Projects
A lifetime of partnerships and collaborations experienced through a design lens. It is the designer's responsibility not to design for design’s sake, but to leave a positive imprint and legacy in his wake. Roel’s designs are timeless in that they are tireless; continually being rediscovered by new audiences over time. Enjoy this collection of favourite projects to date.
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
YEAR 1978
Drawing withfountain pen. The drive of the propellers via a gear system runs through theboat. Symbiosis between technology and design.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
YEAR 1990
Exercise inthe first year of the product design course. Assignment: carry 3 milk bottlesin a bottle holder that can only be built with wood and rope.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
FOR SCHOOL PROJECT
YEAR 1992
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH MAD FACULTY
YEAR 1993
Exercise in the second year of the product designcourse.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH MAD FACULTY
YEAR 1994
One of the three graduation projects that provide atranslation of the birth and death of person.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
YEAR 1994
This designsubtly combines a wardrobe with two chairs to create a strong image. The chairsare useful for putting on your socks or clothes. The doors are hinged in themiddle and form a paravent when opened.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH CIAP
YEAR 1996
By taking standard elements out of their context andplacing them in a new situation/environment/context, they acquire a muchmore valuable meaning.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH LU
YEAR 1999
The embossed hand gives this design a playfulcharacter and opens and closes the cookie box. This is further emphasizedbecause the hand flows into the hinge.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH JONGFORM INTERNATIONAL
YEAR 2001
This seat of firmness, solidity and purity was given the name BASS. The association with the bass of a song is therefore no coincidence. The design of the seat is of pure essence, with a few straight lines Roel created a strong image.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
YEAR 2001
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH HET LABO
YEAR 2002
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH Jongform International
YEAR 2002
This design owes its name to its sturdy 'body'. Asturdy and low seat that offers an unusual amount of comfort and guaranteescosiness. Only a thin chromed metal frame keeps distance between the seatingarea and the floor. This frame, as it were, carries the different elements of'Body'. However, its massiveness is radically broken by the fact that bothlarge armrests are lifted to the correct height via this thin frame. It is thiscontradiction that gives it a surprising and playful element and creates thisstrong, unique image.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH Herman Van Meer
YEAR 2003
The St. Martin's Church is a listed monument that hasbeen completely restored on both the outside and the inside under thesupervision of architect Herman van Meer from Hasselt. The nave of the churchdates from the end of the eighteenth century. In 1891 the nave was enlargedwith two aisles and a choir. I was asked to help with the interior, designingall the furniture, from the altar to the radiator cabinets. But the churchchair, a project chair for the Drisag company from Herentals, is also one of mydesigns. The new arrangement of space and furniture aims to respond to thecontemporary vision of people, faith and liturgy. Its sober design forms a nicecontrast with this historic building and all its ornaments. Old and new reinforce each other.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
YEAR 2003
The design is based on the archetype of a chair and isgiven an extra dimension by the rectangular profile. This makes the chairrather robust from the side view, while it looks very slim and elegant from thefront. This contrast, together with the colored wooden slats, provides theunique character. All aluminum profiles are specially developed for thisfurniture line.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY OF SINT-TRUIDEN
YEAR 2003
Design for anew spire for the Abbey Tower in Sint-Truiden.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH ARCHITECT VAN MEER
FOR HOUSE OF TOURISM MECHELEN
YEAR 2003
On behalf of architect Herman van Meer, Roel was askedfor a solution for decorating a large structural element (length 6 meters) inthe tourism house. To 'ease' and break through this heavy tension, it wascompletely covered with bristles. This creates a tactile wall that the visitorcan touch and feel, a separation that is open and closed. It is as if theconcrete beam has been specially constructed to create this installation, whileit is the other way around.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH HET LABO
YEAR 2004
Remix of a beachchair.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
YEAR 2005
HENRY VAN DE VELDE AWARD
A chip bag with integrated fork.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH CHURCH RIJMENAM
YEAR 2005
The interior of the church in Rijmenam received a thorough facelift. This also includes the new furniture such as the altar, tabernacle, pedestals, baptismal font, etc. …
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH HET LABO
YEAR 2005
A helmet as a starting point for a lamp.
In collaboration with Het Labo
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIC DESIGN
YEAR 2004
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH WOLTERS MABEG
YEAR 2006
Openings in a U-shape are milled out in the flat sides of the table. Then these elements are pushed in like lips. In this way they form a suspension system on which the glass top can rest. No additional support is required. What is present is used. The usefulness is also decoration. The openings lend an airy rhythm to the otherwise impersonal side, without disturbing the geometry. Ornament is really construction. Or conversely, construction itself is ornament. Both are reconciled in this object, while they are often a contradiction.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH SUR&PLUS
FOR PRACTIMED MEDICAL CENTRE BREE
YEAR 2006
This seat is, as the word itself says, a meetingplace. The surprising placement of the armrests creates a unique landscape withextra seating. Due to the many possibilities with the available modules, youcan form the appropriate combination to suit everyone's needs.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH Piet
YEAR 2006
On the occasion of Piet Stockmans' 60th birthday, 21artist friends were asked to create a design/installation inspired by Piet andhis work.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH WILMS
YEAR 2007
A reusable stand for the Wilms company,roller shutters and sun blinds.
