Studio led by Leonid Slonimskiy (Kosmos architects)

Assisted by Manuel Rossi (Rossi+Paris Architectes)

The studio FORCED REUSE explored how the constrained reuse of spaces and materials could inspire new approaches in interior architecture. Faced with crises such as climate change or economic shortages, these improvised solutions revealed a potential for innovation. The goal was to analyze these examples, often born out of urgent needs, and to consider their integration into more responsible and creative practices.

In the first phase, the students conducted research to identify and analyze cases of forced reuse, highlighting essential qualities such as adaptability and the ability to transform. This phase laid the foundation for a critical reflection on the ingenious use of existing resources and spaces.

The second phase focused on a project located on the ground floor of the Clarté building in Geneva. The students imagined a crisis – real or fictional – to design an architectural response suited to this space, with a collective program. The studio became a laboratory for experimentation, where constraints and creativity met to develop solutions that were both innovative and sustainable.