Lithos documents the lifecycle of stone in Malta, tracing its path from deep-sea fossils to the architecture shaping the island’s identity. By capturing the metamorphosis of rock, the project explores the dialogue between nature and human craft—where material, history, and physical form permanently intertwine.
The Persistence of the Temporary explores the tension between permanence and adaptability in contemporary architecture. Drawing on the metaphor of the matsutake mushroom, it argues that instability is not a design flaw but a condition for resilience, proposing a shift from static, object-oriented design to interdisciplinary social processes.
Re:Coop elevates the humble chicken coop from a utilitarian structure to a central, activating element of the rural courtyard. Using a rammed earth wall as a foundational spine, the design integrates a protected enclosure with a skeletal outdoor run, creating a modular, expandable habitat that balances safety, freedom, and domestic life.
Moramanga Church envisions a sacred space in Madagascar that integrates worship with the everyday needs of three neighboring Merina villages. By utilizing a light-roof structure that also serves as a vital rainwater collection system, the design transforms a place of gathering into a critical resource, built through collective community participation.
Cemetery Extension designs a dedicated space for the scattering of ashes in Bitnje, Slovenia, creating a landscape that balances farewell with remembrance. Gently undulating grass provides a serene setting for ceremonies, while a memorial forest offers a space for reflection, linked by a path that faces the horizon.
Human Nature Analysis is a series of symbolic drawings that trace the evolution of the self. Mapping a journey from primordial origins and bodily discovery to the construction and eventual release of the social mask, the work visualizes the movement from innocence to self-awareness and acceptance.
View from the Third Floor is a series of drawings that maps the boundary between external observation and internal landscape. Created from a fixed vantage point in Antwerp, the work documents the tension between the world we perceive and the self that perceives it—blurring the line between the two.