M + R interior architects from Eindhoven designed the contemporary and inviting interior of the Dru Factory, with great respect, and thoughtful references to the rich history of the DRU. Flos did the interior lighting.
Dru factory
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- Location
- Ulft, Netherlands | View Map
- Project Year
- 2009
- Category
- Factories
- Stories By
- Flos
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The DRU complex in Ulft, the former iron foundry and metalworks, has been given the status of industrial heritage site. The seven monumental factory premises are being restored and prepared for new inhabitants. Since 2009 the so-called ‘Portiersgebouw’ (lodge) has housed a great many cultural organisations.
M+R redesigned the entire interior of this enormous building. The concept for the changes was based on a modern, clean and bright interior to contrast with the rough, industrial surroundings. The colours of the separate pieces of furniture were inspired by the colours of the enamel pots and pans that DRU was so famous for. The fixed interior elements are all in black and white. The consignment included a theatre, popular music area, library, music school, council chambers/conference rooms, gallery, Grand Cafe with kitchen and the reception hall with desk and reading room. Additional Meeting rooms, office gardens, a lounge area and general facility areas were included.
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M+R interior architecture is an international operating office founded in 2000 by Hans Maréchal. Our fields of activity often involve complex assignments such as converting and designing offices, airports, libraries, restaurants, hotels, theatres and shops. Among our design skills and core activities for building and interior architecture we are also involved with revitalizing existing buildings and monuments in particular. The architects from M+R determine the form and content of each design assignment on the basis of the programme of requirements. Creativity, functionality, sustainability and ergonomics are translated in a well thought-out manner into a unique final product with an identity of its own. The starting-point is usually a conceptual approach to the design task, for which a total plan is developed, with a sharp eye for details. The power of a strong design is vision, innovation and the quality of realization.
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