Floris van der Poel's Favourite Things

Architect Floris van der Poel discusses the architectural projects and designs that have triggered his interest over the past year, providing insight into his curatorial approach on Instagram and his broader design sensibilities. He begins with a sailboat, referencing the Vendee Globe race and the mental fortitude required for such extreme competition, drawing parallels to his own life. Van der Poel also highlights the Scheidegger Keller Student Housing, noting how he directly emulated its brickwork techniques in a current project to achieve coherence. Other projects discussed include Monadnock's social housing in Hilversum, praised for its fun and daring use of color, and a film still from 770 Park Avenue, which inspires him to think about making specific, generous spaces.