Laurens Kolks > spatial design

Resonating Spaces

During the Nokia World Event in Amsterdam's RAI congress center Nokia shares its views on the future of communication technology with invited parties. Laurens Kolks was asked to design specific elements of the event and take place in the art direction team. Next to several advices on the design of the event the following elements o.a. where designed: a 'flowing' carpet covered the entire floor area of halls 3 and 6 of the RAI complex. A specially constructed tunnel connects de reception area with halls 2 en 3. Two 'jetties' provide for places to rest and eat.

A specially created tunnel serves as a transition zone between the different spaces in which the event takes place. In the exhibition and congress halls the public is exposed to a vast amount of high tech imagery. The design of the tunnel tries to counterbalance this: lights behind an opaque ceiling textile are randomly programmed to create an ever - subtly - changing lighting situation. On monitors and projection screens imagery from nature is shown in slideshows (photography: L. Kolks). The floor of the tunnel is covered with hard wooden tiles, the walls with grey flannel.

Goal of the event's design was to use as many recyclable and rentable materials as possible. The 'flowing' carpet covering the entire floor surface of the exhibition space is made up of rented carpet tiles. In the middle of hall 3 - the exhibition area - two 'jetties' are created out of hard wood tiles combined with specially designed felt pillows. The jetties provide visitors with a place to rest and eat.

Client

Nokia

Details

Production: Toeters + Bellen