Md-2 architects

Exhibition Tutti Frutti in Citrusveiling Rotterdam, June 2024

The temporary exhibition displays the works of our master students from as a result of the semester studio Tutti Frutti, and is constructed with the physical and conceptual components of the Citrusveiling, a former citrus auction house.
A light-weight rope structure is fixed on 3 existing elements of the former 'monsterzaal', or sample room, to form a triangular plan referring to the auction auditorium upstairs. A yellow net isolates the exhibition space while playing the role of a translucent curtain highlighting the projects. 47 lemons punctuate and ballast the whole system, allowing the works to be hanged firmly on the vertical ropes.

Tutors & Display
Students: Abel de Raadt, Andy Hendrikman, Anika de Croon, Boris Maas, Dann van Dodewaard, Elias T'Joens, Lars Heijkoop, Linde Spuijbroek, Shamal Soltani, Sucre Wanga
Guest tutors: Heng Yu, .eu
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Big thanks to , , and for the enthusiastic support, and congrats to all our students for the great work!

Last month, we visited Prague as part of our current research on the re-use of demolition materials, Description by Design, supported by as part of the Talent Development Programme. Accompanied by our architecture masterclass from , we went together on the tracks of Czech artist Jiří Kolář whose work, sometimes described as visual poetry, developed a series of collage techniques, exploring new meanings through surgical manipulations.

We particularly share our gratitude to and for unlocking the doors to the wonders of their collection.

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Work in progress at artistic ermitage!

Ongoing renovation of an old limestone country house into an artistic retreat.

The casale, located in the country side of Olevano Romano, an hour away from Rome, will become a platform for creatives searching for a strong relation with nature, and for punctual artistic events and workshops organised around the celebration of nature, local traditions and agriculture.

The old wooden roof structure that had to be removed is being replaced by a new steel structure, allowing the maximal opening of the interior volume, as well as reducing the weight of the roof over the stone walls. The new structure will remain visible from inside, creating a strong contrast with the original materials, while from outside the old roof tiles will be placed back and the house will keep its original aesthetic.

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More soon!