Circular Parking Building

As part of the Bouwcampus 2.0 redevelopment in Diepenbeek, the new parking facility was designed to meet present-day mobility needs while integrating long-term adaptability. The building, designed by Jaspers-Eyers Architects, applies modular and circular construction strategies that allow for future reconfiguration and reuse.

Scale and spatial capacity
The building spans a footprint of 2,437 square meters and includes five levels, currently accommodating 366 cars and 53 bicycles, with potential for expansion to 500 vehicles. The design considers future uses beyond parking, allowing the structure to be repurposed as an event space, workshop area, or educational facility.

Modular system and materials
The structural system is composed of prefabricated concrete and steel components, allowing for rapid construction, reduced on-site waste, and simplified disassembly. The façade features FSC-certified timber slats, designed to be removable and reusable. This material strategy supports reversible construction and a lower environmental impact.

Environmental performance
The project integrates passive climate strategies, including natural ventilation and open façades, reducing the need for mechanical systems. LED lighting and electric vehicle charging infrastructure contribute to energy efficiency. Structural accommodations for solar panels allow for potential on-site energy generation.

Lifecycle and circularity
Material choices were informed by life cycle assessments, with concrete providing durability, prefabricated steel enabling future reuse, and timber offering a renewable, low-carbon option. The entire building was designed using Building Information Modeling (BIM), facilitating coordination and evaluation of performance-related decisions.

Adaptability and reuse
The structure’s layout—with flexible spans and floor heights—enables future changes in program. Both structural and envelope components are designed for disassembly and reconfiguration. Timber columns and beams can be reused, and the projected lifespan of the structure exceeds 100 years, with materials intended for re-entry into future building cycles.

This parking building serves as a case study in circular construction, prioritizing modularity, flexibility, and low-impact material use within a functional infrastructure project.

At the Limburg DC Bouwcampus 2.0 in Diepenbeek, a modular parking building designed by Jaspers-Eyers Architects in collaboration with Democo applies circular construction principles to a functional typology. The structure integrates modularity, disassembly, and traceability to support long-term adaptability.

Scalable and adaptable design
The structure is based on a modular system, allowing for expansion up to 500 parking spaces. Its design enables future repurposing or relocation, aligning with flexibility goals from the outset.

Detachable timber façade
The facade is composed of ThermoWood® pine slats from LDCwood, installed as detachable elements intended for reuse. The material is thermally modified for improved durability (class 1, lifespan ≥25 years) and dimensional stability. Burnblock® fire-retardant treatment is applied to meet fire safety standards.

Material tracking
A material passport, derived from the BIM model and façade assembly, supports traceability and potential reuse of components. This tool contributes to circular construction strategies by documenting material origins and assembly methods.