Passing Tales — Outdoor installation at historic Dutch building
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Passing Tales

An Inviting Encounter with the Forgotten Past

What if your daily commute could become a dreamlike encounter with history?

Passing Tales is a multisensory installation that transforms an ordinary cycling path past a historic Dutch building into an immersive experience. Through draped textile installations, projected patterns, and sensory cues, the design invites passersby to pause, notice, and emotionally connect with the forgotten past that surrounds them. The project reimagines urban heritage as a living, breathing presence rather than a silent backdrop.

Explore the Design Journey
Passing Tales — Red carpet and translucent sculpture at historic green gate Multisensory installation at the historic site
Passing Tales — Cyclists passing the historic Dutch building Everyday context: cyclists passing the historic site
Installation experience in motion
Passing Tales — Translucent material prototype laid on pavement Translucent material prototype element
Passing Tales — First person bicycle perspective of the installation Cyclist's perspective: encountering the installation
Passing Tales — Chandelier like sculpture with metallic panels Hanging sculpture with gold, silver, and white metallic panels
Passing Tales — Project presentation poster Passing Tales — An inviting encounter with the forgotten past
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