BRUT Collective is represented by Charlotte Jonckheer, Linde Freya Tangelder, Nel Verbeke, Ben Storms and Bram Vanderbeke.

BRUT is a dynamic collective of emerging Belgian designers, founded in 2018. The junction of their practices is a natural consequence of their similarities in idiom, concepts and vision. They exemplify a young generation of designers that value the significance of collaboration and a collective involvement within the contemporary and international design landscape.

BRUT has a dedicated attention for the architectural, sculptural and emotional potential of design. On the one hand, this focus is a result of the personal sensibilities of the participating designers – the corresponding characters of their practices. On the other hand, it creates a common ground and motive; it realizes and defines a shared environment where the designers can show, strengthen and challenge each other.

BRUT, in close collaboration, conceives and shapes installations: unique, sensible and conceptual settings which contain and emphasize the individual works, but at the same time provide proposals for collectively designed, functional objects and structures. In doing so, they express their commitment to formulate collective answers to individual questions, both for domestic and public contexts.

BRUT has a permanent presentation and meeting space - BRUT Depot - as part of Haptic House Antwerps. In 2019 the collective was honoured with an Henry Van De Velde Young Talent Gold Award.

ABOUT

A photo or portrait of BRUT-Collective. A Collective of 5 Belgian designers working in the field of Collectible Design or art design. BRUT is Bram Vanderbeke, Ben Storms, Charlotte Jonckheer, Linde Freya Tangelder Destroyers Builders and Nel Verbeke

MANIFESTO

BRUT stands for bold movements and emotions beyond functionality.

BRUT honors the architectural, sculptural and emotional capacities of design.

BRUT initiates a dialogue between designers with a personal vision within a shared environment.

BRUT aims at creating meaningful objects which allow a strong relationship with the user – a relationship which transcends mere functionality.

BRUT introduces both shared and individual (design) objects and concepts in which the emotional and sensory dimensions shape the design and design process.

BRUT is dedicated to materials in all of their stages and states: from raw materials and industrial elements to precious metals and textiles.

BRUT challenges thought with design objects as collectible design, without shunning the possibility of (serial) production.

BRUT blends commonality and individuality with collectively shaped and conceived installations and structures which leaves room for individual identities.

BRUT proposes collectively formulated answers to individual questions, both for domestic and public contexts