Ecoloop

Eco-loop is a super-structure that blurs the boundaries between building/ landscape, figure/ ground, and production/ consumption to create an ecosystem that is greater than sum of its parts. The ground lifts up to create a continuous occupiable roofscape that runs through the site with green roof structures, edible gardens, a walkway and bike path. The slope provides direct access to each floor from outside. A combination of single student units and senior units are located in each floor. The ground floor is dedicated for a Co-op for local produce and the crops of edible-park above, a restaurant also served by the greenhouses on the south site, and commercial and social areas on the north site. The entire proposal creates a self-sustaining eco-system with positive financial cultural and ecological impacts.

Status

Competition Entry, 2015

Program

Student and Elderly Housing

Area

13,000 square meters

Location

Jyvaskyla, Finland

Site Plan

Team

Koray Duman, Matei Denes, Alejandra Navarette, Kelly Liu, Joann Feng, Nick Oelrich