Cirk
Collective housing
Renovation and extension of an existing residential ensemble into 16 homes and 5 assisted living studios, with a shared landscape and collective facilities.
Cirk involves the renovation of three existing buildings and the addition of two new volumes, transforming the site into a mixed residential project with 16 homes and 5 studios for independent assisted living. In addition to housing, the scheme introduces a neighbourhood house and a coworking space, embedded within a strong collective landscape.
The project brings together a diversity of housing types, ranging from compact studios to family homes with one to four bedrooms. The new volumes are carefully integrated into the existing structure, strengthening the legibility of the overall composition.
At the heart of the design lies a shared landscape with orchard and swimming pond, functioning as a collective outdoor space and place of encounter. Each home benefits from a private outdoor area, while residents also have access to a range of shared facilities, including a multipurpose space, sauna, guest room, communal workshop and vegetable garden.
The site is designed as a car-free, landscape-led environment, with provision for bicycle parking and shared mobility. Underground parking is integrated discreetly within the scheme.
The character of the existing buildings is preserved and energetically upgraded, while the new volumes introduce a contemporary interpretation within the same architectural framework. The result is a layered residential environment where collectivity, privacy and landscape are held in careful balance.
