The building at Molslaan 137a has seen many uses throughout its history. It started life as an elementary school. Its high spaces were also very suitable for a community centre. Recently, it has been split into two parts. In the back, we designed a private home for a young family. In the front we created studios for young professionals.

In order to offer the best livable space, we conducted extensive research on the target group. This resulted in a specific set of sustainable concepts. The tenants will pay a contribution depending on their usage of electricity, water and waste production. This has the effect of awareness and the tenants have more influence on their direct ecological footprint. They can minimise the footprint by growing their own vegetables in an “Urban Cultivator”, which comes as standard in every kitchen.

A big theme of the project is the sense of community. You don’t just live ‘somewhere’, you are part of a greater whole. This feeling of belonging stimulates people to change their routine patterns and truly live sustainably.