Studio Other Spaces - SOS

22/01/2026

Compostable Altar explores how biomaterial research and 3D printing can turn seasonal food waste into sculptural forms that nourish the soil. Designed to be planted and naturally decompose, these pieces support microbial life, improve growing conditions, and attract pollinators, blurring the line between art, agriculture, and ecology.

The project was developed with mentorship from .

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Resident at Hungry EcoCities project I S+T+ARTS
In collaboration with Le Terre di Zoé

18/12/2025

The video shows the roof terrace at Fjordenhus, shaped as a circular opening in the brick volume. As the sun moves, the heliostat captures its light and directs it onto the sculpture at the center, from where the daylight is distributed into the conference room below. Fjordenhus is conceived as a fully integrated work, with everything designed specifically for the building, from furniture and lighting to elevators and architectural details. Commissioned by Kirk Kapital, it was the first building by Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann. Since they began designing Fjordenhus, their architectural work has been led through their office for art and architecture, Studio Other Spaces.

12/12/2025

The roof terrace at Fjordenhus opens to the sky as a circular cut in the brick volume. A heliostat follows the movement of the sun and directs daylight onto the sculpture at the center, which then distributes the light to the boardroom below.

Photo: Anders Sune Berg

11/12/2025

27/11/2025

A 1:33 work-in-progress model showing the windows and openings in the brick facade of Fjordenhus.

02/10/2025

Ilulissat Icefjord Park, a proposal by Studio Other Spaces, envisioned a series of pathways and public spaces along Greenland’s UNESCO World Heritage Icefjord. Designed to guide visitors through the dramatic Arctic landscape, the park aimed to heighten awareness of the visible effects of climate change and create space for reflection. The Ice Void building is literally formed with ice harvested from calving glaciers, embodying the accelerated melting of the Greenland ice sheet caused by rising global temperatures.
As glaciers retreat and ecosystems shift, the project stands as a reminder of our shared responsibility for the planet.

21/08/2025

The brickwork at Fjordenhus. Its colours come from bricks fired at varying temperatures, giving each brick a unique texture and tone. This photo is taken near the water, where the shades graduate toward green to mirror the surface, while higher up they shift toward blue.

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18/06/2025

We’re looking for a new addition to our team!

If you’re interested, please send your CV and a motivational letter to [email protected].

14/05/2025

(Siehe unten auf Deutch)
URBAN UTOPIA brings fresh energy to the green sector: a transdisciplinary network for everyone with a special connection to plants.
At its heart are exchange, creative inspiration, and the support of plant-loving young talent.

The URBAN UTOPIA Conference on July 10–11 is the gathering place for those who design with plants, drive sustainable urban transformation, and value interdisciplinary dialogue.

We’re excited to support the project together with Studio Other Spaces by offering discounted admission for students!

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URBAN UTOPIA bringt frischen Wind in die grüne Branche: ein transdisziplinäres Netzwerk für alle mit einer besonderen Verbindung zu Pflanzen. Im Fokus stehen Austausch, kreative Impulse und die Förderung pflanzenaffiner Nachwuchstalente. Die URBAN UTOPIA Conference am 10. & 11. Juli ist der Treffpunkt für alle, die mit Pflanzen gestalten, nachhaltige Stadttransformation leben und interdisziplinären Dialog schätzen. Wir freuen uns, das Projekt mit Studio Other Spaces mit einem vergünstigten Zugang für Studierende zu unterstützen! 🌱🌍

07/05/2025

Studio Other Spaces has designed the new facade for the extension of the Deutsches Optisches Museum in Jena, which will serve as the museum’s main entrance.
The facade centers on an 11-metre-wide circular installation made of coloured and mirrored glass. Reflecting Jena’s deep-rooted history in optics, the artwork uses cyan, magenta, and yellow to create a dynamic interplay of light and colour that shifts with the viewer’s perspective. Part of a major transformation of the institution, the extension is led by .

             

29/04/2025

We are excited to announce the 10 artists selected for the 2nd phase of the Hungry EcoCities project!

Among the three artists mentored by SOS is , presenting his project QUIET STORM: Music for Insects. A sound artist and researcher, Samuel works at the intersection of sonification, soundscape composition, and digital humanities. He’s teaming up with Protiberia for the EcoInsect challenge, exploring the world of Tenebrio molitor through interdisciplinary sound.

Each artist–SME duo will engage with a specific challenge within the agri-food system, combining artistic exploration and technological tools—particularly AI—to rethink and inspire sustainable solutions.

Here are the other selected artists and their projects:

● Betiana Pavon (Spain)
Project: COMPOSTABLE ALTAR: Offering to the Earth

● Laila Snevele (The Netherlands)
Project: Phygital Seasoning

● Jo Kroese (The Netherlands)
Project: TOMATO BRAIN

● Maria Castellanos Vicente and Alberto Valverde (Spain)
Project: (BE)ETOGETHER

● Alexandru Damian (Romania)
Project: TRACEARTABILITY AND AI: Crafted by Tradition, Enhanced by AI

● Nicolas Rotta (Spain)
Project: SOIL.SOCIETY

● Georg Kettele (Austria)
Project: HARVESTING COMMUNITY

● Haseeb Ahmed (Belgium)
Project: AIR & SPROUTS: GROWING THE INVISIBLE

● Isaac Monte (The Netherlands)
Project: STRAW RETURN
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