Designer
UNStudio
UNStudio is a design and consulting studio based in Amsterdam, founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos; it was formerly called Van Berkel en Bos Architectenbureau. Poltrona Frau's designer page and the studio's own site call it…
Biography
Background
UNStudio is a design and consulting studio based in Amsterdam, founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos; it was formerly called Van Berkel en Bos Architectenbureau. Poltrona Frau's designer page and the studio's own site call it UNS.
Signature Style
The initials "UN" stand for United Network, which Wikipedia says refers to the collaborative nature of a practice made up of people from several countries and technical backgrounds. Poltrona Frau describes a studio that goes beyond architecture, from interiors and product design to urban development, landscape design and user experience.
Notable Works
- Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam (1990-1996)
- Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart (2001-2006)
- MYchair for Walter Knoll
- Dune Diwan modular seating system with Poltrona Frau, presented in 2025
Legacy
UNStudio has offices in Amsterdam, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Dubai, Melbourne and Austin.
