Office Building Extension Naturschutzsyndicat Sicona

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Office Building Extension Naturschutzsyndicat Sicona

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 Architekten

WITH

None

Client

Naturschutzsyndicat Sicona Ouest + Centre

Surface area

765 m²

Year of completion

2025

Location (city)

Olm