The workshop focuses on an architectural intervention of the repurposed legacy of the former ‘Société Céramique’ factory in Maastricht, now part of the Ceramique urban area. This (masterplan) area, developed from 1987 onwards under Professor Jo Coenen, features office and residential buildings by renowned architects like Aldo Rossi, Mario Botta, Álvaro Siza, and Herman Hertzberger.

 

Although most of the original factory structures have been demolished, remnants like the ‘Wiebengahal’ and ‘Bordenhal’ remain. Among these remnants are 38 cast iron columns that have been stored for nearly thirty years, awaiting a new purpose. The workshop explores the potential of reusing this cultural heritage through a concept called ‘re-translocation.’

 

The area feels overly planned, leaving little space for alternative possibilities. This contrast inspired us to introduce intentional disruption—a whimsical, ephemeral architectural experiment that challenges the rigidity and permanence of the existing urban design. Instead of creating structures meant to last, they propose a counter-statement to traditional architecture, questioning the need for permanence in public spaces.

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In collaboration with Judith Pellicaan, Magda Mierzejewska & Kirsten Quicken