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Peter van Lier, Gerard de Gorter, Florian Gerlach
Totems
Pedro de Medinalaan 67
1086 XP Amsterdam
Tel. +31 (0) 20 509 13 10
Fax +31 (0) 20 509 13 12
Working in spatial design and communication is fun, creative, hard work, rewarding and full of smart and talented people. You get to work across an incredible range of diverse projects and interesting clients. The only limit is your imagination.
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Den Haag
After nearly 20 years of working in the field of brand-experience, we enjoy it more than ever! Attitudes, perceptions and themes have changed dramatically over the years and these changes continue to surprise us every day, challenging us to remain alert in our fields of translation: architecture, exhibitions, fairs, events and print.
Storytelling
What is 3D Communication? It all starts with a story. Your story. And we take it from there. Our team of specialists comprises of Architects, Interior Architects, Exhibit Designers, Content Developers, Copy Writers, Media and Graphic Designers. All working together to turn stories into spatial experiences.
Project Management
If creativity is our heart and soul. Managing the creative and realization processes are our blood and veins. One does not work well without the other and our team has a proven track record of both qualities. We know how to take control of the process, keeping you involved but comfortable in the outcome.
Design
Although you might not find a signature style of design, one thing you will find in every project; a visual language that matches the story that is being told. Focusing on the target group,
we connect them to the Brand, Theme or Experience that is being offered. Always striving for lightness, colorfulness and surprising perpectives.
Our work is driven by passion. We simply like to surprise our clients with outstanding work. It's as simple as that. And if an award comes along with it, even better.
"Excellent Communication Design"
2012 AIT Award, selection
"Public Buildings, Interior"
City Library Stuttgart: Interior design and signage
2010 Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Golden Award
"Category Theme Development, Category C (2000 sqm or less)"
EXPO 2010 Shanghai: Algerian Pavilion
2010 Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Silver Award
"Category Theme Development, Category D (joint pavilions)"
EXPO 2010 Shanghai: Cyprus Pavilion
2010 if communication design Award, iF Award
"Corporate architecture - fair stand design"
SAP: CeBIT 2010 Hanover "SAP Erleben"
2010 Galaxy Awards, Galaxy Silver Award
"Trade Show"
SAP: CeBIT 2010 Hanover "SAP Erleben"
2010 if communication design Award, iF Award
"Corporate architecture - fair stand design"
Bosch-Rexroth: SPS/IPC/Drives 2009 Nuremberg "Control City"
2010 Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, nominated
"Communication Design"
Hager: Light & Building 2008 Frankfurt "Smart Solutions"
2010 Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, nominated
"Communication Design"
EXPO 2008 Zaragoza: German Pavilion "Wunderbar"
2009 red dot Award, distinction
"Communication design"
Vitra: ISH 2009 Frankfurt "Urban Topography"
2009 if communication design Award, distinction
"Corporate architecture"
Vitra: ISH 2009 Frankfurt "Urban Topography"
2009 Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, nominated
"Communication design"
Vitra: ISH 2007 Frankfurt "Urban Sensuality"
2008 DP3D Die Goldene Flamme, Predicate: Exceptional
"Experience Design - Temporary Architecture"
Hager: Light & Building 2008 Frankfurt "Smart solutions"
2008 red dot Award, distinction "Communication design"
Hager: Light & Building 2008 Frankfurt "Smart solutions"
2008 if communication design Award, distinction
"Corporate architecture"
Hager: Light & Building 2008 Frankfurt "Smart solutions"
2008 Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, nominated
"Communication design"
Bertrandt: IAA 2005 Frankfurt "Foresight"
2008 Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Bronze Award
"Category of Country Pavilions - Best content-related and thematic support"
EXPO 2008 Zaragoza: Dutch Pavilion
2008 Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Golden Award
"Category of Country Pavilions - Best content-related and thematic support"
EXPO 2008 Zaragoza: German Pavilion "Wunderbar"
2008 ADAM Award, Special Award
"Category Brand- and fair design"
EXPO 2008 Zaragoza: German Pavilion
2008 22nd Annual Exhibit Design Award, Silver Award
"International Designer"
Vitra: ISH 2007 Frankfurt "Urban Sensuality"
2007 red dot Award, distinction
"Multimedia"
Baltika7: Promotional campaign for Scottish & Newcastle
2007 red dot Award, distinction
"Communication design"
Vitra: ISH 2007 Frankfurt "Urban Sensuality"
2007 if communication design Award, distinction
"Multimedia"
Baltika7: Promotional campaign for Scottish & Newcastle
2007 if communication design Award, Gold Award
"Corporate Architecture"
Vitra: ISH 2007 Frankfurt "Urban Sensuality"
2007 Galaxy Awards, Best of Show of all Grand Awards
"Promotion"
Mercedes-Benz: E-Class Experience
2007 Galaxy Awards, Galaxy Grand Award
"Promotion"
Mercedes-Benz: E-Class Experience
2007 Galaxy Awards, Galaxy Gold Award
"Promotion"
Mercedes-Benz: E-Class Experience
2007 Promo Lions (Cannes Lions) International advertising festival, shortlist
"Best integrated promotional campaign"
Baltika7: Promotional campaign for Scottish & Newcastle
2006 if communication design Award, distinction
"Architecture & public spaces"
Betrandt: IAA 2005 Frankfurt "Foresight"
2006 Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, nominated
"Communication design"
Bertrandt: IAA 2003 Frankfurt "Slow down"
2005 if communication design Award, distinction
"Architecture & public spaces"
Daimler Chrysler: Automechanica 2004 Frankfurt
2005 if communication design Award, distinction
"Architecture & public spaces"
Julius Zöllner: Kind & Jugend 2004 Cologne "Yura Yura"
2005 if communication design Award, Gold Award
"Architecture & public spaces"
Mercedes-Benz: My Mercedes
2005 Mercedes-Benz, Star Award
"Mercedes-Benz Award"
Mercedes-Benz: My Mercedes
2005 Bureau International des Exposition (BIE), Golden Award
"Category of Country Pavilions - Best content-related and thematic support"
EXPO 2005 Aichi: Dutch Pavilion "The Land of Water"
2005 ADC Award, Bronze Nagel
"Kommunikation im Raum"
Mercedes-Benz: My Mercedes
2004 New York Festivals, finalist
"International Advertising Award"
Audi: IAA 2004 Frankfurt, Speed Film
2004 New York Festivals, Gold World Medal
"International Advertising Award"
Audi: IAA 2004 Frankfurt, Technology Film
2004 18th Annual Exhibit Design Award 2003, Silver Award
Audi: IAA 2004 Frankfurt
2004 18th Annual Exhibit Design Award 2003, EDGE award
"International Designer"
Gasunie: World Gas Conference 2002
2003 ADC award, Bronze Nagel
"Kommunikation im Raum"
Betrandt: IAA 2003 Frankfurt
2003 Dutch Design Award, nominated
"Corporate Communication"
Audi
2003 red dot Award
"Communication Design"
Audi
2003 Ottocar in Bronze
"Produktfilm"
Audi: S4
2002 red dot Award
"Corporate Communication"
Totems: Eigenwerbung 2002 together with "kleiner und bold" / Berlin
2001 Ottocar in Bronze
Daimler Chrysler: Multichannel Portal Paris 2000
Here is our long term client list. They like our attitude and vice versa. The cooperation works on a friendly but professional basis. Get the most out of it.
Attracting with a wink, inviting a touch, enticing to stay. Accessible and tangible. We zoom in on brand features, focus on company values to find out its substantial core. What evolves from this are multidimensional stories, emotional spaces, rich experiences for the visitors.
We design spatial communication
Totems is one of the leading studios for communication in space in Germany. In three locations (Den Hague, Stuttgart, Shanghai) we work for clients like AMG, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch Rexroth, Bertrandt, fischer or the city of Stuttgart in commercial as well as in cultural projects with very high standards of quality: trade fair stands, exhibitions, world expo pavilions, events, showrooms and retail spaces.
We create brand experiences
Totems develops spaces, in which the essence of a brand is reflected. Based on the brand's values and its target group we sculp forms, colours, materials and atmospheres into a tangible walk-in brand environment, which makes a lasting positive impression on the visitor and thus contributes to the brand's overall reception.
We stimulate Wow-moments
Spaces that offer experiences draw people in and evoke a sensation of curiosity and excitement. The visitor embarks on a journey of discovery. He is transported to a different time or space and is taken up by the atmosphere.
We tell stories
Stories are an emotional vehicle to access contents and Information. They make objects and characters come to life. Each company, institution and brand has a fascinating story waiting to be told.
We understand target groups
Totems cultivates client relationships and understands their values, objectives and desires. We also know current trends and styles in design, technology and architecture. These are our guiding principles when creating projects.
Nomen est omen
Totems are emblems and symbols that are capable of expressing the internal nature of a subject. Our goal is to penetrate deep into the true characteristics and values of brands and companies, their identities and stories, to discover their innermost nature and translate it into a unique message.
Our diverse, international crew guarantees clients thinking outside the box of national mentality.
Den Haag
Netherlands
Totems | Architecture B.V.
Zuid Hollandlaan 7
2596 AL Den Haag
Tel. +31 (0) 88 111 85 00
netherlands@totems.com
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Stuttgart
Germany
Totems | Exhibition Design GmbH
Reinsburgstr. 205
70197 Stuttgart
Tel. +49 (0) 711 50 53 11 00
Fax +49 (0) 711 505 31 333
Shanghai
China
Mercedes-AMG
Performance Center Beijing Sanlitun
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Year: 2012
Location: Beijing, China
Concept & Design: Totems Stuttgart
Architecture: Kauffmann Theilig & Partner
Production: Ambrosius
With the inauguration of the Beijing Sanlitun AMG Performance Center, Mercedes-AMG is breaking new ground. For the first time, the new store represents, exclusively, the AMG brand world; this makes it unique anywhere in the world. The AMG Performance Center in the Sanlitun Village North luxury shopping mall is situated at an exclusive top location in the centre of the Chinese capital and reflects AMG's pioneering role in design and technology in a modern setting.
The AMG Performance Center in Beijing Sanlitun fascinates and captivates through its interior and exterior architectural concepts. The store, designed in an avant-garde style, is absolutely one of a kind and is primarily oriented towards customer contact, customer information and appreciation.
On two levels and a total surface area of 381 square metres, actual and prospective customers can inform themselves about current AMG High-Performance vehicles and their technological achievements, about the AMG Driving Academy, the AMG Collection and AMG’s involvement in motor sports. In similar manner to the sample room in the AMG Performance Studio in Affalterbach, they can also experience first-hand the virtually unlimited individualisation possibilities there are: the great wealth of paint finishes and leather trim colours can be experienced both visually and haptically with the help of samples specially created for the store.
Marine Museum
Exhibition "Hunting Pirates"
Category: Exhibitions
Year: 2011
Location: Den Helder, The Netherlands
This exhibition focussed on the actions of the Royal Navy against the Somali piracy. It gave insight into the background of contemporary piracy in the Horn of Africa, the world of the Somali pirates - and the Dutch marine force that fights them.
The exhibition was divided into three parts: The story of the Royal Navy, the story of the Somali pirates and the confrontation between these two parties. In this way the exhibition offered an extremely clear and fascinating picture and experience of the conflict and its actors.
The exhibition ran for many years in the Marine Museum in Den Helder.
Mercedes-AMG
Private Lounge
Category: Interiors
Year: 2011
Location: Affalterbach, Germany
The Private Lounge Affalterbach is an ideal setting for owners of AMG high performance cars and potential customers to mingle. The new building serves as a meeting point for members of the growing worldwide AMG community and as a tool to cultivate customer relationships. Style, individuality and exclusivity shape its architecture and atmosphere.
