About
Vincent de Rijk serves as a Skills Tutor in model making at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, where he is actively involved in the Master Interior Architecture (INSIDE) program.
Education
- Academy for Industrial Design, Eindhoven (now Design Academy Eindhoven)
Research Expertise
His specialized focus spans Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Architectural Model Making, and Interior Architecture. De Rijk is renowned for creating precision architectural models in resin for OMA and innovative material combinations like ceramic bowls with polyester resin. His practice bridges technical craftsmanship and conceptual design, emphasizing hands-on model-making as critical exploration in spatial design education.
Professional Contributions
Through Werkplaats Vincent de Rijk in Rotterdam, he has executed high-profile projects since 1993 including G Star Model (2010), Pink Wall (2018), Bordeaux House (1997), and collaborations with OMA, Kaan Architects, and MVRDV. His teaching directly integrates this professional experience, guiding students in advanced model-making techniques while maintaining active industry partnerships.
Workshop Leadership
He operates Werkplaats Vincent de Rijk as both an educational resource for KABK students and a professional studio serving architectural firms, museums, and design brands globally – exemplified by resin models for OMA's Oslo Central Station and Prada installations.
