The City
An anthropocentric view of Antwerp
The Intention
The remnants of industry and and ideas for re-use
The Site
Understanding the sites context, existing infrastructure and history
The Masterplan
Designing around four main contaminants: mineral oil, poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals and benzene. This is also while setting out public and private clusters of buildings throughout the existing infrastructure.
The Mycological process
Outlining the principles of mycoremediation and carbon store through the use of mycelium and phytoremediative planting.
Mycelium
Utilising specific biological structures of mycelium in order to design facade panels.
1:20 Sectional Model
Exploring the impact of the facade on internal spaces.
Mycelium as a Texture
Exploring the use of mycelium patterns as a relief texture for internal plaster panels.
Mechanising
Exploring how the spaces can open up and close down to invite people to the site
Site Narrative
Exploring the proposed narrative of the public experience of space