Raphaël Coutin

Since 2015, Raphaël Coutin has worked at the intersection of design and architecture as an independent studio. Trained in sculpture at ENSAAMA in Paris and later in social design at Design Academy Eindhoven, Raphael develops his practices by collaborating with diverse creative studios, institutions and schools, exploring the creative world of design.

Raphael seeks to create a dialogue between his design, its territory and concept, based on the premise that projects always take place in a specific social and geographical context. He sees design as a tool for building connections and for transforming ideas, ideals, vision or reflection into an understandable, tangible outcome. Maquettes, drawings, 3d models, animation and scale prototypes are just some of the approaches Raphael uses to develop projects in to a specific reality.

Since 2020, Raphael is co-owner of the dsign studio Bygg Architecture & Design based at Plug-in City in Eindhoven.