vincent callebaut architectures (24 articles)
vincent callebaut architectures is a paris-based practice led by belgian architect vincent callebaut. the firm has designed and developed a number of environmental efficient building concepts, which integrate greenery and renewable resources.
vincent callebaut plans 'rainbow tree' residential tower for the philippines
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built from timber, the 32-story tower has been designed with verdant balconies capable of accommodating a diverse selection of plant life.
built from timber, the 32-story tower has been designed with verdant balconies capable of accommodating a diverse selection of plant life.
vincent callebaut proposes to unite notre dame's nave, roof, and spire with glass canopy
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inspired by biomimicry, the design hopes to establish a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.
inspired by biomimicry, the design hopes to establish a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.
vincent callebaut envisions waves of green terraces for multi-purpose complex in france
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the project includes 185 'sky villa' apartments, each with a green wave-like terrace for cultivating fruit and vegetables.
the project includes 185 'sky villa' apartments, each with a green wave-like terrace for cultivating fruit and vegetables.
vincent callebaut to transform historic building in luxembourg with sculptural 'solar dome'
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conceived as a ‘jewel nestled in a stone vessel’, this centerpiece helps articulate a program that includes residences, co-working space, and retail outlets.
conceived as a ‘jewel nestled in a stone vessel’, this centerpiece helps articulate a program that includes residences, co-working space, and retail outlets.
vincent callebaut's 'arboricole' is an urban hanging garden
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at first glance, it seems more like a greenhouse than an urban building, with vegetation drooping from the nine floors.
at first glance, it seems more like a greenhouse than an urban building, with vegetation drooping from the nine floors.
vincent callebaut proposes 3D-printing 'farming bridges' to regenerate war-torn mosul
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the stacked housing units are covered with urban farms, guaranteeing food autonomy to inhabitants and excellent thermal inertia to the built environment.
the stacked housing units are covered with urban farms, guaranteeing food autonomy to inhabitants and excellent thermal inertia to the built environment.
vincent callebaut proposes spiral-shaped eco-resort for the philippines
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the design is a response to over-fishing, mass tourism, and pollution in the form of plastic waste and toxic products.
the design is a response to over-fishing, mass tourism, and pollution in the form of plastic waste and toxic products.
vincent callebaut conceives floating manta ray-shaped ferry terminal for seoul
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the structure offers elevated views across the han river and yeouido park, an experimental urban space dedicated to sustainable development.
the structure offers elevated views across the han river and yeouido park, an experimental urban space dedicated to sustainable development.
vincent callebaut proposes mixed-use eco-neighborhood for central brussels
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the masterplan has been conceived as a model for new sustainable communities in european cities where the urban fabric has already been established.
the masterplan has been conceived as a model for new sustainable communities in european cities where the urban fabric has already been established.
vincent callebaut's twisting carbon-absorbing tower takes shape in taipei
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the completed 'tao zhu yin yuan' will carry 23,000 trees, which will absorb up to 130 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
the completed 'tao zhu yin yuan' will carry 23,000 trees, which will absorb up to 130 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
vincent callebaut proposes to clad brussels' botanic center with densely planted façades
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the photosynthesis of 10,000 plants enables close to 50 tons of carbon dioxide to be removed from the atmosphere.
the photosynthesis of 10,000 plants enables close to 50 tons of carbon dioxide to be removed from the atmosphere.
vincent callebaut's hyperions is a sustainable ecosystem that resists climate change
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the project aims to create a cultural hub that combines urban renaturation with small scale farming.
the project aims to create a cultural hub that combines urban renaturation with small scale farming.
vincent callebaut architectures envisions 3D printed oceanscraper
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the futuristic underwater farm is situated at the the rio de janeiro shore and aims to find sustainable solutions to climate change by promoting sea life.
the futuristic underwater farm is situated at the the rio de janeiro shore and aims to find sustainable solutions to climate change by promoting sea life.
vincent callebaut plans wooden orchids complex for china
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presented as part of a larger masterplan, the project has been designed to combat potentially damaging migration patterns.
presented as part of a larger masterplan, the project has been designed to combat potentially damaging migration patterns.
vincent callebaut masterplans a self-sufficient city of science in rome
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through referencing the land art movement, the integrated proposal is covered with plants that are intelligent, self producing and organic.
through referencing the land art movement, the integrated proposal is covered with plants that are intelligent, self producing and organic.
vincent callebaut devises smart-towers for the future of paris
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the proposal presents eight different tower typologies that each integrate elements of renewable energy within the city's dense urban fabric.
the proposal presents eight different tower typologies that each integrate elements of renewable energy within the city's dense urban fabric.
vincent callebaut envisions green living at cairo's gate residences
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the vast project combines vegetation and structure, metamorphosing the city into a green, dense and hyper-connected ecosystem.
the vast project combines vegetation and structure, metamorphosing the city into a green, dense and hyper-connected ecosystem.
vincent callebaut fills flavours orchard with sculptural villas
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the development is designed to encourage a close and intimate relationship with the natural environment, which combines the advantages of urban and rural living.
the development is designed to encourage a close and intimate relationship with the natural environment, which combines the advantages of urban and rural living.
vincent callebaut architectures unveils swallow's nest
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revolving geometries carve flexible space for cultural history and exploration at the northeast entry to taichung gateway park in taiwan.
revolving geometries carve flexible space for cultural history and exploration at the northeast entry to taichung gateway park in taiwan.
vincent callebaut architectures: agora tower, taipei, taiwan
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the extensively greened tower and sustainable icon recently broke ground in taipei city, concretizing the reality of energy-producing architecture.
the extensively greened tower and sustainable icon recently broke ground in taipei city, concretizing the reality of energy-producing architecture.
vincent callebaut architectures: asian cairns, shenzhen, china
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stacked, pebble-like pods comprise six sustainable 'farmscrapers' that produce more energy than they consume via food production, wind harnessing and solar power.
stacked, pebble-like pods comprise six sustainable 'farmscrapers' that produce more energy than they consume via food production, wind harnessing and solar power.
vincent callebaut architectures: green wave swimming pool, royat
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by increasing also the choice of cardio-arterial and rheumatologic cares, callebaut proposes the construction of a 'planted wave' that covers the pool hall under its curve.
by increasing also the choice of cardio-arterial and rheumatologic cares, callebaut proposes the construction of a 'planted wave' that covers the pool hall under its curve.
vincent callebaut architectures: physalia amphibious garden to clean waterways
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physalia is an architectural prototype of an amphibious garden - a floating agora which is meant to clean waterways in europe. the project aims to meet the needs of maintaining a »
physalia is an architectural prototype of an amphibious garden - a floating agora which is meant to clean waterways in europe. the project aims to meet the needs of maintaining a sustainable management of water resources
vincent callebaut architectures: dragonfly vertical farm concept in new york
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belgian firm vincent callebaut architectures have designed a vertical farm modeled around the wings of a dragonfly.
belgian firm vincent callebaut architectures have designed a vertical farm modeled around the wings of a dragonfly.
