Office Building Extension Naturschutzsyndicat Sicona
Merten Architekten
Description
A Circular Building: “What You See Is What You Get”
This circular building avoids digital passports, using visible timber-frame logic to show how it is connected and disconnected. Screwed or loose-fit materials allow easy recycling.
Key Features
- Energy: Facade valves and deep overhangs with louvres ensure efficiency
- Flexibility: Modular walls and swappable glass adapt instantly
- Acoustics: Tiles on felt strips provide effective insulation despite the lightweight construction
- Human-centric: Users control the climate via opening doors and individual panels for heating, cooling, and lighting
Merging tradition with modern technology, this workplace proves that transparency and simplicity drive true sustainability, bypassing complex digital tools.
Category
Building for sustainability
Subcategory
S — projects under 1,000 m²
Placement
Nominee
LAA Edition
2026
Author(s)
Merten ArchitektenWITH
Client
Naturschutzsyndicat Sicona Ouest + Centre
Surface area
765 m²
Year of completion
2025
Location (city)
Olm