Located in a mixed-use district characterized by small manufacturers and residential buildings, this project was inspired by the site’s history of architectural transformation. Early industrial buildings, once housed breweries and candy factories, were repurposed into offices and residences after approximately 70 years. By reflecting on this pattern of transformation, the project explores the potential lifecycle of biogenic materials – which are sustainable but less durable than traditional materials such as concrete and steel.
The concept integrates a permanent structure, housing a biogenic material factory, corridors, and utility spaces, with biogenic material residential units designed for adaptability and renewal. The factory occupies the first and second floors and transforms an existing taxi building into a factory logistics center. It produces modular housing components such as cladding walls for seasonal adjustments, cork blocks for interior partitions and adaptable furniture, and also recycles biogenic material waste for secondary use. This symbiotic relationship ensures that the building develops over time, offsets material decay and enhances resilience. By embedding production and adaptability into the architectural design, the project envisions a self-sufficient, regenerative urban habitat.
