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Variants

Intimate cocoons as a reading space.

Variants

Variants

VARIANTS are uniquely designed reading cocoons which create an intimate enclosure allowing readers to remain tucked away in their own private little universe.

Made from honeycomb cardboard all VARIANTS are computer generated and slightly unique.

As a teenager, Roosegaarde worked and slept in a used bookstore. In a sense, the VARIANTS are his way of recreating the experience of finding intimate security through books.

VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.
VARIANTS comprise a series of computer-generated sculptures varying from reading cocoon to high-density bookshelf.

Specifications:

2004, Various libraries, NL. Honeycomb cardboard, coating, variable sizes; 120x120x200 cm (lxwxh). Computer simulations made in collaboration with Jeroen Coenders.

Clients:

Various libraries in the Netherlands.

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Lecture at London Design Week
Lectures22.may.2011
Lecture at London Design Week
London will be the home to over 60 showrooms, a multitude of architectural and creative practices. During the designweek a special lecture will take place by artist Daan Roosegaarde on May 25 at 17.00 in London. www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com
Lectures27.oct.2010
Book Launch
Short movie of the book launch 'Interactive Landscapes' Daan Roosegaarde at V2_ Rotterdam, NL. Including speakers: Michel van Dartel, Timo de Rijk, Daan Roosegaarde, Adele Chong (via Skype), Siebe Thissen and Piem Wirtz.
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