Green build NEWS

Three architects have designed a house entirely from demolition materials and manufacturing residues.

The Villa Welpeloo, which is located in Rombeek in the Netherlands, is a recycled design, developed into a unique and elegant architectural style by the 2012architecten team

The team previously designed the pavilion at Rotterdam’s Parasite Paradise exhibition in 2003, which consisted of fridge doors, car tyres and sailcloth.  It was later modified for use as a student cafeteria at Delft University of Technology. Wherever possible the architectural practice uses recycled building materials in their original form.

The Villa Welpeloo building is an impressive two-storey building constructed from several boxes at various sizes fitted together and is made from 70% recycled materials.  The living room is larger than the rest of the first floor and forms a heart shape,  whilst the open-plan kitchen and more private areas lead off from here; they are located on a slightly higher level and accessible via a couple of steps. An open-plan offers views of and through the building in all directions.

New elements featured in the house include bathroom objects by Duravit, a manufacturer that scores points for sustainability through its green production and durable products.
In the bathroom the dark tiles and synthetic furniture is made from recycled coffee cups, which create a strong contrast to the white lines of the Architec washbasins.