Lecture series :
Day Two
20 October 2026
19:00 h
After obtaining a Master of Science degree in Public Architecture at the TU Delft, Mauro spent a brief period working in Cameroon, before finally settling in Brussels, Belgium. These last five years he has been working at archipelago, a firm for contextual architecture, where he was able to further develop his knowledge on sustainable and circular architecture, as well as diving into the complex world of hospital design. The project ‘blok M’, an extension of the General Hospital of Herentals, could be considered as the culmination of both his study and experience in the before mentioned fields.
Introduction Blok M – AZ Herentals
This project constitutes a much needed extension of almost 4000m² for the AZ Herentals, a general hospital that is planning to move to a new site in 25 to 30 years. It was therefore demanded that the extension would be realized as a zero impact building. As lead architect for this project, Mauro Lugaresi will guide you through the principles that defined this building, and how through the themes of integration in its surroundings, smart grid, flexible floorplan, wooden structure and façade system this project achieved its final form, look and feel with the least negative impact on construction, operational life and end of life, thus establishing the first circular hospital building in Belgium and further abroad.