Sustainability Report

Yes — the project did consider the afterlife and potential adaptive reuse of the building. This is primarily addressed through the structural concept and the spatial organisation of the house.

The house is organised around three reinforced-concrete cores that contain the main service functions such as the bathroom, utility spaces and kitchen. These cores act as the primary structural and technical elements supporting the flat concrete slab. Because the load-bearing structure and infrastructure are concentrated in these compact cores, the remaining floor area remains largely column-free and spatially open.

This structural strategy allows the interior to function as a flexible spatial framework rather than a fixed residential layout. The living, working and sleeping zones are defined more by furniture and a long, double-sided storage wall than by permanent partitions. As a result, the internal organisation could be reconfigured with minimal intervention, enabling the space to adapt to changing needs over time.

In this sense, the house is not conceived solely as a single-use dwelling but as a generic pavilion-like structure capable of accommodating other programmes if required. The open plan, clear structural logic and concentration of services allow the building to potentially function as a studio, workspace, small office, gallery-like environment or other forms of habitation. The flexible relationship between interior and garden further supports this adaptability, allowing different uses to extend naturally into the landscape.

Rather than prescribing a fixed domestic scenario, the project therefore proposes a robust and adaptable architectural framework — one that can evolve with its occupants and remain relevant beyond its initial programme.

Yes — several building elements in the project are conceived so that they can be removed, reused or replaced with minimal demolition, allowing them to potentially re-enter the circular economy.

The primary structure of the house is intentionally simple and long-lasting, consisting of a flat concrete slab supported by three reinforced-concrete service cores. This durable structural framework is designed for permanence, while many of the secondary elements are conceived as reversible or replaceable layers.

Inside the house, much of the interior is defined by built-in furniture made from veneered chipboard, including the long double-sided storage wall that separates the living and sleeping zones. These elements are not structural and are mechanically fixed rather than cast or permanently bonded to the structure, meaning they can be disassembled, repaired or replaced if the spatial organisation changes in the future.

Several other components also follow this principle. The timber sliding panorama window on the south-west façade is installed within a recessed steel frame and can be removed independently of the concrete structure. Likewise, interior lighting elements and furniture consist largely of ready-made or reused pieces, which can easily be relocated or reused elsewhere without material loss.

Even the exposed concrete surfaces reflect a circular mindset: they were cast using local Mura river gravel and reused formwork, reducing the need for new materials during construction while leaving a durable finish that requires no additional cladding layers.

Overall, the project distinguishes between permanent structural elements and adaptable interior components. While the concrete frame provides a robust, long-term spatial infrastructure, many secondary elements can be taken apart, replaced or reused, supporting future adaptation and the potential circulation of materials beyond the lifespan of the initial interior configuration.