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HOW + WHY

We want to think differently and help shape how we build tomorrow in a positive way.

WE THINK CIRCULARLY

Every existing building is a storehouse of materials. With the "Design for Disassembly" approach, we consider the entire life cycle of a building. By using yesterday's materials, we take tomorrow's repairability and reuse into account today.

 

WE REFURBISH AND PRESERVE EXISTING BUILDINGS

We view existing building materials as a valuable resource. Conservation is essential for a sustainable building practice, for reducing waste and saving grey energy and building sector emissions.

 

WE BUILD WHAT IS NECESSARY

For us, sufficiency means questioning what lies behind standard practice. To spark change in the building sector, we want to rethink issues such as land consumption, use and comfort and we see this as an opportunity to develop new approaches.

 

WE THINK ABOUT FUTURE CONVERSIONS AND SUBSEQUENT USES

We understand architecture as a living and flexible system. We want to create robust and versatile buildings that are filled with life in the long term and can accommodate different future uses.

 

WE USE LOCAL AND RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS IN A RESOURCE-CONSCIOUS WAY

In order to ensure a sustainable future and safeguard the well-being of people and nature, we are aware of the urgent need to save resources by constructing with local and renewable raw materials. This strengthens local supply chains and also reduces the carbon footprint.

 

WE DESIGN SPACES FOR A SOCIAL SOCIETY

For us, building for people means designing spaces for a constantly changing society. In our eyes, architecture can facilitate communication, strengthen community by enabling us to identify with each other.

 

WE WORK IN A PARTICIPATORY WAY

Our work unites people who want to change the way we live and work together. To achieve this, we are in favour of holding interdisciplinary discussions on an equal footing. For us, participation means being in dialogue with all those involved.

 

WE ARE POLITICALLY ENGAGED

We understand building as a social and political task that needs to be actively shaped. We are committed to transformation at the political level. We draw attention to current issues, ask questions, initiate discussions and air alternative ideas.

 

WE EXPERIMENT BRAVELY

With a culture of curiosity, trying things out and experimenting, we are already exploring the future in our practice today. We are used to simply "doing" and to breaking new ground with novel solutions.

 

WE PROMOTE GOOD DESIGN AND BUILDING CULTURE

We want to shape the quality of the built environment and promote a new building culture. Through strong design, we create buildings that will endure and be appreciated by society in the future. By reusing building components, we broaden the understanding of aesthetics and back a sustainable building culture.