#circulardesign
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about #circulardesign
Sweco Utrecht
For Sweco's new office in the Wonderwoods building in the heart of Utrecht, Hal2 designed and realised a 1,300 m² workplace that brings together identity, circularity and spatial clarity. The result is a working environment that supports the way people actually work, moving between focus, collaboration and informal exchange, while making sustainability visible and tangible at every turn.
The Wonderwoods building is known for its striking green facade. Rather than mirroring this character directly, the interior was developed with its own logic: a calm, considered materiality that carries the same values. The layout responds to the building's generous views of surrounding greenery, with sightlines deliberately preserved to bring in ligh... More
Project • By atelier tom vanhee (former Room & Room) • Apartments
meandering furniture, villa renovation in Brussels
The renovation of the house in Brussels represents a thoughtful transformation of a traditional detached home into a vibrant and functional living space. Initially characterized by its small, dark rooms and disconnected layout, the house has an open, interconnected design that maximizes natural light and enhances everyday living.
The core of the renovation involved reconfiguring the interior to establish a seamless flow between spaces. Internal walls that once segmented the rooms were removed, creating an open-plan layout that connects the living areas more fluidly. This approach not only enhances the spatial experience but also fosters a sense of continuity throughout the home. The kitchen, which was previously isolated from the rest of t... More
Project • By blng studio • Offices
Extension of the District Administration
Context & IntentSet within a listed civic ensemble in Eutin, the extension is conceived as a precise companion rather than a rival. Its calm volume picks up neighbouring cornice lines and structural rhythms, completing the courtyard and giving the complex a clearer figure. The massing is deliberately measured: a contemporary layer that strengthens what exists and sets a clean diagram for future growth without disruption. (Competition-winning scheme.)
Arne Mayntz
Arne Mayntz
Plan & Daily UseInside, the plan is organised for everyday effectiveness and long-term adaptability. Daylight leads the layout; circulation is clear and legible. A spectrum of work settings—single and double offices, project rooms, and a multifun... More
Project • By blurring boundaries • Individual Buildings
Maativan
Maativan, a natural building sanctuary nestled on the fringes of Wada’s reserved forest area in India, is a testament to environmental consciousness and sustainable architecture. Located near the Tansa forest and spanning 5,000 sq. ft., Maativan is constructed from mud and other natural materials that harmonize with the surrounding ecosystem. The design intentionally integrates nature into the building's structure, preserving existing trees and vegetation. This careful planning ensures that the spaces evoke the sensation of being in a forest, enveloped by a lush outdoor environment under a dense natural canopy.
Inclined Studio
Inclined Studio
Maativan epitomizes a seamless blending with its environment, sitting low an... More
Product • By Herso • No Waste floor circularly produced floors
No Waste floor circularly produced floors
We make the most beautiful wooden floors from waste wood, 100% post-consumer waste wood, with FSC100% recycled, which results in beautiful green points with Breeam scoresThe floors are available in three variants: Brabant Bont, where all colors of wood are allowed, then Amsterdam Blond, where all dominant colors are omitted and a paler variant is created, and an oak variant where all kinds and colors of oak from old reused furniture are used. More
Project • By Atelier Marko Brajovic • Wellness Centres
AYURU
AYURU is inspired by the principle of arriving and landing in a territory of ecological relationships in a light and gentle way.
AYURU is a species of bird. Inspired by the fluid movement of these animals, the forest temple is based on the principle of arriving and landing in a territory of ecological relationships in a light and gentle way. With a height of 8m and an external diameter of 16m, the Ayuru space offers a flexible area for different uses in events and practices. Externally, on the East and West sides we have two squares, thus extending the possible program of uses, as well as parking spaces, bathrooms, storage and support kitchen, accessed by stone paths that articulate access to the entire complex. The space blends into the l... More
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OVERVIEW
The Challenge Over 60% of all waste globally is of construction origin, with huge quantities of this waste ending in landfill. Additionally, traditional bricks and blocks are made from precious, finite raw materials which involve high energy for extraction as well as manufacture into finished fired products. It is key for the architecture, design and construction sectors to reduce their waste, become more circular and to find more sustainable low carbon means to development and a net zero society.
The Technology This unfired construction unit has excellent sustainability credentials - having over 90% recycled content from construction waste, low energy input in its production when compared to traditional clay-fired... More