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17-25 October 2026

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

Combinations
Combinations
Robbe Vandewyngaerde
One thing of the future is certain, that nothing is certain. As it rapidly changes over a relatively short amount of time, homes could be equipped with an object that adapts to these transformations.
This undefined object uses the concept of ‘Tamayi’ which translates to shape things to your own liking. It is intended as a process of assembling which has a beginning but no end with an unlimited variety of configurations. Why not imagining a range of
Tree
Tree
Bruno André Almeida Martins
Spinning Top
Spinning Top
Robbe Vandewyngaerde
Side Table
Side Table
Robbe Vandewyngaerde
Detail
Detail

About Objects With Narratives

OWN believes in shifting the incentive of design from esthetics and function to objects powered by narratives. It becomes more about owning a narrative rather than the physical object. Our goal is not just to be another label, but rather a creative space where designers can be storytellers. OWN is curated by brothers Nik Vandewyngaerde (Herzog& deMeuron) and Robbe Vandewyngaerde (OMA) based in Basel, Brussels & Mendrisio. They both have a degree in civil engineering & architecture.

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