Build on Otto Scheltus!

TEAM PORTRAIT

INTERVIEW
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1. How do you define the main issues of your project in relation with the theme “Re-sourcing”? Re-sourcing thanks to nature, to social dynamics, to new materiality? In which way do you think your project can contribute to an ecological and/or social evolution? And in which way do you think your project can be called a “regenerative project”?
The aim of this design is to work with the existing structure, to highlight its strengths, and to transform the building in response to both contemporary requirements and historical lessons. From an ecological standpoint alone, reusing and repurposing the building is imperative. Moreover, the architectural value of the existing structure, with its strong framework, also makes it a valuable foundation for future development. 

2. How did the issues of your design and the questions raised by the site mutation meet?
Through the conversion the building opens up to a more diverse range of inhabitants. The resulting overlap of different groups allows for the development of synergies that not only ensure a sustainable future for the building itself, but also contribute to the ad-vancement of the entire neighborhood. This continuation respects the existing by high-lighting its qualities, such as the naturally lit corridors, the distinctive bay windows, the interior materiality, and the private outdoor spaces. The design strengthens and preser-ves its architectural character while transforming it through carefully considered inter-ventions into a sustainable, ecological, and socially resilient building that is viable for the future.

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