{"title":"Atelier","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tableaus","title":"Tableaus","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eThis project began as a search for identity: a question of what kind of tile Blended truly wanted to create. Driven by creativity and an artistic mindset, it became an open exploration of form, color, and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eWe experimented with second-hand tiles, re-firing and glazing them with waste-based materials. This hands-on approach allowed complete freedom, designing without restraint or guilt, like painting on a blank canvas. Each step revealed something new about what makes a tile feel alive, expressive, and true to Blended’s values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eThe project ultimately led back to the core idea: not to reshape what already exists, but to create something original from the ground up. From this exploration, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blended-materials.com\/collections\/fundamentals-serie\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eFundamentals Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was born: the foundation of Blended’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2024\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924144177496,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/Collectie_foto8.jpg?v=1760076360"},{"product_id":"verkadefabriek","title":"Verkadefabriek","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eWe asked ourselves why research and development should stay behind closed doors when it can live within a real project. That question led to our collaboration with architect \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rianknop.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRian Knop\u003c\/a\u003e for the Verkadefabriek. We wanted to turn experimentation into something tangible and lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eDuring our ongoing material research, we created several test batches, usually destined for the archive or recycling. This time, we refined, adjusted, and repurposed them for real application. The project became a live experiment, merging development, craft, and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"812\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe result is a 38 m² wall inside the Verkadefabriek, a physical expression of our process. Every tile holds traces of testing, error, and discovery, showing how research can shape something both functional and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003ePartners: Studio Rian Knop\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924174848344,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/Verkadefabriek_01.jpg?v=1761285687"},{"product_id":"verkadefabriek-kopie","title":"Bottle Up","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bgLayers_comp-l94anhs92\" data-hook=\"bgLayers\" data-motion-part=\"BG_LAYER comp-l94anhs92\" class=\"MW5IWV\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgMedia_comp-l94anhs92\" data-motion-part=\"BG_MEDIA comp-l94anhs92\" class=\"VgO9Yg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mesh-id=\"comp-l94anhs92inlineContent\" data-testid=\"inline-content\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mesh-id=\"comp-l94anhs92inlineContent-gridContainer\" data-testid=\"mesh-container-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-k6za3uf1\" class=\"Z_l5lU MMl86N zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-k6za3uf1 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-k6za3uf2\" class=\"Z_l5lU MMl86N zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-k6za3uf2 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eWe were invited by the Bottle Up Foundation and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchdesignfoundation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDutch Design Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e to join a mission on Zanzibar. Together with three Dutch design studios, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/klaaskuiken.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKlaas Kuiken\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/osandoos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOS∆OOS\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.super-local.com\/bottleup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSuper Local\u003c\/a\u003e, we set out to tackle the island’s growing glass waste problem. Our goal was to explore how design could intervene where infrastructure was missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eOnce on the island, we followed the life of a single bottle, from the hands of a tourist to the moment it was discarded. We discovered a major challenge: there was no local glass industry, no recycling system, and exporting waste to mainland Tanzania was neither practical nor sustainable. The issue wasn’t just waste, but a broken cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1049\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe decided to act locally. By experimenting with cutting, grinding, and sandblasting, we developed our own small-scale methods to repurpose discarded bottles. The result was a collection of new materials and objects, proof that even limited resources can lead to meaningful transformation when design, craft, and purpose come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2018\u003cbr\u003ePartners: Bottle Up Foundation, Dutch Design Foundation, Klaas Kuiken, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOS∆OOS \u0026amp; Super Local\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924177699160,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/dsc_9138_b2.jpg?v=1761281270"},{"product_id":"bottle-up-kopie","title":"WasteBasedGlazed","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor the development of WasteBased Glazings we joined forces with designer Daria Biryukova of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studiomixtura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudio Mixtura\u003c\/a\u003e to explore how industrial waste streams could become a source for new design materials. Together, we developed a collection that redefines what waste can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThroughout the process, we experimented with the composition and behavior of residual materials, turning by-products into usable glazings for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.front-materials.com\/products\/wastebasedslips-mint\/?variation=shine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWasteBasedSlips\u003c\/a\u003e. Each test revealed new tones and textures, proving that industrial leftovers can yield beauty and variety without relying on virgin resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe resulting palette, available through \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.front-materials.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFRONT Materials\u003c\/a\u003e was first used in the interior project Twentyten in Amsterdam, a creative collective for food photography, film, and styling. The application highlights the subtle richness that emerges when waste becomes the foundation for creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eYear: 2022\u003cbr\u003ePartners: FRONT Materials, Daria Biryukova, Studio Mixtura, Inge Pouw\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924178157912,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/stonecycling-glazed-bricks-composition-2.jpg?v=1761286003"},{"product_id":"wastebasedglazed-kopie","title":"The West","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eLocated in Manhattan, The West is one of the most defining projects Blended with FRONT materials have worked on. In collaboration with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zilverschoonrandwijk.nl\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZilverschoon Randwijk\u003c\/a\u003e, a custom WasteBasedBrick was \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeveloped\u003c\/span\u003e that brings together aesthetic refinement and circular design. Custom WasteBasedBricks are available via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.front-materials.com\/custom-made-service\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFRONT Materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eWe focused together with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/concreteamsterdam.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eConcrete Architects\u003c\/a\u003e on creating a material that preserved the raw character of waste while meeting the demands of large-scale architecture. Through testing, iteration, and craft, we found the right balance between texture, color, and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"728\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe result is a facade almost made entirely from recycled materials, giving new life to 261,886 kilograms of waste. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/547west47.com\/?infinity=ict2~net~gaw~ar~592106216875~kw~the%20west%20nyc~mt~e~cmp~Search%20%7C%20Branded%20Keyterms\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=8866988854\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAACg0buVlSmK87OMdhDo6_6TBDOuwg\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEvaP1v5AQNs3CncCwdkaj-dEaR2A1_Yw0ARqJ9NlChg91jELI2QEDhoCL6sQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe West\u003c\/a\u003e stands as proof that sustainability and design can coexist beautifully, even in the heart of a metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2017\u003cbr\u003ePartners: Concrete Architects, FRONT Materials\u003cbr\u003eProduction: Zilverschoon Randwijk\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924190478680,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/stonecycling-the-west-new-york-usa-3-1768x1241.jpg?v=1759999239"},{"product_id":"wastebased-collection","title":"WasteBased Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eWe collaborated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ultrastudio.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUltra Studio\u003c\/a\u003e and designer Daan van Tulder to explore how furniture can emerge from waste. Together, we set out to turn discarded materials into pieces that are both functional and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eThroughout the development, we experimented with local waste streams, shaping and finishing materials in unconventional ways. Each prototype challenged the norms of furniture making, asking what a stool, table, or lamp could become when waste is the starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"721\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe result is a furniture collection that redefines material value. Every piece carries a story of transformation, proving that design can thrive on reuse rather than new resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2018\u003cbr\u003ePartners: Ultra Studio, Daan van Tulder\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924192149848,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/wastebased-collection-stonecycling.jpg?v=1760000180"},{"product_id":"heavy-waste","title":"Heavy Waste","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eWith Heavy Waste, we explored both the physical and conceptual weight of discarded materials. The project began as a study of how waste could become something solid, valuable, and enduring without losing its raw identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eWe created a stool weighing around 30 kilograms, made entirely from locally sourced waste such as stone, glass, metal, ceramics, and concrete. Instead of concealing its origin, the piece exposes every fragment, embracing imperfection, density, and texture as essential parts of its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"815\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDesigned as a test object, Heavy Waste examines how waste behaves when used in mass. It redefines the relationship between weight and worth, proving that heaviness can be a form of honesty and a lasting tribute to material, origin, and permanence. Available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eYear: 2024\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55924192543064,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/OB-002.jpg?v=1761286289"},{"product_id":"blended-objects","title":"Blended Objects","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"30\"\u003eWith Blended Objects, we explored how recycled ceramics can take on new life as modular design elements. In collaboration with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.studiokennsk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStudio KENNSK\u003c\/a\u003e, we experimented with form and glaze to highlight the natural beauty of reclaimed material. Each module is crafted to enhance interior spaces while remaining flexible, allowing for easy rearrangement and customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"393\"\u003eThe collection demonstrates how circular materials can bring both function and elegance into architectural design. Made to order, every piece invites creative composition and tactile interaction, showing that sustainability can be both adaptable and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eBlended Objects was presented during Dutch Design Week 2024 at Kelderman en van Noort in Eindhoven, where visitors experienced the collection’s modular rhythm and crafted precision up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2024\u003cbr\u003ePartners: Studio KENNSK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55931680522584,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/IMG_9556.heic?v=1729227775"},{"product_id":"marriott-hotel","title":"Marriott Hotel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eCommissioned by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ddock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD\/DOCK Architects\u003c\/a\u003e, this tableau was created as part of the art selection for the renovation of the ground floor of the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel. The project marked the 50th anniversary of Europe’s first Marriott and transformed the space into a sequence of connected environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eThe redesign follows the Great Room concept, in which each area has its own atmosphere while remaining part of one continuous story. Inspired by Amsterdam’s Brutalist architecture, layered urban landscape, and open spirit, the interior combines tactile materials, custom furniture, and artworks by over ten local artists rooted in Dutch culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1008\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOur contribution reflects that same philosophy. Through materiality and craftsmanship, the tableau embodies honesty, texture, and a strong connection to place, offering a subtle yet enduring expression of the hotel’s renewed identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003ePartners: D\/DOCK architects\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55931743895896,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-10-02_at_07.55.01.jpg?v=1759751595"},{"product_id":"verkadefabriek-kopie-1","title":"Van Bommel van Dam","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eFor the renovation of Museum van Bommel van Dam in Venlo, we collaborated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biermanhenket.nl\/projecten\/museum-van-bommel-van-dam\"\u003eBiermanHenket\u003c\/a\u003e to create a series of handmade tiles. The project holds special significance to us, as Venlo is our hometown and the museum now occupies the former post office building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"313\"\u003eWe collected and processed waste materials from the original structure, integrating them into the new tiles. Through this approach, fragments of the past were transformed into part of the museum’s present, linking architecture, memory, and material continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eThe result is a collection of tiles that not only complement the building’s refined design but also embody its history, giving new purpose to what was once discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2021\u003cbr\u003ePartners: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e BiermanHenket, FRONT Materials, Studio Mixtura\u003cbr\u003eProduction: Zilverschoon Randwijk\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55932105064792,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/1249-s1920x1920.jpg?v=1761290593"},{"product_id":"tableaus-kopie","title":"TrueTalker","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eTogether with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.front-materials.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFRONT materials\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/studioninedots.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStudioninedots\u003c\/a\u003e we developed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.front-materials.com\/projects\/storytelling-at-truetalker-pavilion-amsterdam\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrueTalker\u003c\/a\u003e as first project using the WasteBasedBrick, created to test whether this experimental material could truly be used in construction. Made from 100 percent waste, the brick combines glass residues from the recycling industry with demolition debris, setting the stage for a new way of thinking about building materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eDuring the process, we refined the mix and firing techniques, ensuring that the material was both strong and visually striking. Every step was an experiment, from color testing to structural performance, aimed at proving that waste could hold architectural value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"891\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe result was a functional and expressive brick that became the foundation of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.front-materials.com\/wastebasedbricks\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWasteBasedBrick\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Available through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.front-materials.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFRONT Materials\u003c\/a\u003e, TrueTalker marked a turning point in transforming industrial waste into something enduring and desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYear: 2016\u003cbr\u003ePartners: FRONT Materials, Studionindots\u003cbr\u003eProduction: St. Joris Keramische Industrie\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55943445086552,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/storytelling-at-truetalker-pavilion-amsterdam-stonecycling-2-scaled-1286x1614.jpg?v=1760336643"},{"product_id":"calico-club-x-clarks","title":"Calico Club \/ x Clarks Originals","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen craft meets an icon, something special happens. Together with Calico Club \/, we took the classic Clarks Originals Desert Boot and reimagined it through the world of material reuse. Tom created a very limited edition in which every detail reflects Blended’s way of working. Raw textures, natural tones and reclaimed materials come together in a design that feels both timeless and responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project grew from the same philosophy that guides our tiles. Work slowly, work by hand, and let the material speak. The ceramic fob was made in our own workshop. The print on the leather was created especially for this collaboration. Every pair carries marks of craft and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a small number of boots were produced. Each pair is shaped and finished with the same care we bring to our collections. Crafted to look great, made to matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration is available, both online and in store at Calico Club \/.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blended Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333576667480,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/files\/clarks_x_calico_x_blended.jpg?v=1764855279"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9660\/1944\/collections\/Collectie_foto.jpg?v=1760076351","url":"https:\/\/blended-materials.com\/collections\/atelier.oembed","provider":"Blended","version":"1.0","type":"link"}