We specialise in adaptive reuse, starting from the existing building stock as a source of spatial, environmental, and economic value. By rethinking existing structures, we help transform buildings, such as industrial, logistical, or office sites, into flexible, mixed-use environments that respond to today’s urban and societal needs.

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Our approach is grounded in a thorough analysis of each building’s spatial and technical potential, including structure, daylight, access, and opportunities for shared and outdoor spaces. This allows us to reconfigure large and robust volumes into future-proof environments that are adapted to new functions and community use, as demonstrated in projects such as The Dome.

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Adaptive reuse also forms a red thread in our circular design strategy. By mapping and evaluating materials across the building stock and integrating material passports and databases, environmental impact and long-term financial performance can be assessed and optimised over the full life cycle of the buildings. Tools such as Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) are used to quantify the economic benefits of circular, adaptable renovation strategies during both design and execution phases. We brought this research into practice with the projects of ZNA Middelheim site and WVDM Living Lab.

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Our research directly informs practice through both high- and low-impact renovation projects that prioritise minimal demolition, maximum material reuse, and reversible building systems. Through both built projects and experimental research, we develop adaptable solutions that allow buildings to evolve over time sustainably, economically, and spatially.