September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024
JanskyDundera together with kolemhlíny at Designblok 2024
As part of the 26th edition of the International Design Festival Designblok 2024, an installation titled young earth will be presented at the Museum of Decorative Arts at the beginning of October. This installation is a collaboration between the JanskyDundera studio and the kolemhlíny platform. It offers a fresh perspective from a young group of professionals on the use of rammed earth in near-future construction and contemporary design. The exhibited table around is made from stonemasonry scraps and also rock extracted during the construction of the new Prague metro line D.
Matěj Janský and Cyril Dunděra from the design studio JanskyDundera, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary platform kolemhlíny – founded by Matěj Janský, architect Svetlana Devyatkina and engineer Lukáš Bejček – will present a rammed earth installation titled young earth. It responds to current ecological challenges and aesthetic demands. The monumental table around, accompanied by gathered data, showcases that the rammed earth opens new doors to sustainability in architecture and design.
The table is made from a mixture of recycled remnants of stonemasonry, clay and water. It doesn't contain any cement additives, making the material completely natural. "The tabletop is a sample of polished rammed earth flooring, made from the excavations of metro line D, and its leg represents a sample of a rammed earth wall. The installation will also include a second prototype table originating from a depot, which is a storage of excavation materials awaiting further use. The aggregate used in the tables is from crushed stonemasonry scraps, which are also waste materials," describes architect Svetlana Devyatkina.
The processing of local materials using ramming technology has enabled the creation of an object with unique aesthetics, haptic quality, and a low carbon footprint. "The used materials are essentially waste, which we transformed into a valuable piece of furniture. Our joint installation demonstrates how seemingly worthless clay can be creatively used to create something beautiful and useful," adds designer Matěj Janský from the JanskyDundera studio.
In the Czech Republic, hundreds of millions of tons of earth are excavated annually due to construction activities. Mostly, this involves natural soil and aggregate, which, despite being harmless, ends up as waste, accounting for a third of the total volume. The transport and processing of clean soil increase economic and energy costs. In a context where the construction industry is one of the largest polluters and responsible for over a third of global CO2 emissions, it is crucial to focus on the efficient management of natural resources.
"The presentation targets a Czech audience with the aim of breaking stereotypes associated with rammed earth as a material for poor developing countries and showcasing its modern and sustainable use. The project draws inspiration from practices abroad, particularly from Austria, Germany, and France, where rammed earth has also been historically used and is currently developed with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and sustainability," explains Lukáš Bejček, co-founder of the platform kolemhlíny.
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ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM
As part of Designblok 2024, there will be an accompanying program for the installation in the form of a lecture and so-called speed dating. On Thursday, October 3rd, from 10 AM to 1 PM, festival visitors will have the opportunity to personally discuss with the project authors about the potential that clay material offers during the meet young earth event. On the Respekt stage, located in the premises of the Museum of Prague, an expert lecture by Lukáš Bejček and Svetlana Devyatkina titled talk young earth will take place on Saturday, October 5th, at 4:30 PM.
Matěj Janský and Cyril Dunděra from the design studio JanskyDundera, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary platform kolemhlíny – founded by Matěj Janský, architect Svetlana Devyatkina and engineer Lukáš Bejček – will present a rammed earth installation titled young earth. It responds to current ecological challenges and aesthetic demands. The monumental table around, accompanied by gathered data, showcases that the rammed earth opens new doors to sustainability in architecture and design.
The table is made from a mixture of recycled remnants of stonemasonry, clay and water. It doesn't contain any cement additives, making the material completely natural. "The tabletop is a sample of polished rammed earth flooring, made from the excavations of metro line D, and its leg represents a sample of a rammed earth wall. The installation will also include a second prototype table originating from a depot, which is a storage of excavation materials awaiting further use. The aggregate used in the tables is from crushed stonemasonry scraps, which are also waste materials," describes architect Svetlana Devyatkina.
The processing of local materials using ramming technology has enabled the creation of an object with unique aesthetics, haptic quality, and a low carbon footprint. "The used materials are essentially waste, which we transformed into a valuable piece of furniture. Our joint installation demonstrates how seemingly worthless clay can be creatively used to create something beautiful and useful," adds designer Matěj Janský from the JanskyDundera studio.
In the Czech Republic, hundreds of millions of tons of earth are excavated annually due to construction activities. Mostly, this involves natural soil and aggregate, which, despite being harmless, ends up as waste, accounting for a third of the total volume. The transport and processing of clean soil increase economic and energy costs. In a context where the construction industry is one of the largest polluters and responsible for over a third of global CO2 emissions, it is crucial to focus on the efficient management of natural resources.
"The presentation targets a Czech audience with the aim of breaking stereotypes associated with rammed earth as a material for poor developing countries and showcasing its modern and sustainable use. The project draws inspiration from practices abroad, particularly from Austria, Germany, and France, where rammed earth has also been historically used and is currently developed with an emphasis on aesthetic quality and sustainability," explains Lukáš Bejček, co-founder of the platform kolemhlíny.
PRESS KIT HERE
ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM
As part of Designblok 2024, there will be an accompanying program for the installation in the form of a lecture and so-called speed dating. On Thursday, October 3rd, from 10 AM to 1 PM, festival visitors will have the opportunity to personally discuss with the project authors about the potential that clay material offers during the meet young earth event. On the Respekt stage, located in the premises of the Museum of Prague, an expert lecture by Lukáš Bejček and Svetlana Devyatkina titled talk young earth will take place on Saturday, October 5th, at 4:30 PM.