What do Candid-Tor in Munich, Valley in Amsterdam, and Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam have in common? All were designed by the Rotterdam-based architecture and urban design firm MVRDV — the masters behind some of the most imaginative spaces all over the world.
And now, Hermès and MVRDV reunite to reimagine the summer windows at the famed Crystal Houses in the heart of Amsterdam.
The 2025 Hermès theme “Drawn to Craft” comes to life through a colourful, three-dimensional landscape. Crafted entirely from plant-based, fully recyclable 3D printing materials, the installation transforms the windows into a shimmering world of sculptural, cut-out style objects — bringing the spirit of the nearby Vondelpark indoors, with its horses, birds, and flowing greenery.
Staying true to their sustainable vision, the architects collaborated with a local 3D printing company in Amsterdam, where responsible innovation and craftsmanship shaped every detail of the dreamscape. For the architects, it was a rare experience — crafting a world from within the building’s transparent structure.
The art pieces — as I like to call them — are not only 3D-printed but also sculpted in true three-dimensional form, creating a tangible dreamscape — a diorama of a park, frozen in motion. The installation stretches several metres high, embracing the full height and transparency of the Crystal Houses. Swaying grasses appear frozen mid-motion, a proud 3D horse stands at the ready with the Hermès Cavale II jumping saddle, and a flurry of birds seem to dance in the wind. Among them, a bright yellow bird takes flight, carrying a miniature Mini Picnic Kelly bag — an ideal, creative world captured in a timeless scene.
A match made in Amsterdam.
These windows are on display until the end of the summer.
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