VANK is excited to announce its participation in two of the most significant design events of the season: ORGATEC in Cologne and Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. From October 22 to 25, at ORGATEC, discover groundbreaking solutions that are redefining the future of work. At the same time, from October 19 to 27, VANK will take part in Dutch Design Week, where creativity and design innovation come to life. oth events will showcase VANK’s commitment to biodesign and circularity, as well as provide an opportunity to present additional acoustic solutions made from biomaterials.
 

Join us at ORGATEC with a new trade fair concept and innovative Focus Areas

From 22 to 25 October 2024, the future of work will be the centre of attention at ORGATEC in Cologne. ORGATEC 2024 is a must-attend event for everyone who wants to play an active role in shaping tomorrow’s world of work. With a new trade fair concept and innovative Focus Areas, the leading international trade fair will provide a compact overview of the most important industry topics.

At ORGATEC, immerse yourself in a 500 m² interactive space – Focus Area - dedicated to circular solutions in the office furniture industry, #theCircularHouse in hall 4.2. In the interactive space, you will have the opportunity to participate in inspiring talks and panel discussions by industry professionals. VANK's projects, as the partner of this zone and the provider for the Circular Lounge, highlight the potential of renewable plant-based raw materials as an alternative to traditional materials. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of circular soft-seating collections, mobile acoustic solutions, and the significance of agility and modularity.

Dates: October 22-25, 2024
Location: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Hall 4.2, Focus Area #TheCircularHouse, Stand: B41/D40,
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Entrance: South or East

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Dutch Design Week 2024: VANK as part of the Isola Design Festival in the heart of Strijp-S

In addition to Cologne, the VANK brand will be presented at the Isola Design group event in the main area of Dutch Design Week: Strijp-S. DDW is the largest Dutch festival dedicated to the art of design and takes place in the city of innovation, Eindhoven.

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This year's exhibition, Disclosure, will transform a 300 m² space – the basement of iconic Area 51 - the Netherlands’ largest indoor skatepark. With over 40 independent designers and studios participating, this vibrant venue will host talks, networking opportunities, engaging events and parties. VANK is going to build a mobile pop-up on the basis of a biomaterial and new products for offices: 3D acoustic panels VANK_BRICKS and modular acoustic wall VANK_FLIP.

Isola Design Festival Dates: October 19-27, 2024
Location: Area 51, Strijp-S, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Dutch Design Week in Piet Hein Ekk complex: Partnering with Łódź Design Festival

VANK is proud to collaborate with the Łódź Design Festival at the Piet Hein Ekk complex during Dutch Design Week. Łódź Design exhibition, Polish Job 2.0, will showcase contemporary design thinking, current trends, the development of individual brands, the evolution of products and the most promising design directions in Poland. It will feature VANK's versatile CUBE modular biomaterial system for shelving, seating, and tables. The product has been awarded this year's MUST HAVE award by the ŁDF.

Dates: October 19-27, 2024
Location: Piek Hein Ekk, fffunction.studio, Halvemaanstraat 18H, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Hours: 19-26.10.2024, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
27.10.2024, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A guided tour of the exhibition will take place on Sunday 20.10 at 12 noon

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Premiere of VANK's circular solutions for the public space

This autumn VANK will demonstrate mainly the power of annual renewable plants as a sustainable alternative to traditional furniture materials like solid wood. By showcasing cutting-edge technologies they are paving the way for a more sustainable future. By using plant-based raw materials, VANK minimises the use of wood and petroleum-based materials, contributing to the circular economy and the fight against the climate crisis.

Flax and hemp, thanks to their rapid growth and eco-friendly properties, serve as ideal raw materials for realizing this vision. During their rapid growth phase, they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, converting it into biomass through photosynthesis. Using these biomaterials, VANK creates health-friendly acoustic panels — elements of wall compositions, mobile partitions, and office dividers, as well as VANK pods – cabins for meetings and individual work.

Both prestigious events are an opportunity to showcase new acoustic solutions. The first is a new 3D biopanel design, developed in collaboration with Bidermann + Wide architects, and based on VANK’s technology – VANK_BRICKS. The studio, led by Maciej Bidermann and based in Poznań, specializes in creating interior architecture in line with the idea of future-conscious design, considering the needs of both people and the planet.

The second new solution is the VANK_FLIP mobile, modular acoustic wall, which enables space zoning and improves acoustic comfort in open areas. The wall’s unique ability to effectively reduce reverberation time, thanks to being double-sided and covered with panels, has been scientifically confirmed using advanced acoustic modeling. The panels are made from natural biomaterials, eliminating the risk of exposing workers to harmful substances. VANK_FLIP walls in open spaces positively impact the mental and physical well-being of employees. With movable segments, users can control their accessibility by opening or closing a selected segment, like a window. This solution was created with the comfort of neuroatypical individuals in mind.

Complementing these acoustic solutions, primarily used in office spaces, will be circular soft-seating collections for meeting and relaxation areas. The new VANK_LOOP line of circular seating – poufs, was created in collaboration with Ege Carpets and the Hans Thyge & CO design studio and is filled with non-woven fabric made from recycled carpet production waste.

We invite design professionals, journalists, and enthusiasts to join us at the upcoming events. Together, let’s explore the limitless possibilities of Cradle to Cradle design and its impact on our surroundings.