Architecture
1/ Archive to the future
Construction work around the World accounts for nearly 40% of global emissions of CO2 it is important to question how we build but also reassess the materials we use for building in order to reduce that impact.
Architecture can actively contribute to the restoration of ecosystems. Spaces can encorporate rainwater harvesting systems and filtration mechanisms to minimize strain on local water resources and support the replenishment of reservoirs.
Sustainable architecture aims to seamlessly integrate with nature, creating spaces that feel organically connected to their surroundings.
Spaces can encourage slower living by prioritizing open layouts, flexible spaces and a connection to the outdoors, inviting people to unwind.
Reassess
Restore
Organic
Slow down
2/ Future generation
Temporary structures serve as stages for performances, art installations, and pop-up events, transforming public spaces into dynamic hubs of cultural activity.
From climbing walls and skate parks to courts, spaces can encourage physical activity and social interaction.
Safe third spaces allows for stronger communities. Community centers and youth clubs designed to facilitate casual gatherings and interactions.
The housing market often overlooks young people. Using modular construction techniques, micro-apartments, co-living spaces, and adaptive repurpousing projects, affordable housing solutions can be created that enable young people to live independently.
Temporary
Active
Meet
Housing issue
3/ Being in tune
Sanctuaries provide people with spaces for introspection and solitude away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Rooms that offer a sense of calm and tranquility, allowing people to recharge and reflect in a peaceful environment.
From grand public libraries to cozy private reading rooms, these havens serve as cultural landmarks and educational hubs where individuals can immerse themselves in the world of literature and ideas.
Courtyards integrate natural landscapes into built environments, fostering connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.
By fostering opportunities for collective engagement and creativity, shared spaces contribute to the vitality and cohesion of neighbourhoods.
Solitude
Libraries
Courtyards
Havens
4/ The imagination revolution
The concept of growth and evolution, characterized by buildings designed to expand organically over time. Structures that prioritize adaptability, accommodating changing needs and functions.
High-end wellness travel destinations and experiential escapes that prioritize human health, integrating elements such as natural light, biophilic design, and spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Structures emulate natural forms and materials, creating spaces that seamlessly blend into their surroundings.
Models for the future, demonstrating how humans, technology, the economy and nature can coexist harmoniously to create environments with the focus on wellbeing.
