E18 Portrait - The Mineral Network. From extraction to regeneration

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The Mineral Network. From extraction to regeneration

Associates: Giacomo Gallo (IT), Bregje Lidewij Walkate (NL), Maarten Johannes Filius (NL), Karlijn Simone Besse (NL) – architects, Robert Thomas Younger (DE) – urban planner, Remco Alexander van der Togt (NL) – landscape architect, Tadej Gregorič (SI) – urbanist student

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"Our western lifestyle is powered by extraction, influencing every aspect of our lives. It's time to make these processes transparent and architecturally central to society. Our project regenerates tangible elements (wetlands, habitats, amenities) and intangible values (identity, community) by retaining the value the mine creates within the region through reinvestment in education and economy."

Mining Halo. A Megadike containing toxic tailings, industrial park and experience center.
Ulefoss with regenerated harbour area and terraformed archipelago.
View from the experience centre into the mine & landfill