Sustainability Report

XXXI.studio operates on the principle that there is nothing more sustainable in architecture than flexibility. The design of BAZ is a direct response to the ecological crisis in modern commercial construction. In the EU, construction and demolition activities account for 35% to 40% of total waste generation. Much of this waste is driven by the constant demolition of interior elements in commercial spaces as businesses change or move.

While BAZ is a highly specific culinary performance space, its flexibility is built into its spatial DNA and material purity.

By avoiding a traditional fragmented layout of small rooms and corridors, the 15-metre counter creates a clear, dual-zone open plan. This layout is inherently democratic; if the "program" were to change from a restaurant to a gallery, a workshop, or a collaborative studio, the central anchor remains a versatile surface for interaction, while the open floorplan easily accommodates different flows of movement. The entrance and the "minimalist box" threshold were designed as a clean architectural insertion. This structural clarity allows the shell to remain a neutral, sophisticated backdrop, ensuring the space can evolve alongside the city’s needs while maintaining its architectural soul.

Our commitment to material integrity means we avoided complex composites or irreversible finishes. The stainless steel and raw wood - specifically the massive counter - are high-quality, singular materials. Because they are treated as honest, independent elements rather than being glued or hidden behind drywall, they can be disassembled, repurposed, or refinished in a future iteration of the space without losing their value or character.