Stan Vrebos

Stan Vrebos describes himself as a designer who combines multiple disciplines - architecture, scenography and design - with a focus on modularity. ‘I have always been fascinated by modular construction techniques, but I have noticed that few people in the field really exploit their potential.’ His approach goes far beyond just a functional use of modular systems. He aims to push their boundaries through experimentation and bold innovation, particularly through his 3D connectors, which he calls ‘hacks’. This love for cutting-edge technologies is reflected in his ability to develop innovative solutions. As a result, each temporary structure becomes an evolving research space and a concrete reflection of the potential of architecture committed to a sustainable future.  

For the HORST Arts & Music Festival, Stan Vrebos was asked to provide technical support and oversee the construction of four stages by renowned architectural firms and artists such as Leopold Banchini, Fala Atelier, Marc Leschelier and Brandlhuber. These installations, which interact with the venue and the audience, made Stan Vrebos consider how scenography, anchored in modular principles, not only transforms the event space but also enriches the experience of the audience. 

The uniqueness of his project lies in the use of custom-made connecting pieces, produced locally and designed to interact flexibly with rented materials. Using standard building materials such as rented scaffolding, frames and struts combined with 3D-printed connecting pieces made of recyclable PETG, Stan offers a reusable and transformable system. With the project constant, his practice goes beyond a simple temporary structure and becomes an ecological manifesto, in part because his project is, by nature, constantly evolving. It embodies a fluid and renewable architectural language, where each installation becomes both a design and a resistance to the linear model of one-time consumption.

Stan Vrebos casts a clear eye on the economic challenges in his field and is aware of the complexity of contemporary scenography and the problems involved. “Set design, especially in nightlife scene, requires ingenious solutions to create immersive and unique installations. This context forces me to get the best out of each material.” However, this reality does not stop Stan and encourages him to look for sustainable solutions. Such as reusing materials, where nothing is lost and the longevity of each structure is extended. The connectors he develops are designed to transcend the traditional construction life cycle. His connectors allow him to reuse materials, found in construction sites or scrap yards, in his architectural practice. Thus, Stan proposes a new vision on scenography that stimulates creativity in a sustainable way. 

Stan Vrebos' ambition is not limited to material production, the constant project also has a social and educational purpose. Beyond the commercial meaning, his project proposes an accessible model that makes building possible for everyone without complicated tools or intimidating craftsmanship. In addition to his own projects, Stan gives workshops within the context of the Temporary Pleasure collective. With these workshops, he wants to encourage others to imagine an architecture liberated from traditional constraints where reuse is a creative and engaged approach. His vision on modularity is not merely technical, but becomes a vector for social change, encouraging a new way of thinking about space and human interaction. From this perspective, modularity is not just a tool: it becomes a goal, redefining the history of circular architecture where each element tells a story.