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Rotor Deconstruction

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Rotor Deconstruction

4000 m2 of reclaimed building materials and furniture in Brussels. Almost all our inventory is visible on our website!

31/05/2026

We’re so proud to know that used our hanging lights ‘George’ for the interior of ‘Bistro Francka’ in Basel!

The swiss-based baubüro in situ has a track record of projects that make bold use of reused materials on a large scale — driven by a certain taste for technical challenges. The refurbishment of the former gatehouse on the Franck Areal site is smaller and more delicate, but nonetheless entirely consistent with the firm’s approach: the intervention on the existing building is minimal, and in addition to the lamps, the furniture is also second-hand, so are the kitchen furniture and supplies, etc. The former Pförtnerhaus is since short registered as protected heritage, so even the original window sills were preserved and covered with the tabletops. Bistro Francka is a social gastronomical initiative, employing asylum seekers. It is part of , a quite unique redevelopment project taking place on the former mustard factory of Thomi + Franck. In the future, the site will host a mixed programme dedicated to contemporary dance, housing, circular economy and community building.

The hanging lights in question were created based on aluminium downlights reclaimed from the former WTC I & II towers in Brussels, that our lighting team transformed by powder-coating them in bright color. Such a model is by definition a limited series, and the few hundred pieces we have made are long sold out. But our lighting workshop has been very active since then! Have a look at the models they have developed by browsing the category ‘Lighting’ on our website: rotordc.com/shop

Pictures: Martin Zeller

29/05/2026

Klein maar (ook) fijn!

The sort of little find that really makes us happy: a few boxes full of colourful wall hooks from the 1980s (?) – the adhesive back is still intact and functional!

But that’s not all! Ceramic frieze by Utzschneider & Jaunez; small notebook 'Dotted 170' by Oddpaper; cabinet handles in plastic; wall glass holder in smoked pressed glass by E.P. Milano; table light 'Jules' in brass and glass, … and more!

Welcome to Rotor DC! We’re also open on Saturdays.
Bazellaan 3, 1140 Evere
rotordc.com/shop

28/05/2026

What role can public authorities play in the development of reuse centres for construction materials? And how can this mesh with the existing sector and private initiatives? These are precisely the questions that our colleagues at , in collaboration with a number of other organisations, have been exploring as part of the research project. Don't miss the symposium!

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Last week to register for the PREUSE International Symposium!

Join us June 4-5, 2026, in Mechelen & Brussels for a one-time event bringing together professionals and researchers with a shared interest in public reuse centres.

📍 Day 1 | Lamot, Mechelen

→ Morning: Plenary lectures on theoretical frameworks

→ Afternoon: Roundtables on specific projects & commonly reclaimed materials

→ Evening: Keynote by Finn Williams (SE/UK), City Architect of Malmö, founder of Public Practice.

📍 Day 2 | COOP, Brussels

→ Site visits to existing public reuse centres

→ Thematic workshops

The programme is packed, and there is something for everyone. The full programme is available on the PREUSE website.
preuse.nweurope.eu

Register on:
https://www.billetweb.fr/preuse-symposium-2026

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This symposium is organized by in collaboration with the PREUSE project partners: , , , City of Wiltz, , , and .

This event is co-funded by the European Union via the Interreg NWE programme (PREUSE project).
It also benefits from the support of: Brussels Environment (as part of the Renolution programme), Mechelen, University of Ghent, École des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, Valdelia, cnfpc and ULB Faculté d’Architecture La Cambre Horta.

26/05/2026

Book Launch! ‘20 petites leçons d’économie de matière’ is a book written by Victor Meesters (Rotor) and Vincent Laureau, the fruit of a course on reuse and materiality taught to Master’s students in architecture at . After exploring and discussing the subject for several months, the group compiled a collection of often-overlooked concepts, practices and strategies for reducing material consumption in the construction sector.

Each chapter of the book highlights a specific type of intervention, ranging from the relocation of entire buildings to the creation of floor patterns using the opus incertum technique, as well as the application of simple principles designed to facilitate maintenance. It describes pragmatic approaches that can inspire everyday construction and design practices – a discussion basis for reconsidering the use of materials in architecture and the building sector.

To present their work, Victor Meesters and Vincent Laureau invite you to a conference-walk where each principle is put in relation to a material, process or physical part of Rotor’s site in Evere. The presentation will be in French and followed by a moment of exchange around a drink!

Where? At RotorDC, avenue de Bâle 3, 1140 Evere
When? June 3rd, from 18h.
Registration required. The 5 euro fee covers attendance and a drink.

Info & reservation:
rotordc.com/event

The book is also available in our store, see the category ‘Book’ on our webshop.

22/05/2026

Ah, week-end! And some big batches of colourful chairs to lean back in and enjoy the sunny weather.

Stackable beech plywood chairs with black coated steel frame (+60 pieces)
Lime green stackable 'Catifa 46' chair by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper
Blue upholstered stackable chairs with armrests
Red or Yellow swivel office chair 'Figura' by Mario Bellini for Vitra
Stackable white or black metal chairs by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte, with high or low backrest. These have various colored corners.
Light gray 'Crown' armchair by Chris Martin for Massproductions
Classic white plastic outdoor chairs

Welcome to Rotor DC! 1lso open on Saturdays.
Avenue de Bâle 3, 1140 Evere.
rotordc.com/shop

20/05/2026

Are you looking for a first professional experience in the field of materials reuse? Join our team for half a year as an intern!

On average, our team always counts between 2 and 3 interns on 6-month contracts; we therefore regularly have vacancies. Internships at Rotor DC are paid, and we aim to make it a valuable and enjoyable experience, during which you will discover the ins and outs of our fascinating field of activity.

We are currently looking for an intern to join our shop team three days a week. We will start reviewing applications as soon as received. Deadline: first of June 2026.

More info:
https://rotordc.com/jobs

18/05/2026

From time to time, it’s good to look back on the materials that left our warehouse and see where they ended up. The cohousing project Milcamps (Schaerbeek) integrates quite a few of our categories, from flooring to lights and small k***s. For this newly constructed six-storey building, the architects at .la have chosen to give a central role to non-new materials in their interior design, and the developer of the project followed them in this reasoning.

In the preliminary sketches, the flooring in the shared spaces (circulation, utility room, guest room) was to be covered with new thin ceramic tiles. The project team kept looking for an alternative during the strict timing of the construction. This resulted in the installation of 700 m2 of terrazzo tiles provided by Rotor DC. These tiles of extraordinary quality were recovered from the remaining stock of the former Bomarbre/Marbralys factory in Harelbeke – the last terrazzo factory active in Belgium when it closed its doors in 2018. The project team went for a half/half mix of the lighter 'Nizza' and darker 'Torino' tones, which allowed them to have uniform zones but also a combined checkerboard pattern.

The project also contains dozens of reused hanging lights that were verified in our workshop, such as the model '1102-0144' by Ideoli. One of our in-house designs, 'Karl' also found its way into the entry hall. In the utility space, a sink in natural stone, a couple of lantern lighting and a batch of porcelain doork***s were used. And here’s the icing on the cake: the handle on the building’s main entrance door also comes from our store!

It’s a joy to see our materials given such a new purpose – congratulations to all the participants on the result!

Some of those references are still available, if you are feeling inspired. For the Bomarbre, a good overview is available in our webshop (Categories > Floor > Terrazzo tile), or pass by our shop to see all the possible shades in real life!

Project: Milcamps Schaerbeek (2025)
Commissionner: Vicinity
Architects: .la
Construction Company:
Circular consultant: .construction

Pictures by © François Lichtlé

15/05/2026

On a sunny day in 2024, we set up a simple experiment: we used irregular granite slabs, salvaged from the floor of a 1990s-era office in Brussels, to create stepping stones in the grass in front of our cafeteria. The polished side was buried face down, so that the rough side could be used as a walking surface.

Two years later, here are a few observations on the result:
- the stone color is still very clear – the slabs age much better than concrete.
- the ‘flip-side’ surface finish remains remarkably non-slip;
- the shape of the edges is nicely blurred by the growing grass.

Good news for your garden projects: we still have some reclaimed granite slabs in stock. Those used for our stepping stones are available for just €4 each!

See rotordc.com/shop
category Floor > Natural stone
Or type ‘granite’ in the search field

12/05/2026

Take a look at these large azobe blocks! Each one is a unique offcut from the production of hardwood equipment, such as dock pilings or the wooden posts you see in public parks. Slight cracking from the drying process gives each block a distinctive appearance. The grain creates a beautiful pattern, while the fibers result in a rough texture. Over time, exposure to sunlight causes the colour to change from reddish-orange to grey and dark brown.

Their smaller siblings have found a new destiny. These larger azobe blocks are big enough to be used as a two-person outdoor bench, a coffee table, or even vertically as a totem pole! And there are certainly plenty of other possibilities we haven’t considered - so we’re very curious to see what you'll do with them!

Due to their variable dimensions, these are only available in our physical shop. Be aware that because of their high density, these blocks can get very (very!) heavy. Make sure to bring a helping hand or two when collecting them. Welcome to Bazellaan 3, 1140 Evere.

08/05/2026

A few days ago, a contractor wrote to us: “We are busy replacing old glazed terracotta single-slant wall copings with new concrete ones. They come off easily, but it would be a crime to throw them away”. And how right he was. The batch we recovered counts a bit more than 300 pieces, and is in exceptional condition!

That's not all. As you may have noticed, our lighting workshop has been very prolific lately, repurposing various glass pieces recovered from dormant stocks to create new pendant lights. We have a few larger series this time, with up to dozens of identical pieces, making them good candidates for projects of a certain scale (is anyone currently working on a library or a hotel lobby?)

We also received a new truckload of wire shelving units, a few industrial trestles in steel ideal for a workshop bench, … and much more!

More info on rotordc.com/shop
Or come and have a look at Bazellaan 3, 1140 Evere

Adres

Avenue De Bâle 3
Evere
1140

Openingstijden

Maandag	09:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Dinsdag	09:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Woensdag	09:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Donderdag	09:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Vrijdag	09:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Zaterdag	10:00 - 18:00

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