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Openbare Stilteruimtes

Spaces for silence

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Openbare Stilteruimtes - Heide
Openbare Stilteruimtes - Heide
Aline Gerards & Hedwich Hooghiemstra
At a time when 1.3 million working people in the Netherlands experience burnout symptoms, the importance of moments of silence and reflection is becoming increasingly clear. Yet, many find it challenging to carve out such moments without a dedicated physical space.

Design approach

Gerards and Hooghiemstra conduct site-specific field research to design suitable spaces for various contexts, such as hospitals, parks and offices. The aim of this project is to promote contemplation in a busy society by creating accessible silence rooms for everyone. How do we make space for initiatives that promote our public health? In a world where everything has to be proven and measurable, this spatial exploration offers a concept that everyone can sense and experience. Take a break and escape from the hustle and bustle during Dutch Design Week, and experience silence in a public setting.
Openbare Stilteruimtes - Ziekenhuis
Openbare Stilteruimtes - Ziekenhuis
Aline Gerards & Hedwich Hooghiemstra
Openbare Stilteruimtes - Ketelhuisplein
Openbare Stilteruimtes - Ketelhuisplein
Aline Gerards & Hedwich Hooghiemstra
Openbare Stilteruimtes - Kantoor
Openbare Stilteruimtes - Kantoor
Aline Gerards & Hedwich Hooghiemstra

Colofon

Spatial designer Hedwich Hooghiemstra

As featured in

Featured in https://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/sound-silence
Featured in https://www.ed.nl/eindhoven/een-moment-van-stilte-voor-jezelf-en-happiness-for-everyone-op-de-dutch-design-week~ad36274c/236778849/
Polestar
MCI
Triodos
Dutch Design Foundation
Ministerie van OCW
Gemeente Eindhoven
Provincie Noord-Brabant
Brabant C
VPRO
Fonds 21
Stir