Houce HCB completed

The client liked the idea of recycling and reusing materials. Some people collect works of art, others collect stamps and coins, but our client collected building materials. We materialized his aspiration…

He brought us an unusual framework for this project: to transform an abandoned building which used to be a local store into an office and a duplex apartment by reusing unwanted materials which he collected over the years.This lead to a different way of designing, reversing the design process: materials first, then the design.

The integration of the former storefront strengthened the building’s relationship with the street while creating a division between private and public spaces.

Read all about the process and design of House HCB.