Beyond Design Awards · MMXXVI
Alexander van Bakel
Independent
Winner of the category
Sensory Experience
For understanding that perception begins before interpretation has caught up.
The jury notedAs winner of Sensory Experience, Alexander Van Bakel is recognised for an artistic sensibility grounded in close attention. At Independent, his affinity for black meets his understanding of light as a material in its own right. His affection for Tbilisi and current preoccupation with food reveal an instinct for place, ritual and appetite.
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· Entry verified 18 September 2026
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