Five hundred years ago Thomas More wrote his infamous masterpiece "Utopia". The importance and influence of his book throughout the last five centuries has been astounding. On the occasion of this anniversary Illuminare (Centre for the Study of Medieval Art - KU Leuven) and Museum M initiated the exhibition "In Search of Utopia", curated by professor Jan Van der Stock.
The scenography aims to reconcile the classical art with the cold white gallery spaces. Large carpets were draped over the floors and walls of the rooms. Not only do they organize the exhibition in several chapters, but they also bring scale, color and texture to the building. Each room was given a different color, the carpets were delicately paired with the paintings. Solid-looking, oversized pedestals are placed on the carpets. They are lined with cork with vivid texture and work as islands that combine different objects. Precious objects and manuscripts are displayed under transparent glass displays. The material palette is completed with terrazzo and brass accents.






Location: BE, Leuven
Client: Museum M
Surface: 1200 sqm
Phase: Built

Team: Jasper Stevens, Karel Verstraeten, Bram Denkens, Bartolomeo Zanotti
Consultants: Chris Pype (light)
Photos: Filip Dujardin (C)
Images: FELT
Construction: 3CS

FELT teamed up with DOORZON in the competition for the interior design & scenography for the new KMSKA.














Location: BE, Antwerp
Client: KMSKA
Surface: 25000 sqm
Phase: Competition (2nd place)

Team: Jasper Stevens, Karel Verstraeten, Caroline Lateur, Stefanie Everaert, Bram Denkens, Seppe Claes
Consultants: Chris Pype (light), LAVA (graphic & interaction design)
Model Photos: Barbara Joseph
Images: FELT+DOORZON

The exhibition "Thirty Years of Architecture in Flanders - The Wonder Years in architectural models" features the groundbreaking and pioneering projects from that period. It offers a comprehensive overview of the leading figures, facts and events that have contributed to the flourishing architectural culture of Flanders.













Location: BE, Knokke-Heist
Client: Vlaams Architectuur Instituut
Surface: 800 sqm
Phase: Built

Team: Jasper Stevens, Karel Verstraeten, Bartolomeo Zanotti, Esmeralda Misseghers
Consultants: Bureau Grusenmeyer (Graphic design)
Photos: Stijn Bollaert

Based on Carolyn Steel's bestseller "The hungry City", MAS initiated an exhibition that entails the rich history, present and future of Antwerp perceived trough food. FELT's proposal was nominated as winner of the international call.












Location: BE, Antwerpen
Client: MAS
Surface: -
Phase: Opened May 2016

Team: Jasper Stevens, Karel Verstraeten, Esmeralda Misseghers, Bram Denkens
Consultants: LAVA (graphic design), Pantopicon (curator, glass pavillion)
Photos: Pieter Kers
Images: FELT

The historical site and the significant atmosphere of the former Jenever brewery presented a great merit for the museum. The remodeling of the unique architecture was hence kept to a bare minimum and was solely carried out to guaranty a functional accessibility and to preserve the heritage value of the building. One could describe the overall style of the architecture as “Flemish rural”; characterized by heavy wooden trusses and an abundance of crude brickwork. Elements that amount to a sturdy and rather dark setting for a new exhibition - not exactly the generic white cubes one often encounters. Therefore the scenography introduced a new lightness within the building and tried to negotiate an interesting balance between both bodies. Slender and gracile white structures were positioned between the bulky beams. A juxtaposition that resulted in a continuous interplay between dark and light, solid and slim, old and new. The aim of this strategy was to create a dialogue between the two entities, and by doing so, to incorporate the building into the exposition. The old brewery was embraced in the same way as the collection itself. Framed in white structures, it helps telling the intriguing story of this unique spirit. Throughout the exposition this approach translated in different setups, of which the mirroring metabolism box probably is the most surprising. Positioned askew the grid of columns it creates a vertiginous effect, subtly mimicking the effect of alcohol on our perception. On the floor beneath a construction of steel structures form a giant wheel, displaying the different flavors and spices used in the brewing process. Here visitors can explore their own preferences before ordering a Jenever - at last - to top off their visit in style.

Location: BE, Hasselt
Client: Muncipality of Hasselt
Surface: 1200 sqm
Phase: Built

Team: Jasper Stevens, Thomas Roelandts
Project team: MADOC, Superdamned, Koen Bruyneel, Ineke Wellens
Photos: Bart Kiggen