Balancing Acts I – V
“They are all ladies. They are doing ok. The have produced and reproduced and they are more or less finely placed within this perpetuating cycle keeping things together. Somehow. One more toy, one more nursery rhyme, extra unpaid workload, another
Balancing Acts I – V
“They are all ladies. They are doing ok. The have produced and reproduced and they are more or less finely placed within this perpetuating cycle keeping things together. Somehow. One more toy, one more nursery rhyme, extra unpaid workload, another
Beyond the silence. Inhabiting vulnerability in the age of thoughtlessness
Katharina Donn and Dejan Mrdja collaborated on a performative drawing work, which formed a base for the article published by Routledge. How can we re-think thought without reverting to modes of dominance, mastery and logocentrism? ‘Beyond the Silence’ enacts a
Beyond the silence. Inhabiting vulnerability in the age of thoughtlessness
Katharina Donn and Dejan Mrdja collaborated on a performative drawing work, which formed a base for the article published by Routledge. How can we re-think thought without reverting to modes of dominance, mastery and logocentrism? ‘Beyond the Silence’ enacts a
The Factory, Commercial Space Refurbishment
Studio SYN have completed a commercial refurbishment project in Dalston, East London. Large open plan ground floor space in a four-storey mixed-use building has been taken from shell-and-core to category B fit-out. Studio SYN devised the subdivision of the space
The Factory, Commercial Space Refurbishment
Studio SYN have completed a commercial refurbishment project in Dalston, East London. Large open plan ground floor space in a four-storey mixed-use building has been taken from shell-and-core to category B fit-out. Studio SYN devised the subdivision of the space
Victoria apartment refurbishment
Ursula Dimitriou produced designs for an apartment refurbishment in downtown Athens. The focus was remodelling the kitchen and the bathroom area. This will be a base home for a couple of young professional that recently moved to Athens from working
Victoria apartment refurbishment
Ursula Dimitriou produced designs for an apartment refurbishment in downtown Athens. The focus was remodelling the kitchen and the bathroom area. This will be a base home for a couple of young professional that recently moved to Athens from working
Performing Architecture, Body, Movement, Space Workshops
In 2018 and 2019 Ursula Dimitriou, Eliza Soroga, Aliki Kylika and Kyveli Anastasiadi led two workshops for BA and MA architecture students of Central Saint Martins and Cardiff University. Both workshops focused on performing architecture, exploring the relationship between the
Performing Architecture, Body, Movement, Space Workshops
In 2018 and 2019 Ursula Dimitriou, Eliza Soroga, Aliki Kylika and Kyveli Anastasiadi led two workshops for BA and MA architecture students of Central Saint Martins and Cardiff University. Both workshops focused on performing architecture, exploring the relationship between the
Georges Aperghis – Quatre Pièces Fébriles by GBSR Duo
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja filmed and edited a video for GBSR duo of their studio performance of Quatre Pièces Fébriles written by Georges Aperghis. Sound by Connor Hughes.
Georges Aperghis – Quatre Pièces Fébriles by GBSR Duo
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja filmed and edited a video for GBSR duo of their studio performance of Quatre Pièces Fébriles written by Georges Aperghis. Sound by Connor Hughes.
Howard Skempton’s Duet for Piano and Woodblocks, by GBSR Duo
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja filmed and edited a video for GBSR duo of their studio performance of Duet for Piano and Woodblocks written by Howard Skempton. Sound by Connor Hughes.
Howard Skempton’s Duet for Piano and Woodblocks, by GBSR Duo
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja filmed and edited a video for GBSR duo of their studio performance of Duet for Piano and Woodblocks written by Howard Skempton. Sound by Connor Hughes.
M-E-A-N-W-H-I-L-E Dalston
Studio Syn have started ‘Meanwhile Spaces’ initiative of turning commercial and industrial spaces in-between occupancies into art spaces, projection rooms, workshops, studio spaces for short periods of time. The first ‘Meanwhile’ event took place in early April 2019 at The
M-E-A-N-W-H-I-L-E Dalston
Studio Syn have started ‘Meanwhile Spaces’ initiative of turning commercial and industrial spaces in-between occupancies into art spaces, projection rooms, workshops, studio spaces for short periods of time. The first ‘Meanwhile’ event took place in early April 2019 at The
Votanikos House textures
Studio SYN’s Ursula Dimitriou is leading a neoclassical house refurbishment project in downtown Athens for a private client. The new layout will comprise two separate residential units organised around a interior courtyard and a roof terrace. Careful attention has been
Votanikos House textures
Studio SYN’s Ursula Dimitriou is leading a neoclassical house refurbishment project in downtown Athens for a private client. The new layout will comprise two separate residential units organised around a interior courtyard and a roof terrace. Careful attention has been
Grounded Levitation
In December 2018 Dejan was invited by the curator Lida Stamou, managing director of Lalousis Foundation to take residency at their new art studio spaces in Athens. The foundation team, led by Lida, provided invaluable support, critical feedback, curatorial advice
Grounded Levitation
In December 2018 Dejan was invited by the curator Lida Stamou, managing director of Lalousis Foundation to take residency at their new art studio spaces in Athens. The foundation team, led by Lida, provided invaluable support, critical feedback, curatorial advice
Overexposed
Overexposed, A Photo Diary Beijing and Shanghai social media news feeds are overtaken by selfies: youth at Tiananmen with arms in the air ‘supporting’ a massive floral arrangement in the background placed there to celebrate the upcoming party congress; group
Overexposed
Overexposed, A Photo Diary Beijing and Shanghai social media news feeds are overtaken by selfies: youth at Tiananmen with arms in the air ‘supporting’ a massive floral arrangement in the background placed there to celebrate the upcoming party congress; group
Beyond the Silence
How can we address the silence that is haunting us from within? Beyond the Silence enacts a dialogue between performative drawing, trauma theory, and literary practice. Driven by the shared desire to explore different modes of knowing and inhabiting the world,
Beyond the Silence
How can we address the silence that is haunting us from within? Beyond the Silence enacts a dialogue between performative drawing, trauma theory, and literary practice. Driven by the shared desire to explore different modes of knowing and inhabiting the world,
Radical Arts, Critical Architecture – Degree Show at Central Saint Martins 2018
Studio SYN runs a design unit, Studio 7, at BA Architecture at Central Saint Martins. This year the design brief “Radical Arts, Critical Architecture” looked at the area of Brixton and at finding new spatial tactics and typologies that support
Radical Arts, Critical Architecture – Degree Show at Central Saint Martins 2018
Studio SYN runs a design unit, Studio 7, at BA Architecture at Central Saint Martins. This year the design brief “Radical Arts, Critical Architecture” looked at the area of Brixton and at finding new spatial tactics and typologies that support
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2018
In February 2018 Studio SYN lead a group of second and third year BA students at Central Saint Martins’ Making Week. During the week-long intense design and making process, the students designed a number of bespoke timber joints, developed a
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2018
In February 2018 Studio SYN lead a group of second and third year BA students at Central Saint Martins’ Making Week. During the week-long intense design and making process, the students designed a number of bespoke timber joints, developed a
Four Corners of the World, STORE’s Summer School 2018 in Dalston
Ursula and Dejan of Studio SYN teamed up with Erika and Anders of Office TEN to to form a tutor team and lead the fourth STORE’s architectural summer school that took place at Dalston’s Gillett Square, London in July and
Four Corners of the World, STORE’s Summer School 2018 in Dalston
Ursula and Dejan of Studio SYN teamed up with Erika and Anders of Office TEN to to form a tutor team and lead the fourth STORE’s architectural summer school that took place at Dalston’s Gillett Square, London in July and
Pre-SYN: The Gates of Vice
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. While at Ben Adams Architects, Dejan designed a bespoke steel fence
Pre-SYN: The Gates of Vice
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. While at Ben Adams Architects, Dejan designed a bespoke steel fence
Pre-SYN: Vice Magazine HQ
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Stapleton House, East London – this commercial cat. B refurbishment project
Pre-SYN: Vice Magazine HQ
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Stapleton House, East London – this commercial cat. B refurbishment project
Joe Duddell – Parallel Lines, performed by GBSR Duo
George Barton and Siwan Rhys performed in April 2017 Parallel Lines written by Joe Duddell. The sound was arranged by Connor Hughes and the video filmed and directed by Studio Syn’s Dejan Mrdja. GB+SR duo profoundly influenced the performative art
Joe Duddell – Parallel Lines, performed by GBSR Duo
George Barton and Siwan Rhys performed in April 2017 Parallel Lines written by Joe Duddell. The sound was arranged by Connor Hughes and the video filmed and directed by Studio Syn’s Dejan Mrdja. GB+SR duo profoundly influenced the performative art
Rhubarb Postcards
This 4-channel video work is seeking out the human scale and human place in the vastness of the two largest cities on the planet, Shanghai and Beijing. The piece had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at
Rhubarb Postcards
This 4-channel video work is seeking out the human scale and human place in the vastness of the two largest cities on the planet, Shanghai and Beijing. The piece had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at
Fanfare for a Non-Place
A new video work psycho-mapping the train journey between Beijing and Shanghai with the help of progressive rock. The video had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at the Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Arts in March
Fanfare for a Non-Place
A new video work psycho-mapping the train journey between Beijing and Shanghai with the help of progressive rock. The video had its London premiere at Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition at the Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Arts in March
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video wins Jerwood Drawing Student Prize!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video receives one of the two Jerwood Drawing 2017 student prizes. Alongside other 3 prizes, Chasing Synchrony was selected among over 2000 submissions and 65 shortlisted works. Massive thank you to all who helped build it, install
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video wins Jerwood Drawing Student Prize!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 video receives one of the two Jerwood Drawing 2017 student prizes. Alongside other 3 prizes, Chasing Synchrony was selected among over 2000 submissions and 65 shortlisted works. Massive thank you to all who helped build it, install
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 wins Red Mansion Art Prize 2017!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 was chosen by the Red Mansion panel of judges as the 2017 winner for Central Saint Martins. See more details and winners from other UAL schools here: http://redmansion.co.uk/art-prize/
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 wins Red Mansion Art Prize 2017!
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 was chosen by the Red Mansion panel of judges as the 2017 winner for Central Saint Martins. See more details and winners from other UAL schools here: http://redmansion.co.uk/art-prize/
Pluto Pantokrator
Pluto Pantokrator is an immersive installation re-purposing elements of works produced in between 2015 and 2017 at Central Saint Martins over the course of the MA Fine Arts. The installation attempts to seek out and distil core thoughts on human
Pluto Pantokrator
Pluto Pantokrator is an immersive installation re-purposing elements of works produced in between 2015 and 2017 at Central Saint Martins over the course of the MA Fine Arts. The installation attempts to seek out and distil core thoughts on human
In Abeyance
Five Years gallery at Archway, London, provided space for a group show “This is Not What I Asked For” – an opportunity to give a critical backstage view of the process of art production. The installation “In Abeyance” used packaged
In Abeyance
Five Years gallery at Archway, London, provided space for a group show “This is Not What I Asked For” – an opportunity to give a critical backstage view of the process of art production. The installation “In Abeyance” used packaged
(Un)Drawing for Two
(Un)Drawing for Two is a performative drawing work that is revisiting Tools For New Ways of Being by drawing out the shape of the cross-like drawing board on the exact wall against which it used to lean.
(Un)Drawing for Two
(Un)Drawing for Two is a performative drawing work that is revisiting Tools For New Ways of Being by drawing out the shape of the cross-like drawing board on the exact wall against which it used to lean.
George Barton & Siwan Rhys duo
Percussion and piano duo commissioned Dejan Mrdja to take photos for their new website and publicity. All photos were taken around Hackney Marshes and Homerton in London while chasing the last afternoon rays one spring day in April 2017. Visit
George Barton & Siwan Rhys duo
Percussion and piano duo commissioned Dejan Mrdja to take photos for their new website and publicity. All photos were taken around Hackney Marshes and Homerton in London while chasing the last afternoon rays one spring day in April 2017. Visit
Shells and Bones
A series of digital and analogue photos exploring movement and exposing structures. Taken by Dejan Mrdja in between 2003 and 2013.
Shells and Bones
A series of digital and analogue photos exploring movement and exposing structures. Taken by Dejan Mrdja in between 2003 and 2013.
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 performed at Central Saint Martins
This collaborative performative drawing work is a quest for those brief moment of synchrony, in which the body actions of many become perfectly coordinated offering a confirmation of one another’s existence and a fleeting chance to seemingly extent one’s consciousness
Chasing Synchrony 2.0 performed at Central Saint Martins
This collaborative performative drawing work is a quest for those brief moment of synchrony, in which the body actions of many become perfectly coordinated offering a confirmation of one another’s existence and a fleeting chance to seemingly extent one’s consciousness
Pre-SYN: Chapter Arts Centre
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Ursula Dimitirou worked on Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff, during her
Pre-SYN: Chapter Arts Centre
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Ursula Dimitirou worked on Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff, during her
Pre-SYN: Frith Street Gallery
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. While at 3X Architecture, Ursula Dimitirou worked on the project of
Pre-SYN: Frith Street Gallery
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. While at 3X Architecture, Ursula Dimitirou worked on the project of
Pre SYN: UAE Cultural Quarter Masterplan and Art Studios
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. In early 2010’s Dejan worked on a project of a cultural
Pre SYN: UAE Cultural Quarter Masterplan and Art Studios
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. In early 2010’s Dejan worked on a project of a cultural
Pre-SYN: Brook Valley Housing Development
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Dejan Mrdja spent several years as project leader at Alison Brooks
Pre-SYN: Brook Valley Housing Development
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Dejan Mrdja spent several years as project leader at Alison Brooks
Urbs Redux
Charcoal drawing but not on paper – in Urbs Redux, I break away from paper to take the drawing to the walls and ceiling of the 7th floor stairwell in an apartment building in East London. This late night drawing offered
Urbs Redux
Charcoal drawing but not on paper – in Urbs Redux, I break away from paper to take the drawing to the walls and ceiling of the 7th floor stairwell in an apartment building in East London. This late night drawing offered
Self-Portrait with Pluto, in CSM Art Auction
Dejan’s drawing ‘Self-Portrait with Pluto’ is on auction at CSM Art Auction from 10th to 17th of November at Lethaby Gallery. Come bid for this and other exciting pieces! More info here – http://csmartauction.org/gallery/2016-2/ Drawing rationale for the press release: “We
Self-Portrait with Pluto, in CSM Art Auction
Dejan’s drawing ‘Self-Portrait with Pluto’ is on auction at CSM Art Auction from 10th to 17th of November at Lethaby Gallery. Come bid for this and other exciting pieces! More info here – http://csmartauction.org/gallery/2016-2/ Drawing rationale for the press release: “We
Tools for New Ways of Being, Central Saint Martins
This work addressed the interest topics of mark-making, event, body limits and reduction of commodifiable artwork. A large cross-like timber frame with a plywood board in the middle1.2m by 1.2m in size, was prepared by being previously coated with
Tools for New Ways of Being, Central Saint Martins
This work addressed the interest topics of mark-making, event, body limits and reduction of commodifiable artwork. A large cross-like timber frame with a plywood board in the middle1.2m by 1.2m in size, was prepared by being previously coated with
Barnes Street House Extension
Tower Hamlets, London. The project turned an old outrigger kitchen into a new heart of the house. Done for a private client on a budget, we designed the extension to be warm, spacious and bright. Much of the design was
Barnes Street House Extension
Tower Hamlets, London. The project turned an old outrigger kitchen into a new heart of the house. Done for a private client on a budget, we designed the extension to be warm, spacious and bright. Much of the design was
Kensington Flat Refurbishment
Kensington, London. An apartment refurbishment for a client with a classic taste. Every room in the apartment was refurbished and all finishes changed. Finding a balance between the softness of furnishing and simplicity of wall and floor surface was the
Kensington Flat Refurbishment
Kensington, London. An apartment refurbishment for a client with a classic taste. Every room in the apartment was refurbished and all finishes changed. Finding a balance between the softness of furnishing and simplicity of wall and floor surface was the
Kinnoull Mansions, Clapton, London
Clapton, London. A ground floor apartment refurbishment in a mansion block. Key to this proposal was the demolition of one of the bedrooms ( added by the previous owners) and the demolition of one of the kitchen walls in
Kinnoull Mansions, Clapton, London
Clapton, London. A ground floor apartment refurbishment in a mansion block. Key to this proposal was the demolition of one of the bedrooms ( added by the previous owners) and the demolition of one of the kitchen walls in
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2016
In February 2016 Studio Syn’s Ursula and Dejan worked together with a team of Central Saint Martins BA Architecture students to design a pavilion structure to showcase their works at the End of the Year show. The show is actually
Making Week at Central Saint Martins 2016
In February 2016 Studio Syn’s Ursula and Dejan worked together with a team of Central Saint Martins BA Architecture students to design a pavilion structure to showcase their works at the End of the Year show. The show is actually
Practice Exhibition Event @ Central Saint Martins
Mrdja // Nightingale // Philips // Reille // Saberova // Sartorio // Practice Event 24 May 2016 Dejan Mrdja of Studio Syn collaborated with 5 other artists to curate a mock-up exhibition of our works. This post is going to take you
Practice Exhibition Event @ Central Saint Martins
Mrdja // Nightingale // Philips // Reille // Saberova // Sartorio // Practice Event 24 May 2016 Dejan Mrdja of Studio Syn collaborated with 5 other artists to curate a mock-up exhibition of our works. This post is going to take you
Pre-SYN: Notting Hill Residency
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Ursula Dimitriou led the design for a private residence in Blenheim
Pre-SYN: Notting Hill Residency
We gained a lot of project experience from working with other architectural practices before setting up Studio SYN. We bring that experience with us to all our new projects. Ursula Dimitriou led the design for a private residence in Blenheim
The Lands Beyond, drawing on show at The Laundry, E9
The largest drawing so far from the series of drawings The Lands Beyond by Dejan of Studio SYN will be exhibited at The Laundry 17-20 March 2016 as part of the a group exhibition. Have a look at this previous post for
The Lands Beyond, drawing on show at The Laundry, E9
The largest drawing so far from the series of drawings The Lands Beyond by Dejan of Studio SYN will be exhibited at The Laundry 17-20 March 2016 as part of the a group exhibition. Have a look at this previous post for
The Lands Beyond, drawing series
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja continues to explore his interest in politics, social structures, power relations, migrations, and cyclical occurrences through abstracted and coded narratives. In this series of A1 drawings the textures, patterns, geometries and symbols (stories within stories) are
The Lands Beyond, drawing series
Studio SYN’s Dejan Mrdja continues to explore his interest in politics, social structures, power relations, migrations, and cyclical occurrences through abstracted and coded narratives. In this series of A1 drawings the textures, patterns, geometries and symbols (stories within stories) are
Drawing SWANS exhibited at Big Space V, Central Saint Martins
The work SWANS is building on Dejan’s previous exploration of the notions of oppression, power abuse, trauma, displacement, transience, journey maps and more recent interests in behavioural patterns, reoccurring and cyclical events encountered in both nature and society. In this piece
Drawing SWANS exhibited at Big Space V, Central Saint Martins
The work SWANS is building on Dejan’s previous exploration of the notions of oppression, power abuse, trauma, displacement, transience, journey maps and more recent interests in behavioural patterns, reoccurring and cyclical events encountered in both nature and society. In this piece
Urban Realities Blind Date/ Ljubljana (SI)
In cooperation with the Museum of Architecture and Design Ljubljana an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and experts in urban development will be organised in autumn 2015. Under the title “Urban Realities” a collaboration of three selected teams
Urban Realities Blind Date/ Ljubljana (SI)
In cooperation with the Museum of Architecture and Design Ljubljana an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and experts in urban development will be organised in autumn 2015. Under the title “Urban Realities” a collaboration of three selected teams
Studio SYN wins the Designing the Urban Commons competition!
Rainbow of desires “Rainbow of desires” is a set of small pavilions installed in the open spaces of the Rhodes estate in Dalston. During a period of three months the pavilions are doubling as performative devices and workshop spaces based
Studio SYN wins the Designing the Urban Commons competition!
Rainbow of desires “Rainbow of desires” is a set of small pavilions installed in the open spaces of the Rhodes estate in Dalston. During a period of three months the pavilions are doubling as performative devices and workshop spaces based
SYN among the finalists for Urban Realities/Blind Date in Ljubljana
“Urban Realities”is a workshop and exhibition where the three selected finalists teams will present their ideas and collaborate on the reanimation of abandoned construction pits in Ljubljana. The event is part of an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and
SYN among the finalists for Urban Realities/Blind Date in Ljubljana
“Urban Realities”is a workshop and exhibition where the three selected finalists teams will present their ideas and collaborate on the reanimation of abandoned construction pits in Ljubljana. The event is part of an interactive Blind Date of European architects, planners and
Spatial Politics: On Commons and Public Spaces //Stavrides talk @Central Saint Martins
Increasingly under neoliberal attack the urban public spaces become simultaneously the terrain of violent conflicts, the loci of urban movements, and testing grounds of critical political models. The notion and spatial materialisation of the commons, often springing from urban movements
Spatial Politics: On Commons and Public Spaces //Stavrides talk @Central Saint Martins
Increasingly under neoliberal attack the urban public spaces become simultaneously the terrain of violent conflicts, the loci of urban movements, and testing grounds of critical political models. The notion and spatial materialisation of the commons, often springing from urban movements
DESIGNING THE COMMONS//workshop@ THE FIELD
This workshop, open to all CSM students, seek to investigate the role of designers in imagining the commons, setting common goals, resource sharing and participatory design. Space The project will take place at THE FIELD in New Cross – “an experiment
DESIGNING THE COMMONS//workshop@ THE FIELD
This workshop, open to all CSM students, seek to investigate the role of designers in imagining the commons, setting common goals, resource sharing and participatory design. Space The project will take place at THE FIELD in New Cross – “an experiment
