Karper
In this project the architects focused on reducing their impact through densification, the circular economy and materiality. By renovating and converting an industrial building into a home and adding a roof extension, the architects focus on working with the existing. They show that building with natural materials such as straw, earth and wood has a place not only in the countryside but also in an urban setting.
Natural materials such as straw bales are used for insulation, cream Léém clay plaster for many wall surfaces and rammed earth cream for the central kitchen island bench. BC materials in collaboration with Het Leemniscaat and the client organised a training for contractors to learn how to apply earth plasters. Through an internal workshop the BC materials team rammed 3 objects made of our rammed earth mix to compose the kitchen island.
By using bio-based materials instead of conventional construction materials where possible, the building has a very low ecological impact and provides a healthy and pleasant living environment. Second-hand recycled products add character and prevent additional emissions from new materials.
- Location
- BrusselsBelgium
- Client
- Private
- Architect
- Hé Architectuur
- Contractor
- Het Leemniscaat
