Re:Generation Liège

Reimagining Local Building Culture as a Showcase for a Circular Generation of Architecture

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

T.H. Reitsma Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

E.I. Ronner Situated Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
J.W. Lafeber Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
L.G.A.J. Reinders Situated Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
S. Stalker (supervisor 1)
F.R. Schnater Architectural Technology - Architecture and the Built Environment (coach)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2023 Thijs Reitsma
Sustainability Circular economy Community Adaptive reuse Liège Cultural value Component reuse Local building culture
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Published Date

04-07-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, there is a growing recognition of the urgent need to embrace sustainable and circular practices. As the challenges of climate change and resource depletion become increasingly apparent, architects and designers have a unique opportunity and responsibility to shape the future of our built environment. It is within this context that I followed the Urban Architecture Graduation Studio, leading to my project called "Re:Generation Liège", in wich I aim to reimagine local building culture as a showcase for a circular generation of architecture, while revitalizing an abandoned industrial site.
At its core, "Re:Generation Liège" seeks to challenge the prevailing linear model of resource consumption in our field of Architecture, while trying to create architecture that is culturally fitting, encouraging social life and in symbiosis with nature. By harnessing the principles of circularity and sustainability, this project strives to create a harmonious interplay between human habitation, natural resources, and the surrounding environment.
The city of Liège, with its rich architectural heritage and vibrant cultural identity, serves as the backdrop for this project. By leveraging the unique physical, economic and socio-cultural characteristics of the local context, "Re:Generation Liège" aims to demonstrate how a circular economy can be boosted in this specific context, through showcasing the potential of adaptive reuse, component reuse and reuse-focused public program.