Studio Job Wunderkammer
Studio Job were inspired by the concept of the Chamber of Wonder when designing their own. The Chambers of Wonder were once small cabinets of curiosities that displayed collections of scientific objects. They have now morphed into wondrous, curious, all-encompassing spatial experiences.
Even the Studio Job Wunderkammer – the only installation that doesn’t have any corners – centers on creating a holistic spatial experience. Color, form, composition, and concept invite guests to explore the space and make discoveries on their own. At first glance, you see a cacophony of exuberant color, but upon closer inspection, you’ll discover thousands upon thousands of small stories in the form of movement, music, reflections, and subtle references to modern society.
Studio Job is a Belgian-Dutch design duo, founded in 2000 by Job Smeets, born in Hamont, Belgium in 1969, and Nynke Tynagel, born in Bergeijk, Netherlands in 1977.
Known for their opulent, narrative designs, the duo deliberately position themselves far away from the minimalism seen in contemporary industrial design. Their works are characterized by a sense of monumentality and a rich cosmos of symbols – inspired by cartoons, historical and heraldic motifs, period furniture, and everyday objects. Studio Job’s style has sometimes been classified as neobaroque or as part of the Mannerism movement and uses ironic alienation. The duo align their approach more with the tradition of applied arts than with expressive postmodernism.
