OFIS (Objects From Interstitial Space)
Developed between 2014 and 2018, O.F.I.S (Objects From Interstitial Space) is a foundational collection that explores the aesthetic and structural potential of industrial components. The project originated in the studio’s Eindhoven workshop, where the disassembly of a ventilation system revealed a series of intriguing L-shaped tubes. This discovery sparked an ongoing research into how industrial remnants—often hidden in the "interstitial spaces" of buildings—can be recontextualized into high-end collectible design.
The collection began with the O.F.I.S Tubular Lamp, a piece that gained significant recognition at Dutch Design Week. Building on this success, the design team expanded the series to include the Tubular Armchair, the Tubular Stool, and the Tubular Chair. Each piece utilizes standardized industrial piping, transforming cold, functional elements into ergonomic and sculptural furniture. A highlight of the series is the Antigoon Edition, a specialized version of the armchair developed for the Mint Gallery in London, which further refined the studio’s approach to industrial materiality.
Throughout the development of O.F.I.S, the studio established key collaborations with renowned design entities such as Rossana Orlandi and Mint Gallery. These partnerships led to the creation of the O.F.I.S Tubular Shelf, expanding the collection’s narrative into organizational furniture. By stripping these industrial tubes of their original utilitarian purpose, the team highlights their inherent geometric beauty and durability, proving that the waste from our built environment can serve as a rich "mine" for contemporary design.
As part of the "collections" scale, O.F.I.S represents the studio’s early commitment to a "pro-cycling" philosophy. By focusing on the potential of found industrial shapes, the team has created a cohesive family of objects that challenge the boundaries between mass production and artisanal intervention, solidifying their role as observers and transformers of the industrial landscape.