#reuse

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

The project takes place in the building of the former printing house of the newspaper l’Illustration, an iconic witness of the industrial architecture and modernity of the 30’s through its characteristic tower, its linear volumetry punctuated by the two interior courtyards and its red brick facades. The University Sorbonne Paris Nord already occupies the Illustration after several phases of partial rehabilitation carried out over two decades. Florent Mercier 11h45 This last phase gives back to the south facade its monumental and urban character through a total rehabilitation which opens the building towards the semi-circular square of the rue Balzac and the city. The project is consistent with the previous phases while res... More

Designing a place of events means to take in consideration a series of complex needs, many of them derive from the historical evolution of the space. As a matter of fact, over the centuries, the way of performing and watching performances are evolved and adapted to the new way of expressing the art of representation. The proposal for the Fallen Church aims to offer an innovative approach that is valid both for traditional performances and above all for contemporary experiments that see the active participation of audience in the event. NEAR project Traditionally, stage and auditorium have pre-established positions. The stage is a dynamic organism with the ability to change multiple scenes. The auditorium has a static role; the audienc... More

”Reuse what you can, do not cover or paint anything just to look nice!” Over the past few years Bánáti + Hartvig Architecture Office has been increasing constantly, and grew out its office in Vaskapu Street. A new office building became necessary, which was designed by BH architects for themselves. This was a great challenge, because being their own client, the oportunity was given to create a building which shows the architectural approach that they consider entirely as their own. This way the site was prepared beyond the least environmental impact possible, following the guidelines of architectural cycle. Caption It was clear for the architects not to load the environment even more by constructing a ne... More

Designed by Budapest-based Archikon Architects, Gyöngyszem Kindergarten is Hungary’s first smart kindergarten, transformed from a panel building with sustainable solutions. Balázs Danyi   From single-storey prefab to smart kindergarten Built in the late 1970s, the ten-storey panel residential buildings of the Gyöngyösi Street housing estate in Budapest’s XIII District surround a tree-lined green promenade. These prefabricated “panel houses” (panelház in Hungarian) were mass-produced concrete apartment blocks built across eastern and central Europe from the 1960s until the 1980s. Along the promenade are a number of small retail buildings, a nursery, a kindergarten, and a schoo... More

The project transforms a small eighteenth-century storehouse into a modern dwelling, blending restoration with contemporary design. The original three main facades are preserved while leveraging necessary repairs to introduce a new north-facing wall for indirect sunlight and modern amenities. Max Creasy Max Creasy Max Creasy Localized interventions compact all necessary new functions, making the building fit for inhabitation while maintaining historical integrity. Additionally, a reconfigured hearth, crafted out of reused bricks from the derelict baker oven, remains a focal point, marrying functionality with historical significance. The industrial aesthetic of the interior reflects the building's original utilitarian functio... More

From Past to Future Once the headquarters of Ferro, built in 1969, this building was transformed into Ferro Offices, a vibrant hub for a new generation of maritime and industrial innovators shaping the future of the port. Situated in Rotterdam’s Galileïpark (M4H) and designed by GROUP A for the Port of Rotterdam, the project transforms an outdated office into a sustainable, collaborative environment, reflecting the ambitions of a circular and future-proof Rotterdam Makers District. Sebastian van Damme ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here   A Bold New Identity Within the rugged industrial landscape of Merwe-Vierhavens, Ferro Offices stands out with a fresh, layered presence. An additional... More

Interior design in an existing facility with interesting architecture and history gives rise to a temptation to keep as much of its former character as possible. But how to reconcile the monumental style of a luxury communist hotel with the freshness, energy, and dynamics of a contemporary student residence? The designers from MIXD managed to successfully fuse both worlds and combine their best elements while designing the common areas of the private student dormitory, Student Depot Poznań. PION Studio The Polonez hotel in Poznań was one of the flagship hotel investments of the 1970s. Built on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the People's Republic of Poland, it was to serve visitors to the Poznań Fair. This monumental building... More

This is an extension and renovation project of an existing cultural center built in 1983, located in the middle of the Millennium Park of Pingtung City. The main objective of transformation is to introduce transparency and accessibility to the once hermetic building and disoriented landscaping.  Yu-Chen Chao Yu-Chen Chao At urban scale, a transparent new lobby is proposed and attached to the western side of the existing building. It turns the architectural axis and approach 90 degree in order to make the library face the city directly. Instead of going through series of formal boulevard and plaza, the new approach guides visitors wandering through the forest and arcades before entering the library. Therefore, the architectur... More