Bio-based

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Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Parks

limburgHUIS in GaiaZOO

A special animal collection deserves a building with an equally thoughtful material identity. For LimburgHUIS at GaiaZOO, the starting point was clear: the use of natural materials and a design approach with minimal environmental impact. Caption Located within the green surroundings of the zoo, the building combines local character with a strong architectural expression. The base is constructed from Kunraderstone, a natural stone from the province of Limburg. Above this grounded foundation, Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban was used to create a dark, tactile and distinctive upper volume. Caption For the main façade, Naoshima by Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban was selected. The charred wood gives the building a powerful black appearance... More

Project • By B-too • Housing

Aan de Bosrand

A concept development in North Brabant for affordable social housing in the forest edge. Image Courtesy B-too Magic mix Living, for us, is not just retreating into a house. It is about forming a community where everyone has their own space, whether its owned or rented. A mix of residents enriches the social aspect of living. Living is a shared experience! Image Courtesy B-too Living on the forest edge The buildings of Gebied1 coexist with nature, they are integrated into the green surroundings. The residential buildings each have their own plot with the possibility of parking. By creating green spaces in between the plots, a park-like atmosphere is obtained. The design fosters a unique and vital connection between the area an... More