Meet our resident: Sofie Leenen @sofieleenen
Sofie Leenen is a designer and a maker exploring objects, furniture, custom design and research.
Her work aims to shape traditional making methods more durable for the future.
The projects highlight crafts that are usually not visible or where knowledge of specific craftsmanship is even slowly disappearing. By researching the origins of development and to combine with modern innovations it allows to balance old and new possibilities within one object. The result is a bespoke and tailor-made design with a story. A significant part of these final objects is the study of materials and crafts, which often takes the form of archives, but also elaborate designs such as decorative objects, furniture, and interior textiles.
She worked on projects such as: braided weave, seasonal curtains, frontal profiles, window scala and color behavior.
Know more about Sofie through her website : /
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For the very first time, @kim.melody.zoutewelle and @sofieleenen are collaborating and launch a new collection Scenery Profiles.
This series of unique objects made of crafted glass and wood, are collector’s items that fit seamlessly into any living environment. Their playful approach to handmade techniques and the reuse of residual materials come together in surprising combinations and unexpected discoveries within each miniature object.
during Dutch Design Week 2025, Crafts Council Nederland showcases a surprising group exhibition, HOW&WOW. I am honored to be part of this exhibition and to be surrounded by these amazing makers ; )
special thanks
@craftscouncilnederland
exhibition design
@studiojeroenvanveluw
partners
@forboflooringnl | @artekglobal | @iittala
location and opening details
@defabriekedhv | 18 — 26 October | 11:00 - 18:00
photography
@_fanliao_
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happy to invite you to discover the latest designs of the Braided Weave collection. as part of @dutchdesignweek the group exhibition HOW&WOW, organized by @craftscouncilnederland , shows a dynamic program to celebrate craftsmanship!
De Fabriek Eindhoven
18 — 26 October
11:00 - 18:00
“by combining weaving and braiding techniques a pattern is created from the rhythm of the structure and simplicity in materiality”
braided weave
objects presented at
@cluster__crafts@londoncraftweek
exhibition design
@flowermichelinarchitects
