The new think tank ‘The Why Factory’ at the Faculty of
Architecture at the Delft University of Technology was
awarded with the LAi prize 2009. The orange Tribune is
designed by MVRDV, the flexible furniture by Richard
Hutten. The Why Factory, an initiative of Delft University’s
Faculty of Architecture and MVRDV, researches urban
futures and is lead by Winy Maas.
After a fire destroyed their premises, The Why Factory and
the faculty of architecture of Delft University moved into
the former main building of the university. An interior
courtyard was created and designated as the new
residence of The Why Factory. MVRDV designed the three
floor tall wooden structure, containing lecture halls,
meeting rooms and the premises of the research institute.
An auditorium stair climbs to the top, literally putting the
students on top of their teachers.
The colors of the tribune and the furniture was decided by
both Richard Hutten and MVRDV.
The structure distinguishes itself by its bright orange
colour which clearly identifies The Why Factory as an
independent research centre within the Faculty of
Architecture, Delft University of Technology. Designer
Richard Hutten designed flexible furniture to allow the
space around the tribune to switch function between
research hall, lecture hall and exhibition space.
The orange Tribune of the ‘The Why Factory’
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- Francesca Picchi
- 12 December 2009