We are a design studio experimenting with very divers textile techniques, focusing on designs which elevate textile beyond the traditional applications. It's all about the material we work with. In co-creation with architects, we design the ultimate application of the textile with the aim of raising the project to unprecedented levels of quality.
Petra Vonk: “I use the textile experiments to intervene or add to space whether or not it has an acoustic or privacy function. So for me it’s not just about a “pretty accessory” it also has to perform a solid function.
6-7-8 March we will be at Material Distirct with our latest design Brakka. We have started a collaboration with Fibershed and are presenting at their stand. Our Brakka panel can be seen on all trade fair days. Petra Vonk herself will be present all day on Thursday, March 7, to explain her work to you.
ACOUSTIC PANEL BRAKKA. Our latest design has a structure created by weaving with wooden sticks. The wood provides strength and a relief pattern in the felt surface. The result is an intriguing repetition of loops with an ever-changing transparency, depending on where you are as the spectator.
Because we believe that sustainable processing and production of wool in the Netherlands is possible Plectere has teamed up with The Knitwit Stable. They collect the Dutch wool we need for our felt. Plectere is therefore now also available in 100% Dutch wool. Our approach is clear with the shortest possible chain, in which a fair price applies to everyone.
What do you do with the leftover felt strips from the production of Plectere? The game of playing with transparency in this thick wool felt material resulted in a graceful pattern. A new acoustic element in which the strips are sewed in large and smaller curves, flipping them to one or both sides, and with that making a new visual structure. In ecru or colour, depending on what's left… so nothing of the beautiful wool material is lost. Re-Play!
KNITTED FACADE. In co-design with the architect, we developed the idea for a lace facade. The knitted pattern design panels were incorporated into translucent RAFICLAD composite panels.
KNIT PRINT. For application in hospitality it is sometimes better to translate lace knit into a print. By using digital print technology, a beautiful materialization can be displayed on a curtain, cushion or wall panel. The tactile feel of the knitted material is preserved in this way, but the fabric is not so fragile.
LACE KNIT window coverings.
PLECTERE acoustic textile design offers a range of sound-absorbing acoustic products to improve productivity, flexibility and overall well being for a pleasant and unique work environment.
KNITTED FACADE. Outside this creates an eye-catching pattern while inside it creates a classroom with a spiritual and introverted character.
FELT KNIT. Acoustic improvements through smartly designed interior textiles.
KNITTED FACADE. Design detail of the architectural knitted façade.
FELT KNIT. Acoustic improvements through smartly designed curtains.
FELT KNIT. Acoustic textiles.
PLECTERE VARIATIONS. The acoustics in the entrance hall of the state-of-the-art new headquarters of Vanderlande had to be improved. By using an absorbing material for a new design window covering and to place is with a cavity to the glass, many sound waves could be absorbed. The result was surprisingly good. Studio Petra Vonk created a variation on PLECTERE.
EXPERIMENTS. While employing technology with traditional knitted craft, Studio Petra Vonk created the PillowPoef. Layering tranparent textiles.
EXPERIMENTS. The traditional craft of braiding is a wonderful way to use thread as a constructive material. By combining two techniques, knitting and braiding, a new way of handling rotan is achieved.
KNIT PRINT. Lace knit is not always suitable for every interior. The tactile feel of the knitted material is preserved in this way, but the fabric is not so fragile. Very suitable for the lace room in the Modez hotel in Arnhem.
PLECTERE not only does it transform office spaces by introducing texture and warmth, it also significantly reduces ambient noise with its excellent acoustic properties.
FELT KNIT. Acoustic improvements through smartly designed interior curtains.
PLECTERE tubes at Vanderlande. Acoustic objects.
EXPERIMENTS with strange materials in knitting often create new and unexpected concepts and applications.
PLECTERE frame stand alone.
LACE KNIT. These window coverings designs are meant to create an interesting and fresh look for the huge windows. During the day this blocks the viewer outside from looking inside and filters the view from the inside on the busy street
PLECTERE window sliders tempering the light and improving the acoustics at Ahrend.
PLECTERE enhances privacy, acoustics, comfort and tactility, helping employees to feel and perform better.
Exposition GLUE Amsterdam 14/9-17/9. The installation "Building with Textiles" at Glue is a still life of large-format knitting structures and focuses on composition and transparency. The various works together form a collage-like landscape in which the unique properties of the wool felt material contribute to the creation of the tactile still life. VISIT US at D/DOCK - HUB: Danzigerbocht 55 1013 AM AMSTERDAM
Come and visit our presentation during Design District in the Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam. We introduce 100% Dutch wool Plectere and Plectere re_play made from leftovers. Click for a free entrance ticket.
A four-day design-tour for Amsterdam designers, architects, brands, showrooms, galleries, academies and other colleagues. GLUE amsterdam connected by design connects all locations and provides a substantive and attractive program for colleagues and the public.
GLUE amsterdam connected by design September 15-17.2022 GLUE is a three-day design-route from and for Amsterdam designers, the general public, architects, brands, showrooms, galleries, academies, and other colleagues.