photo by Aiste Rakauskaite
abacaxi - /ˈæ.bə.kəˌʃi/ - pineapple
descascar um abacaxi - to peel a pineapple - to solve a problem (brazilian saying)
STUDIO ABACAXI is an architecture practice based in Rotterdam, founded by Martine Duyvis in 2017.
The practice works across scales, from interiors and houses to public space, exhibitions, and urban interventions. Each project begins with the specific conditions of its site and context [its spatial, social, and historical realities]. Through precise interventions the work seeks to establish new relationships between people, place, and time. Sustainability is understood as an integral part of the design process, informing decisions from concept to construction.
The studio is part of Museummakers, a cooperative of independent designers and makers that develops exhibitions and cultural projects for museums and public institutions.
Martine Duyvis studied at TU Delft [NL], KTH Stockholm [SE] and FAU USP São Paulo [BR]. She has gained previous experience working for Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), multiple identities / Atelier Elliott and V8 Architects in The Netherlands and Atelier Bow-Wow in Tokyo, Japan.
TEAM (INCLUDING FORMER)
Anna-Maria Sigala / Stijn Hokke / Zumrud Nabiyeva / Luísa Martins / Maksymilian Benek / Lianne Klitsie / Jeroen van Laarhoven
PUBLICATIONS
Gebouwen door Vrouwen / Buildings by Women - Sofie van Brunschot - Tollensstraat
De Architect print edition #3 2022 - Start-up Interview
De Architect - Start-up Interview
De Architect - Start-up Interview
SELECTED CLIENTS
ABN AMRO / Centraal Museum / De Zaansche Molen / Havensteder / Leger des Heils / Museum Kasteel Wijchen / Museum Kranenburgh / Nederlands Stoommachine Museum / Provincie Zeeland / PWN / Roosevelt Foundation / Stichting Amelander Musea / Stichting Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk / Waternet / Waterschap Rivierenland