Atelier Van Lieshout´s workshop is situated in a large old warehouse in the harbours of Rotterdam. The building, Katoenveem, is an industrial monument, since it is one of the first warehouses of concrete. It was build by architect J. J. Kanters in 1920. The warehouse was originally used to store cotton in. Artworks and a host of other products begin their lives here before travelling to points around the globe. The workshop has different departments, a fibreglass, sculpture, wood, and metal workshops. Atelier Van Lieshout’s 20 employees have different backgrounds and origins. The designers are closely involved in the manufacturing process of each product. Design and making of the art works all take place in this workshop.
