
The design for the Presidential Chambers exists of a single piece of furniture that stretches through different rooms. The exchange of ideas is at the heart of politics. The architecture in which this exchange takes place has a powerful impact on the type of conversation. The new design offers multiple seating arrangements combined into a single space. Government leaders can change positions between group settings or bilateral talks, and can choose sides on opposing benches or have a dialogue in a more informal setting. The space also provides an exchange in a very literal way. The space is in build out of twenty-eight interlocking unique furniture pieces representing the EU’s twenty-eight member states, echoing the motto of the European Union united in diversity.


Presidential Chambers and Bluescreen, Brussels
Concept and Design: XML in collaboration with Jurgen Bey
Design installation: Alfons Hooikaas
Client: Europe by People, cultural program Dutch Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Artificial grass: KSP Kunstgras, Edel Grass, Koninklijke Ten Cate
Contractor: Maasdam Groep BV

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