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EXHIBITIONS

3D Ecologic Thinking

3D Ecologic Thinking

Since graduating in interior architecture and design, Thierry Bataille has continued to design very diverse spaces, furniture and objects. His approach : “The ecological problems we experience today force us to think about furniture differently.” For this he has been working on a concept for years; produce a maximum number of products in a panel while minimizing waste. Thierry designs the “CNC” cutting machine. This requires knowledge and mastery of the production tool. At its producer, all the machines operate with electricity supplied by photovoltaic panels. In his research, he pushes his concept even further, assembling the furniture becomes a fun interlocking game, since there are no tools and very little hardware. But Thierry Bataille also questions us about the decorative quality of the object and its place in our collective imagination, that is to say our cultural references. “In my research, I want to communicate that designers are also committed people and that the solutions proposed carry a real message.”

31.08 29.11

SHOPS & BRANDS

Anna K.

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

12.09 9.11

Rue du Page 90a, 1050 Bruxelles

ART + DESIGN

ANNA TOU

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.

Opening event: 13/09 from 6pm

12.09 28.09

Rue Edison 56, 1190 Forest

URBAN DESIGN

Architexture de lumière

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.

19.09 30.09

Marc Brousse Studio

ART + DESIGN

Arnaud Eubelen

A.Eubelen studio open door

Visit the workshop

12.09 30.09

Rue des Étangs Noirs 49, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgique

SHOPS & BRANDS

Art'emi Fine Jewelry

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.

11.09 29.09

63 rue joseph Stallaert - 1050 Ixelles

COLLECTIVES

Atelier Bardaf

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.

14.09 29.09

Avenue de la Couronne 308, 1050 Ixelles

URBAN DESIGN

Atelier Falaise X Théodora

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.

11.09 28.09

rue du Fort 30 - 1060 Saint-Gilles

COLLECTIVES

Au Charbon

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.

26.09 16.10

Quai des charbonnages 78, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

BEST OF VINTAGE

Aux ciseaux d’or

Purchase and sell 20th century furniture.

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

12.09 30.09

Rue Haute 218/220, 1000 Bruxelles

ART + DESIGN

B-collective

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

11.09 27.09

Rue Philippe de Champagne 21, 1000 Bruxelles

EXHIBITIONS

BIG THING

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.

11.09 29.09

Avenue Palmerston 16 1000 Brussels

BEST OF VINTAGE

Cédric t'kint

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.

12.09 30.09

Rue Fernand Neuray 35A, 1050 Ixelles

EXHIBITIONS

Chateau Resort - Sunset

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.

31.08 29.09

Rue Edith Cavell 2, Uccle

COLLECTIVES

CityFab 1

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
Venue: 42 Rue des Vétérinaires (Anderlecht)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + water-jet cutting demonstration + exhibition of work by La Cambre-Horta architecture students (TBC)

CITYFAB 2
Date: Friday 20 September
Location: 13 Avenue Jules Bordet (Evere)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + laser cutting workshop + exhibition of laser-produced objects

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

26.09 26.09

cityfab 1, rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 37, 1020 Bruxelles

COLLECTIVES

Cityfab 2

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 discover 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
Venue: 42 Rue des Vétérinaires (Anderlecht)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + water-jet cutting demonstration + exhibition of work by La Cambre-Horta architecture students (TBC)

CITYFAB 2
Date: Friday 20 September
Location: 13 Avenue Jules Bordet (Evere)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + laser cutting workshop + exhibition of laser-produced objects

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

20.09 20.09

Avenue Jules Bordet 13, Evere

COLLECTIVES

CityFab 3

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
Venue: 42 Rue des Vétérinaires (Anderlecht)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + water-jet cutting demonstration + exhibition of work by La Cambre-Horta architecture students (TBC)

CITYFAB 2
Date: Friday 20 September
Location: 13 Avenue Jules Bordet (Evere)
Activities: Discovery of the fablab + laser cutting workshop + exhibition of laser-produced objects

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

12.09 12.09

Rue des vétérinaires 42 Batiment C, site City Line, 1070 Anderlecht

URBAN DESIGN

CODE/CONNECT

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

11.09 29.09

Place Saint-Géry 1 1000 Bruxelles

EXHIBITIONS

Comme sur du velours

Comme sur du velours

Following the exhibition 'Secrets of Workshops, Art Nouveau Ornamentation', an exhibition related to ornamentation was organized in the historic buildings, commissioning contemporary creators to design wallpapers displayed in spaces without wall decoration. Under the title 'Pushing the Walls', four rooms were adorned with creations perfectly echoing the specifics of the house and workshop. These 'carte blanche' and designer wallpapers were produced in the traditional manner by the Atelier d'Offard in Tours, specialized in historical wallpapers. This rather experimental exhibition was so well received that it was extended by three months. Building on the success of these two exhibitions, the Horta Museum is organizing a contemporary exhibition entitled 'Like Velvet', presenting the design of four velvet pieces for selected spaces in Horta's personal home. The artistic committee of the Horta Museum selected the creators invited to design this contemporary velvet commission with the aim of promoting a very young artist. To give a chance to young, unknown graduates, a call for applications was organized among graduates of textile creation sections from Belgian higher education schools (La Cambre, the Academy...). From the applications received, the artistic committee chose a very young creator, Louisa Carmona, to exhibit alongside Flore and Pauline Fockedey, Elise Peroi, and Marc Van Hoe, already recognized textile artists and creators. This carte blanche began with a visit to the museum and the selection of the room where the velvet creation would be placed. A visit to the Van Neder textile factory in Kortrijk allowed for the discovery of mechanical looms and the industrial production of velvet before designing a velvet project in symbiosis with the four chosen spaces. The velvet creations by L. Carmona, F. and P. Fockedey, and M. Van Hoe are produced by Van Neder, while E. Peroi works with painted velvet using the last velvet finishers in the city of Arles. To highlight both the creators and the manufacturers, two videos will be made in Kortrijk and Arles to explain the manufacturing techniques and showcase the artisans. As with any exhibition, a visual will be designed for the invitation and colophon, photographs and short videos will complement the press releases (FR, NL, EN), social media communication, and mediation. A press conference, an opening, a dinner for the artists, and a private evening for the Van Neder company will be organized. This exhibition will start on August 29 and will last for nine months, until May 30, 2025, allowing for long-term communication.

28.08 29.05

27 rue Américaine, 1060 Bruxelles

BEST OF VINTAGE

d+

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.

12.09 30.09

Rue Blaes 83/87 1000 Bruxelles

EXHIBITIONS

Design Museum Brussels - Innovating across borders.

Innovating across borders. Reflecties op het oeuvre van 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.

7.05 21.09

Place de Belgique 1 – 1020 Brussels

ART + DESIGN

Design Museum Brussels - Rafistolages

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/).

11.09 5.10

Place de Belgique 1 - 1020 Brussels

EXHIBITIONS

Designblok Cosmos: The Intergalactic Beauty of Czech Design

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.

12.09 20.09

Avenue du Port 86C, Bruxelles, Belgique

ART + DESIGN

Digitwinss

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.

5.09 30.09

50 Chaussée de Charleroi, 1060 Brussels

URBAN DESIGN

Domestic symbiocene

Domestic symbiocene

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.

11.09 27.09

Rue de Prague 43, 1060 Saint Gilles

ART + DESIGN

Elisabeth Baeza

"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.

11.09 11.10

Rue Antoine Dansaert 65, 1000 Bruxelles

EXHIBITIONS

Exhibition of Richard NONAS

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.

6.09 20.12

32-34 rue Borrens 1050 Bruxelles

SHOPS & BRANDS

Feu

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.

11.09 29.09

294 chaussée d'Ixelles, 1050 Ixelles

COLLECTIVES

Gilbard

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.

12.09 10.10

Rue de Liverpool 77, 1070 Anderlecht

LECTURES + WORKSHOPS

HIER

For this year's Brussels Design September, HIER invites you to discover the studios and design workshop based in Saint-Gilles. We tinker with stories and techniques to build spaces and objects within spaces. We design responsibly and produce locally. We juggle signage, scenography, signage and any ‘thing’ that translates brand philosophies into tangible/spatial experiences. On this day, we invite you to discover the history of signage in the district, then come along to a workshop to create your own signage and stay for a drink at the workshop, which will remain open all day to welcome you with an exhibition of our latest projects, such as our shelving system : Rayon Belge.

21.09 21.09

30 chaussée d'Alsemberg, 1060 Saint-Gilles

EXHIBITIONS

HIER

For this year's Brussels Design September, HIER invites you to discover the studios and design workshop based in Saint-Gilles. We tinker with stories and techniques to build spaces and objects within spaces. We design responsibly and produce locally. We juggle signage, scenography, signage and any ‘thing’ that translates brand philosophies into tangible/spatial experiences. On this day, we invite you to discover the history of signage in the district, then come along to a workshop to create your own signage and stay for a drink at the workshop, which will remain open all day to welcome you with an exhibition of our latest projects, such as our shelving system : Rayon Belge.

21.09 21.09

30 chaussée d'Alsemberg, 1060 Saint-Gilles

EXHIBITIONS

HOTHOTHOT

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.

11.09 29.09

MOK Coffee

URBAN DESIGN

Hungarian Interior Design Show

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

19.09 19.09

House of Hungary

ART + DESIGN

Imaginair

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.

11.09 29.09

ART + DESIGN

Jacopo Koning

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."

7.09 28.09

Rue du Bailli 52, 1050 Ixelles

ART + DESIGN

Jord Lindelauf

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.

12.09 14.09

Locquenghienstraat 35, 1000 Brussel

SHOPS & BRANDS

Kaai

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.

1.09 30.09

Galerie du roi 21, 1000 Bruxelles

BEST OF VINTAGE

Kazar

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

12.09 30.09

Rue du Marché aux porcs 22,1000 Brussels

SHOPS & BRANDS

KEWLOX

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.

12.09 30.09

Avenue Reine Astrid 325, 1950 Kraainem

SHOPS & BRANDS

KRUM

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.

11.09 29.09

Antoine Dansaertstraat 196 1000 Brussels

BEST OF VINTAGE

La Kasbah

The Kasbah is an online vintage furniture store based in Brussels, managed by Betty Kafouni. It primarily sells Scandinavian and Italian furniture, but not only that... Her store has been in existence for two years now.

12.09 30.09

BEST OF VINTAGE

LE BEAU A UNE ADRESSE

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

12.09 30.09

Avenue Molière 313, 1180 Uccle

BEST OF VINTAGE

LEOTI

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.

12.09 30.09

Chaussée de Boondael 200, Ixelles

EXHIBITIONS

Les tables de Joséphine

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.

11.09 25.09

83b rue Tenbosch 1050 Ixelles Bruxelles

BEST OF VINTAGE

Les tables de Joséphine

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

11.09 25.09

83b rue Tenbosch 1050 Ixelles Bruxelles

EXHIBITIONS

LUCA School of Arts C-mine Genk

The 12 master students productdesign at LUCA School of Arts Genk dare to get their hands dirty with a variety of materials: from Flemish clay to a fallen tree in a local garden, UV-transparent PLA or cooling gels, dashcams linked to vibration sensors to discarded garments or found materials on a terrain vague. But it goes further, as the materials they work with can also be intangible: fears such as arachnophobia, high sensitivity, gender awareness, a daily dose of small talk or a future funeral ritual. 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 people with a problem move forward. We proudly present the 2023-2024 batch: Aisha Mercken, Andreas Put, Cas Reynders, Ellen Klinckhaemers, Hannah Melis, Jietse Vanlandschoot, Kato Herbots, Luna Rits, Robbe Vancraeynest, Stijn Vos & Victor Smeets. We have an exhibition space at LUCA School of Arts in Brussels, the Gallery: Rue des Palais 116 in Schaerbeek from 19 September (vernissage) to 29 September 2024.

18.09 28.09

Rue des Palais 116, 1030 Schaerbeek

COLLECTIVES

Ma. Art Space

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

12.09 27.09

Rue de la Victoire 102 - 1060 Bruxelles

EXHIBITIONS

Margaux Baert, Paper Art

Margaux Baert, Paper Art

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.

21.09 22.09

Rue Emile Banning 55B, 1050 Ixelles

SHOPS & BRANDS

MLS - MarieLaurenceStevigny

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

11.09 20.09

19 Avenue Brugmann 1060 Saint-Gilles

URBAN DESIGN

New ways of living_ Halles Saint-Géry

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

16.05 29.09

Place Saint-Géry 1 1000 Bruxelles

ART + DESIGN

Open House Spazio Nobile At Home: Interior Nature

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...

28.09 28.09

Elisabethlaan 4, 3080 Tervuren

COLLECTIVES

Open Structures

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.

11.09 9.11

Rue du Prévot 10, 1050 Brussels

EXHIBITIONS

OpenStructures WorkStation

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.

11.09 9.11

Rue du Prévot 10, 1050 Brussels

ART + DESIGN

Pila by Louise Wauters at Smets

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.

17.09 29.09

Rue de Namur, 68 1000 Bruxelles

EXHIBITIONS

Preferences of Materials - Material Research by MOME students

Preferences of Materials - Material Research by MOME students (Moholy-Nagy University of Applied Art)

Co-founded by the Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency and MOME, the Material Library is a collection of the most innovative materials currently available worldwide. In addition to a physical collection of 300 tactile material samples available on site, it also features an online database of nearly 10 000 materials and production technologies in 5 languages, complete with photos and descriptions. As part of MOME’s Material Inquiry module, at the Compo course starting in the second semester, students can deepen their understanding of material-oriented design, and gain theoretical and practical knowledge on material experimentation, which is essential for any responsible designer. Gastronomy is an excellent playground for examining our past options and sketching alternatives for the future. What can we glean from collective memory, and how can the old be brought back to life today by serving traditional desserts on contemporary ceramic plates? Gerbeaud Legacy workshop, the latest collaboration between Onyx Műhely and MOME is seeking to answer these questions.

12.09 29.09

Treurenberg 10, 1000 Bruxelles

URBAN DESIGN

Regenerative Futures

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

12.04 27.09

15 rue Buchholtz 1050 Ixelles

BEST OF VINTAGE

Retrofaktory

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.

12.09 30.09

Chaussée d'Alsemberg 618, 1180 Uccle

BEST OF VINTAGE

Ritter Studio

Italian Design furniture.

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

12.09 30.10

Rue Ernest Allard 17, 1000 Brussels

COLLECTIVES

Rotor DC

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.

11.09 29.09

Avenue de Bâle 3, 1140 Evere

SHOPS & BRANDS

Rotor DC

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.

12.09 29.09

Avenue de Bâle 3,  1140 Evere

ART + DESIGN

Sébastien Lenouvel

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

12.09 28.09

Rue de la Victoire 102, 1060 Saint-Gilles

URBAN DESIGN

Shanti

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.

11.09 29.09

SHOPS & BRANDS

Smets

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.

17.09 29.09

Rue de Namur, 68 1000 Bruxelles

SHOPS & BRANDS

Sofa company

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.

12.09 30.09

Rue Antoine Dansaert 40, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique

ART + DESIGN

Spazio Nobile - Åsa Jungnelius & Märta Thisner Mussels, Duo Show

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.

11.09 14.09

rue Franz Merjay 142-169, 1050 Brussels

ART + DESIGN

Spazio Nobile - Finissage Åsa Jungnelius's Solo Show

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.

22.03 15.09

Rue Franz Merjay 142, 1050 Ixelles, Belgique

ART + DESIGN

Spazio Nobile - Salon d'Automne : 30 artists and designers in dialogue

"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

19.09 17.11

Rue Franz Merjay 142, 1050 Ixelles, Belgique

SHOPS & BRANDS

Wever & Ducré

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.

12.09 30.09

Rue Picard 7, Bruxelles, Belgique

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