exhibition STILLS

The exhibition 'STILLS' by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA) took place from December 18, 2010, to February 13, 2011, at the iconic SCHUNCK Glass Palace in Heerlen. This special exhibition offered visitors a unique opportunity to explore the work and vision of Dutch architect Wiel Arets. The 'STILLS' exhibition paused time, allowing visitors to discover carefully selected designs, texts, and images from WAA's rich archives.

During the 'STILLS' exhibition, visitors could follow the development of Wiel Arets' atelier through an extensive timeline. This timeline highlighted significant milestones in his life and work. Executed projects, model studies, sketches, and exhibitions were presented, along with other highlights from Arets' career, through foam models and video presentations. Six short video documentaries provided insights into Arets' experiences and thoughts, where he shared his vision on the future of architecture and design.

Lectures and Publication for the 'STILLS' Exhibition

In addition to the exhibition, two important lectures took place:

- February 2, 2011: Wiel Arets: A Wonderful World – A lecture where Arets shared his vision on architecture and the world.
- February 9, 2011: Roemer van Toorn: Editor of STILLS – A lecture where the editor of the accompanying publication shared his insights.

Publication: 'STILLS: A Timeline of Ideas, Articles & Interviews 1982-2010'

On December 19, 2010, WAA published the book 'STILLS: A Timeline of Ideas, Articles & Interviews 1982-2010.' This 632-page book provided an in-depth overview of the ideas behind Wiel Arets' work and included contributions from influential architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Toyo Ito, and Kazuyo Sejima. The book was regarded as an essential time document for anyone interested in modern architecture.