Bioclimatic architecture
Designing living spaces in harmony with nature and climate.
By harnessing the power of natural elements, we create an eco-efficient architecture, sparing in energy and deeply respectful of the environment, where high technical performance meets the art of sustainable living.
What we believe
We firmly believe that the future of architecture does not lie in exporting standardised, energy-hungry universal models, but in rediscovering local constructive intelligence.
The earth dug to found a building is no longer waste to be hauled away, but the raw material of the walls that will shelter it. The timber from the neighbouring forest is not a mere product, it is an ecosystem we sustain. Building locally means no longer borrowing from the future to construct the present; it means firmly rooting the home in the geography that nurtures it.
- +150 Completed projects
- +15 Years of experience
- 3 Countries of operation
- 100% Client satisfaction
Who we are
A firm devoted to your ambition
TORUS CONCEPT is a licensed architecture firm based in Lomé, made up of sworn architects and engineers, founded by Mr ADEGNON Komi Avénunye, an architect graduated from EAMAU (the African School of Architecture and Urban Planning Trades), a member of Togo's National Order of Architects and a real estate expert before Togo's courts and tribunals.
A multidisciplinary firm specialising in architecture, engineering and real estate expertise, we support individuals and organisations in their construction projects, providing rigorous expertise from the design phase through to completion.
From new builds to renovations, TORUS CONCEPT sits at the crossroads of the art of reconciling quality, aesthetics, innovation and the value of local resources inherent to each project's context, to deliver singular projects in perfect harmony with their surroundings.
Our bioclimatic philosophy
Architecture designed for your climate
Bioclimatic architecture is more than building green: it harnesses your site's immediate environment to deliver natural thermal comfort all year round, without excessive energy use.
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Capture the sun
Optimal orientation and strategic glazing to naturally heat your home in winter.
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Insulate and protect
Bio-based materials (wood, raw earth, straw) and solar shading for cool summers.
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Breathe
Natural cross-ventilation to preserve indoor air quality.
What we do
Our areas of expertise
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New residential design
Single homes and grouped housing, passive or positive-energy.
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Ecological & thermal renovation
Restoring older buildings while improving their energy performance.
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Eco-construction & bio-based materials
Rigorous selection of healthy, local, low-carbon materials.
Our portfolio
Our flagship projects
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New construction Ongoing site - Lomé (to be named) -
New construction Ocean Villa -
Renovation Kodjoviakope Building Renovation -
Interior fit-out Baguida Contemporary Loft
In pictures
A glimpse of our world
Our approach
Design phase
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Needs analysis
Analysis of the client's needs.
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Documentary research
Documentary research and regulatory framework.
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Site analysis
Analysis of the site and its local resources.
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Programming & feasibility
Architectural programming and feasibility study.
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Bioclimatic design
Architectural and technical design using a bioclimatic approach.
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Building permit
Assistance with the building permit application.
Execution phase
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Materials quality
Quality control of materials.
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Staff qualification
Qualification control of the executing company's staff.
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Health, safety & environment
HSE control (Health, Safety and Environment).
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Architectural compliance
Architectural compliance control.
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Technical compliance
Technical compliance control.
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Site meetings
Organisation of site meetings.
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Handover inspections
Organisation of handover inspections.
TORUS CONCEPT transformed our vision into an exceptional living space. Their technical mastery and attention to detail exceeded all our expectations.
Residential client · Lomé, Togo
Have an eco-friendly construction or renovation project in mind?
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