Contact & commissions
Initiate a Spatial Commission or Monographic Inquiry
We undertake a maximum of three private residences, cultural pavilions or monographic scenography projects each calendar cycle. Our principals oversee every phase from site extraction to handover.
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European ateliers
05 days
Archive notice
Three spatial sanctuaries
Ateliers Open by Prior Arrangement
Private monograph audits, material mockups and client commissions are received across our three studios.
Copenhagen Atelier
Bredgade 45B, Sal 3, 1260 København K, Denmark. Our active scenography laboratory and physical archive.
Zürich Sanctuary
Neugasse 29, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland. A quiet room for material review, drawing and private client dialogue.
Berlin Project Office
Linienstraße 141, 10115 Berlin, Germany. Computational massing, site coordination and construction administration.
Commission practice
Commission Practice Philosophy
Inquiries are reviewed directly by Johan Vandenberg and Astrid Lindqvist. We conduct a preliminary geographic and structural audit before confirming feasibility and site visitation schedules.
Direct line
Reach us directly.
Absolute discretion: all brief submissions, patron identities and geographic coordinates remain bound by strict non-disclosure covenants.
Visitor guidelines
Scheduled Monograph Viewings
The Copenhagen atelier functions as both an active laboratory and a physical archive. Viewings require written registration five working days in advance.
Private Archive Sessions
Tuesdays and Thursdays only, limited to two guest curators per session.
Material Mockup Audits
Examination of natural basalt, patinated bronze and lime-wash plaster slabs.
Security & Non-Disclosure
Photography of works in progress is restricted by studio agreement.
The physical archive
A Study Collection in Stone, Timber & Plaster
Every commission leaves a physical trace: 1:1 joinery mockups, plaster massing models, stone samples and annotated construction photographs. The archive is open to clients and curators by appointment.
- Registration
- Five working days
- Sessions
- Tuesday & Thursday
- Capacity
- Two guest curators
Frequently addressed
Frequently Addressed Inquiries
Structural parameters regarding our commission workflow, geographic reach and environmental conviction.
What is the typical timeline from initial site dialogue to construction completion?
A private residence usually unfolds across 24 to 36 months: three to four months of site and brief study, six to nine months of design and material development, followed by construction administration. Cultural pavilions with fixed biennale dates are programmed backwards from installation, with principals retaining direct oversight throughout.
Do you accept international commissions outside Europe?
Yes. While our ateliers are in Copenhagen, Zürich and Berlin, we have completed work in Japan and the United States. International projects require a local delivery partner and a clearly defined site authority. We assess each inquiry against studio capacity and the availability of trusted fabricators.
How does Studio Vandenberg approach material sourcing and environmental permanence?
We specify locally quarried stone, certified European timber and low-carbon lime binders wherever possible. Materials are selected for repairability and honest aging rather than short-term finish. We avoid synthetic laminates, chemical sealers and assemblies that cannot be disassembled by future custodians.
Can physical monographs and exhibition dossiers be purchased or requested?
The studio publishes a limited linen-bound monograph and project-specific dossiers. Monographs are released to clients, collaborators and institutional libraries. Exhibition dossiers can be requested through the private client desk and are dispatched following a short confidentiality check.
Begin with a quiet conversation.
Send a site, a question or a brief. We will tell you honestly whether the practice is the right steward.