»TischCare« is an in-house waste disposal solution for dining tables, which is bolted directly beneath the tabletop. The system is designed as an accessible option for the catering sector, enabling waste and crumbs to be disposed of directly at the table with minimal effort.
Frida Klug x SPACE FOR NARRATIVES
Fotos: Dominik Antoni Krolikowski
»TischCare« can be pulled out from under the table, much like a drawer, and, by lifting the handle, is divided into a wide hand brush and a waste bin. When pulled out, an integrated locking mechanism ensures that the product cannot fall out either forwards or backwards. To empty or clean it, this lock can be released by lifting it slightly, allowing the storage box to be removed completely and cleaned with a cloth or the hand brush. The bristles are cleaned using a comb built into the drawer. The product’s materials are designed for durability: the broom consists of glazed beech wood and nylon bristles, whilst the body is formed from bent galvanised sheet steel. Measuring 25 cm x 17 cm x 6 cm, »TischCare« remains discreetly out of the way beneath the table edge until needed, without restricting guests’ legroom.
Photos: Anna Hellmuth / Dominik Antoni Krolikowski
During a workshop, participants made their own brooms or brushes using the hand-tied method. The process was guided by an experienced broom maker from a workshop for the blind, whose craftsmanship sheds light on a perspective that is often overlooked by society. The broom serves as an everyday object with symbolic significance: it represents work that usually only becomes visible when it is no longer being done. As participants work together, an open space emerges for discussion on topics such as the invisibility of care work, gender roles, and social structures. The project is aimed at both people with personal experiences of care work and those interested in the creative process and collaborative work. In addition to the hands-on craftwork, materials are deliberately chosen—such as scrap wood or natural fibers—to promote sustainable production methods and a greater awareness of materials. The workshop is intended as a contribution to social and ecological sustainability discourses and raises the question of how we can rethink productivity, value, and living together. At the same time, the project promotes social sustainability by strengthening community, sharing knowledge, and encouraging participants to take action themselves and understand craft processes.
»Cobra« is a sweeping kit that redefines cleaning as a natural part of everyday life.
Yamuna Rösch x SPACE FOR NARRATIVES
Photos: Dominik Antoni Krolikowski
Instead of being tucked away in the broom closet, it remains a permanent feature in the living space, occupying a space at the intersection between tool and piece of furniture. A wall mount that also serves as a shelf anchors the product visibly in the room and extends its function beyond simply sweeping. Thanks to this fixed placement, Cobra is always within easy reach, making it easier to clean up messes immediately. Cleaning is no longer perceived as a tedious chore, but as a quick, intuitive action that integrates seamlessly into everyday life. This accessibility fosters shared responsibility and encourages natural, collaborative action. It encourages a shift in thinking and encourages discussion about the division of household tasks. The deliberate placement in the room and the distinctive design create an emotional value that establishes the sweeping set as an integral part of the living space. Durable materials and the option to replace the broom and dustpan further extend its lifespan. Cobra thus makes cleaning visible by integrating it spatially and mentally into everyday life.
During her residency at SBYD.SPACE, Yuri Nakai explored how repair can function as an architectural and social principle in a post-industrial region such as the Ruhr area.
Together with artist Konstantin Pütz, she developed the performance »ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS WE RECONCILE«, which brings together the insights from her research. The video features excerpts from the performance, which took place on 21 June on the Rungenberghalde in Gelsenkirchen.
The work was presented at the Gutes Klima Festival 2025 in cooperation with Bonnekamp-Stiftung and the Museum Folkwang at Zeche Carl. This residency was part of SBYD.SPACE, through which Folkwang University awards grants to international artists and designers invited to Essen to realise their own projects on site. In 2025, the programme’s second round was announced in Japan. In collaboration with Museum Folkwang and the Goethe-Institut Kyoto Villa Kamogawa, the thematic focus was developed and the grant recipients selected.
The KIOSK was a central element of the SBYD.SPACE exhibition at Dutch Design Week 2024. Designed by SPACE FOR NARRATIVES, it brought together key themes of the exhibition and engaged visitors with interactive features.
SPACE FOR NARRATIVES
Photos: SBYD
Like the rest of the exhibition furniture, its design consisted of prefabricated scaffold components combined with panels made from recycled plastic – sourced from old fridges and CD cases, provided by Polygood.
The KIOSK distributed zines by SBYD.SPACE, textile repair patches, and other giveaways. It also invited visitors to share their visions of a desirable future and leave them in a designated post box. On Saturday evenings, it served as a stage for talks and panels, while also offering ice cream made from insects and algae.
It is currently situated in the foyer of Folkwang University at the Zollverein World Heritage Site. There, it is used by different SPACES of the project in rotation, offering insights into sustainable design projects from diverse perspectives.
