OpenTop is a Tokyo-based collaboration of Allard Roeterink (30, Dutch) and Femke Bijlsma (31, Dutch). Their work varies from architectural design to art installations and webdesign, but always focuses on creative participation of the user.

Wouter Roeterink (28, artist) designs and realizes projects that can be seen as art works and as functional furniture at the same time. His work is characterized by a high level of technical detailling and finishing and always shows a keen observing eye with a little twist.
Below are a few of his realized projects.

Physical telephone

proportions: 350 x 35 x 8 cm
description: This is a reaction on devices getting smaller and smaller. The user has to use force to push the buttons and thus will have a more active and more physical conversation. This telephone is a working model.

Stereo shelves

proportions: 140 x 40 x 25 cm
description: These shelve are especially meant for stereo sets or speakers. The connections are incorporated in the design, thus hiding the usual wire jumble for the eye.

Videoscope

proportions: 165 x 115 x 8 cm
description: This wall piece can be used for storing video tapes. Together, they form a still from a famous movie. The tape details can be written on the lower shelve, which can be opened.

Wireframe cloth dryer

proportions: 250 x 200 x 50 cm
description: This wireframe is meant for drying cothes. The tube can be connected to a water inlet, so that hot water runs through the cloth rack.