“How to appreciate brick, both as a constructive and as an expressive material. A showcase of the innovative ways in which bricks can be shaped, making it a timeless material that adds texture, colour and character to streetscapes and the public realm, fusing tradition and modernity.”

Six basic shapes that, in varying compositions, lead to infinite combinations, creating walls with a surprising relief that dazzles the eyes. Playful observations stimulate perception. The application of glazes can add an extra layer to this.

This way of designing is not about an individual stone. It is about the many combinations that contain the possible compositions to create walls that resemble a warm sweater that makes you feel cherished.

This design aims to open up new possibilities for built walls. Craftsmanship needs to be challenged again.

These building blocks are a tool to playfully deal with the material, to arrive at designs that evoke new sensations. Together they form special walls that are landmarks in the urban development for visitors and residents.

Services and experience as a brief introduction to my method of working.

• Co-creation: commissioned designs for custom work and co-creation with (interior)architects, designers and their clients.
• In order to experiment with ideas and explore texture, shape and composition in complete freedom, 3D printed scale models of the module to be designed are provided in the concept phase which is approached as a broad exploration of the context.
• Ceramic glaze design: a choice from a large archive of glaze options, all unique designs that can be refined in close collaboration.
• To explore the magic of the surface all glazes are individually designed, based on the relationship between clay type, texture and glaze properties,. During production, close cooperation takes place with manufacturers to ensure the implementation of the design.
• Experience: Collaboration with architects, interior architects, private clients, project developers and ceramic manufacturers around the globe, with built projects in Western Europe, USA, Middle East and China. Projects such as corporate headquarters, hotels, museums, shop fronts, private homes, apartment complexes, subway stations, restoration and renovation.
• Lectures, master classes for architects and architecture students.

Christine Jetten is educated in Fine Arts and Ceramic Design (Gerrit Rietveld Academie Amsterdam) and Ceramic Technology (TH Eindhoven). The focus in the field of glazing is an ongoing dialogue of fine art and manufacturing techniques. The training as master ceramicist in the field of sculptural and monumental art, guarantees my independent attitude and dedication to each project, developing specific glaze qualities and testing materials for their full visual potential. Bringing the conceptual and the making together, while bridging the gap between (interior)architect and ceramic manufacturer. Jetten’s intention is that the designs create not just a surface but also deliver an experience.