The founder of Vincent Van Duysen Architects (VVDA) always knew he wanted to be an architect—a profession that, he believes, amalgamates several applied arts into itself. “I have always been interested in architecture that exhibited a rigour or purity but, as a result of the time I spent working with legends such as Aldo Cibic and Ettore Sottsass in Italy, there is always an element of playfulness and spirit in my work. The enduring quality of architecture is that it covers so many aspects of all applied arts I have been exposed to,” says Van Duysen.
Born in Lokeren, Belgium, in 1962, Van Duysen earned a degree from the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture, Ghent. He launched his career 30 years ago and now serves as the creative director of Molteni&C | Dada. The one belief he’s carried with him is to build contextually and holistically, regardless of the project.
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