SAWA in Rotterdam is a groundbreaking circular timber residential building, setting new standards in sustainable urban living with its structure comprising over 90% wood.
Designed for environmental and social sustainability, it features 109 homes with spacious green terraces and communal areas like a public vegetable garden. Emphasizing biodiversity, the building integrates 600 linear meters of planters and 140 nesting boxes, enhancing the local ecosystem.
SAWA combines energy-neutral solutions, such as solar panels and sustainable heating, with flexible, future-proof architecture, showcasing nature-inclusive design and modern living.
Project: SAWA
Firm: Mei architects and planners
Popular Winner, 11th Annual A+Awards, Unbuilt – Sustainable Residential Project
