Design for

Decomposition

Design for Decomposition, set on Orkney, presents The Compostorium, a facility designed for ecological human death practices, and a housing scheme, which recommends the use of materials with the capacity to be adapted and eventually decompose. Drawing parallels between the lifecycle approach of a house to a human, the project advocates that we embrace the same holistic strategy we employ with sustainable architecture to death rituals.

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Site Perspective

Housing Interior Perspectives

Housing Facade

Prefabricated and Timber Frame Connection

Site Perspective

The Compostorium -  Ritual Preparation

The Compostorium - Compost Removal

The Compostorium - Short Section