selection located in the heart of the Marolles!

Opening hours: every day from 10 am to 6 pm

Passion for light. As the XAL group we continuously strive, day in, day out, to wield and forge this passion into amazing lighting solutions that shine out around the world. Each and every one of our brands has a unique character, from XAL to Wever & Ducré and Wästberg. But collectively we pursue one and the same goal: to realise the visions and concepts of our customers to the highest levels of quality and sustainability. Each brand embodies its own distinctive style, but we are all driven by our shared passion to create lighting that really shines out. All brands are showcased together in one showroom in the Gare Maritime.

Our showroom is open from:
Monday – Tuesday: by appointment
Wednesday – Friday: 10h-12h & 13h-18h

Wever & Ducré x Nortstudio

During Design September you can also discover the unique pieces from URBAN SHAPES - NORTSTUDIO in our showroom.
Their work focuses on handcrafted furniture and accessories, featuring colorful, graphic designs that blend two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements.

Zafi Cycles is a Belgian bicycle brand with a frame made from local ash or walnut wood. It's a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The aesthetic appeal is incomparable and the anti-vibration properties of the wood make for a comfortable ride.

The renovation of a shell space into, on the one hand, an inspiring shop offering an extensive range of Zangra products, from Art Deco lighting to retro home accessories, and on the other hand, a creative workspace.

zangra, a Belgian manufacturer of lighting and interior de- cor items, is launching its very first physical store in the heart of Brussels. With a long history of online sales success, zangra is now excited to offer customers an immersive shopping experi- ence that brings its unique design aesthetic to life. Located behind the Royal Flemish Theater (KVS) and facing the iconic Gothic cement truck installation by artist Wim Del- voye, the zangra boutique is fully outfitted with the sleek and minimalist style that characterizes the brand. In addition to a comprehensive product range, the shop also boasts an office space where customers can learn more about the brand’s his- tory and design philosophy. The shop offers a wide selection of products ranging from Art Deco lighting to retro home accessories. zangra pays special attention to the presentation of its product range to inspire customers to create a pop and retro atmos- phere in their homes. Founder Eve Van Dyck explains, «Our goal is to inspire and sti- mulate our customers’ creativity, and to showcase the endless possibilities that zangra products offer.» The new zangra boutique is conveniently situated in the heart of Brussels’ pentagon. It’s just a short stroll away from the vibrant restaurant district of Place Sainte-Catherine and the trendy shopping hub of rue Antoine Dansaert. Additional- ly, the shop is in close proximity to the Kanal museum and Tour&Taxis, which are rapidly growing neighborhoods. As our shop opens this summer, we aim to feature our brand on the «shops&brands» and «glass transparency-light» route.