Circular architecture

The new eye clinic in Wiener Neustadt shows how functional design can work with natural materials. Glass partitions from the LESA range, with veneered profiles and clay panels, fit naturally into the overall design, creating a healthy and calming environment. Matej Hakar Matej Hakar The clinic moved from an older location to a multifunctional center near the train station to better meet patient needs. The layout allows smooth movement from the reception to waiting rooms, doctors’ offices, and examination rooms. The rooms are divided by LESA glass partitions with veneered profiles. Wooden veneered doors add to the natural look. In smaller rooms, walls do not reach the ceiling, removing the need for a top door frame and... Más

Located along the serene coastline, the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre stands as a symbol of sustainable architecture.  https://www.graeme-peacock.com/ https://www.graeme-peacock.com/ Covering more than 160 square meters, this innovative structure is constructed with Pretty Plastic's First One tiles. Crafted from 100% recycled PVC plastic, these tiles offer both durability and visual allure while championing the preservation of our planet's natural resources.  https://www.graeme-peacock.com/ MawsonKerr Architects, in collaboration with contractor Arcas, brought this vision to life, with a total of 3,896 kilograms of waste upcycled in the process. Together they designed and built a centre where the different... Más

ACCORDING TO INBO ARCHITECTS: “We also thought about sustainability and innovation as we designed the new building. At a time when we must make responsible choices, we opted for a façade made of recycled ‘Pretty Plastic’. This product contributes to a circular economy in which waste does not exist and raw materials are always reused. And it looks nice, too!” Jolien Chielens Jolien Chielens We can only confirm this and are very happy to see the building being in use! By choosing Pretty Plastic, Howest has diverted an impressive 28,556 kg of waste from landfills, a significant step towards our shared mission for a cleaner planet. Jolien Chielens Más

TerraTimber introduces an innovative method for the digital upcycling of waste wood to create circular construction systems enabling the sustainable transformation of reclaimed materials into structural elements. DDF_dos_KIT This approach utilizes computational tools and Augmented Reality (AR) fabrication processes to manage the complexity of diverse, non-standard waste wood materials. Starting from the generation of digital inventories through image processing, the wood pieces are then computationally assembled into large structural elements, which are finally physically assembled with nails made of wood and with the aid of AR. Earth is integrated to form a hybrid material system, enabling the construction of sustainable floor slabs... Más

Creating a hub for social and cultural enterprises through an innovative circular design approach. The Kaserne area –a former military barracks complex in central Basel– has undergone several transformations over the years, the most recent one has seen the prominent building become a leading hub of social and cultural enterprises in Switzerland. The main building of the Kaserne was renovated by Focketyn del Rio, opening it up towards the city and the river Rhine. Fluxdock, in partnership with Studio Banana, won a public tender organised by the City of Basel to become the operator of the space now called kHaus, including event and co-working facilities. The high visibility of the project and its greater good civic purpose was a... Más

Startblock, the solution to the growing housing shortage in the Netherlands. Our vision is simple yet effective: high-quality prefab homes that are quickly and efficiently placed on-site. This concept is the result of a collaboration between three parties: Stijlvolhout B.V., OVT Development B.V., and 1op1 Architecture B.V. 1:1 Architectuur In 2018, we began developing Startblock 'Roots,' a compact 52m2 home, perfect for two-person households. Later, we introduced Startblock 'Tree' and 'Leaf,' which replace traditional single-family homes. Startblock continues to focus on innovation, improvement, and expansion of our prefab range, so we can deliver a wide variety of housing types to the market as a serious housing supplier. 1:1 Arch... Más

Nationale-Nederlanden (NN) makes a strong statement with the complete renewal of its office environment in Rotterdam and The Hague in the Netherlands. The fully circular, zero-waste renovation required an unconventional approach, creating an exciting new spatial experience. Fokkema & Partners and Silo joined forces to design an Event Space and four Co-working Spaces that facilitate interaction and immerse users in the world of NN. Lucas van der Wee All events in-house In the post-COVID world, people work from home much more often, and employees go to the office to meet their colleagues and business contacts. This also applies to financial services provider NN. In the iconic bridge over the A12 motorway in The Hague, an Event Spac... Más

The design combination of bureau SLA,  Inbo, Overtreders W, Woonpioniers and Boom Landscape won the design assignment for a new cultural heart on Berlijnplein in Utrecht Leidse Rijn, united in the “De Pleinmakers” consortium. Caption Cultural Heart Berlijnplein is a new cultural development of 9,200 m2, including the design of layout of the associated site. The cultural heart will allow for exhibition and presentation spaces, studios for dance, theater and music, workshops, catering and workshops for education and the creative industry. Naturally, the buildings and area will facilitate creativity, innovation and network events. The culture cluster is built and operated in a circular and energy-neutral way and is flexi... Más