NETWORK
in Germany, the Middle East, and Ukraine
Our Partners
Platform for the Reconstruction of Syria (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development): Key network partner for the Syrian diaspora.
Platform for the Reconstruction of Ukraine of the Federal Government of Germany: is an initiative focused on the reconstruction of Ukraine.
MA’AN Development Center(Gaza): Experience in reconstruction, local production, and participatory approaches in crisis-affected
regions.
Green Rubble (Syria): Construction Material Recycling and Debris Management: Expertise in the Collection, Sorting, and Processing of Construction and Demolition Waste.
Polycare Research Technology GmbH (Germany): Technology partner for circular masonry and binder systems.
STUDIO | Hammer | Schwiderski (Germany): Partner for Architecture, Structural Engineering, and Structural Design.
Social Impact gGmbH (Germany):
Partner for training returnees and interested individuals in Germany and Syria. The training covers both theoretical and practical knowledge of business recovery, including business start-up and coaching.
Institute for Applied Construction Research Weimar gGmbH (Germany): Expertise in applied construction and materials science, particularly regarding binder systems, durability, testing methodologies, and compatibility with international standards.
Damascus University (Syria):
Faculty of Civil Engineering: Scientific consultation, validation of material and system modifications, and the integration of results into teaching and laboratory work.
University Aleppo (Syria): Involvement in research and teaching on recycled building materials.
Networking
in Syria
As a civil engineer, Alfons has planned and executed major construction projects for many years – but building in a crisis zone is a different story. It requires courage, improvisation, and creativity, because almost nothing goes according to plan – and that’s where the real challenge lies.
In May 2025, Alfons and Omar traveled to Syria, Omar’s homeland. Omar completed his training as a draftsman at Alfons’ architecture firm. Ten years earlier, he and his family fled Syria – then still a teenager starting a new life in Germany.
Returning to Aleppo was an emotional moment: seeing family and friends again, but also facing the destruction left behind by war. For Alfons, it was a journey full of impressions and conversations – about life, new beginnings, and how building can create hope.
In such situations, the value of the RE.CK building block becomes clear: a system designed to turn recycled rubble into stable, affordable construction elements – a practical approach that helps build a real future, right where people need it most.
Our network partner:
in Gaza
Due to the dire situation in Gaza, initial networking and cooperation initiatives had to be paused in recent months. As soon as conditions allow, the partnership agreement with the MA‘AN Development Center will resume.
MA‘AN is a Palestinian NGO committed to sustainable development, social stability, and the rebuilding of local structures. The planned collaboration combines MA‘AN’s regional expertise with the RE.CK construction system to create fast and sustainable housing locally – as soon as it becomes possible again.
Our network partner:
in Ukraine
In February 2025, Alfons accepted an invitation from the Mykolaiv Water Hub and traveled to Ukraine. There, the cradle-to-cradle principle of the RE.CK system attracted great interest, as did its simple, modular design that enables independent reconstruction.
The meetings and discussions on site showed how strongly the idea of sustainable, local construction resonates.
New contacts and ideas emerged from this exchange – connections that continue to grow and strengthen within the network.
Our network partner:
