Rejuvenation: A Sanctuary Grown from Decay
Design Studio 02
Spatial Concept
This project explores architecture as a living, evolving system. Inspired by the life cycle of fungi, mycelium becomes a metaphor for spatial growth—absorbing the past and generating new forms. A model emerges from the ruins, where two artists inhabit and create, drawing from the site’s memory. The new parasitizes the old, not to erase it, but to give it new life. Through this process, architecture becomes a continuation of history, rooted in decay yet full of potential.
Project
Nestled in a forested valley once shaped by the Industrial Revolution, the design invites nature indoors—sunlight, shadows, birdsong, and river sounds become part of daily life. Simple structures and natural materials create an open, flexible space for artists and visitors alike. Locally sourced materials and passive energy strategies allow the building to grow with time. Rather than preserving ruins as static monuments, the architecture embraces change, allowing the past to evolve into a field of creation.
