Extended Spaces - Dirk Jan Postel

Can architecture refrain from imposing, but still impress? The work of Dirk Jan Postel offers a definitive answer. His oeuvre, showcased here in four thematic chapters, is an illustration of an open attitude towards each commission, independent of type and size. From cultural projects like Museum Voorlinden to the domestic realm of private homes, and from urban interventions to furniture and jewellery, an array of projects is covered. Postel's work shows an exploratory approach to the programme, pursuit of transparency, precision in detail, and a pervasive sense of silence and minimalism. It demonstrates the transformative power of architecture to avoid barriers and extend space.