Virgin Architects / Olivari
Ben van Berkel
Architect
Geometries that accompany movement.
01 / Background
Ben van Berkel
Ben van Berkel established an Amsterdam practice with Caroline Bos in 1988 and founded UNStudio in 1998. His work spans architecture and infrastructure. His collaboration with Olivari includes Twist.
Our perspective
From an idea to a daily gesture
This selection brings the designer’s background together with the detail of use. Comparing proportion, grip and the relationship with the door helps identify a handle suited to the architecture.
02 / Olivari
Designs and details
Twist
Olivari, 2014. A model documented in the designer’s official catalogue.
Canaletto Tower, London 2013
Selected work from Olivari’s official designer archive. Photography credits are recorded in the source.
Centre For Virtual Engineering (Zve), Stuttgart (D), 2012
Selected work from Olivari’s official designer archive. Photography credits are recorded in the source.
Complete related catalogue
All related products
Twist Olivari Cremone Window Handle
View product and options →
Twist Olivari DK Window Handle
View product and options →
TWIST – Olivari Door Handle
View product and options →Check configuration, compatibility and availability on each product page.
Select with care
Compare dimensions, mounting type, finish and quantity with your project requirements. On the linked product pages, review the available options before adding an item to your quotation list.
Are all illustrated designs available online?
The editorial images document the designer’s work. Product links identify items published in our catalogue; availability and delivery are confirmed for the requested configuration.
Sources and credits
Profile based on the linked official sources. Editorial interpretation: Virgin Architects. Images: Olivari.
