In this project, I designed Reloop Hub, an educational hub focused on the research, development, and production of thermal insulation systems made from industrial waste. The project aims to address two challenges simultaneously: the growing amount of industrial waste generated by modern industries and the increasing need for sustainable building materials.

The educational concept is based on learning through research, experimentation, and making. Students are encouraged to investigate different industrial waste materials, test their properties, and explore their potential use as thermal insulation products. Rather than learning only through theoretical instruction, students participate directly in the process of transforming waste into valuable building materials.

The project brings together classrooms, laboratories, workshops, exhibition spaces, and public gathering areas to support this educational process. Students begin by studying materials and conducting experiments in the laboratories, then develop prototypes and insulation systems within the workshop spaces. The exhibition areas provide an opportunity to display research outcomes, prototypes, and completed projects, allowing knowledge to be shared with the wider community.

The workshop and exhibition spaces form the core of the project and are located on the underground level. This decision creates a unique learning environment while also taking advantage of the thermal stability provided by the surrounding earth. Courtyards and light wells introduce natural daylight and ventilation into these spaces, maintaining a strong connection with the surface and improving user comfort.

The project also includes a conference hall, library study spaces, administrative offices, and outdoor learning areas. These functions are connected through a central courtyard and amphitheater that encourage collaboration, discussion, and interaction between students, researchers, educators, and visitors.

Overall, Reloop Hub is designed as a place where education, sustainability, research, and innovation come together. By transforming industrial waste into thermal insulation systems, the project promotes a circular approach to material use while providing students with a hands-on learning experience that connects environmental responsibility with practical application.