Studio Samira Boon

architextiles

samiraboon — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:11:39 +0000

Samira Boon is invited by Fokkema partners Architects to become part of the multi-disciplinary team that conducts research into innovative applications of textiles in the interior. Renowned experts in the field of architecture, smart textiles and product design, gave feedback during the expert meeting December 2012. The results of this study will be presented by showing mock ups and samples on 4 April at the Textile Museum Tilburg.
venue: TextielMuseum Tilburg
date: 2013-04-04

theaters tilburg

samiraboon — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:36:56 +0000

Samira Boon and NEXT architects were selected to design a space divider for the main hall of the Theatres Tilburg, after responding to a pitch set out by the Textile Lab of the Textile Museum. Adhering to the demands of the Theatres Tilburg – the divider must be semitransparent, adjustable and easily packed away – the designers created a foldable structure measuring thirty metres in width by three metres in height, inspired by the way caterpillars can adapt their form. To compliment the hall’s architecture of Jo Coenen and interact with Peter Struycken’s light artwork, the mobile screen has a reticent white colour. More surprising is the change that takes place when the lights are dimmed and the structure reveals a pattern of glow-in-the-dark yarn causing the screen to subtly glow during concerts. This special luminous yarn was interwoven in the screen material at the Textile Lab by Boon, creating a delicate pattern. Thanks to its shape and adaptability, the divider is able to transform the large main hall of the Theatres Tilburg into an intimate space suitable for smaller concerts and gatherings, and despite its large proportions remain a piece of understated elegance. top photo by davidfotografie

photo: jeroen de jong

photo: davidfotografie

theaters tilburg

samiraboon — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:13:23 +0000

This special artwork, commissioned by Theatres Tilburg was revealed during a concert of Amsterdam’s Sinfonietta. The object can best be described as an enormous space divider that can transform its size as well as its character and as such the entire concert hall. The screen is made out of white fabric and green glow-in-the-dark yarn, and the pattern will keep glowing in the dark even after the beautiful concert hall had turned off its lights – leaving a translucent atmosphere. Click here for more information on the project.
Venue: Tilburg Theatres
Date: 2012 10 09

rabobank

samiraboon — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:46:52 +0000

For its headquarters in Utrecht, Dutch multinational Rabobank sought to create flexible workspaces and meeting rooms, divided not by hard shells but rather soft furnishings. To match the interior design of Next architects of the open-plan office adjacent to the catering facilities or Bakery, Studio Samira Boon was asked to design attractive storey-high wall coverings which would meet both the visual and acoustic needs of the space. Spanning the length of the cafeteria is a modular screen system featuring a landscape pattern. The screens or textile panels can be moved up or down to separate or merge various working areas. An acoustic challenge came in the form of a threesome of round meeting rooms, located amidst the cafeteria. Fashioned out of sliding walls, the barrels form a complete sound barrier when closed, as they are covered in 3-D textiles inside and out. On the upper floors, we were asked to create wall coverings for a number of rounded walls, the yellow gradient design either strengthens or seems to deform the wall’s perspective. For this project Rabobank commissioned a number of different architects and designers to work on the interior. We worked together with Next architects, as well as employing a special machine to create the enormous woven structures. As a crown on the work, this project was nominated for the Lensvelt the Architect interior prize (LAi).

kia & hyundai workshop

samiraboon — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:58:35 +0000

The Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Motors, invited Samira Boon to organize a workshop for the entire design and marketing team. During this successful intensive 6 days Conceptual Breakthrough Thinking workshop new approaches on the process of car design were … Continue reading →

tomo ni iki yo!

samiraboon — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:56:17 +0000

Japan got hit by a terrible disaster and the Japanese need their business more than ever. Therefore we announce that 100% of our profit on the Japan produced furoshiki shiki will be transferred to the JAPANESE RED CROSS. This applies to all products ordered directly at SAMIRA BOON (distributors and shops only) or orders made at the webshop of GOODS.
until 17 april 2011

folding exhibition

samiraboon — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:02:20 +0000

“folding” exhibition - Together with Kim Sang kyu and Joanna van der Zande, Samira Boon will be curating this exhibition, based on the previous one shown at Platform 21 (Amsterdam) but transformed to Korean culture and contemporary themes and issues.
venue: Korean Craft & Design Foundation in Seoul, South Korea
date: 01/06/2011 – 30/06/2011

CJ assignment

samiraboon — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:45:47 +0000

One of the largest Korean Companies in food and food services, Cheil Jedang, has asked Samira Boon to make designs for one of their product lines; the results will be shown after it’s revealed.

permanent collection

samiraboon — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:13:56 +0000

The “Dutch museum of bags and purses Hendrikje” has selected the furoshiki shiki for their permanent collection.

Currently the furoshiki shiki is also part of the exhibition “WHY OLD FASHIONED” (interweaving old techniques).
“With this exhibition we prove that handcraft techniques are back in fashion. Well known designers and fashion houses are using traditional techniques such as weaving, embroidery, knitting and crochet.” “…nowadays designers may also choose to use unconventional materials such as cotton, ribbons, plastic bags, plastic wires and even sweet packets”
venue: Dutch museum of bags “Hendrikje” Amsterdam, Netherlands
date: 14 02 2011 – 11 09 2011

waffle sleeve release

samiraboon — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:03:25 +0000

Our waffle sleeves are released in Japan: after a major transformation mori art and design shop in roppongi hills is the first shop to carry the waffle sleeves.
venue: roppongi hills art & design store, Tokyo, Japan
date: 16 02 2011