(Archive) Roofers

"By changing the context of this craft towards interior objects, I offer people direct access to the story of the zinc roofers"

This project was part of DDW 2020

Outcome project — © Ronald Smits

This project is part of: Graduation Show - Activity

“Roofers” is a tribute to the craftsmanship of Haussmannien zinc roofers who work in a century-old tradition.
It uses the same technic, material, and tools, to create interior objects and highlight these skills.

‘Roofers’ is a tribute to the craftsmanship of Parisian zinc roofers, who work in a centuries-old tradition. In the center of Paris, 70 percent of the roofs are covered by zinc. The roof workers have to fit every piece of zinc by hand to the many corners

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