Circular construction

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about circular construction

Project • By DCOOP Architects • Student Housing

Cloister In the Forest- IIT Bombay Hostels

This project has been conceived as a multi-layered approach to sustainability, social life and architectural expression.  As with the rest of Mumbai, the IIT Bombay campus faces the challenge of housing an increasing population on a limited parcel of land. The new cluster of three hostels is designed to accommodate 1127 students on a hostel plot that initially held 252 students.  Rajesh Vora Rajesh Vora The site abuts the Powai Lake and is covered with dense foliage of old trees. The primary gesture of organization comes from an impulse of preserving this invaluable natural habitat: The three blocks are located in voids created by the demolished hostel blocks and strategically arranged around the perimeter of the site... More

Project • By farwickgrote partner • Primary Schools

Primary school at Eiskeller

The planning task for the municipality of Altenberge involved merging the two existing primary schools in Altenberge, Johannesschule and the Borndalschule, at the site of the former Ludgeri secondary school (which closed in 2016/2017) and the Borndalschule site. Constantin Meyer, Köln Constantin Meyer, Köln Constantin Meyer, Köln Constantin Meyer, Köln The new primary school at Eiskeller in Altenberge is a successful example of how existing school buildings can be transformed into modern, future-oriented learning environments. Through the comprehensive renovation and targeted expansion of the former Ludgeri secondary school, the two existing primary schools in the municipality of Altenberge were able... More

Project • By CURA Architekten • Primary Schools

School Complex in Davos Platz

In Davos Platz, the central district of Davos, Switzerland, the modernisation and expansion of a new school complex has been completed by CURA Architekten. The project raises the bar for sustainable construction in the educational sector. The Munich-based architectural studio’s approach prioritises responsible planning and circular construction, ensuring harmony in both context and environment. CURA’s design integrates the existing school structure, reducing the new building volume by 40 percent. When combined with a timber extension, the project achieves a significantly reduced carbon footprint. CURA Architekten CURA Architekten CURA Architekten   Integrating old and new for resource efficiency  Fro... More