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           2001 Six Houses, Plomin-Istra, Croatia. We conducted a strategic feasibility study to determine how 7,704 m² plot could be optimally developed. Our analysis assessed municipal regulations, identified risks and opportunities, and tested design variations to create the most efficient, value-driven solution for investors. The result: a proposal to divide the plot into six smaller lots, each designated for an Istrian villa with a pool. With an initial plot cost of €800,000, the potential resale value is €250,000 per subdivided plot—or €1.2 million per plot with a built villa.
        
           The villas are designed with reinforced concrete for main structural elements, ensuring durability while allowing flexible layouts that adapt to future lifestyle changes. A strong foundation slab minimizes maintenance issues like water infiltration, reducing long-term upkeep costs. To streamline construction, we used a prefabricated CLT (cross-laminated timber) system, allowing us to perfect one house design and efficiently apply it to the others. Material selection was carefully phased to prevent scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth execution. By separating structural and functional elements, we future-proofed the villas, making modifications easier down the line.

            Clear early communication with the municipality was essential—ensuring alignment on regulations, eliminating misunderstandings, and setting a solid foundation for smooth approvals. We emphasize transparency at every stage, keeping the seller, buyer, and city aligned to avoid costly surprises. The strategic planning phase is the most critical—decisions made here define the project’s direction while keeping flexibility open. The land was tested across multiple scenarios to identify the best solution, while still allowing room for future owner input.

           Our core advice: never rush into obtaining a construction permit without a clear vision. A safer investment isn’t just knowing what can be built—it’s knowing what you want to build and refining both. That’s why we adhere to Swiss SIA 102 standards, ensuring minimal long-term maintenance and a project that lasts.

           1011 Lerchenstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

Made at E2A Architekten (Zürich, Switzerland).

           1010 Wankdorfcity3, Bern, Switzerland

Made at E2A Architekten (Zürich, Switzerland).
           1009 Home One, Zurich, Switzerland

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           1007 Solar House, Zrenj-Istra, Croatia

           1006 Master plan, Ljubljana, Slovenia

           1005 House Tržnica, Maribor, Slovenia

           1004 Litrostoj, Ljubljana, Slovenia

           1003 House Credo, Ljubljana, Slovenia

           1002 Pompidou Kanal, Schaerberk, Brussels. Our first collaboration with a Swiss office was an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best—an office renowned for its precision, deep knowledge of buildings, and mastery of cost-driven decision-making. We worked as part of a 25-architect team on a single project for nearly two years. To put it simply—it was incredibly complex.

           The project involved partially renovating the old Citroën car assembly factory, inserting three new volumes to house a museum, gallery, and archive. But this was no ordinary transformation. The building itself acts as an open street within the city, remaining accessible even at night—eliminating traditional closing hours and redefining how a structure interacts with its environment. One of the greatest challenges was deciding what to preserve. Is the true value in the existing materials, or in their potential to be reused? Which spaces should remain intact, layered with new construction, and which should be replaced? Are we enriching the building’s history, or merely maintaining aging elements that will demand even greater energy in the long run?

           Then, there’s the pressing issue of energy efficiency. The factory’s massive 40,000-square-meter glass roof and its bolted metal structure posed significant challenges. Every discussion circled back to the same question: Why does this effort matter? What do we gain by repurposing instead of rebuilding? This was an emotionally demanding project—one with no clear references, no simple solutions. The architect, general planner, and execution team had to work as one because every decision carried structural risk. Nothing could be deferred. Every choice was urgent, every move calculated.

           Made at Atelier Kanal (Brussels, Belgium), established by noArchitekten (Brussels, Belgium), Sergison Bates architects (London, UK) and EM2N Architekten (Zürich, Switzerland).
           1001 Site Temple, Porto, Portugal. The client wanted a contemplation space on the beach near Porto, Portugal. Their budget: €10 million. We delivered it for €550,000. How? By recognizing that the perfect contemplative space already existed—the beach itself. Instead of building, we observed. Walking barefoot on the sand, watching the horizon shift, and feeling the vastness of the sea—this was the experience we needed to protect, not replace.

           We followed a simple rule: Use what’s already there. Inspired by Richard Wentworth and architects Peter and Alison Smithson, we embraced the As Found philosophy—working with existing conditions rather than against them. The result? A project that won 1st prize, called a “metaphysical surprise.”

           The most powerful lesson in architecture—and business—is knowing when to do nothing. The best solutions often aren’t about adding more but about defining what should remain untouched. The most efficient designs use minimal materials, leave the smallest footprint, and require little maintenance. Sometimes, the smartest investment is recognizing value instead of creating it. We didn’t build a new space—we revealed the one that was already there.
      
           1000 Economic-Legislative Potemkin city, Ljubljana, Slovenia. This project taught us what truly matters in architecture—and how we must think, build, and design moving forward. The most critical questions in decision-making are often ignored, yet they shape the best outcomes. Chief among them: cost. It’s the single most decisive factor, yet too often treated as an afterthought.

           We now see cost not as a limitation but as a strategic tool. By making "How much does it cost?" the foundation of our design process, we refine ideas, eliminate waste, and create spaces that are both intelligent and sustainable. Cost isn’t a constraint—it’s a path to better decisions.

           This project reinforced that meaningful architecture isn’t about trends or perfection. It’s about precision and long-term value. Moving forward, we will apply these lessons, define clear priorities, and commit to them. Our goal is simple: to create spaces that serve people—not demand attention.

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