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Ottignies, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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Ottignies, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
A Manifesto for Regenerative Architecture
Mundo Louvain-la-Neuve is a 2,304 sqm coworking space fostering a vibrant community of social enterprises. Meaningfully integrating a renovated rural barn with a new modular extension, it acts as a living laboratory for regenerative architecture.
Form & Materiality:
A milestone in circularity, the primary structure utilizes 68 tons of salvaged steel, combined with bio-sourced timber floors and CLT walls. Externally, fixed perforated panels rhythm the poplar facade, elegantly managing solar gains. Internally, every reuse opportunity was explored. To name just a few examples, salvaged elements include 1,250 sqm of raised floors, 300 sqm of glass partitions, 300 sqm of ceiling tiles, 100% of the timber flooring, 150 floor boxes, 85 doors, 160 luminaires, sanitary fixtures, insulation panels, and the vast majority of the furniture. Crucially, finishes are strictly limited to minimize resource consumption, leaving the timber beautifully exposed. This embraces biophilic design, offering a warm, tactile connection to nature that enhances physical and mental well-being.
Function & Flexible Design:
Guided by a "Long Life Design" approach, the 1.35m grid and mechanical fasteners enable glue-free "Design for Disassembly". Spatially, the architecture facilitates interaction: at its center, a multi-level hall featuring a stepped wooden amphitheater serves as the social heart and informal gathering space. Even the underground parking is reversible; built with precast elements, non-load-bearing walls can be removed to create windows, transforming it into future naturally lit workspaces.
Sustainability & Impact:
Achieving "Passive House Plus" certification, the building relies on passive strategies, 150 solar panels, and 12 deep geothermal probes (85m). Landscaped courtyards and green roofs support biodiversity. Ultimately, Mundo is a permanent manifesto for regenerative design. Moving beyond merely reducing harm, it generates a positive impact across three pillars: climate, nature (via radical reuse and bio-based materials), and people (by designing comfortable spaces that foster an inclusive community).
Mundo Louvain-la-Neuve is a 2,304 sqm coworking space fostering a vibrant community of social enterprises. Meaningfully integrating a renovated rural barn with a new modular extension, it acts as a living laboratory for regenerative architecture.
Form & Materiality:
A milestone in circularity, the primary structure utilizes 68 tons of salvaged steel, combined with bio-sourced timber floors and CLT walls. Externally, fixed perforated panels rhythm the poplar facade, elegantly managing solar gains. Internally, every reuse opportunity was explored. To name just a few examples, salvaged elements include 1,250 sqm of raised floors, 300 sqm of glass partitions, 300 sqm of ceiling tiles, 100% of the timber flooring, 150 floor boxes, 85 doors, 160 luminaires, sanitary fixtures, insulation panels, and the vast majority of the furniture. Crucially, finishes are strictly limited to minimize resource consumption, leaving the timber beautifully exposed. This embraces biophilic design, offering a warm, tactile connection to nature that enhances physical and mental well-being.
Function & Flexible Design:
Guided by a "Long Life Design" approach, the 1.35m grid and mechanical fasteners enable glue-free "Design for Disassembly". Spatially, the architecture facilitates interaction: at its center, a multi-level hall featuring a stepped wooden amphitheater serves as the social heart and informal gathering space. Even the underground parking is reversible; built with precast elements, non-load-bearing walls can be removed to create windows, transforming it into future naturally lit workspaces.
Sustainability & Impact:
Achieving "Passive House Plus" certification, the building relies on passive strategies, 150 solar panels, and 12 deep geothermal probes (85m). Landscaped courtyards and green roofs support biodiversity. Ultimately, Mundo is a permanent manifesto for regenerative design. Moving beyond merely reducing harm, it generates a positive impact across three pillars: climate, nature (via radical reuse and bio-based materials), and people (by designing comfortable spaces that foster an inclusive community).
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