A+310
Material Flows
Rotor enjoys international recognition as a pioneer in the reuse of building elements. Central to Rotor’s work is the observation that ecological transitions cannot be achieved solely through technocratic means, but must also be socio-economically and culturally embedded. On the occasion of the exhibition Entangled Matter at Bozar this fall, Rotor serves as co-editor of A+310 Material Flows.
In this issue, the preservation of existing structures and the reuse of building materials go hand in hand with alternative design practices. Various international authors examine topics such as the reuse and maintenance of materials (Pauline Lefebvre), the preservation of a building’s structural integrity (Kristiaan Borret), low-tech assembly techniques (Thomas Vilquin), financing models for innovative practices (Lisa De Visscher), and the evolving authorship of the architect (Pierre Chabard). This allows us to critically assess which aspects and instruments of a circular economy are capable of transforming the current linear economy—and with what results.