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
IN COLLABORATION WITH URBASTYLE
YEAR 2007
A concrete seating, lying and hanging object that is placed as a sculpture in the public space.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH WOLTERS MABEG
YEAR 2006
With Ensemble, Roel Vandebeek designed a highly innovative concept of benches by using standard elements in combination with customization, offering unprecedented possibilities for the architect or designer. The fresh and dynamic design of the benches and other products in this collection will upgrade any streetcorner or public area with social contact as its main focus. Through the use of FSC-labeled wood material and the addition of unassembled products, Ensemble provides not only an economic value but more so an ecological. The range consists of a garbage bin, bicycle rack, sidewalk and a fence pole.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH SERAX
YEAR 2008
HENRY VAN DE VELDE AWARD
This graphic accent also immediately indicates the hanging point of the towel. Quick hanging on the wall or apron is no longer a problem. Both during use and when hanging, this accent gives a strong image. The Spot Towel is complemented by an apron, potholder and tablecloth, among others.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH BIB GENK
YEAR 2008
Centrally located in the entrance hall of the Genk library is this small-scale monument that pays tribute to the book as such. It is a plinth that, as it were, emerges from the floor, guiding every visitor to it like a pilgrim. A book by artist Ado Hamelryck is kept in the transparent cupboard. It is open on a random page. Ado Hamelryck 'draws' or 'writes' books full of characters. Every week the librarian turns a page so that regular visitors can read the entire book after years. This gives it a secret or sacred dimension. All roads in the library lead to this 'holy' book.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH SUR & PLUS
YEAR 2008
This design arose from the challenge of designing a multifunctional sofa for small living. Due to its compact dimensions and modularity, it quickly adapts to changing situations and needs.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH SUR & PLUS
YEAR 2008
The very sleek, architectural design indicates the timeless character of this armchair. By accentuating the stitching seams, the geometric interplay of lines of this design is further emphasized.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY OF HEERLEN
YEAR 2009
The city of Heerlen, in de South of the Netherlands, have asked several designers for designing ‘pocket parks’ or other designs in order to uplift less attractive public spaces in some neigbourhoods. ‘Zwart Veldje’ of ‘Little Black Field’ was designed by Roel. He communicated constantly with the people living in these areas in order to promote their involvement in the project.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH HET LABO FOR EXPO FLOWER STICK
YEAR 2009
The archetype walking-stick is being equiped with a small opening for a flower, picked up having a stroll. Putting a smile on your face.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH Serax
YEAR 2009
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH Urbastyle
YEAR 2008
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH WOLTERS MABEG
YEAR 2010
The design is fully based on the round protection-fences for trees. With the dynamic formation and the round shape one can playfully work downtown seatings where the tree functions as an umbrella in summertime.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
FOR INFOBETON
YEAR 2010
COMMUNICATION AWARD BATIBOUW
Shared passion leads to top-level collaboration! Behind infobeton.be are five sister organizations (Febe, Febelcem, Fedbeton, Fediex and BBG), brought together by one and the same passion: concrete. For the Infobeton booth at Batibouw Brussels we designed an interactive stand consisting of full-size cross-sections and floor plans. All concrete products were physically applied here.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
FOR EXPO 'INTO THE TREES'
YEAR 2010
For the exhibition 'Into The Trees’ Maasmechelen (B), a tree was chosen to serve as the basis for an enlarged catapult.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH URBASTYLE
YEAR 2010
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH HET LABO
YEAR 2010
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
YEAR 2012
This design owes its name to the rear legs between which the back support and the crossbar are placed. It is these open legs that provide transparency and give the chair a fresh, light appearance. The clamps also ensure that it becomes a constructively well-thought-out and sturdy whole.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH METAFOX
YEAR 2012
A project chair that can be used anywhere. Its sleek contours give it a timeless and recognisable character.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH MARK MILISSEN & C-MINE
YEAR 2012
What do you mean, Design? is a unique collaboration project that runs in several technical schools in Limburg and is a project initated by Mark Milissen and Roel. Under the guidance of six contemporary designers, students from technical and professional departments go through the different phases of a design project and ultimately arrive at a new design. Questioning existing products and forms is central. The various intermediate steps and the end result of the development process can be seen in the exhibition. The project turned out to be a bull's-eye for students, teachers and designers alike. “We encouraged the young people to develop their own creative design idea,” says Roel Vandebeek. “By inventing and creating themselves, these professionals of the future experience the everyday applicability of design. Their self-esteem, involvement and opportunities on the labor market also increase. The project shows that design provides added value in many more domains than just form.”
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY OF HASSELT
YEAR 2012
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH SERAX
YEAR 2013
CORE 77 AWARD - HENRY VAN DE VELDE LABEL
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY OF GENK
YEAR 2013
A visual spectacle to behold: that’s the O-parade. Unique in Flanders and beyond. International street theater acts, gigantic installations, fair, original floats, beautiful costumes, theater, singing, dance and music. Through the streets of Genk center. The city of Genk called on Roel for the scenography of the exhibition about this parade. He came up with a corporate identity that starts from colored straps.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH HUGO DUCHATEAU
YEAR 2013
For the exhibition of 200 watercolors by artist Hugo Duchateau, Roel designed one long table of more than 30 meters to present these works. Due to the brutal steel base, this design fits perfectly in the classified church of Sint-Agnes in Sint-Truiden (B).
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH MAASLANDS HUIS
YEAR 2013
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DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH MAASLANDS HUIS
YEAR 2013
During the repurposing of the old town hall in Eisden, the attic floor is also being tackled. The multitude of metal trusses demand their attention. To undermine this, Roel has added brass in some places. In this way, the trusses become the support of this installation.
DESIGN ROEL VANDEBEEK
IN COLLABORATION WITH ART & ADVICE
YEAR 2013
In the context of the international art biennale Manifesta, which took place in Waterschei (B) in 2012, 25 leading Limburg artists were asked to translate their vision on migration into an image, starting from a suitcase.
This object is a reminder of all the emigrants who left their homeland in the last century to come and work in the mines. The suitcase, as it were, bundles all their hopes. When they leave, these expats are filled with expectations, illusions and dreams of the future. But their prospects soon narrow. The realization of emptiness and loss takes its place. Because a lot of warmth was also left behind: a home, family ties, the traditional way of life... Little or nothing remains of the original contents of the suitcase. The lines reinforce the tragedy of this trajectory.
The object also becomes a metaphor for the life journey we all make. What remains at the terminus of the suitcase of expectations with which we once boarded the train of life?
