Johan Neerman: Difference between revisions
Tanya Nelson (talk | contribs) |
→Early life and education: rm unsourced |
||
| Line 88: | Line 88: | ||
Neerman was born in 1959 in [[Kortrijk]], [[Belgium]].<ref name="IVM">{{cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title =Industriele Vormgeving |newspaper =Industriele Vormgeving | location= | pages = | language =Dutch | publisher = | date=26 April 1999 | url = | accessdate =13 October 2012 }}</ref> He comes from an architectural family as his father [[Philippe Neerman]] was also a Belgian industrial designer.<ref name="JNPJ"/> He studied architecture at the [[Institut Saint-Luc | Institut Supérieur d'Architecture]] Victor Hortal in [[Brussels]] from 1980 to 1985. During schooling, he did a thesis on applied systems theory with [[Human factors and ergonomics | Ergonomist]] Paul Tahon. From 1985 through 1986, he worked at the [[Kiyonori Kikutake]] office in Tokyo and later joined the Belgian Army prior to moving to the United States.<ref name="IVM"/> |
Neerman was born in 1959 in [[Kortrijk]], [[Belgium]].<ref name="IVM">{{cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title =Industriele Vormgeving |newspaper =Industriele Vormgeving | location= | pages = | language =Dutch | publisher = | date=26 April 1999 | url = | accessdate =13 October 2012 }}</ref> He comes from an architectural family as his father [[Philippe Neerman]] was also a Belgian industrial designer.<ref name="JNPJ"/> He studied architecture at the [[Institut Saint-Luc | Institut Supérieur d'Architecture]] Victor Hortal in [[Brussels]] from 1980 to 1985. During schooling, he did a thesis on applied systems theory with [[Human factors and ergonomics | Ergonomist]] Paul Tahon. From 1985 through 1986, he worked at the [[Kiyonori Kikutake]] office in Tokyo and later joined the Belgian Army prior to moving to the United States.<ref name="IVM"/> |
||
Neerman joined the [[Kiyonori Kikutake]] office in [[Tokyo]] where he worked from 1985 to 1986 prior to joining the [[Belgian Army]] prior to moving to the United States. He moved to the [[USA | United States]] where he attended the [[Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Wharton School of Business]] at the [[University of Pennsylvania]] from 1987 to 1991. He studied [[Systems science | Social Systems Sciences]] under [[Hasan Ozbekhan | Professor Hasan Ozbekhan]] and focused on [[Chaos Theory]]. He also collaborated his research with Michele Sanglier and [[Ilya Prigogine]] at the [[Université libre de Bruxelles]]. |
|||
==Career== |
==Career== |
||
Revision as of 04:26, 25 October 2012
Johan Neerman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | May 24, 1959 |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Education | Social Systems Sciences |
| Alma mater | Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Parent(s) | Philippe Neerman, Father[1] |
| Awards |
|
| Website | Neerman Official Website |
Johan Neerman (born May 24, 1959) is a Belgian-architect, industrial designer and systems thinker. His work focuses on appropriate technology, earthquake-free buildings, naval architecture, arts and cultural values and concepts, and systems thinking.[2][3]
Early life and education
Neerman was born in 1959 in Kortrijk, Belgium.[4] He comes from an architectural family as his father Philippe Neerman was also a Belgian industrial designer.[1] He studied architecture at the Institut Supérieur d'Architecture Victor Hortal in Brussels from 1980 to 1985. During schooling, he did a thesis on applied systems theory with Ergonomist Paul Tahon. From 1985 through 1986, he worked at the Kiyonori Kikutake office in Tokyo and later joined the Belgian Army prior to moving to the United States.[4]
Career
After studying in the United States, Johan Neerman worked with IDPO Philippe Neerman on numerous public transport systems and architectural projects.[5] Neerman was appointed Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Minsk, Belarus in 2000 and has lectured on applied systems thinking in numerous universities. In 1999, he founded Neerman Consulting, a consulting business that he ran until 2006. Neerman is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Brussels Town Planning Federation (FBU), the Scientific committee of ISD Valenciennes, the UDB, FIA, and BBCBC.[6]
From 1987 to 1992, he associated with Michèle Sanglier and Ilya Prigogine at the ULB Université libre de Bruxelles while conduction research with the Solvay Institute of Sociology. After his time at Solvay, he worked on numerous public transportation systems with IDPO Ph Neerman and architectural projects with his company Neerman Consulting. He also founded Neerman Green Mobility in 2010 and Johanson3 SA in 2011.
Concepts & Works
Neerman has worked on many notable projects throughout his career including designing earthquake-free buildings, transportation systems and naval architecture. In 1995 Neerman worked on the renovation and refurbishment of Château de Pierrefitte and all additional buildings.[2] His next project was the Municipality of Poil, which involved the setting up of a restoration and transformation project for the municipality's buildings. He created a scale-model project, with production of the presentation documents.[4]
Transport Systems
Neerman has worked on transport systems including Aéroport de Paris with Paul Andreu and the Citadis tram range Alstom Citadis.[5] From 1995 to 1998, he worked on upgrading the Brussels Metro 5th generation vehicles. He directed the partnership with Breda-Firema for the creation of the double-decker coaches (M6 types) for the SNCB competition and also participated in the RATP competition for the MF 2000. He also participated in the Barelona concept and ultimately took out a patent for that design.[7] Neerman spent two years with French car maker Peugeot, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group which is the 2nd largest car maker in Europe. During his time there, he conducted design studies for the 2007 through 2009 model years.
Naval Design
Neerman has worked on numerous naval designs including two separate projects with German-Naval architect Herward Oehlmann. In 2000, Neerman designed a low-draft ferry boat for Royal Desnhip in Denmark. The original concept was to build a ferry boat to look like a private yacht. The boat was designed with four engines and a hull that was directly derived from Swedish military techniques by using sandwish polyester. The finished ferry was 45 metres long, high speed and able to carry up to 366 passengers.[8]
Neerman also worked on the design for the Power Trimaran Yacht, the largest privately owned aluminam power yacht. It measures 99 metres long and 45 metres wide with a cruising speed of 35 knots and autonomy of 7,500 nautical miles. The entire ship is designed like a PlayStation where inside and outside spaces contribute to the playfulness of open, semi-closed and open spaces. The length of the ship was determined by the wish to integrate the tender for 36 people and crew in the stern of the rear central hull and to allow harboring of the tender while the master ship cruises and 30 knots inside the main hull. That space, when freed from the tender, can be used as a pool with sea water. The length of the boat also allows steps to be avoided, making use only of slopes. The rear deck of the ship allows an eight-passenger helicopter to land and take off from close ground destinations. This ship is equipped with front and rear fully automatic machine guns to combat piracy. All glass windows are bullet-proof and the hull compartmentalized, with several watertight rooms with inflatable tensile structures in case of hull perforation. This allows the yacht to stay afloat and remain as light as possible.[9]
Furniture Design
Neerman is also known for his unique furniture designs. He designed a new display case concept to meet the extensive and complex set of demands of the industry. The case is known as the Ice Cube Gliding Furniture System, the foremost feature of which is the suspension system for the display cases.[4] The concept works by attaching a ceiling of rails or fixed anchoring points. There is a built in alarm system (including lights and sounds) and the display cases can be moved manually or by remote control. The cases have built in lighting that is diffuse lighting by means of fluorescent tubes and adjustable optical fibres that can spotlight objects within the case. The light system is invisible and allows the objects to be lit without casting a shadow. The system is being used in the Musical Instruments Museum and also won the 1998 award for the Provincial Artistic Craft and Industrial Design.[4]
Publications
Neerman has written numerous publications in the field of architecture and design. His publications have also been cited by others in his field.
- De Smedt, Klara (1999). "3 vasies op tentoonstellingsdesign". Kwintessens. 56: 16.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Neerman, Johan (1996). "De stad hertekend". Trends. 146: 60.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Osteaux, Francoise (2003). "The global method". Arte news. 121: 113.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|month=(help) - Vanherpe, Patrick (1999). "Industriele vormgeving en de onderneming". West vlaanderen werkt. 188: 165.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Callico, Catherine (2000). "Neerman dans le métro". le Soir. 30: 26.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Binst, Jean-Marie (2000). "The Metro, and beyound". Tram 81. 30: 20.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Anna Albano, Paola Ranzini; Edith Doove (2000). Dymamic City. Brussels: Skira/Seuil. pp. 83–90. ISBN 88-8118-771-x.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Fonk, Hans (1998). "Van Treehouse tot maxi Sampan". Object. 232: 78.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help)
Awards and recognition
Neerman has won numerous awards for his work in the architectural field. In 1998 he was the winner of the Industrial Forum Design Competition for CITADIS. He also won 1st prize in the West Flanders Industrial Design Competition for his ICE CUBE modular hanging showcases. He is also the recipient of the Edouard Francois' Prize and the Municipality of Brussels Award for Excellence.
Personal life
Neerman is the son of famous Belgian industrial designer Philippe Neerman who passed away in 2011.[3]
Exhibitions
Johan Neerman's works have been shown at exhbitions throughout the world. In 1991, Neerman exhibited at the Ghent Kortrijk Antwerpen in Belgium and was also awarded the Prize of Flanders in 1994. It was shortly after receiving the award that he had an exhibition at the Interior XPO in Kortrijk, Belgium were he presented the Ice Cube Series. He also exhibited at the Biennale of St Etienne France in 2002 where he presented both the ferry boat project and vitoucha series. He has also exhibited at the Casa Europea, Retrospective De Coene, and VIZO Burussels.
Gallery
-
Vitoucha series:Renaissance -
Craft market St léger-Sous Beuvray (Fr) -
Neerman furniture design
-
Market square -
Arid land wind energy project -
St léver-Sous Beuuray urban design -
Neerman transportation system
-
Tram - Strasbourg station -
Brussels Metro 6th series -
SK people mover -
The Tramway of Barcelona Global Concept, 1996
-
The Tramway of Barcelona Global Concept, 1996
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.JPG)
.jpg)
References
- ^ a b "De Ene Tram Is De Andere Niet". Het Laatste Nieuws Kortrijk & Leper (in Dutch). 14 December 2001.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Fonk, Hans (April 1998). "Van Treehouse Tot Maxi Sampan". Object (in Dutch). p. 78.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b "Interieur 2000 Is Een Stad Geworden". Interieurkrant (in Dutch). 13 October 2000.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b c d e "Industriele Vormgeving". Industriele Vormgeving (in Dutch). 26 April 1999.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b "De Stad Hertekend". Trend (in Dutch). May 1996. p. 60.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "West Vlaanderen Werkt". West Vlaanderen Werkt (in Dutch). 1999. pp. 165–167.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Callico, Catherine (7 March 2003). "The Irresistible Lightness of the Aluminum Frame of the Beautiful Saint-Lambert". The Evening. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ CALLICO,CATHERINE (19 August 2000). "Neerman dans le métro". Encyclopedia of Things. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ Osteaux, Francoise (2003). "The Global Method". Arte News.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help)