Noon is an architectural studio dedicated to accelerating the development of ecologically sustainable architecture and facilitating the green transition through design.
We believe that the best design solutions are achieved with the smallest possible changes to existing urban fabric and the least amount of the materials used.
As designers, builders and thinkers, we adopt a holistic approach to shaping a sustainable living environment for people and the planet.
We believe that all architecture is transformation. Turning an old office into apartments is a transformation of a building, but painting a wall is also a transformation of the existing. However, transformation is not just about changes in the built environment. The construction of a new summer house in an untouched forest is also a transformation in the truest sense - it is a transformation towards nature. Therefore, we believe that “less is more” – Improving existing buildings through careful renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse is one of the most impactful and sustainable contributions architecture can make.
Renovations and Transformations
Noon is dedicated to promoting circular construction by embracing simple building techniques and prioritizing aesthetic qualities along with the use of recycled, reclaimed, or renewable materials.
We design solutions that allow buildings to have the longest possible lifespan, spaces that are flexible when function needs to change, and details that are easily repairable, not just replaceable. At the same time, we incorporate recycled materials into our new designs, aiming to recycle as many materials previously destined to become linear as possible.
Circular Construction
Sustainable Materials and Prototyping
There are numerous factors that influence the ecological footprint of a building. A significant part of it is based on the materials we use. Building materials can vary widely in their environmental impact. As a fundamental part of our design process, the environmental impact of the materials used is researched, compared, and the obtained results strongly influence the design decisions. Noon is interested in prototyping new, environmentally sustainable materials and bringing old, traditional methods back into contemporary construction processes.