#local_resources

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about #local_resources

Project • By Telliskivi Creative City • Shops

House of Reed

Creative space in the middle of historic Tallinn, Estonia city centre – Telliskivi Creative City – has got a new splendid feature of a façade made of reed. By the help of LUMIA’s architects, an old Soviet electrical substation was turned into contemporary studios, including Estonia’s oldest building materials.  Tõnu Tunnel Tõnu Tunnel Tõnu Tunnel Locally sourced, natural and renewable, reed has been used in Estonian building traditions for centuries. Here, the traditional material takes on a new architectural expression, combining local heritage with a resource-conscious approach to contemporary construction. “Commissioned by Telliskivi Creative City, we designe... More

Project • By PM Architectes • Private Houses

House in the vineyards

The project is located in the heart of the Sancerre wine region, in Chavignol. The owner, a wine producer, entrusted the agency with the design and construction of his family home, conceived as a living space that is both intimate and open to the landscape. The hillside site offers exceptional views of the slopes where the client's vineyards extend. This rich and soothing view guided the design of the spaces from the outset. Charlotte Cazenave Charlotte Cazenave Charlotte Cazenave Charlotte Cazenave Charlotte Cazenave Charlotte Cazenave The house, nurtured by this environment, is organized around visual openings and large windows that bring the landscape inside. The project unfolds over two levels and includes... More

Project • By vn-a (visual network artarchitecture) • Rurals

Rehabilitation for a resettlement area in SocTrang

Resettlement in Viet Nam - Policies and Social Impact Assessment.Involuntary resettlement is one of many challenges faced by the extractive sector, particularly balancing the competing interests and responsibilities of governments, companies and affected local communities. Unluckily the resettlement projects are established with so many competing interests, that the inhabitants are involuntary relocated into the "new village" where is lacked of living conditions and infrastructure. vn-a vn-a vn-a With the support 2105 USD for each unit from the initiative non-profit group "Nhà chống lũ" in cooperation with the local People's Committee and each household joined themself with their own contribution 20% of the costs, eve... More