Be Inspired by Transformational Design

Our latest Words with Winners film, shot in location at one of BIG U's first publicly open spaces, highlights how the BIG U project transforms the idea of defensive urban infrastructure into spaces that invite people to engage with the waterfront.

The Holcim Foundation recognized the project in 2015, with Ingels commenting in the film that this win “was a great encouragement to keep fighting the battles and finding solutions” in what he dubs a “strange encounter between engineering and architecture, urbanism, environmental design, and social infrastructure”. Almost a decade on, this project remains one that redefines urban resilience and serves as an inspiration to coastal cities worldwide.

Join the Holcim Foundation in Berlin on November 25, 2024, for an engaging discussion on the transformative potential of urban infill, featuring the Holcim Foundation Awards prize winner Haus 2+ at Holzmarkt as a case study.

Maximizing Impact – Urban Infill Lessons is a free, expert-led event that will delve into how sustainable, low-carbon projects reshape urban spaces and contribute to community well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into pioneering approaches in sustainable construction.

The Holcim Foundation’s Clinic of Care: Indonesia program led by our Next Gen Ambassadors recently inaugurated a new cultural venue created through an immersive design-build workshop. Ten students from across the globe collaborated with local experts in the Javanese village of Mutihan Madurejo, transforming a traditional Joglo into a vibrant space for dance, community, and heritage. This hands-on project celebrates the preservation of cultural identity through sustainable design.