
Moos Euterpe, a social housing project located in Maasland, a small village near Rotterdam, designed by Concrete, consists of 30 housing units of various sizes. The complex is comprised of two buildings that face each other. In the middle, a garden acts as the connecting and social heart of the complex. The architecture incorporates a step-back facade, transforming galleries into verandas. This feature provides plenty of space for residents, fostering connections between neighbours.

Modules range from studios to four-bedroom houses. As residents’ living needs differ and are constantly evolving, Moos strives to offer personalization options without compromising on quality standards. Each 2, 3, and 4-bedroom home consists of two modules: a basic module that accommodates basic necessities such as sleeping, cooking, and washing, and a personal module that can be configured according to the resident’s specific needs. Communal areas are thoughtfully integrated into the overall design. For instance, thoughtfully designed and programmed galleries, with spaces encourage residents to connect and engage with one another.

A clever stacking system allows for a wide range of Moos units ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments in a veranda style and extending up to eight storeys high. Moos is now working to expand its modules and residential floor plans to include single-family ground-level residences, corridor residences, and residential towers up to 70 meters high. The modular design also allows a Moos building to stack apartments and low-rise homes into hybrid buildings. By combining various floor plans within a single structure, Moos facilitates rapid realization of construction projects.

Traditional materials are replaced by sustainable, recycled, and upcycled materials harvested from demolition partners, and also bio-based alternatives. For instance, floors are crafted from recycled concrete, while Cross Laminated Timber walls serve as the primary load-bearing structure. Wood window frames filled with triple glazing ensure an energy-friendly design.

The homes are permanent yet fully demountable, making them also suitable for temporary housing projects, which can be reused in a new location in the future. Moos offers to buy back these homes after a period of temporary use. This guarantees circularity and reduces environmental impact.

Moos operate within a collaborative partner ecosystem that differs from the traditional top-down structure. In this unique form of collaboration, different companies contribute with their expertise and are involved in the process from an early stage. As a result, the partners share collective responsibility for the full life cycle of the delivered product and/or service.

Photo credit: Moos by Concrete
Source: V2Com