Chimney for an Exhibition

In the Architecture and Crafts exhibition “Ensembles” at de Singel this fireplace functioned as an eye-­catcher. Fascinated by the visible application of raw building materials, we went in search of a contemporary expression of craftsmanship and beauty. We took large-scale blocks designed for speed building (a time-saving product devised to cut costs) and created a structure that presented them as a desirable product with a unique aesthetic. By splitting and glueing the blocks together, a decorative pattern was created on the outside. The interior of the fireplace was a virtuoso display of cut brickwork, the segmented pattern of which resembled large ceramic tiles due to its smoothness.