Circular architecture

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... もっと見る

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... もっと見る

Circular City House, originally called Spectrum, is our winning contribution to a development competition organised by the City of Amsterdam. This multifunctional building composed entirely of wood is wrapped around the iconic cafe De Omval, thereby honouring the area’s rich history while also giving it a new future. What makes this project extra special is the fact that the real estate development and construction management will be done by companies directly linked to Space&Matter. We break ground in 2023 and can’t wait to get started.   “Circular City House is a place where all can come to work, create, think, move and enjoy. It is a place with a special past and a promising future.”— Marthijn P... もっと見る

PHYSIOTHERAPY IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT The WILDSPITZE MARGERITTA by Organoid creates an optical highlight in the therapy centre Luttinger. The untreaded materials on the breathable and 100% natural flax backing positively impact the indoor climate. The health benefits of a natural interior design underline the effect of physiotherapy on people’s well-being. Therapie Luttinger CONSCIOUS AND HEALTHY INTERIOR DESIGN Design spaces for the healthcare sector with a true focus on well-being – with Organoid surfaces. The scent of various natural materials can positively impact one’s inner state and the look of the untreated plants creates visual interest and a sense of relaxation. The surface WILDSPITZE MARGERITTA a... もっと見る

This silky shining dwelling is located in an rural expansion area. At first glance this rustic laid back house does not stand out among the surrounding houses. The burnt wood subtly refers to black barns in this area.  John van Groenedaal The origin of the black-burned facade cladding technique is in Japan, where it is called Shou Sugi Ban. They use this age-old technique to make wood maintenance-free and sustainable. Burning creates a layer of carbon on the wood so that the ingress of moisture and mold is prevented.  John van Groenedaal The chamfering of the charred house follows the border of the plot. It is also oriented to the position of the sun. The entire house forms an asymmetrical sculptural play of mass and o... もっと見る

Fast, clean and circular constructionThe hybrid residential tower consists of 30 linked and stacked wooden prefab modules around a concrete elevator shaft. The wooden modules are already equipped with installations and sanitary facilities in the factory and there they are prepared for transport to the construction site. This saves construction time and storage on location. This efficient production process already saves a maximum amount of CO2 compared to traditional construction. The prefab wood module construction reduces production errors and improves the construction speed. After all, production takes place under conditioned conditions. The modules are then transported on a truck to the construction site and placed there immediately. Wo... もっと見る

M'DAM is a development in collaboration with BMB development, De Groot Vroomshoop and Wooncompagnie. M'DAM consists of 62 apartments ranging from 50, 65, 76 and 110 m2. M'DAM is made up of 106 modules in total. Together with De Groot Vroomshoop, BMB development and Wooncompagnie, we started the construction of M'DAM in February 2021, which was completed 9 months later! The M'DAM project consists of: 62 apartments for social sale, social rent and private sector sale. The building is energy neutral and will be constructed modularly from 106 modules of solid wood. Caption Caption もっと見る

Food Forum is a meeting place for experts in the field of food.The Flevoland Food Forum pavilion stands more than four meters below sea level on the Floriade Park in Almere. The building makes the story of Flevoland visible in a unique way by lifting a 5-meter thick layer of Flevoland soil up to the sea-level line. Food Forum was designed by architectural firm DoepelStrijkers and is inspired by the principles of Nature Based Building. This has been combined for so far as possible with the principles of the circular economy, translated into "circular building".The ground floor is light, reflective and transparent and refers to the sea-level. The space consists mainly of secondary or recycled materials. The first floor is made mainly wit... もっと見る

The pretext   In 1903, the Wright Brothers successfully invented continuous flight for the first time in human history. Years have passed by and the concept of flight is still a fantasy, ecstasy and secret romance in the words of Corbusier as expressed in his book “Aircraft”. Corbusier celebrates flight and represents the aeroplane as the pinnacle of modern technological achievement. The aero plane to date remains a symbol of adventure, progress and wild possibilities. So what has this got to do with our building? Read on to know.   The urban context   The site located in Trivandrum, Kerala, was a North facing rectangular plot of size 16m X 13.5 m abutting a 2 way main road. It is close to a cross junction,... もっと見る

Our architectural ambitions for BKK Montana are informed by simple concepts of re-use, small-scale density and shared spaces. The project resembles a mountain village where every inhabitant had their house built by the same carpenter: three variations of a prefabricated module are placed around the existing BKK building, which transforms into a house for people, culture and work. The placement of the new houses defines a series of space which scales vary between a little garden courtyard to a generous public plaza, designed to service the new Montana inhabitants and their neighbours. The height of each house is determined by the desired sun exposure around it, while their placement follows the topography gently – this allows for beaut... もっと見る

Material used are all sustainable and they includes Green Blade banana veneer, bamboo flooring and acoustic fibers tiles. Penetrable window frames and sun screening louvers, all dressed with Green Blade create an open living environment incorporated with passive climate controls. Bladeless ceiling fan, food waste digester, and a portable hydroponic farming greenhouse provides a green kitchen environment.  The bathroom, clad in blue glass, is equipped with air drying faucet, vacuum water closet, water saving washing machine and grey water recycling plant in a stylish “green house library” environment.   もっと見る

Maxaquene Txombene is a public space project in an informal settlement in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, utilizing recycled plastic as the primary construction material. The project transformed an old defunct drinking water fountain into a shaded recreational space. The structure was built of beams produced of recycled plastic waste and the concrete blocks used in the landscape design were cast in reclaimed five-liter water bottles. Thereby, the project seeks to advance the principles of circular economy in construction while discussing the cultural heritage in the informal settlements in Maputo.    Approximately 75% of the population of Maputo lives in informal settlements. The public space in such areas is typically in poo... もっと見る

The Nemo Science Museum opened its doors in 1997 with a new building in the center of Amsterdam. The building was designed by Renzo Piano and is a popular attraction for children. The recent extension “De Studio” on the Marineterrein is a laboratory for interactive exhibitions and programs. The new part of the Science Museum also appeals to adults.“The Studio” is housed on an adjacent old military complex. In 2016, bureau SLA realized the transformation of one of the former naval education buildings for innovative startups. For the Science Museum, bureau SLA designed a facade of residual material from the automotive industry.The facade consists of two layers of so called contour plates. The cut shapes are used as parts for new cars. What re... もっと見る