What if a home were more than just a space? What if a house not only offered shelter, but also became part of a living cycle in its own right?
With this line of questioning, Bryan Reyes impressed the jury of the Prix TEO 2026 and was honoured for his Bachelor’s thesis “La Maison Holobionte” at HEAD Genève.
The Prix TEO is awarded annually to the best Bachelor’s thesis in the field of interior design at HEAD Genève. The prize is worth CHF 5,000. Through this initiative, teo jakob supports young talent and raises the profile of projects that combine interior design with a sense of purpose, research and social relevance.
‘La Maison Holobionte’ transforms a 1920s house in Les Charmilles into a living space that functions as a living ecosystem, where people and microorganisms coexist and jointly promote health, sustainability and autonomy. The house features different thermal zones. The cellar, which maintains a temperature of 12 °C, serves as a storage area for cheese and wine. The kitchen, at 24 °C, is perfect for sourdough. On the roof, a greenhouse at 38 °C creates ideal conditions for mushrooms. In the basement, a digester converts organic waste into methane. This generates energy for hot water, cooking and heating.
The jury was impressed by the idea of viewing living space not merely as a collection of walls, structures and furniture, but as a living ecosystem. The depth of thought, the coherence of the approach and the project’s potential for development arouse curiosity – the project provides a powerful impetus for the future of living.
The winning project was selected by a jury of experts from the fields of architecture, interior design and teo jakob:
- Ingrid Branche, Domus Architecture
- Jorge Guillén, Brodbeck & Roule
- Marco di Maggio, ASS Architectes
- Stéphane Guex, Ganz Muller
- Nina Ballweg, teo jakob
teo jakob warmly congratulates Bryan Reyes on winning the Prix TEO 2026.
